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Review California Lutheran 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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California Lutheran University fields a 46-swimmer roster in NCAA III (CA).

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

Athletic
NCAA III

46-swimmer roster

20 men and 26 women, 6 coaches.

Admissions
75.7%

Selectivity & int'l share

International students make up 3.6% of the student body.

Cost & outcome
$68,426

Total annual cost

Graduation rate 70%; median earnings $68,712 (U.S. College Scorecard).

On the roster this season.

What changed on California Lutheran 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

11 freshmen · 5 seniors

Current roster by academic year.

Coaching staff

6 coaches listed

No staff change recorded this season.

Most recent results on file: Rodionoff Invite (Oct 9, 2026) · NCAA Division III Championship (Mar 18, 2026) · SCIAC Championships (Feb 18, 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 Free26 20.8722.0522.96 2026-10-15
Men100 Free22 45.6548.3949.20 2026-10-15
Men200 Free13 1:42.321:44.491:46.69 2026-10-15
Men500 Free4 4:38.484:40.354:46.01 2026-10-06
Men50 Back8 24.3224.6225.26 2026-10-06
Men100 Back9 51.6153.0455.65 2026-10-15
Men200 Back10 1:51.782:00.162:02.64 2026-10-15
Men50 Breast6 25.5927.5428.04 2026-10-06
Men100 Breast10 55.1759.071:00.29 2026-10-15
Men200 Breast10 2:00.152:06.882:08.76 2026-10-15
Men50 Fly7 23.6523.6824.17 2026-10-06
Men100 Fly15 51.2552.0354.48 2026-10-15
Men200 Fly7 1:53.141:55.401:58.36 2026-10-15
Men200 IM13 1:51.551:57.051:59.55 2026-10-15
Women50 Free24 23.1025.1625.63 2026-10-15
Women100 Free24 51.2755.0556.20 2026-10-15
Women200 Free16 1:55.411:57.501:59.09 2026-10-15
Women500 Free9 4:28.935:11.775:18.44 2026-10-15
Women50 Back8 27.7228.1528.67 2026-10-06
Women100 Back11 58.841:00.101:00.94 2026-10-15
Women200 Back9 2:06.362:10.852:14.77 2026-10-15
Women50 Breast3 31.8733.6135.35 2026-10-06
Women100 Breast6 1:07.301:09.801:12.50 2026-10-15
Women200 Breast5 2:27.652:30.342:32.68 2026-10-15
Women50 Fly6 25.7326.6226.96 2026-10-06
Women100 Fly10 56.2759.021:02.48 2026-10-15
Women200 Fly3 2:14.642:14.702:14.77 2026-10-06
Women200 IM7 2:12.732:15.332:17.02 2026-10-15

NCAA III recruiting standards by event

Full NCAA III 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
26
100 Free
22
200 Free
13
500 Free
4
1000 Free
3
1650 Free
—
50 Back
8
100 Back
9
200 Back
10
50 Breast
6
100 Breast
10
200 Breast
10
50 Fly
7
100 Fly
15
200 Fly
7
200 IM
13
400 IM
8

Women's event depth

50 Free
24
100 Free
24
200 Free
16
500 Free
9
1000 Free
5
1650 Free
4
50 Back
8
100 Back
11
200 Back
9
50 Breast
3
100 Breast
6
200 Breast
5
50 Fly
6
100 Fly
10
200 Fly
3
200 IM
7
400 IM
5

Where California Lutheran University swimmers trained before college.

Clubs of the 26 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
Cascade Swim ClubWashington4 2025 (2), 2024, 2023200 Free, 50 Breast, 50 Free20
Class AquaticsCalifornia3 2025 (3)200 Back, 200 Free, 50 Free8
Canyons Aquatic ClubCalifornia2 2025, 2024100 Free, 200 Free15
Machine AquaticsVirginia1 2024100 Free81
Commonwealth SwimmingMassachusetts1 2025200 Free70
Orinda AquaticsCalifornia1 2025500 Free38
Denver Swim AcademyColorado1 202650 Breast31
Sandpipers of NevadaNevada1 2024500 Free31
Aces Swim ClubColorado1 202650 Breast30
Cool Swim TeamKansas1 202550 Breast27
San Diego Swim ClubCalifornia1 20241000 Free22
Riverside Aquatics Association (CA)California1 2023200 Free20

What this team studies.

From the official roster.

Majors

STEM 7 · Business 9 · Other 21

Among the 37 swimmers who list a major on the official roster; 1 more have not declared yet.

Class balance

11 FR · 13 SO · 17 JR · 5 SR

Academic outcomes

Graduation 70% · Retention 79%

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

International admissions requirements.

Language

TOEFL Not disclosed · IELTS 6.5

Application

Common App

Application systems, fee $25, RD deadline January 15 (as of 2025–26).

Aid

Need-aware

International financial aid policy recorded for 2025-2026.

FieldValueSource status
TOEFL minimumNot disclosedVerified
IELTS minimum6.5Verified
Application systemsCommon AppVerified
Application fee$25Verified
RD deadlineJanuary 15 (as of 2025–26)Verified
Int'l tuition$52,560Gov data
Total cost (COA)$68,426Gov data
Aid for internationalNeed-awareVerified

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

Cost, aid and outcomes.

$68,426

Total cost of attendance

U.S. College Scorecard; international tuition $52,560.

Need-aware

International aid policy

$68,712

Median earnings

Source evidence.

Application processAll applicants must submit a non-refundable $25 application fee or submit a fee waiver. If the fee will present a financial hardship for you and your family, you may be eligible for a waiver of the application fee. Ask your guidance counsel… source ↗
Verified
International aidCal Lutheran also offers limited need-based financial aid. source ↗
Verified
English requirementEnglish proficiency test: Duolingo (105 or higher), TOEFL (550 or higher), IELTS (6.5 or higher), Pearsons PTE (58 or higher) source ↗
Verified

Frequently asked questions

What are California Lutheran University's English requirements for international students?California Lutheran University lists IELTS 6.5 for international applicants.
How much does it cost to attend California Lutheran University?California Lutheran University has a total annual cost of attendance of about $68,426 (international tuition $52,560).
Does California Lutheran University offer financial aid to international students?California Lutheran University's international aid policy is recorded as: Need-aware.
How competitive is California Lutheran University's swim program?California Lutheran University competes in NCAA III and carries 46 swimmers (20 men, 26 women) with 6 coaches. For example, its men's 100 Free roster best is 45.65 with a median of 49.20.
What do California Lutheran University swimmers study?Of the 37 California Lutheran University swimmers who list a major on the official roster: STEM 7 · Business 9 · Other 21. The school's overall graduation rate is 70% (U.S. College Scorecard).
What changed on California Lutheran University's swim roster this season?This season's roster lists 11 freshmen and 5 seniors. Most recent results on file: Rodionoff Invite (Oct 9, 2026).

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