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Review Brown 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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Brown University fields a 63-swimmer roster in NCAA I (RI).

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

Athletic
NCAA I

63-swimmer roster

34 men and 29 women, 5 coaches.

Admissions
5.4%

Selectivity & int'l share

International students make up 12.7% of the student body.

Cost & outcome
$87,648

Total annual cost

Graduation rate 96%; median earnings $93,487 (U.S. College Scorecard).

On the roster this season.

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

Roster movement

0 newly listed · 0 no longer listed

Last change Sep 29, 2026.

Class flow

15 freshmen · 16 seniors

Current roster by academic year.

Coaching staff

5 coaches listed

No staff change recorded this season.

Most recent results on file: NCAA Division I Men's Championships (Mar 26, 2026) · NCAA Division I Women's Championship (Mar 18, 2026) · Ivy League Championships (M) (Feb 25, 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 Free17 19.8620.1720.85 2026-10-06
Men100 Free15 42.7844.5646.49 2026-10-06
Men200 Free15 1:33.561:37.621:39.19 2026-10-06
Men500 Free13 4:17.274:19.844:27.59 2026-10-06
Men50 Back12 21.9722.6823.74 2026-10-06
Men100 Back12 47.4748.7450.11 2026-10-06
Men200 Back10 1:42.691:45.901:48.66 2026-10-06
Men50 Breast7 25.0425.4426.12 2026-10-06
Men100 Breast7 53.5054.4955.46 2026-10-06
Men200 Breast9 1:56.921:57.872:02.11 2026-10-06
Men50 Fly11 21.8422.3222.97 2026-10-06
Men100 Fly20 47.8149.2750.75 2026-10-06
Men200 Fly10 1:47.161:48.591:50.28 2026-10-06
Men200 IM15 1:42.261:48.561:49.96 2026-10-06
Women50 Free22 22.4623.1323.68 2026-10-06
Women100 Free20 48.2950.0250.97 2026-10-06
Women200 Free16 1:44.201:47.881:50.97 2026-10-06
Women500 Free10 4:43.014:51.194:54.54 2026-10-06
Women50 Back10 25.5425.9326.24 2026-10-06
Women100 Back10 54.0954.3054.73 2026-10-06
Women200 Back9 1:56.301:56.791:59.06 2026-10-06
Women50 Breast6 28.1629.2129.45 2026-10-06
Women100 Breast6 1:00.911:01.611:02.28 2026-10-06
Women200 Breast8 2:13.872:14.872:18.29 2026-10-06
Women50 Fly7 24.6525.2425.30 2026-10-06
Women100 Fly16 52.5355.6858.05 2026-10-06
Women200 Fly8 1:59.462:00.042:01.67 2026-10-06
Women200 IM11 2:00.422:01.132:02.16 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
17
100 Free
15
200 Free
15
500 Free
13
1000 Free
12
1650 Free
11
50 Back
12
100 Back
12
200 Back
10
50 Breast
7
100 Breast
7
200 Breast
9
50 Fly
11
100 Fly
20
200 Fly
10
200 IM
15
400 IM
11

Women's event depth

50 Free
22
100 Free
20
200 Free
16
500 Free
10
1000 Free
7
1650 Free
7
50 Back
10
100 Back
10
200 Back
9
50 Breast
6
100 Breast
6
200 Breast
8
50 Fly
7
100 Fly
16
200 Fly
8
200 IM
11
400 IM
10

Where Brown University swimmers trained before college.

Clubs of the 54 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 ClubVirginia3 2024 (2), 2023200 Free, 100 Back164
Palo Alto Stanford AquaticsCalifornia3 2024 (2), 2023100 Free, 200 Fly, 200 Free51
Commonwealth SwimmingMassachusetts2 2025, 202350 Fly, 500 Free70
Rose Bowl AquaticsCalifornia2 2025, 2023100 Free, 200 Free54
Asphalt Green Unified AquaticsNew York2 2026, 2025200 Breast, 100 Free49
Badger Swim Club (NY)New York2 2026 (2)200 Fly, 200 Breast32
Rockville Montgomery Swim ClubMaryland1 2024200 Free103
TAC TitansNorth Carolina1 2023100 Back85
SwimMAC CarolinaNorth Carolina1 2025200 Fly79
Irvine NovaquaticsCalifornia1 202568
FMC Aquatic ClubIllinois1 2026200 Free59
Nitro SwimmingTexas1 202550 Breast54

What this team studies.

From the official roster.

Class balance

15 FR · 15 SO · 17 JR · 16 SR

Academic outcomes

Graduation 96% · Retention 99%

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

International admissions requirements.

Language

TOEFL 105 · IELTS 8.0

Application

Common App

Application systems, fee Not disclosed, RD deadline January 5.

Aid

Full-need (as of 2025–26)

International financial aid policy recorded for 2025-2026.

FieldValueSource status
TOEFL minimum105Verified
IELTS minimum8.0Verified
Application systemsCommon AppVerified
Application feeNot disclosedVerified
RD deadlineJanuary 5Verified
Int'l tuition$71,412Gov data
Total cost (COA)$87,648Gov data
Aid for internationalFull-need (as of 2025–26)Verified

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

Cost, aid and outcomes.

$87,648

Total cost of attendance

U.S. College Scorecard; international tuition $71,412.

Full-need (as of 2025–26)

International aid policy

$93,487

Median earnings

Source evidence.

International aidWe meet full demonstrated need for students who are admitted provided they apply for financial aid at the time they apply for admission. Brown will be need-blind for international students beginning with the Class of 2029. source ↗
Verified
English requirementThe following minimum scores are expected in most cases: TOEFL internet-based exam taken prior to January 2026: minimum score of 105 TOEFL internet-based exam taken January 2026 and later: minimum score of 5.5 IELTS: minimum score of 8.0 Du… source ↗
Verified
Application processTo apply to Brown, complete the Common Application and Brown Member section online. source ↗
Verified

Frequently asked questions

What are Brown University's English requirements for international students?Brown University lists a minimum TOEFL of 105 and IELTS 8.0 for international applicants.
How much does it cost to attend Brown University?Brown University has a total annual cost of attendance of about $87,648 (international tuition $71,412).
Does Brown University offer financial aid to international students?Brown University's international aid policy is recorded as: Full-need (as of 2025–26).
How competitive is Brown University's swim program?Brown University competes in NCAA I and carries 63 swimmers (34 men, 29 women) with 5 coaches. For example, its men's 100 Free roster best is 42.78 with a median of 46.49.
What changed on Brown University's swim roster this season?This season's roster lists 15 freshmen and 16 seniors. Most recent results on file: NCAA Division I Men's Championships (Mar 26, 2026).

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