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Academic year 2025-2026 Roster & performance analysis Data updated Oct 25, 2026
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Bucknell University fields a 60-swimmer roster in NCAA I (PA).

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

Athletic
NCAA I

60-swimmer roster

28 men and 32 women, 4 coaches.

Admissions
28.9%

Selectivity & int'l share

International students make up 4.5% of the student body.

Cost & outcome
$83,756

Total annual cost

Graduation rate 86%; median earnings $93,807 (U.S. College Scorecard).

On the roster this season.

What changed on Bucknell University'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

18 freshmen · 15 seniors

Current roster by academic year.

Coaching staff

4 coaches listed

No staff change recorded this season.

Most recent results on file: ECAC Open Championships (Feb 27, 2026) · Patriot League Championships (Feb 18, 2026) · Navy Invite (Jan 31, 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 Free25 20.1421.1221.59 2026-10-06
Men100 Free24 44.2345.4547.09 2026-10-06
Men200 Free20 1:37.891:38.481:41.56 2026-10-06
Men500 Free12 4:27.104:28.614:34.35 2026-10-06
Men50 Back17 22.5124.2224.91 2026-10-06
Men100 Back16 48.7450.3451.84 2026-10-06
Men200 Back11 1:47.291:48.911:50.62 2026-10-06
Men50 Breast10 25.1825.9426.96 2026-10-06
Men100 Breast10 54.1154.8757.05 2026-10-06
Men200 Breast9 1:59.472:01.772:03.24 2026-10-06
Men50 Fly17 22.0823.0523.49 2026-10-06
Men100 Fly20 47.9749.5150.74 2026-10-06
Men200 Fly13 1:47.011:49.341:52.76 2026-10-06
Men100 IM7 51.9552.4155.46 2026-10-06
Men200 IM19 1:48.211:51.781:54.09 2026-10-06
Women50 Free27 23.0023.8924.89 2026-10-06
Women100 Free24 50.5451.3753.30 2026-10-06
Women200 Free21 1:48.061:50.761:54.19 2026-10-06
Women500 Free14 4:48.484:56.234:58.70 2026-10-06
Women50 Back14 25.6126.9128.07 2026-10-06
Women100 Back14 54.8256.5757.36 2026-10-06
Women200 Back12 2:00.172:01.612:03.13 2026-10-06
Women50 Breast16 29.0630.0630.62 2026-10-06
Women100 Breast16 1:02.031:04.001:05.00 2026-10-06
Women200 Breast10 2:15.762:17.692:19.25 2026-10-06
Women50 Fly19 25.4326.5826.95 2026-10-06
Women100 Fly22 54.4056.9858.02 2026-10-06
Women200 Fly11 1:58.212:06.072:07.20 2026-10-06
Women100 IM4 56.0658.0359.52 2026-10-06
Women200 IM21 2:00.862:05.362:07.74 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
25
100 Free
24
200 Free
20
500 Free
12
1000 Free
7
1650 Free
5
50 Back
17
100 Back
16
200 Back
11
50 Breast
10
100 Breast
10
200 Breast
9
50 Fly
17
100 Fly
20
200 Fly
13
100 IM
7
200 IM
19
400 IM
9

Women's event depth

50 Free
27
100 Free
24
200 Free
21
500 Free
14
1000 Free
11
1650 Free
6
50 Back
14
100 Back
14
200 Back
12
50 Breast
16
100 Breast
16
200 Breast
10
50 Fly
19
100 Fly
22
200 Fly
11
100 IM
4
200 IM
21
400 IM
8

Where Bucknell University swimmers trained before college.

Clubs of the 48 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
Cheshire YMCA Sea Dog Swim ClubConnecticut3 2026, 2025, 2024200 Free, 50 Fly, 200 Back52
Team Pittsburgh Elite AquaticsPennsylvania2 2026, 2025500 Free, 50 Fly53
Eagle Swim TeamMaryland2 2025, 20231000 Free, 200 Free51
Marlins of RaleighNorth Carolina2 2026, 2025500 Free39
Ridgefield Aquatic ClubConnecticut2 2025, 2023100 Free, 200 Free26
Nations Capital Swim ClubVirginia1 2026200 Back164
Greater Somerset County YMCANew Jersey1 202550 Fly67
Nova of Virginia Aquatics, IncVirginia1 202650 Breast67
Scarlet AquaticsNew Jersey1 2025500 Free64
Dynamo Swim ClubGeorgia1 2023200 Free61
Crimson Aquatics (Andover)Massachusetts1 2024500 Free60
Jersey WahoosNew Jersey1 2024200 Free54

What this team studies.

From the official roster.

Majors

STEM 8 · Business 5 · Other 9

Among the 22 swimmers who list a major on the official roster; 10 more have not declared yet.

Class balance

18 FR · 16 SO · 11 JR · 15 SR

Academic outcomes

Graduation 86% · Retention 94%

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

International admissions requirements.

Language

TOEFL 100 · IELTS 7.0

Application

Common App;Coalition

Application systems, fee $50, RD deadline Jan. 10.

Aid

Need-aware

International financial aid policy recorded for 2025-2026.

FieldValueSource status
TOEFL minimum100Verified
IELTS minimum7.0Verified
Application systemsCommon App;CoalitionVerified
Application fee$50Verified
RD deadlineJan. 10Verified
Int'l tuition$67,812Gov data
Total cost (COA)$83,756Gov data
Aid for internationalNeed-awareVerified

Cost, aid and outcomes.

$83,756

Total cost of attendance

U.S. College Scorecard; international tuition $67,812.

Need-aware

International aid policy

$93,807

Median earnings

Source evidence.

International aidAs an international student, you are eligible for need- and merit-based financial aid. source ↗
Verified
English requirementMinimum Scores TOEFL: 100 on the internet-based exam and 600 on the paper-based exam IELTS: 7 PTE: 68 DET: 130 source ↗
Verified
Application processPlease note that any interview for Bucknell is optional and not a required component of the application. source ↗
Verified
International supportIf you plan to remain on campus during breaks, you must notify Residential Education by registering for housing in myHOME. source ↗
Verified

Frequently asked questions

What are Bucknell University's English requirements for international students?Bucknell University lists a minimum TOEFL of 100 and IELTS 7.0 for international applicants.
How much does it cost to attend Bucknell University?Bucknell University has a total annual cost of attendance of about $83,756 (international tuition $67,812).
Does Bucknell University offer financial aid to international students?Bucknell University's international aid policy is recorded as: Need-aware.
How competitive is Bucknell University's swim program?Bucknell University competes in NCAA I and carries 60 swimmers (28 men, 32 women) with 4 coaches. For example, its men's 100 Free roster best is 44.23 with a median of 47.09.
What do Bucknell University swimmers study?Of the 22 Bucknell University swimmers who list a major on the official roster: STEM 8 · Business 5 · Other 9. The school's overall graduation rate is 86% (U.S. College Scorecard).
What changed on Bucknell University's swim roster this season?This season's roster lists 18 freshmen and 15 seniors. Most recent results on file: ECAC Open Championships (Feb 27, 2026).

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