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Review Bard 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 21, 2026
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Bard College fields a 15-swimmer roster in NCAA III (NY).

Official athletics roster last checked Oct 21, 2026; times from public meet results.

Athletic
NCAA III

15-swimmer roster

7 men and 8 women, 1 coaches.

Admissions
52.1%

Selectivity & int'l share

International students make up 14.1% of the student body.

Cost & outcome
$84,553

Total annual cost

Graduation rate 68%; median earnings $46,543 (U.S. College Scorecard).

On the roster this season.

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

Roster movement

14 newly listed · 14 no longer listed

Last change Oct 14, 2026.

Class flow

11 freshmen · 1 seniors

Last season's roster had 1 freshmen, 2 sophomores, 3 juniors and 8 seniors.

Coaching staff

1 coaches listed

2 newly listed, 4 no longer listed since Sep 1, 2026.

Most recent results on file: Liberty League Championships (Feb 18, 2026) · Vassar Sprint Invite (Jan 31, 2026) · WPUNJ Vs Bard Meet (Jan 24, 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 Free7 23.2525.5026.57 2026-10-06
Men100 Free7 49.9957.721:00.42 2026-10-06
Men200 Free6 1:58.421:59.962:07.46 2026-10-06
Men50 Back3 26.4030.4334.46 2026-10-06
Men50 Breast3 35.3535.4435.52 2026-10-06
Men100 Breast3 1:13.031:14.771:16.50 2026-10-06
Men50 Fly3 25.4229.1032.77 2026-10-06
Men100 Fly4 54.461:01.341:06.88 2026-10-06
Men100 IM5 58.751:05.791:06.32 2026-10-06
Men200 IM3 2:03.952:10.562:17.18 2026-10-06
Women50 Free11 27.1128.7431.94 2026-10-06
Women100 Free10 1:01.281:05.011:10.44 2026-10-06
Women200 Free10 2:14.092:24.602:38.24 2026-10-06
Women50 Back4 33.5934.6035.62 2026-10-06
Women100 Back4 1:11.161:15.451:17.22 2026-10-06
Women50 Fly3 30.0931.3832.67 2026-10-06
Women100 IM4 1:12.901:15.321:18.06 2026-10-06

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
7
100 Free
7
200 Free
6
50 Back
3
100 Back
—
50 Breast
3
100 Breast
3
50 Fly
3
100 Fly
4
100 IM
5
200 IM
3

Women's event depth

50 Free
11
100 Free
10
200 Free
10
50 Back
4
100 Back
4
50 Breast
—
100 Breast
—
50 Fly
3
100 Fly
—
100 IM
4
200 IM
—

What this team studies.

From the official roster.

Majors

STEM 5 · Other 10

Among the 15 swimmers who list a major on the official roster.

Class balance

11 FR · 2 SO · 0 JR · 1 SR · 1 GR

Academic outcomes

Graduation 68% · Retention 85%

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

International admissions requirements.

Language

TOEFL 95 · IELTS 7.0

Application

Common App;Coalition

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

Aid

Need-aware

International financial aid policy recorded for 2025-2026.

FieldValueSource status
TOEFL minimum95Verified
IELTS minimum7.0Verified
Application systemsCommon App;CoalitionPending
Application feeNot disclosedPending
RD deadlineJan. 15Pending
Int'l tuition$66,436Gov data
Total cost (COA)$84,553Gov data
Aid for internationalNeed-awareVerified

Cost, aid and outcomes.

$84,553

Total cost of attendance

U.S. College Scorecard; international tuition $66,436.

Need-aware

International aid policy

$46,543

Median earnings

Source evidence.

International aidAll international students seeking need-based aid from the College must apply using the Bard International Student Financial Aid Application (BISFAA). source ↗
Verified
English requirementPlease refer to the table below for an overview of the tests we accept and the required scores. source ↗
Verified
Application processInternational students applying via the Immediate Decision Plan must submit the Bard International Student Financial Aid Application ( BISFAA ) Nov. 1 Financial Aid for International Early Applicants source ↗
Pending

Frequently asked questions

What are Bard College's English requirements for international students?Bard College lists a minimum TOEFL of 95 and IELTS 7.0 for international applicants.
How much does it cost to attend Bard College?Bard College has a total annual cost of attendance of about $84,553 (international tuition $66,436).
Does Bard College offer financial aid to international students?Bard College's international aid policy is recorded as: Need-aware.
How competitive is Bard College's swim program?Bard College competes in NCAA III and carries 15 swimmers (7 men, 8 women) with 1 coaches. For example, its men's 100 Free roster best is 49.99 with a median of 1:00.42.
What do Bard College swimmers study?Of the 15 Bard College swimmers who list a major on the official roster: STEM 5 · Other 10. The school's overall graduation rate is 68% (U.S. College Scorecard).
What changed on Bard College's swim roster this season?Since Sep 1, 2026, 14 swimmers were newly listed on the official roster and 14 from last season are no longer listed; last change Oct 14, 2026. This season's roster lists 11 freshmen and 1 seniors; last season's roster had 1 freshmen, 2 sophomores, 3 juniors and 8 seniors. Most recent results on file: Liberty League Championships (Feb 18, 2026).

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