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Review American University'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 16, 2026
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American University fields a 47-swimmer roster in NCAA I (DC).

Official athletics roster last checked Oct 16, 2026; times from public meet results.

Athletic
NCAA I

47-swimmer roster

24 men and 23 women, 6 coaches.

Admissions
62.0%

Selectivity & int'l share

International students make up 5.3% of the student body.

Cost & outcome
$76,058

Total annual cost

Graduation rate 75%; median earnings $77,370 (U.S. College Scorecard).

On the roster this season.

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

Roster movement

1 newly listed · 1 no longer listed

1 transferred in from another college. Last change Oct 6, 2026.

Class flow

9 freshmen · 11 seniors

Current roster by academic year.

Coaching staff

6 coaches listed

No staff change recorded this season.

Most recent results on file: Potomac Relay Invitational (Sep 25, 2026, Fairfax) · ECAC Open Championships (Feb 27, 2026) · Patriot League Championships (Feb 18, 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 Free24 20.1221.4922.56 2026-10-06
Men100 Free17 44.4746.6548.55 2026-10-06
Men200 Free14 1:39.791:42.431:44.55 2026-10-06
Men500 Free14 4:30.824:36.874:49.33 2026-10-06
Men50 Back15 23.4224.6125.40 2026-10-06
Men100 Back15 50.4552.0853.82 2026-10-06
Men200 Back9 1:53.601:54.521:55.01 2026-10-06
Men50 Breast11 25.0727.0527.63 2026-10-06
Men100 Breast11 53.8357.671:00.32 2026-10-06
Men200 Breast6 2:06.892:09.402:15.43 2026-10-06
Men50 Fly15 22.4323.5123.93 2026-10-06
Men100 Fly16 50.0150.8351.59 2026-10-06
Men200 Fly7 1:49.511:51.471:51.72 2026-10-06
Men100 IM9 53.5754.3357.54 2026-10-06
Men200 IM14 1:54.811:57.411:57.89 2026-10-06
Women50 Free33 23.0024.6725.68 2026-10-06
Women100 Free26 51.1253.2054.94 2026-10-06
Women200 Free21 1:49.411:54.431:56.14 2026-10-06
Women500 Free21 4:54.575:05.715:11.08 2026-10-06
Women50 Back16 25.1827.5928.78 2026-10-06
Women100 Back15 53.2058.271:00.82 2026-10-06
Women200 Back10 1:57.832:04.392:09.04 2026-10-06
Women50 Breast15 29.1631.0233.45 2026-10-06
Women100 Breast16 1:02.451:06.491:10.68 2026-10-06
Women200 Breast6 2:21.582:23.792:24.11 2026-10-06
Women50 Fly16 25.6327.1027.66 2026-10-06
Women100 Fly19 54.8557.8859.62 2026-10-06
Women200 Fly11 2:02.272:07.842:11.31 2026-10-06
Women100 IM8 1:00.201:02.611:02.86 2026-10-06
Women200 IM17 2:04.742:07.602:12.29 2026-10-06

NCAA I recruiting standards by event

Full NCAA I 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
24
100 Free
17
200 Free
14
500 Free
14
1000 Free
7
1650 Free
5
50 Back
15
100 Back
15
200 Back
9
50 Breast
11
100 Breast
11
200 Breast
6
50 Fly
15
100 Fly
16
200 Fly
7
100 IM
9
200 IM
14
400 IM
8

Women's event depth

50 Free
33
100 Free
26
200 Free
21
500 Free
21
1000 Free
12
1650 Free
11
50 Back
16
100 Back
15
200 Back
10
50 Breast
15
100 Breast
16
200 Breast
6
50 Fly
16
100 Fly
19
200 Fly
11
100 IM
8
200 IM
17
400 IM
7

Where American University swimmers trained before college.

Clubs of the 43 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
Machine AquaticsVirginia3 2025 (2), 2024500 Free, 50 Breast, 200 Free81
Charles River AquaticsMassachusetts2 2026, 202350 Breast, 200 Back42
Suburban Seahawks ClubPennsylvania2 2025, 2023200 Free, 500 Free40
TAC TitansNorth Carolina1 20231000 Free85
Commonwealth SwimmingMassachusetts1 2024500 Free70
Greater Somerset County YMCANew Jersey1 20231000 Free67
Scarlet AquaticsNew Jersey1 202350 Breast64
Dynamo Swim ClubGeorgia1 2026200 Back61
Crimson Aquatics (Andover)Massachusetts1 202650 Breast60
Jersey WahoosNew Jersey1 2026200 Breast54
North Baltimore Aquatic ClubMaryland1 2025400 IM49
Longhorn AquaticsTexas1 20251000 Free45

What this team studies.

From the official roster.

Majors

STEM 9 · Business 13 · Other 20

Among the 42 swimmers who list a major on the official roster; 1 more have not declared yet.

Class balance

9 FR · 16 SO · 11 JR · 11 SR

Academic outcomes

Graduation 75% · Retention 88%

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

International admissions requirements.

Language

TOEFL 85 (as of 2025–26) · IELTS 6.5

Application

Common App

Application systems, fee Not disclosed, RD deadline January 15.

Aid

Merit aid

International financial aid policy recorded for 2025-2026.

FieldValueSource status
TOEFL minimum85 (as of 2025–26)Verified
IELTS minimum6.5Verified
Application systemsCommon AppVerified
Application feeNot disclosedVerified
RD deadlineJanuary 15Verified
Int'l tuition$58,771Gov data
Total cost (COA)$76,058Gov data
Aid for internationalMerit aidVerified

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

Cost, aid and outcomes.

$76,058

Total cost of attendance

U.S. College Scorecard; international tuition $58,771.

Merit aid

International aid policy

$77,370

Median earnings

Source evidence.

International aidNo need-based financial aid is available to international students (non-U.S. citizens). source ↗
Verified
English requirementEnglish Proficiency Exams - Minimum Test Scores TOEFL IELTS Cambridge English Duolingo English Test Pearson Test of English SAT-EBRW ACT-English 85 6.5 176 120 60 610 25 source ↗
Verified
Application processInternational applicants should apply by September 1. source ↗
Verified

Frequently asked questions

What are American University's English requirements for international students?American University lists a minimum TOEFL of 85 (as of 2025–26) and IELTS 6.5 for international applicants.
How much does it cost to attend American University?American University has a total annual cost of attendance of about $76,058 (international tuition $58,771).
Does American University offer financial aid to international students?American University's international aid policy is recorded as: Merit aid.
How competitive is American University's swim program?American University competes in NCAA I and carries 47 swimmers (24 men, 23 women) with 6 coaches. For example, its men's 100 Free roster best is 44.47 with a median of 48.55.
What do American University swimmers study?Of the 42 American University swimmers who list a major on the official roster: STEM 9 · Business 13 · Other 20. The school's overall graduation rate is 75% (U.S. College Scorecard).
What changed on American University's swim roster this season?Since Sep 1, 2026, 1 swimmers were newly listed on the official roster and 1 from last season are no longer listed (1 of the new names transferred in from another college); last change Oct 6, 2026. This season's roster lists 9 freshmen and 11 seniors. Most recent results on file: Potomac Relay Invitational (Sep 25, 2026).

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