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Canisius CollegeSwimming Recruiting & International Admissions

Review Canisius 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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Canisius College fields a 53-swimmer roster in NCAA I (NY).

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

Athletic
NCAA I

53-swimmer roster

31 men and 22 women, 5 coaches.

Admissions
72.4%

Selectivity & int'l share

International students make up 6.2% of the student body.

Cost & outcome
$44,322

Total annual cost

Graduation rate 66%; median earnings $60,681 (U.S. College Scorecard).

On the roster this season.

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

Roster movement

0 newly listed · 2 no longer listed

Last change Oct 8, 2026.

Class flow

14 freshmen · 13 seniors

Current roster by academic year.

Coaching staff

5 coaches listed

No staff change recorded this season.

Most recent results on file: Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Championships (Feb 11, 2026) · Le Moyne vs. Canisius (Jan 24, 2026) · Niagara vs. Canisius (Jan 17, 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 Free32 21.0622.1822.53 2026-10-06
Men100 Free31 45.5247.1249.02 2026-10-06
Men200 Free22 1:41.531:44.091:46.64 2026-10-06
Men500 Free17 4:31.374:38.644:44.91 2026-10-06
Men50 Back12 22.1424.0224.87 2026-10-06
Men100 Back9 48.0350.8852.10 2026-10-06
Men200 Back9 1:45.061:55.681:56.14 2026-10-06
Men50 Breast12 25.7126.7027.70 2026-10-06
Men100 Breast10 55.2256.9558.61 2026-10-06
Men200 Breast10 2:00.142:04.172:12.68 2026-10-06
Men50 Fly19 22.8523.9324.63 2026-10-06
Men100 Fly17 49.6151.8353.40 2026-10-06
Men200 Fly10 1:50.771:59.722:00.75 2026-10-06
Men100 IM8 51.8255.6457.09 2026-10-06
Men200 IM12 1:51.781:55.591:59.85 2026-10-06
Women50 Free24 24.0124.9525.69 2026-10-06
Women100 Free23 51.1754.4456.44 2026-10-06
Women200 Free16 1:49.541:57.261:59.33 2026-10-06
Women500 Free13 4:58.965:11.465:20.69 2026-10-06
Women50 Back10 25.1226.2128.02 2026-10-06
Women100 Back10 55.6558.5259.70 2026-10-06
Women200 Back9 2:02.132:09.842:11.46 2026-10-06
Women50 Breast9 29.1530.4931.50 2026-10-06
Women100 Breast8 1:03.591:05.761:09.11 2026-10-06
Women200 Breast9 2:23.252:24.382:29.83 2026-10-06
Women50 Fly12 26.1227.1528.05 2026-10-06
Women100 Fly11 56.0659.151:01.29 2026-10-06
Women200 Fly7 2:06.062:13.392:14.94 2026-10-06
Women100 IM10 59.711:00.821:04.44 2026-10-06
Women200 IM9 2:02.792:08.742:11.27 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
32
100 Free
31
200 Free
22
500 Free
17
1000 Free
12
1650 Free
9
50 Back
12
100 Back
9
200 Back
9
50 Breast
12
100 Breast
10
200 Breast
10
50 Fly
19
100 Fly
17
200 Fly
10
100 IM
8
200 IM
12
400 IM
8

Women's event depth

50 Free
24
100 Free
23
200 Free
16
500 Free
13
1000 Free
6
1650 Free
5
50 Back
10
100 Back
10
200 Back
9
50 Breast
9
100 Breast
8
200 Breast
9
50 Fly
12
100 Fly
11
200 Fly
7
100 IM
10
200 IM
9
400 IM
4

Where Canisius College swimmers trained before college.

Clubs of the 38 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
Town of Tonawanda Titans Swim ClubNew York5 2026 (2), 2025 (2), 2023100 Back, 100 Breast, 1000 Free, 50 Breast15
Star SwimmingNew York4 2025, 2023 (3)100 Breast, 1000 Free, 50 Free, 200 Back38
Webster Bluefins (Webster Swim Association)New York2 2025, 2023200 Free17
Chenango Valley Swim ClubNew York2 2025 (2)100 Free, 500 Free8
Bolles School SharksFlorida1 2026200 Free90
Metroplex AquaticsTexas1 202450 Free63
Eagle Swim TeamMaryland1 2023100 Free51
Sarasota SharksFlorida1 2025200 Back42
SwimUnited Swim TeamOhio1 202350 Free30
Parkland Aquatic ClubPennsylvania1 20261000 Free29
Firestone Akron Swim TeamOhio1 2025200 Free28
Emmaus Aquatic ClubPennsylvania1 20261000 Free21

What this team studies.

From the official roster.

Majors

STEM 8 · Business 9 · Other 22

Among the 39 swimmers who list a major on the official roster.

Class balance

14 FR · 17 SO · 7 JR · 13 SR · 2 GR

Academic outcomes

Graduation 66% · Retention 73%

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

International admissions requirements.

Language

TOEFL 79 · IELTS 6.5

Application

Canisius University App;Common App (as of 2025–26)

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

Aid

Merit aid

International financial aid policy recorded for 2025-2026.

FieldValueSource status
TOEFL minimum79Pending
IELTS minimum6.5Pending
Application systemsCanisius University App;Common App (as of 2025–26)Pending
Application feeNot disclosedPending
RD deadlineMarch 1Pending
Int'l tuition$34,500Gov data
Total cost (COA)$44,322Gov data
Aid for internationalMerit aidVerified

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

Cost, aid and outcomes.

$44,322

Total cost of attendance

U.S. College Scorecard; international tuition $34,500.

Merit aid

International aid policy

$60,681

Median earnings

Source evidence.

English requirementTest Recommended Score TOEFL iBT* 79+ TOEFL PBT* 550+ IELTS 6.5+ Overall SAT 560+ Evidence-Based Reading and Writing Score ACT 42+ English and Reading Test Sections Combined Duolingo English Test 105+ ELS Level 112+ PTE 65+ Academic Score P… source ↗
Pending
Application processInternational candidates for undergraduate admission should submit a completed application and certified transcripts from all secondary schools or colleges attended. Transcripts not in English should be accompanied by a certified English tr… source ↗
Pending
International aidWe do not currently offer need-based aid to international students. source ↗
Verified

Frequently asked questions

What are Canisius College's English requirements for international students?Canisius College lists a minimum TOEFL of 79 and IELTS 6.5 for international applicants.
How much does it cost to attend Canisius College?Canisius College has a total annual cost of attendance of about $44,322 (international tuition $34,500).
Does Canisius College offer financial aid to international students?Canisius College's international aid policy is recorded as: Merit aid.
How competitive is Canisius College's swim program?Canisius College competes in NCAA I and carries 53 swimmers (31 men, 22 women) with 5 coaches. For example, its men's 100 Free roster best is 45.52 with a median of 49.02.
What do Canisius College swimmers study?Of the 39 Canisius College swimmers who list a major on the official roster: STEM 8 · Business 9 · Other 22. The school's overall graduation rate is 66% (U.S. College Scorecard).
What changed on Canisius College's swim roster this season?Since Sep 1, 2026, 0 swimmers were newly listed on the official roster and 2 from last season are no longer listed; last change Oct 8, 2026. This season's roster lists 14 freshmen and 13 seniors. Most recent results on file: Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Championships (Feb 11, 2026).

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