NCAA III swimming program
Catholic UniversitySwimming Recruiting & International Admissions
Review Catholic 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
Catholic University fields a 74-swimmer roster in NCAA III (DC).
Official athletics roster last checked Oct 25, 2026; times from public meet results.
Athletic
NCAA III
74-swimmer roster
35 men and 39 women, 3 coaches.
Admissions
82.8%
Selectivity & int'l share
International students make up 2.9% of the student body.
Cost & outcome
$75,481
Total annual cost
Graduation rate 79%; median earnings $73,250 (U.S. College Scorecard).
On the roster this season.
What changed on Catholic University's official roster since Sep 1, 2026 — counts only, checked daily.
Roster movement
0 newly listed · 7 no longer listed
Last change Oct 14, 2026.
Class flow
24 freshmen · 19 seniors
Current roster by academic year.
Coaching staff
3 coaches listed
No staff change recorded this season.
Most recent results on file: Battle of the Birds Qualifier (Feb 21, 2026) · Landmark Conference Championships (Feb 12, 2026) · Wilkes vs Catholic (Jan 31, 2026).
Swimming recruiting standards by event.
Current-roster SCY (25-yard) times — each swimmer's best over the last 4 seasons.
| Gender | Event (SCY) | Swimmers | Fastest | Top 25% | Median | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men | 50 Free | 30 | 20.69 | 21.67 | 22.63 | 2026-10-06 |
| Men | 100 Free | 27 | 46.56 | 47.56 | 48.66 | 2026-10-06 |
| Men | 200 Free | 21 | 1:42.72 | 1:48.02 | 1:50.51 | 2026-10-06 |
| Men | 500 Free | 11 | 4:37.67 | 4:40.43 | 4:50.64 | 2026-10-06 |
| Men | 50 Back | 16 | 22.62 | 26.14 | 27.21 | 2026-10-06 |
| Men | 100 Back | 16 | 48.83 | 54.59 | 58.02 | 2026-10-06 |
| Men | 200 Back | 10 | 1:50.27 | 2:01.08 | 2:04.03 | 2026-10-06 |
| Men | 50 Breast | 14 | 26.53 | 27.18 | 29.05 | 2026-10-06 |
| Men | 100 Breast | 14 | 56.82 | 59.35 | 1:01.30 | 2026-10-06 |
| Men | 200 Breast | 9 | 2:04.27 | 2:07.03 | 2:09.37 | 2026-10-06 |
| Men | 50 Fly | 21 | 23.20 | 24.86 | 25.49 | 2026-10-06 |
| Men | 100 Fly | 22 | 50.05 | 53.72 | 54.84 | 2026-10-06 |
| Men | 200 Fly | 8 | 1:53.37 | 1:55.31 | 1:56.77 | 2026-10-06 |
| Men | 100 IM | 7 | 53.38 | 56.09 | 56.98 | 2026-10-06 |
| Men | 200 IM | 17 | 1:52.87 | 2:00.66 | 2:06.59 | 2026-10-06 |
| Women | 50 Free | 34 | 24.41 | 25.47 | 26.64 | 2026-10-06 |
| Women | 100 Free | 27 | 53.34 | 55.05 | 56.64 | 2026-10-06 |
| Women | 200 Free | 22 | 1:55.15 | 2:01.63 | 2:04.38 | 2026-10-06 |
| Women | 500 Free | 16 | 5:08.32 | 5:22.97 | 5:37.22 | 2026-10-06 |
| Women | 50 Back | 16 | 27.02 | 28.98 | 29.84 | 2026-10-06 |
| Women | 100 Back | 16 | 56.94 | 1:00.79 | 1:02.52 | 2026-10-06 |
| Women | 200 Back | 13 | 2:05.36 | 2:14.62 | 2:17.31 | 2026-10-06 |
| Women | 50 Breast | 13 | 30.29 | 32.05 | 34.10 | 2026-10-06 |
| Women | 100 Breast | 15 | 1:04.98 | 1:08.75 | 1:13.22 | 2026-10-06 |
| Women | 200 Breast | 10 | 2:21.35 | 2:26.56 | 2:31.55 | 2026-10-06 |
| Women | 50 Fly | 24 | 26.35 | 28.22 | 29.30 | 2026-10-06 |
| Women | 100 Fly | 25 | 57.08 | 1:00.99 | 1:02.84 | 2026-10-06 |
| Women | 200 Fly | 9 | 2:10.35 | 2:16.96 | 2:20.94 | 2026-10-06 |
| Women | 100 IM | 6 | 1:03.73 | 1:06.88 | 1:09.01 | 2026-10-06 |
| Women | 200 IM | 21 | 2:07.37 | 2:14.36 | 2:21.58 | 2026-10-06 |
NCAA III recruiting standards by event
Full NCAA III time bands and rankings by event:
Roster profile & event depth.
