NCAA III swimming program

Alma CollegeSwimming Recruiting & International Admissions

Review Alma College's swim level by event, roster profile, and international admissions requirements — cost, aid and verified source evidence. Use this page to decide whether Alma College belongs on your college list.

Academic year 2025-2026 Roster & performance analysis Source status on every admissions field

Alma College at a glance for swimmers.

A direct read: how strong the program is, what kind of athlete fits, and what an international applicant must check.

Athletic
NCAA III

33-swimmer roster

16 men and 17 women, 3 coaches. See the event time bands below to gauge the recruiting standard.

Admissions
57.0%

Selectivity & int'l share

International students make up 5.7% of the student body. Language, deadlines and aid are detailed below with source status.

Cost & outcome
$63,650

Total annual cost

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

Swimming recruiting standards by event.

The team's current-roster SCY (25-yard) times — each swimmer's best, last 4 years. This is the most direct read on the recruiting bar.

GenderEvent (SCY)SwimmersFastestTop 25%MedianLast raced
Men50 Free19 20.8322.8823.99 2026-02-21
Men100 Free17 45.8750.4251.42 2026-02-21
Men200 Free13 1:42.971:50.371:55.82 2026-02-20
Men500 Free8 4:42.805:02.365:18.80 2026-02-19
Men50 Back11 25.9327.7929.20 2026-02-20
Men100 Back9 56.221:00.561:03.09 2026-02-20
Men200 Back9 2:05.582:15.442:20.08 2026-02-21
Men50 Breast6 26.5829.5231.11 2026-02-20
Men100 Breast6 57.431:03.191:07.31 2026-02-20
Men200 Breast6 2:11.762:20.612:34.92 2026-02-21
Men50 Fly11 23.7925.3226.15 2026-02-20
Men100 Fly14 52.0056.011:00.95 2026-02-20
Men200 Fly7 2:05.192:11.742:23.49 2026-02-21
Men200 IM8 2:01.402:11.062:14.87 2026-02-19
Women50 Free21 24.4425.9127.73 2026-02-21
Women100 Free18 52.6057.351:00.82 2026-02-21
Women200 Free14 1:57.852:03.362:13.20 2026-02-20
Women500 Free11 5:24.945:41.835:54.70 2026-02-19
Women50 Back11 29.0131.2532.89 2026-02-20
Women100 Back12 1:02.601:07.301:10.06 2026-02-20
Women200 Back7 2:13.632:23.442:29.79 2026-02-21
Women50 Breast8 31.3332.8036.25 2026-02-20
Women100 Breast9 1:08.491:10.971:19.89 2026-02-20
Women200 Breast5 2:32.212:42.842:56.18 2026-02-21
Women50 Fly8 28.3630.0231.71 2026-02-21
Women100 Fly10 1:02.471:06.071:10.03 2026-02-21
Women200 Fly4 2:26.132:27.542:33.10 2026-02-21
Women100 IM3 1:08.031:09.301:10.57 2024-02-10
Women200 IM9 2:15.902:25.042:29.74 2026-02-19

NCAA III recruiting standards by event

See how Alma College's level compares — full NCAA III time bands and rankings for each 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.

How many current swimmers race each event — men vs women. Heavier bars mean the program carries more depth there.

Alma College competes in NCAA III with 33 swimmers (16 men, 17 women) and 3 coaches. Use the depth below with the event time bands above to judge whether your event is a strength of this program.

Men's event depth

50 Free
19
100 Free
17
200 Free
13
500 Free
8
1000 Free
5
1650 Free
5
50 Back
11
100 Back
9
200 Back
9
50 Breast
6
100 Breast
6
200 Breast
6
50 Fly
11
100 Fly
14
200 Fly
7
100 IM
200 IM
8
400 IM
5

Women's event depth

50 Free
21
100 Free
18
200 Free
14
500 Free
11
1000 Free
11
1650 Free
6
50 Back
11
100 Back
12
200 Back
7
50 Breast
8
100 Breast
9
200 Breast
5
50 Fly
8
100 Fly
10
200 Fly
4
100 IM
3
200 IM
9
400 IM
4

International admissions requirements.

What an international applicant needs — each field with its source status. "Not disclosed" is never treated as zero.

Language

TOEFL 79 · IELTS 6.5

Minimum English scores international applicants are expected to meet.

Application

Common App;Direct/Institutional

Application systems, fee $0, RD deadline Not disclosed.

Aid

Unclear

International financial aid policy recorded for 2025-2026.

FieldValueSource status
TOEFL minimum79Verified
IELTS minimum6.5Verified
Application systemsCommon App;Direct/InstitutionalVerified
Application fee$0Verified
RD deadlineNot disclosedVerified
Int'l tuition$49,552Gov data
Total cost (COA)$63,650Gov data
Aid for internationalUnclearNot disclosed

Cost, aid and outcomes.

Strong enough athletically is only half the call — families still need cost, aid and return.

$63,650

Total cost of attendance

Annual total cost from government data. International tuition $49,552.

Unclear

International aid policy

Shown as recorded; "Not disclosed" never converted into "no aid".

$54,742

Median earnings

Graduation rate 63%. Context, not a promise of individual outcome (Scorecard).

Evidence, not a black box.

Real source snippets behind the international admissions fields — with status and a link to check the original.

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

Is Alma College a good fit for international swimmers?

Alma College competes in NCAA III and carries 33 swimmers. Compare your event time with the team bands above to judge the athletic fit before anything else.

International applicants should then check language requirements (79 TOEFL / 6.5 IELTS), application systems, deadlines, total cost ($63,650) and aid (Unclear) — all shown above with source status.

How to use this page

Start with the event standards to see if your times are near Alma College's range. Then review admissions, cost and aid. Save it to your list only if athletic, academic and financial signals all make sense.

This page is informational and does not guarantee recruiting interest or admission. The goal is a better, evidence-backed college list.

Frequently asked questions

Direct answers from this school's recorded data.

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 (academic year 2025-2026).
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.
How competitive is Alma College's swim program?Alma College competes in NCAA III and carries 33 swimmers (16 men, 17 women) with 3 coaches. For example, its men's 100 Free roster best is 45.87 with a median of 51.42.

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