NCAA I swimming program

Butler UniversitySwimming Recruiting & International Admissions

Review Butler University's swim level by event, roster profile, and international admissions requirements — cost, aid and verified source evidence.

Academic year 2025-2026 Roster & performance analysis Data updated Oct 25, 2026

Butler University fields a 24-swimmer roster in NCAA I (IN).

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

Athletic
NCAA I

24-swimmer roster

3 coaches.

Admissions
85.1%

Selectivity & int'l share

International students make up 1.3% of the student body.

Cost & outcome
$65,970

Total annual cost

Graduation rate 80%; median earnings $77,235 (U.S. College Scorecard).

On the roster this season.

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

Roster movement

0 newly listed · 0 no longer listed

1 transferred in from another college. Last change Sep 29, 2026.

Class flow

10 freshmen · 2 seniors

Current roster by academic year.

Coaching staff

3 coaches listed

No staff change recorded this season.

Most recent results on file: IU Indy Double Dual (Oct 3, 2026, Indianapolis) · Big East Conference Championships (Feb 18, 2026) · IU-Indianapolis vs. Wabash (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
Women50 Free28 23.5524.5625.05 2026-10-08
Women100 Free23 50.6853.1954.79 2026-10-08
Women200 Free24 1:50.191:54.481:57.69 2026-10-08
Women500 Free17 4:57.905:07.115:13.68 2026-10-08
Women50 Back17 26.7828.3129.48 2026-10-06
Women100 Back17 56.8658.811:00.76 2026-10-08
Women200 Back11 2:00.522:06.302:10.73 2026-10-08
Women50 Breast14 29.3631.4532.23 2026-10-06
Women100 Breast14 1:02.191:07.051:08.70 2026-10-08
Women200 Breast12 2:13.902:23.532:29.99 2026-10-08
Women50 Fly21 24.9927.2428.01 2026-10-06
Women100 Fly24 55.3458.421:00.59 2026-10-08
Women200 Fly11 2:03.532:06.402:13.44 2026-10-08
Women100 IM11 58.5659.521:01.87 2026-10-06
Women200 IM15 2:01.252:08.092:14.88 2026-10-08

Roster profile & event depth.

Men's event depth

50 Free
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100 Free
—
200 Free
—
500 Free
—
1000 Free
—
1650 Free
—
50 Back
—
100 Back
—
200 Back
—
50 Breast
—
100 Breast
—
200 Breast
—
50 Fly
—
100 Fly
—
200 Fly
—
100 IM
—
200 IM
—
400 IM
—

Women's event depth

50 Free
28
100 Free
23
200 Free
24
500 Free
17
1000 Free
13
1650 Free
6
50 Back
17
100 Back
17
200 Back
11
50 Breast
14
100 Breast
14
200 Breast
12
50 Fly
21
100 Fly
24
200 Fly
11
100 IM
11
200 IM
15
400 IM
9

Where Butler University swimmers trained before college.

Clubs of the 20 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
Machine AquaticsVirginia1 2024200 Free81
FMC Aquatic ClubIllinois1 202650 Fly59
CSP TideridersMissouri1 2025200 Breast58
OLY SwimmingMichigan1 2025200 Breast39
Cincinnati MarlinsOhio1 202550 Fly30
SwimUnited Swim TeamOhio1 2025100 Free30
Cool Swim TeamKansas1 2026200 Free27
Parkway-Rockwood Gateway Swim ClubMissouri1 202650 Fly27
Kansas City BlazersKansas1 2026200 Free25
Sharks Swim ClubTexas1 2026500 Free23
Northern Kentucky ClippersKentucky Swimming1 202550 Fly20
LAKR Swim ClubFlorida1 2026200 Back18

What this team studies.

From the official roster.

Majors

STEM 3 · Business 4 · Other 9

Among the 16 swimmers who list a major on the official roster; 1 more have not declared yet.

Class balance

10 FR · 5 SO · 6 JR · 2 SR · 1 GR

Academic outcomes

Graduation 80% · Retention 87%

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

International admissions requirements.

Language

TOEFL 79 (as of 2025–26) · IELTS 6.0

Application

Common App

Application systems, fee Not disclosed, RD deadline February 1.

Aid

Merit aid

International financial aid policy recorded for 2025-2026.

FieldValueSource status
TOEFL minimum79 (as of 2025–26)Verified
IELTS minimum6.0Verified
Application systemsCommon AppVerified
Application feeNot disclosedVerified
RD deadlineFebruary 1Verified
Int'l tuition$47,560Gov data
Total cost (COA)$65,970Gov data
Aid for internationalMerit aidPending

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

Cost, aid and outcomes.

$65,970

Total cost of attendance

U.S. College Scorecard; international tuition $47,560.

Merit aid

International aid policy

$77,235

Median earnings

Source evidence.

Application processButler offers both Early Action and Regular Decision deadlines for first-year fall applicants, including international students. We strongly encourage students to apply before our Early Action Deadline of November 1 to maximize their schola… source ↗
Verified
English requirementDuolingo: A score of 100 is required to meet Butler University’s requirements. Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): A score of 79 (iBT) meets Butler University’s English language proficiency requirements. International English… source ↗
Verified
International aidThe Office of Financial Aid awards scholarships to International Students who are full-time undergraduate students pursuing their first bachelor's degree. source ↗
Pending

Frequently asked questions

What are Butler University's English requirements for international students?Butler University lists a minimum TOEFL of 79 (as of 2025–26) and IELTS 6.0 for international applicants.
How much does it cost to attend Butler University?Butler University has a total annual cost of attendance of about $65,970 (international tuition $47,560).
Does Butler University offer financial aid to international students?Butler University's international aid policy is recorded as: Merit aid.
How competitive is Butler University's swim program?Butler University competes in NCAA I and carries 24 swimmers with 3 coaches. For example, its Women 50 Free roster best is 23.55.
What do Butler University swimmers study?Of the 16 Butler University swimmers who list a major on the official roster: STEM 3 · Business 4 · Other 9. The school's overall graduation rate is 80% (U.S. College Scorecard).
What changed on Butler University's swim roster this season?Since Sep 1, 2026, 0 swimmers were newly listed on the official roster and 0 from last season are no longer listed (1 of the new names transferred in from another college); last change Sep 29, 2026. This season's roster lists 10 freshmen and 2 seniors. Most recent results on file: IU Indy Double Dual (Oct 3, 2026).

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