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Review Alma College's swim level by event, roster profile, and international admissions requirements — cost, aid and verified source evidence.

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Academic year 2025-2026 Roster & performance analysis Data updated Oct 25, 2026
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Alma College fields a 32-swimmer roster in NCAA III (MI).

Official athletics roster last checked Oct 25, 2026; times from public meet results.

Athletic
NCAA III

32-swimmer roster

13 men and 19 women, 2 coaches.

Admissions
57.0%

Selectivity & int'l share

International students make up 5.7% of the student body.

Cost & outcome
$63,650

Total annual cost

Graduation rate 63%; median earnings $54,742 (U.S. College Scorecard).

On the roster this season.

What changed on Alma College's official roster since Sep 1, 2026 — counts only, checked daily.

Roster movement

0 newly listed · 0 no longer listed

Last change Oct 3, 2026.

Class flow

7 freshmen · 4 seniors

Current roster by academic year.

Coaching staff

2 coaches listed

1 newly listed, 2 no longer listed since Sep 1, 2026.

Most recent results on file: Alma vs. Saginaw Valley State (Oct 9, 2026, Alma) · MIAA Championships (Feb 18, 2026) · Kalamazoo vs. Alma (Jan 31, 2026).

Swimming recruiting standards by event.

Current-roster SCY (25-yard) times — each swimmer's best over the last 4 seasons.

GenderEvent (SCY)SwimmersFastestTop 25%MedianUpdated
Men50 Free19 20.8322.8823.99 2026-10-06
Men100 Free18 45.8750.4451.48 2026-10-15
Men200 Free13 1:42.971:50.371:55.82 2026-10-06
Men500 Free9 4:42.805:04.185:15.43 2026-10-15
Men50 Back11 25.9327.7929.20 2026-10-06
Men100 Back11 56.2259.411:03.09 2026-10-15
Men200 Back9 2:05.582:15.442:20.08 2026-10-06
Men50 Breast6 26.5829.5231.11 2026-10-06
Men100 Breast7 57.431:04.451:07.63 2026-10-15
Men200 Breast6 2:11.762:20.612:34.92 2026-10-06
Men50 Fly11 23.7925.3226.15 2026-10-06
Men100 Fly15 52.0056.731:00.78 2026-10-15
Men200 Fly7 2:05.192:11.742:23.49 2026-10-06
Men200 IM9 2:01.402:09.482:14.52 2026-10-15
Women50 Free23 24.4425.8827.73 2026-10-15
Women100 Free19 52.6057.471:00.03 2026-10-15
Women200 Free15 1:57.852:03.732:15.31 2026-10-15
Women500 Free12 5:24.945:42.505:55.72 2026-10-06
Women50 Back12 29.0131.5532.72 2026-10-06
Women100 Back13 1:02.601:07.601:10.05 2026-10-06
Women200 Back8 2:13.632:24.972:31.16 2026-10-06
Women50 Breast8 31.3332.8036.25 2026-10-06
Women100 Breast9 1:08.491:10.971:19.89 2026-10-06
Women200 Breast5 2:32.212:42.842:56.18 2026-10-06
Women50 Fly8 28.3630.0231.71 2026-10-06
Women100 Fly10 1:02.471:06.071:10.03 2026-10-06
Women200 Fly4 2:26.132:27.542:33.10 2026-10-06
Women100 IM3 1:08.031:09.301:10.57 2026-10-06
Women200 IM10 2:15.902:25.102:32.83 2026-10-15

NCAA III recruiting standards by event

Full NCAA III time bands and rankings by event:

Women's 50 FreeWomen's 100 FreeWomen's 200 FreeWomen's 100 BackWomen's 100 FlyWomen's 200 IMMen's 50 FreeMen's 100 FreeMen's 200 FreeMen's 100 BackMen's 100 FlyMen's 200 IM

Roster profile & event depth.

