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Review Boston 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 8, 2026
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Boston College fields a 53-swimmer roster in NCAA I (MA).

Official athletics roster last checked Oct 8, 2026; times from public meet results.

Athletic
NCAA I

53-swimmer roster

27 men and 26 women, 5 coaches.

Admissions
16.4%

Selectivity & int'l share

International students make up 6.5% of the student body.

Cost & outcome
$89,493

Total annual cost

Graduation rate 91%; median earnings $103,937 (U.S. College Scorecard).

On the roster this season.

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

Roster movement

0 newly listed · 0 no longer listed

No change recorded yet this season.

Class flow

20 freshmen · 11 seniors

Current roster by academic year.

Coaching staff

5 coaches listed

No staff change recorded this season.

Most recent results on file: Rutgers Invite (Oct 9, 2026, Piscataway) · Atlantic Coast Championships (Feb 15, 2026) · BU Winter Open (Feb 6, 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 Free27 20.1520.5120.97 2026-10-15
Men100 Free24 43.7444.8045.29 2026-10-15
Men200 Free21 1:37.301:38.921:41.22 2026-10-15
Men500 Free10 4:23.994:28.284:32.36 2026-10-15
Men50 Back14 22.2623.1924.01 2026-10-06
Men100 Back14 48.5749.5350.20 2026-10-15
Men200 Back9 1:45.391:46.811:47.99 2026-10-15
Men50 Breast8 25.3525.8125.96 2026-10-06
Men100 Breast11 53.7755.2355.75 2026-10-15
Men200 Breast9 1:58.241:59.612:02.23 2026-10-15
Men50 Fly15 21.8722.6222.78 2026-10-06
Men100 Fly19 47.2448.8849.13 2026-10-15
Men200 Fly11 1:45.151:48.651:51.27 2026-10-15
Men200 IM16 1:44.621:49.521:51.83 2026-10-15
Women50 Free21 22.9123.6124.30 2026-10-15
Women100 Free22 50.5951.9752.56 2026-10-15
Women200 Free18 1:49.301:53.181:54.56 2026-10-15
Women500 Free11 4:55.505:00.995:03.84 2026-10-15
Women50 Back11 25.9027.2628.15 2026-10-06
Women100 Back11 55.5356.9758.39 2026-10-15
Women200 Back5 2:00.892:01.672:04.76 2026-10-15
Women50 Breast8 28.4229.5530.36 2026-10-06
Women100 Breast9 1:01.341:04.251:05.56 2026-10-15
Women200 Breast6 2:14.042:18.812:22.09 2026-10-06
Women50 Fly10 25.2026.3626.75 2026-10-06
Women100 Fly14 55.1356.9358.05 2026-10-15
Women200 Fly9 2:01.882:04.242:09.11 2026-10-15
Women200 IM14 2:02.462:04.762:06.98 2026-10-15

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
27
100 Free
24
200 Free
21
500 Free
10
1000 Free
7
1650 Free
4
50 Back
14
100 Back
14
200 Back
9
50 Breast
8
100 Breast
11
200 Breast
9
50 Fly
15
100 Fly
19
200 Fly
11
200 IM
16
400 IM
8

Women's event depth

50 Free
21
100 Free
22
200 Free
18
500 Free
11
1000 Free
10
1650 Free
—
50 Back
11
100 Back
11
200 Back
5
50 Breast
8
100 Breast
9
200 Breast
6
50 Fly
10
100 Fly
14
200 Fly
9
200 IM
14
400 IM
8

Where Boston College 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
Nations Capital Swim ClubVirginia2 2026 (2)200 Free, 200 Back164
Bolles School SharksFlorida2 2026, 2025100 Free, 50 Breast90
Dynamo Swim ClubGeorgia2 2025 (2)50 Breast, 200 Back61
Patriot Aquatic Club (IL)Illinois2 2025 (2)200 Back, 200 Free29
Cavalier Aquatics/Piedmont Family YMCAVirginia2 2026, 2025200 IM, 500 Free28
Greenwich YWCA DolphinsConnecticut2 2026, 2023200 Free, 500 Free12
Lakeside Aquatic Club (TX)Texas1 2025200 Free88
Machine AquaticsVirginia1 2023200 Free81
Commonwealth SwimmingMassachusetts1 2023200 Back70
Long Island Aquatic ClubNew York1 2023200 Free70
Crimson Aquatics (Andover)Massachusetts1 2025100 Back60
CSP TideridersMissouri1 2026200 Back58

What this team studies.

From the official roster.

Majors

STEM 1 · Business 8 · Other 16

Among the 25 swimmers who list a major on the official roster; 7 more have not declared yet.

Class balance

20 FR · 15 SO · 7 JR · 11 SR

Academic outcomes

Graduation 91% · Retention 96%

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

International admissions requirements.

Language

TOEFL 100 · IELTS 7.5

Application

Common App

Application systems, fee Not disclosed, RD deadline January 4 (as of 2025–26).

Aid

None

International financial aid policy recorded for 2025-2026.

FieldValueSource status
TOEFL minimum100Pending
IELTS minimum7.5Pending
Application systemsCommon AppVerified
Application feeNot disclosedVerified
RD deadlineJanuary 4 (as of 2025–26)Verified
Int'l tuition$70,702Gov data
Total cost (COA)$89,493Gov data
Aid for internationalNoneVerified

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

Cost, aid and outcomes.

$89,493

Total cost of attendance

U.S. College Scorecard; international tuition $70,702.

None

International aid policy

$103,937

Median earnings

Source evidence.

English requirementRecommended minimum scores are 7.5 on the IELTS, 130 on the Duolingo English Test, or 100 (5.0 on the new scale) on the TOEFL iBT. source ↗
Pending
International aidBoston College is unable to provide need-based financial aid to students who are not U.S. citizens or U.S. permanent residents. source ↗
Verified
Application processAs an Early Decision applicant, in addition to submitting the Common Application and required credentials, you must complete and submit the Common Application Early Decision Agreement form. source ↗
Verified

Frequently asked questions

What are Boston College's English requirements for international students?Boston College lists a minimum TOEFL of 100 and IELTS 7.5 for international applicants.
How much does it cost to attend Boston College?Boston College has a total annual cost of attendance of about $89,493 (international tuition $70,702).
Does Boston College offer financial aid to international students?Boston College's international aid policy is recorded as: None.
How competitive is Boston College's swim program?Boston College competes in NCAA I and carries 53 swimmers (27 men, 26 women) with 5 coaches. For example, its men's 100 Free roster best is 43.74 with a median of 45.29.
What do Boston College swimmers study?Of the 25 Boston College swimmers who list a major on the official roster: STEM 1 · Business 8 · Other 16. The school's overall graduation rate is 91% (U.S. College Scorecard).
What changed on Boston College's swim roster this season?This season's roster lists 20 freshmen and 11 seniors. Most recent results on file: Rutgers Invite (Oct 9, 2026).

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