NCAA III swimming program

Calvin CollegeSwimming Recruiting & International Admissions

Review Calvin College's swim level by event, roster profile, and international admissions requirements — cost, aid and verified source evidence. Use this page to decide whether Calvin College belongs on your college list.

Academic year 2025-2026 Roster & performance analysis Source status on every admissions field

Calvin College at a glance for swimmers.

A direct read: how strong the program is, what kind of athlete fits, and what an international applicant must check.

Athletic
NCAA III

98-swimmer roster

53 men and 45 women, 5 coaches. See the event time bands below to gauge the recruiting standard.

Admissions
70.9%

Selectivity & int'l share

International students make up 14.5% of the student body. Language, deadlines and aid are detailed below with source status.

Cost & outcome
$54,222

Total annual cost

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

Swimming recruiting standards by event.

The team's current-roster SCY (25-yard) times — each swimmer's best, last 4 years. This is the most direct read on the recruiting bar.

GenderEvent (SCY)SwimmersFastestTop 25%MedianLast raced
Men50 Free50 19.9721.7522.21 2026-03-19
Men100 Free46 43.1547.2548.55 2026-03-21
Men200 Free37 1:36.001:43.631:46.43 2026-03-20
Men500 Free21 4:34.374:47.954:55.68 2026-02-19
Men50 Back30 21.9424.3425.54 2026-03-20
Men100 Back29 46.6851.6953.98 2026-03-20
Men200 Back22 1:45.701:54.772:00.98 2026-03-21
Men50 Breast18 25.3826.3827.20 2026-02-20
Men100 Breast17 54.9056.7758.28 2026-03-20
Men200 Breast17 2:00.072:06.322:09.34 2026-02-21
Men50 Fly29 22.5323.4023.83 2026-02-20
Men100 Fly35 49.0651.0953.46 2026-02-20
Men200 Fly16 1:49.261:57.171:58.46 2026-02-21
Men100 IM10 53.7655.4456.05 2026-02-18
Men200 IM26 1:48.961:55.541:57.85 2026-02-19
Women50 Free35 23.4524.5825.89 2026-03-19
Women100 Free32 51.4754.4956.25 2026-03-21
Women200 Free28 1:50.042:00.342:02.87 2026-03-19
Women500 Free20 4:59.195:22.575:32.93 2026-03-18
Women50 Back13 26.8528.3728.89 2026-03-20
Women100 Back11 56.291:00.051:00.71 2026-03-20
Women200 Back8 2:00.252:13.312:15.76 2026-03-21
Women50 Breast14 29.0031.5233.31 2026-02-20
Women100 Breast14 1:02.641:07.891:11.52 2026-03-20
Women200 Breast13 2:19.392:28.692:34.65 2026-03-21
Women50 Fly22 26.4227.7728.38 2026-02-20
Women100 Fly23 57.5759.921:01.65 2026-02-20
Women200 Fly14 2:07.892:16.442:20.46 2026-03-20
Women100 IM6 1:00.561:04.471:05.58 2025-09-26
Women200 IM18 2:07.002:12.822:20.46 2026-02-19

NCAA III recruiting standards by event

See how Calvin College's level compares — full NCAA III time bands and rankings for each 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.

How many current swimmers race each event — men vs women. Heavier bars mean the program carries more depth there.

Calvin College competes in NCAA III with 98 swimmers (53 men, 45 women) and 5 coaches. Use the depth below with the event time bands above to judge whether your event is a strength of this program.

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

International admissions requirements.

What an international applicant needs — each field with its source status. "Not disclosed" is never treated as zero.

Language

TOEFL 80 · IELTS 6.5

Minimum English scores international applicants are expected to meet.

Application

Common App;Direct/Institutional

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

Aid

Need-aware

International financial aid policy recorded for 2025-2026.

FieldValueSource status
TOEFL minimum80Verified
IELTS minimum6.5Verified
Application systemsCommon App;Direct/InstitutionalVerified
Application feeNot disclosedVerified
RD deadlineNot disclosedVerified
Int'l tuition$39,350Gov data
Total cost (COA)$54,222Gov data
Aid for internationalNeed-awarePending

Cost, aid and outcomes.

Strong enough athletically is only half the call — families still need cost, aid and return.

$54,222

Total cost of attendance

Annual total cost from government data. International tuition $39,350.

Need-aware

International aid policy

Shown as recorded; "Not disclosed" never converted into "no aid".

$58,375

Median earnings

Graduation rate 74%. Context, not a promise of individual outcome (Scorecard).

Evidence, not a black box.

Real source snippets behind the international admissions fields — with status and a link to check the original.

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
Application processYou can fill out either the Calvin application or the Common App. 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

Is Calvin College a good fit for international swimmers?

Calvin College competes in NCAA III and carries 98 swimmers. Compare your event time with the team bands above to judge the athletic fit before anything else.

International applicants should then check language requirements (80 TOEFL / 6.5 IELTS), application systems, deadlines, total cost ($54,222) and aid (Need-aware) — all shown above with source status.

How to use this page

Start with the event standards to see if your times are near Calvin College's range. Then review admissions, cost and aid. Save it to your list only if athletic, academic and financial signals all make sense.

This page is informational and does not guarantee recruiting interest or admission. The goal is a better, evidence-backed college list.

Frequently asked questions

Direct answers from this school's recorded data.

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 (academic year 2025-2026).
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.
How competitive is Calvin College's swim program?Calvin College competes in NCAA III and carries 98 swimmers (53 men, 45 women) with 5 coaches. For example, its men's 100 Free roster best is 43.15 with a median of 48.55.

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