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Review Ball State 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 25, 2026
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Ball State University fields a 57-swimmer roster in NCAA I (IN).

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

Athletic
NCAA I

57-swimmer roster

27 men and 30 women, 3 coaches.

Admissions
85.5%

Selectivity & int'l share

International students make up 1.1% of the student body.

Cost & outcome
$44,694

Total annual cost

Graduation rate 62%; median earnings $51,833 (U.S. College Scorecard).

On the roster this season.

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

Roster movement

1 newly listed · 0 no longer listed

Last change Oct 9, 2026.

Class flow

13 freshmen · 14 seniors

Current roster by academic year.

Coaching staff

3 coaches listed

No staff change recorded this season.

Most recent results on file: NCAA Division I Women's Championship (Mar 20, 2026) · CSCAA National Invitational Championship (Mar 12, 2026) · Akron Zips Last Chance Qualifier (Mar 1, 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 Free22 19.8720.9921.41 2026-10-06
Men100 Free20 43.7145.6046.73 2026-10-06
Men200 Free14 1:34.791:38.251:40.72 2026-10-06
Men500 Free14 4:27.134:32.184:40.33 2026-10-06
Men50 Back14 22.5223.4224.30 2026-10-06
Men100 Back14 47.8850.5651.32 2026-10-06
Men200 Back10 1:46.431:48.761:51.38 2026-10-06
Men50 Breast9 24.2626.0126.42 2026-10-06
Men100 Breast9 53.1555.4657.38 2026-10-06
Men200 Breast5 1:58.882:01.262:03.11 2026-10-06
Men50 Fly14 21.4522.7723.15 2026-10-06
Men100 Fly15 47.1149.4050.78 2026-10-06
Men200 Fly7 1:46.881:48.621:50.50 2026-10-06
Men100 IM6 49.8051.3152.41 2026-10-06
Men200 IM8 1:46.801:51.441:53.15 2026-10-06
Women50 Free24 21.8823.8724.71 2026-10-06
Women100 Free22 48.5852.0652.70 2026-10-06
Women200 Free17 1:47.271:52.321:53.83 2026-10-06
Women500 Free12 4:51.224:53.644:57.57 2026-10-06
Women50 Back11 24.6025.9326.65 2026-10-06
Women100 Back11 52.0755.0955.84 2026-10-06
Women200 Back9 1:56.931:59.412:01.83 2026-10-06
Women50 Breast10 28.2128.9330.34 2026-10-06
Women100 Breast9 1:00.431:02.091:04.28 2026-10-06
Women200 Breast8 2:15.542:18.692:22.36 2026-10-06
Women50 Fly12 23.5726.0826.55 2026-10-06
Women100 Fly13 52.2256.1756.48 2026-10-06
Women200 Fly7 1:58.522:01.342:06.07 2026-10-06
Women100 IM11 54.3557.6958.71 2026-10-06
Women200 IM13 2:00.852:05.452:07.11 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
22
100 Free
20
200 Free
14
500 Free
14
1000 Free
7
1650 Free
5
50 Back
14
100 Back
14
200 Back
10
50 Breast
9
100 Breast
9
200 Breast
5
50 Fly
14
100 Fly
15
200 Fly
7
100 IM
6
200 IM
8
400 IM
3

Women's event depth

50 Free
24
100 Free
22
200 Free
17
500 Free
12
1000 Free
8
1650 Free
5
50 Back
11
100 Back
11
200 Back
9
50 Breast
10
100 Breast
9
200 Breast
8
50 Fly
12
100 Fly
13
200 Fly
7
100 IM
11
200 IM
13
400 IM
6

Where Ball State University swimmers trained before college.

Clubs of the 44 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
Zionsville Swim ClubIndiana3 2025, 2023 (2)50 Fly, 200 Fly, 1000 Free22
Fort Wayne Swim TeamIndiana3 2025, 2024, 202350 Fly, 200 Free, 100 Fly18
Carmel Swim ClubIndiana2 2025 (2)100 Free, 50 Free51
Fishers Area Swimming TigersIndiana2 2026, 2024100 Breast, 200 Breast39
Southeastern Swim ClubIndiana2 2026, 2025100 Free, 50 Free17
Boilermaker AquaticsIndiana2 2026, 2024200 Free15
Franklin Regional Swim TeamIndiana2 2026, 2025100 Free, 200 Free12
Noblesville Swim ClubIndiana2 2024, 2023200 IM, 100 Breast10
Cardinal Community Swim ClubIndiana2 2025 (2)200 Free8
Warrior Swimming (N Webster)Indiana2 2025, 2024100 Back, 400 IM4
Metroplex AquaticsTexas1 20231650 Free63
FMC Aquatic ClubIllinois1 202550 Fly59

What this team studies.

From the official roster.

Majors

Business 7 · Other 13

Among the 20 swimmers who list a major on the official roster; 10 more have not declared yet.

Class balance

13 FR · 13 SO · 17 JR · 14 SR

Academic outcomes

Graduation 62% · Retention 78%

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 Not disclosed, RD deadline March 1*.

Aid

Merit aid

International financial aid policy recorded for 2025-2026.

FieldValueSource status
TOEFL minimum79Verified
IELTS minimum6.5Verified
Application systemsCommon App;Direct/Institutional (as of 2025–26)Pending
Application feeNot disclosedPending
RD deadlineMarch 1*Pending
Int'l tuition$29,630Gov data
Total cost (COA)$44,694Gov data
Aid for internationalMerit aidPending

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

Cost, aid and outcomes.

$44,694

Total cost of attendance

U.S. College Scorecard; international tuition $29,630.

Merit aid

International aid policy

$51,833

Median earnings

Source evidence.

English requirementFor admission to a degree program, you must earn a TOEFL score of 79, IELTS Academic score of 6.5, Pearson’s PTE of 53, Duolingo 110, SAT Critical Reading section or SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing score of 500, or ACT English Sect… source ↗
Verified
Application processIf you are not a U.S. citizen, Permanent Resident, refugee, asylee, or DACA/undocumented status, see our requirements for international students . source ↗
Pending
International supportEnglish Proficiency Requirements & Conditional Admission Information source ↗
Verified
International aidInternational Undergraduate students can receive $12,000 a year for a four-year total of $48,000. source ↗
Pending

Frequently asked questions

What are Ball State University's English requirements for international students?Ball State University lists a minimum TOEFL of 79 and IELTS 6.5 for international applicants.
How much does it cost to attend Ball State University?Ball State University has a total annual cost of attendance of about $44,694 (international tuition $29,630).
Does Ball State University offer financial aid to international students?Ball State University's international aid policy is recorded as: Merit aid.
How competitive is Ball State University's swim program?Ball State University competes in NCAA I and carries 57 swimmers (27 men, 30 women) with 3 coaches. For example, its men's 100 Free roster best is 43.71 with a median of 46.73.
What do Ball State University swimmers study?Of the 20 Ball State University swimmers who list a major on the official roster: Business 7 · Other 13. The school's overall graduation rate is 62% (U.S. College Scorecard).
What changed on Ball State University's swim roster this season?Since Sep 1, 2026, 1 swimmers were newly listed on the official roster and 0 from last season are no longer listed; last change Oct 9, 2026. This season's roster lists 13 freshmen and 14 seniors. Most recent results on file: NCAA Division I Women's Championship (Mar 20, 2026).

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