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Review Calvin College'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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Calvin College fields a 80-swimmer roster in NCAA III (MI).

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

Athletic
NCAA III

80-swimmer roster

54 men and 26 women, 6 coaches.

Admissions
70.9%

Selectivity & int'l share

International students make up 14.5% of the student body.

Cost & outcome
$54,222

Total annual cost

Graduation rate 74%; median earnings $58,375 (U.S. College Scorecard).

On the roster this season.

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

Roster movement

33 newly listed · 36 no longer listed

1 transferred in from another college. Last change Oct 4, 2026.

Class flow

32 freshmen · 15 seniors

Last season's roster had 18 freshmen, 31 sophomores, 17 juniors and 16 seniors.

Coaching staff

6 coaches listed

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

Most recent results on file: NCAA Division III Championship (Mar 18, 2026) · MIAA Championships (Feb 18, 2026) · Calvin vs. Hope (Feb 6, 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 Free50 19.9721.7522.21 2026-10-06
Men100 Free46 43.1547.2548.55 2026-10-06
Men200 Free37 1:36.001:43.631:46.43 2026-10-06
Men500 Free21 4:34.374:47.954:55.68 2026-10-06
Men50 Back30 21.9424.3425.54 2026-10-06
Men100 Back29 46.6851.6953.98 2026-10-06
Men200 Back22 1:45.701:54.772:00.98 2026-10-06
Men50 Breast18 25.3826.3827.20 2026-10-06
Men100 Breast17 54.9056.7758.28 2026-10-06
Men200 Breast17 2:00.072:06.322:09.34 2026-10-06
Men50 Fly29 22.5323.4023.83 2026-10-06
Men100 Fly35 49.0651.0953.46 2026-10-06
Men200 Fly16 1:49.261:57.171:58.46 2026-10-06
Men100 IM10 53.7655.4456.05 2026-10-06
Men200 IM26 1:48.961:55.541:57.85 2026-10-06
Women50 Free35 23.4524.5825.89 2026-10-06
Women100 Free32 51.4754.4956.25 2026-10-06
Women200 Free28 1:50.042:00.342:02.87 2026-10-06
Women500 Free20 4:59.195:22.575:32.93 2026-10-06
Women50 Back13 26.8528.3728.89 2026-10-06
Women100 Back11 56.291:00.051:00.71 2026-10-06
Women200 Back8 2:00.252:13.312:15.76 2026-10-06
Women50 Breast14 29.0031.5233.31 2026-10-06
Women100 Breast14 1:02.641:07.891:11.52 2026-10-06
Women200 Breast13 2:19.392:28.692:34.65 2026-10-06
Women50 Fly22 26.4227.7728.38 2026-10-06
Women100 Fly23 57.5759.921:01.65 2026-10-06
Women200 Fly14 2:07.892:16.442:20.46 2026-10-06
Women100 IM6 1:00.561:04.471:05.58 2026-10-06
Women200 IM18 2:07.002:12.822:20.46 2026-10-06

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
50
100 Free
46
200 Free
37
500 Free
21
1000 Free
10
1650 Free
8
50 Back
30
100 Back
29
200 Back
22
50 Breast
18
100 Breast
17
200 Breast
17
50 Fly
29
100 Fly
35
200 Fly
16
100 IM
10
200 IM
26
400 IM
11

Women's event depth

50 Free
35
100 Free
32
200 Free
28
500 Free
20
1000 Free
12
1650 Free
9
50 Back
13
100 Back
11
200 Back
8
50 Breast
14
100 Breast
14
200 Breast
13
50 Fly
22
100 Fly
23
200 Fly
14
100 IM
6
200 IM
18
400 IM
10

Where Calvin College swimmers trained before college.

Clubs of the 50 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
Rapid Area YMCA RAYSMichigan3 2025 (2), 2023100 Free, 50 Free, 200 Free14
West Michigan SwimmersMichigan3 2026, 2025, 202450 Fly, 200 Free, 50 Free9
Metroplex AquaticsTexas2 2025 (2)200 Free63
Carmel Swim ClubIndiana2 2024 (2)200 Free, 50 Free51
Colorado Springs Area SwimmingColorado2 2024 (2)500 Free, 1000 Free27
Byron Center AquaticsMichigan2 2025, 202350 Fly, 100 Free12
Mid-Michigan AquaticsMichigan2 2024, 2023200 Free, 50 Free11
Novi SturgeonsMichigan2 2024, 2023200 Free, 500 Free8
Team Pittsburgh Elite AquaticsPennsylvania1 2024500 Free53
Michigan Lakeshore AquaticsMichigan1 202550 Fly47
OLY SwimmingMichigan1 2024100 Free39
NASA Wildcat AquaticsIllinois1 2023100 Free37

What this team studies.

From the official roster.

Class balance

32 FR · 15 SO · 18 JR · 15 SR

Academic outcomes

Graduation 74% · Retention 87%

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

International admissions requirements.

Language

TOEFL 80 · IELTS 6.5

Application

Common App;Direct/Institutional (as of 2025–26)

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

Aid

Need-aware (as of 2025–26)

International financial aid policy recorded for 2025-2026.

FieldValueSource status
TOEFL minimum80Verified
IELTS minimum6.5Verified
Application systemsCommon App;Direct/Institutional (as of 2025–26)Verified
Application feeNot disclosedVerified
RD deadlineApril 1Verified
Int'l tuition$39,350Gov data
Total cost (COA)$54,222Gov data
Aid for internationalNeed-aware (as of 2025–26)Pending

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

Cost, aid and outcomes.

$54,222

Total cost of attendance

U.S. College Scorecard; international tuition $39,350.

Need-aware (as of 2025–26)

International aid policy

$58,375

Median earnings

Source evidence.

Application processDeadlines for starting fall semester: Student type Apply by: Deposit by: International Students April 1 June 1 source ↗
Verified
International supportOur team is ready to walk you through the admissions, financial aid, and immigration process. source ↗
Pending
English requirementStudent can demonstrate English proficiency with an internet based TOEFL of 80 or higher... Student can demonstrate English proficiency with an IELTS score of 6.5 or higher... Student can demonstrate English proficiency with a Duolingo scor… source ↗
Verified
International aidFinancial aid forms and supporting documents will be reviewed by the international financial aid committee to determine eligibility for financial aid programs. source ↗
Pending

Frequently asked questions

What are Calvin College's English requirements for international students?Calvin College lists a minimum TOEFL of 80 and IELTS 6.5 for international applicants.
How much does it cost to attend Calvin College?Calvin College has a total annual cost of attendance of about $54,222 (international tuition $39,350).
Does Calvin College offer financial aid to international students?Calvin College's international aid policy is recorded as: Need-aware (as of 2025–26).
How competitive is Calvin College's swim program?Calvin College competes in NCAA III and carries 80 swimmers (54 men, 26 women) with 6 coaches. For example, its men's 100 Free roster best is 43.15 with a median of 48.55.
What changed on Calvin College's swim roster this season?Since Sep 1, 2026, 33 swimmers were newly listed on the official roster and 36 from last season are no longer listed (1 of the new names transferred in from another college); last change Oct 4, 2026. This season's roster lists 32 freshmen and 15 seniors; last season's roster had 18 freshmen, 31 sophomores, 17 juniors and 16 seniors. Most recent results on file: NCAA Division III Championship (Mar 18, 2026).

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