Men's event depth

50 Free
19
100 Free
18
200 Free
13
500 Free
9
1000 Free
6
1650 Free
5
50 Back
11
100 Back
11
200 Back
9
50 Breast
6
100 Breast
7
200 Breast
6
50 Fly
11
100 Fly
15
200 Fly
7
100 IM
—
200 IM
9
400 IM
5

Women's event depth

50 Free
23
100 Free
19
200 Free
15
500 Free
12
1000 Free
12
1650 Free
6
50 Back
12
100 Back
13
200 Back
8
50 Breast
8
100 Breast
9
200 Breast
5
50 Fly
8
100 Fly
10
200 Fly
4
100 IM
3
200 IM
10
400 IM
4

Where Alma College swimmers trained before college.

Clubs of the 16 current roster swimmers we could trace to a club in the two years before college. One swimmer can count for two clubs.

ClubWhereOn this rosterClass ofBest events before collegeCollege swimmers from club
Great Lakes TritonsMichigan2 2026, 2025100 Free8
Jackson YMCA CenterYMCA2 2025 (2)200 Free, 100 Free3
Michigan Lakeshore AquaticsMichigan1 2025200 Free47
Cascade Swim ClubWashington1 202450 Free20
Liquid LightningMichigan Swimming1 2025200 Free18
Atlantis Swimming-BBAMichigan1 20261000 Free14
Farmington Family YMCAMichigan1 2025100 Free12
Crown Point Swim ClubIndiana1 2025100 Free9
South Lyon AquaticsMichigan1 2025500 Free5
Pleasant Ridge PiranhasMichigan Rec / Summer Leagues1 20261000 Free4
Kalamazoo UnitedMichigan Swimming1 2025200 Free2
Swim BelfastSwim Ulster1 20262

What this team studies.

From the official roster.

Majors

STEM 2 · Business 1 · Other 8

Among the 11 swimmers who list a major on the official roster.

Class balance

7 FR · 19 SO · 2 JR · 4 SR

Academic outcomes

Graduation 63% · Retention 85%

School-wide graduation and first-year retention rates (U.S. College Scorecard).

International admissions requirements.

Language

TOEFL 79 · IELTS 6.5

Application

Common App;Direct/Institutional (as of 2025–26)

Application systems, fee $0 (as of 2025–26), RD deadline Not disclosed.

Aid

Unclear (as of 2025–26)

International financial aid policy recorded for 2025-2026.

FieldValueSource status
TOEFL minimum79Verified
IELTS minimum6.5Verified
Application systemsCommon App;Direct/Institutional (as of 2025–26)Verified
Application fee$0 (as of 2025–26)Verified
RD deadlineNot disclosedVerified
Int'l tuition$49,552Gov data
Total cost (COA)$63,650Gov data
Aid for internationalUnclear (as of 2025–26)Pending

Values marked “as of” were last confirmed on the school’s own website in that application cycle.

Cost, aid and outcomes.

$63,650

Total cost of attendance

U.S. College Scorecard; international tuition $49,552.

Unclear (as of 2025–26)

International aid policy

$54,742

Median earnings

Source evidence.

International aidAvailable to incoming first-year and international students source ↗
Pending
English requirement1. Submit official scores at or above these minimum scores: TOEFL internet-based: 79 (school code 1010) IELTS overall band: 6.5 PTE (Pearson Test of English) Academic overall score: 56 MET (Michigan English Test, 4-skill): 57 Duolingo Engli… source ↗
Verified
Application processAs an international student, you can complete the free Alma College application or apply through the Common Application. source ↗
Verified

Frequently asked questions

What are Alma College's English requirements for international students?Alma College lists a minimum TOEFL of 79 and IELTS 6.5 for international applicants.
How much does it cost to attend Alma College?Alma College has a total annual cost of attendance of about $63,650 (international tuition $49,552).
Does Alma College offer financial aid to international students?Alma College's international aid policy is recorded as: Unclear (as of 2025–26).
How competitive is Alma College's swim program?Alma College competes in NCAA III and carries 32 swimmers (13 men, 19 women) with 2 coaches. For example, its men's 100 Free roster best is 45.87 with a median of 51.48.
What do Alma College swimmers study?Of the 11 Alma College swimmers who list a major on the official roster: STEM 2 · Business 1 · Other 8. The school's overall graduation rate is 63% (U.S. College Scorecard).
What changed on Alma College's swim roster this season?This season's roster lists 7 freshmen and 4 seniors. Most recent results on file: Alma vs. Saginaw Valley State (Oct 9, 2026).

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