Men's event depth
Women's event depth
Where Catholic University swimmers trained before college.
Clubs of the 56 current roster swimmers we could trace to a club in the two years before college. One swimmer can count for two clubs.
| Club | Where | On this roster | Class of | Best events before college | College swimmers from club |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diamond State Aquatics | Delaware | 5 | 2026 (3), 2025 (2) | 50 Free, 50 Fly, 200 Free | 28 |
| South Jersey Aquatic Club | New Jersey | 3 | 2025, 2024, 2023 | 200 Free, 100 Breast | 55 |
| Jersey Wahoos | New Jersey | 3 | 2025 (2), 2024 | 50 Breast, 50 Fly | 54 |
| Machine Aquatics | Virginia | 2 | 2026, 2025 | 50 Free, 1650 Free | 81 |
| Empire Swimming | New York | 2 | 2025, 2023 | 50 Free, 200 Free | 40 |
| Upper Main Line YMCA | Pennsylvania | 2 | 2025, 2024 | 50 Free, 1650 Free | 34 |
| Trident Aquatic Club at the JCC | Metropolitan Swimming | 2 | 2026 (2) | 200 Free, 50 Fly | 14 |
| Monmouth Barracudas Swim Club | New Jersey | 2 | 2026 (2) | 50 Fly, 100 Free | 11 |
| Nations Capital Swim Club | Virginia | 1 | 2026 | 1650 Free | 164 |
| Rockville Montgomery Swim Club | Maryland | 1 | 2023 | 50 Free | 103 |
| Crimson Aquatics (Andover) | Massachusetts | 1 | 2025 | 100 Free | 60 |
| YMCA of the Jersey Shore | New Jersey | 1 | 2025 | 200 Free | 52 |
What this team studies.
From the official roster.
Majors
STEM 9 · Business 11 · Other 23
Among the 43 swimmers who list a major on the official roster.
Class balance
24 FR · 19 SO · 10 JR · 19 SR
Academic outcomes
Graduation 79% · 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
Application systems, fee Not disclosed, RD deadline Feb. 1.
Aid
Merit aid (as of 2025–26)
International financial aid policy recorded for 2025-2026.
| Field | Value | Source status |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL minimum | 80 | Verified |
| IELTS minimum | 6.5 | Verified |
| Application systems | Common App | Verified |
| Application fee | Not disclosed | Verified |
| RD deadline | Feb. 1 | Verified |
| Int'l tuition | $58,378 | Gov data |
| Total cost (COA) | $75,481 | Gov data |
| Aid for international | Merit aid (as of 2025–26) | Verified |
Values marked “as of” were last confirmed on the school’s own website in that application cycle.
Cost, aid and outcomes.
$75,481
Total cost of attendance
U.S. College Scorecard; international tuition $58,378.
Merit aid (as of 2025–26)
International aid policy
$73,250
Median earnings
Source evidence.
International supportCatholic University’s Office of International Students and Scholars Services (ISSS) continues to provide the best service and guidance to our international students as we learn about the new directive. source ↗
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Application processInternational students whose native language is not English are required to demonstrate English proficiency through the TOEFL or IELTS examinations. source ↗
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International aidInternational students may be eligible for Catholic University merit scholarships. Catholic University awards up to $33,000 per year per student. International students are not eligible for federal financial aid (including federal loans) or… source ↗
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English requirementAcceptable Test Scores Graduate Score Undergraduate Score TOEFL 80 or 4.5 Internet 80 or 4.5 Internet IELTS 6.5 6.5 Duolingo 120 120 PTE Academic 58 58 source ↗
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Frequently asked questions
What are Catholic University's English requirements for international students?Catholic University lists a minimum TOEFL of 80 and IELTS 6.5 for international applicants.
How much does it cost to attend Catholic University?Catholic University has a total annual cost of attendance of about $75,481 (international tuition $58,378).
Does Catholic University offer financial aid to international students?Catholic University's international aid policy is recorded as: Merit aid (as of 2025–26).
How competitive is Catholic University's swim program?Catholic University competes in NCAA III and carries 74 swimmers (35 men, 39 women) with 3 coaches. For example, its men's 100 Free roster best is 46.56 with a median of 48.66.
What do Catholic University swimmers study?Of the 43 Catholic University swimmers who list a major on the official roster: STEM 9 · Business 11 · Other 23. The school's overall graduation rate is 79% (U.S. College Scorecard).
What changed on Catholic University's swim roster this season?Since Sep 1, 2026, 0 swimmers were newly listed on the official roster and 7 from last season are no longer listed; last change Oct 14, 2026. This season's roster lists 24 freshmen and 19 seniors. Most recent results on file: Battle of the Birds Qualifier (Feb 21, 2026).