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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. Use this page to decide whether Catholic University belongs on your college list.

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Academic year 2025-2026 Roster & performance analysis Source status on every admissions field
Overview Event Standards Roster International Admissions Cost & Aid Evidence

Catholic University 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

71-swimmer roster

29 men and 42 women, 3 coaches. See the event time bands below to gauge the recruiting standard.

Admissions
82.8%

Selectivity & int'l share

International students make up 2.9% of the student body. Language, deadlines and aid are detailed below with source status.

Cost & outcome
$75,481

Total annual cost

Graduation rate 79%; median earnings $73,250 (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 Free30 20.6921.6722.63 2026-02-21
Men100 Free27 46.5647.5648.66 2026-02-15
Men200 Free21 1:42.721:48.021:50.51 2026-02-14
Men500 Free11 4:37.674:40.434:50.64 2026-02-13
Men50 Back16 22.6226.1427.21 2026-02-21
Men100 Back16 48.8354.5958.02 2026-02-21
Men200 Back10 1:50.272:01.082:04.03 2026-02-15
Men50 Breast14 26.5327.1829.05 2026-02-21
Men100 Breast14 56.8259.351:01.30 2026-02-21
Men200 Breast9 2:04.272:07.032:09.37 2026-02-15
Men50 Fly21 23.2024.8625.49 2026-02-21
Men100 Fly22 50.0553.7254.84 2026-02-21
Men200 Fly8 1:53.371:55.311:56.77 2026-02-15
Men100 IM7 53.3856.0956.98 2026-02-21
Men200 IM17 1:52.872:00.662:06.59 2026-02-13
Women50 Free33 24.4125.3926.73 2026-02-15
Women100 Free27 53.3455.0556.64 2026-02-15
Women200 Free22 1:55.152:01.632:04.38 2026-02-14
Women500 Free16 5:08.325:22.975:37.22 2026-02-14
Women50 Back16 27.0228.9829.84 2026-02-14
Women100 Back16 56.941:00.791:02.52 2026-02-14
Women200 Back13 2:05.362:14.622:17.31 2026-02-15
Women50 Breast13 30.2932.0534.10 2026-02-21
Women100 Breast15 1:04.981:08.751:13.22 2026-02-14
Women200 Breast10 2:21.352:26.562:31.55 2026-02-15
Women50 Fly24 26.3528.2229.30 2026-02-14
Women100 Fly25 57.081:00.991:02.84 2026-02-14
Women200 Fly9 2:10.352:16.962:20.94 2026-02-15
Women100 IM6 1:03.731:06.881:09.01 2026-01-31
Women200 IM21 2:07.372:14.362:21.58 2026-02-13

NCAA III recruiting standards by event

See how Catholic University'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.

Catholic University competes in NCAA III with 71 swimmers (29 men, 42 women) and 3 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
30
100 Free
27
200 Free
21
500 Free
11
1000 Free
8
1650 Free
6
50 Back
16
100 Back
16
200 Back
10
50 Breast
14
100 Breast
14
200 Breast
9
50 Fly
21
100 Fly
22
200 Fly
8
100 IM
7
200 IM
17
400 IM
7

Women's event depth

50 Free
33
100 Free
27
200 Free
22
500 Free
16
1000 Free
7
1650 Free
5
50 Back
16
100 Back
16
200 Back
13
50 Breast
13
100 Breast
15
200 Breast
10
50 Fly
24
100 Fly
25
200 Fly
9
100 IM
6
200 IM
21
400 IM
6

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

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

Aid

Merit aid

International financial aid policy recorded for 2025-2026.

FieldValueSource status
TOEFL minimum80Verified
IELTS minimum6.5Verified
Application systemsCommon AppVerified
Application feeNot disclosedVerified
RD deadlineNot disclosedVerified
Int'l tuition$58,378Gov data
Total cost (COA)$75,481Gov data
Aid for internationalMerit aidVerified

Cost, aid and outcomes.

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

$75,481

Total cost of attendance

Annual total cost from government data. International tuition $58,378.

Merit aid

International aid policy

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

$73,250

Median earnings

Graduation rate 79%. 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.

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 ↗
Verified
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 ↗
Verified
Application processTraditional first-year applicants are required to complete the Common Application by the appropriate deadline. source ↗
Verified
International supportIEP was established for undergraduate and graduate international students who prior to their higher education studies require the support of further training in English. source ↗
Verified

Is Catholic University a good fit for international swimmers?

Catholic University competes in NCAA III and carries 71 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 ($75,481) and aid (Merit aid) — all shown above with source status.

How to use this page

Start with the event standards to see if your times are near Catholic University'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 Catholic University's English requirements for international students?Catholic University lists a minimum TOEFL of 80 and IELTS 6.5 for international applicants (academic year 2025-2026).
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.
How competitive is Catholic University's swim program?Catholic University competes in NCAA III and carries 71 swimmers (29 men, 42 women) with 3 coaches. For example, its men's 100 Free roster best is 46.56 with a median of 48.66.

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