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Review Boston 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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Boston University fields a 50-swimmer roster in NCAA I (MA).

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

Athletic
NCAA I

50-swimmer roster

25 men and 25 women, 6 coaches.

Admissions
11.1%

Selectivity & int'l share

International students make up 21.2% of the student body.

Cost & outcome
$86,285

Total annual cost

Graduation rate 89%; median earnings $83,238 (U.S. College Scorecard).

On the roster this season.

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

Roster movement

0 newly listed · 0 no longer listed

Last change Oct 8, 2026.

Class flow

9 freshmen · 7 seniors

Current roster by academic year.

Coaching staff

6 coaches listed

3 newly listed, 0 no longer listed since Sep 1, 2026.

Most recent results on file: Patriot League Championships (Feb 18, 2026) · BU Winter Open (Feb 6, 2026) · Boston University vs. Bryant (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 Free23 20.0420.8621.28 2026-10-06
Men100 Free20 44.6045.6646.16 2026-10-06
Men200 Free14 1:37.201:40.351:40.60 2026-10-06
Men500 Free8 4:22.924:26.634:34.20 2026-10-06
Men50 Back10 22.5823.1423.54 2026-10-06
Men100 Back11 48.0349.1149.84 2026-10-06
Men200 Back9 1:43.331:49.411:50.56 2026-10-06
Men50 Breast8 25.3225.9726.18 2026-10-06
Men100 Breast7 54.5755.0255.86 2026-10-06
Men200 Breast9 1:59.292:02.602:04.36 2026-10-06
Men50 Fly14 21.7922.8723.60 2026-10-06
Men100 Fly18 47.9049.8451.80 2026-10-06
Men200 Fly7 1:47.711:48.591:49.24 2026-10-06
Men100 IM3 53.2154.5555.89 2026-10-06
Men200 IM17 1:48.501:50.111:52.82 2026-10-06
Women50 Free14 22.5123.5023.85 2026-10-06
Women100 Free14 49.9450.9551.92 2026-10-06
Women200 Free14 1:49.011:51.791:54.10 2026-10-06
Women500 Free5 4:54.604:54.654:56.79 2026-10-06
Women50 Back8 25.6626.5927.32 2026-10-06
Women100 Back7 54.9755.3056.80 2026-10-06
Women200 Back7 1:57.981:59.882:02.95 2026-10-06
Women50 Breast7 29.7030.9931.28 2026-10-06
Women100 Breast7 1:02.961:05.811:06.55 2026-10-06
Women200 Breast5 2:17.512:18.972:21.15 2026-10-06
Women50 Fly11 24.6625.5125.75 2026-10-06
Women100 Fly13 53.0454.8556.50 2026-10-06
Women200 Fly4 1:58.582:02.642:04.65 2026-10-06
Women200 IM11 2:01.112:04.812:06.78 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
23
100 Free
20
200 Free
14
500 Free
8
1000 Free
6
1650 Free
3
50 Back
10
100 Back
11
200 Back
9
50 Breast
8
100 Breast
7
200 Breast
9
50 Fly
14
100 Fly
18
200 Fly
7
100 IM
3
200 IM
17
400 IM
6

Women's event depth

50 Free
14
100 Free
14
200 Free
14
500 Free
5
1000 Free
5
1650 Free
3
50 Back
8
100 Back
7
200 Back
7
50 Breast
7
100 Breast
7
200 Breast
5
50 Fly
11
100 Fly
13
200 Fly
4
100 IM
—
200 IM
11
400 IM
5

Where Boston University swimmers trained before college.

Clubs of the 40 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
Aquajets Swim TeamMinnesota3 2026 (3)1000 Free, 1650 Free, 200 Free72
Patriot Aquatic Club (IL)Illinois2 2024, 202350 Fly29
SwimMAC CarolinaNorth Carolina1 2026200 Free79
Commonwealth SwimmingMassachusetts1 2024200 Back70
Long Island Aquatic ClubNew York1 202450 Back70
Greater Somerset County YMCANew Jersey1 20241650 Free67
Crimson Aquatics (Andover)Massachusetts1 2025100 Free60
Nitro SwimmingTexas1 2024500 Free54
YMCA of the Jersey ShoreNew Jersey1 2025400 IM52
Palo Alto Stanford AquaticsCalifornia1 2023500 Free51
Charles River AquaticsMassachusetts1 2024100 Back42
Riptide Swim TeamMinnesota1 20261000 Free41

What this team studies.

From the official roster.

Majors

STEM 13 · Business 11 · Other 14

Among the 38 swimmers who list a major on the official roster; 1 more have not declared yet.

Class balance

9 FR · 18 SO · 16 JR · 7 SR

Academic outcomes

Graduation 89% · Retention 95%

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

International admissions requirements.

Language

TOEFL 90 · IELTS 7.0

Application

Common App

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

Aid

Merit aid

International financial aid policy recorded for 2025-2026.

FieldValueSource status
TOEFL minimum90Pending
IELTS minimum7.0Pending
Application systemsCommon AppVerified
Application feeNot disclosedVerified
RD deadlineNot disclosedVerified
Int'l tuition$68,102Gov data
Total cost (COA)$86,285Gov data
Aid for internationalMerit aidVerified

Cost, aid and outcomes.

$86,285

Total cost of attendance

U.S. College Scorecard; international tuition $68,102.

Merit aid

International aid policy

$83,238

Median earnings

Source evidence.

English requirementIf your first language is not English, you must take the Test of English as a Foreign Language Internet Based Test (TOEFL iBT) , International English Language Testing System (IELTS), or the Duolingo English Test (DET). ... Students who are… source ↗
Pending
International aidInternational students are not eligible for need-based financial aid from Boston University, the state, or the federal government. source ↗
Verified
Application processAs an additional way to demonstrate your English language proficiency, BU recommends scheduling an optional interview with InitialView or Vericant. source ↗
Verified

Frequently asked questions

What are Boston University's English requirements for international students?Boston University lists a minimum TOEFL of 90 and IELTS 7.0 for international applicants.
How much does it cost to attend Boston University?Boston University has a total annual cost of attendance of about $86,285 (international tuition $68,102).
Does Boston University offer financial aid to international students?Boston University's international aid policy is recorded as: Merit aid.
How competitive is Boston University's swim program?Boston University competes in NCAA I and carries 50 swimmers (25 men, 25 women) with 6 coaches. For example, its men's 100 Free roster best is 44.60 with a median of 46.16.
What do Boston University swimmers study?Of the 38 Boston University swimmers who list a major on the official roster: STEM 13 · Business 11 · Other 14. The school's overall graduation rate is 89% (U.S. College Scorecard).
What changed on Boston University's swim roster this season?This season's roster lists 9 freshmen and 7 seniors. Most recent results on file: Patriot League Championships (Feb 18, 2026).

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