NCAA III swimming program

Chatham UniversitySwimming Recruiting & International Admissions

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

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

Chatham 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

16-swimmer roster

7 men and 9 women, 2 coaches. See the event time bands below to gauge the recruiting standard.

Admissions
62.0%

Selectivity & int'l share

International students make up 2.8% of the student body. Language, deadlines and aid are detailed below with source status.

Cost & outcome
$61,261

Total annual cost

Graduation rate 63%; median earnings $52,410 (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 Free7 21.5523.0925.43 2026-02-20
Men100 Free7 48.0350.3955.79 2026-02-21
Men200 Free7 1:45.281:55.772:07.24 2026-02-18
Men500 Free3 5:27.465:34.665:41.86 2026-02-19
Men50 Back6 25.2227.4430.95 2026-02-20
Men100 Back6 54.2758.711:05.65 2026-02-20
Men50 Breast6 28.8232.5433.77 2026-02-20
Men100 Breast6 1:02.441:10.551:14.19 2026-02-20
Men200 Breast3 2:39.222:39.552:39.88 2026-02-21
Men50 Fly5 24.8425.9526.38 2026-02-20
Men100 Fly5 53.8258.611:00.98 2026-02-20
Men200 IM6 2:04.112:10.072:24.59 2026-02-19
Women50 Free10 25.6426.9828.80 2026-02-21
Women100 Free9 56.2559.291:01.47 2026-02-21
Women200 Free9 1:59.502:10.412:12.44 2026-02-20
Women500 Free8 5:26.215:56.536:17.46 2026-02-19
Women50 Back9 29.1232.3532.52 2026-02-20
Women100 Back8 1:01.861:07.661:11.04 2026-02-20
Women200 Back5 2:13.932:25.542:26.79 2026-02-21
Women50 Breast4 34.3935.8137.98 2026-01-23
Women100 Breast3 1:13.201:16.091:18.97 2026-01-23
Women50 Fly6 27.1431.5833.42 2026-02-20
Women100 Fly6 58.641:09.721:12.28 2026-02-20
Women100 IM3 1:08.321:11.601:14.88 2025-10-25
Women200 IM7 2:23.842:28.572:32.67 2026-02-19

NCAA III recruiting standards by event

See how Chatham 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.

Chatham University competes in NCAA III with 16 swimmers (7 men, 9 women) and 2 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
7
100 Free
7
200 Free
7
500 Free
3
1000 Free
3
1650 Free
50 Back
6
100 Back
6
200 Back
50 Breast
6
100 Breast
6
200 Breast
3
50 Fly
5
100 Fly
5
100 IM
200 IM
6
400 IM
3

Women's event depth

50 Free
10
100 Free
9
200 Free
9
500 Free
8
1000 Free
4
1650 Free
4
50 Back
9
100 Back
8
200 Back
5
50 Breast
4
100 Breast
3
200 Breast
50 Fly
6
100 Fly
6
100 IM
3
200 IM
7
400 IM
3

International admissions requirements.

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

Language

TOEFL 79 · 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

Merit aid

International financial aid policy recorded for 2025-2026.

FieldValueSource status
TOEFL minimum79Verified
IELTS minimum6.5Verified
Application systemsCommon App;Direct/InstitutionalVerified
Application feeNot disclosedVerified
RD deadlineNot disclosedVerified
Int'l tuition$44,626Gov data
Total cost (COA)$61,261Gov data
Aid for internationalMerit aidVerified

Cost, aid and outcomes.

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

$61,261

Total cost of attendance

Annual total cost from government data. International tuition $44,626.

Merit aid

International aid policy

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

$52,410

Median earnings

Graduation rate 63%. 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 aidChatham University is proud to offer merit-based scholarships to incoming international undergraduate students. Merit-based scholarships are awarded to students upon acceptance into Chatham University. Additional need-based grants and feder… source ↗
Verified
English requirementTOEFL 79 (for tests taken before 1/21/26) 4.5 (for tests taken after 1/21/26) IELTS 6.5 PTE 53 iTEP 3.8 ACTFL Low Advanced Duolingo 120 source ↗
Verified
Application processUndergraduate admissions at Chatham University has a rolling deadline, we will accept your application to study with us at any time of the year! source ↗
Verified

Is Chatham University a good fit for international swimmers?

Chatham University competes in NCAA III and carries 16 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 (79 TOEFL / 6.5 IELTS), application systems, deadlines, total cost ($61,261) 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 Chatham 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 Chatham University's English requirements for international students?Chatham University lists a minimum TOEFL of 79 and IELTS 6.5 for international applicants (academic year 2025-2026).
How much does it cost to attend Chatham University?Chatham University has a total annual cost of attendance of about $61,261 (international tuition $44,626).
Does Chatham University offer financial aid to international students?Chatham University's international aid policy is recorded as: Merit aid.
How competitive is Chatham University's swim program?Chatham University competes in NCAA III and carries 16 swimmers (7 men, 9 women) with 2 coaches. For example, its men's 100 Free roster best is 48.03 with a median of 55.79.

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