NCAA I swimming program

Cleveland State UniversitySwimming Recruiting & International Admissions

Review Cleveland State 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 26, 2026

Cleveland State University fields a 57-swimmer roster in NCAA I (OH).

Official athletics roster last checked Oct 26, 2026; times from public meet results.

Athletic
NCAA I

57-swimmer roster

30 men and 27 women, 3 coaches.

Admissions
91.3%

Selectivity & int'l share

International students make up 6.0% of the student body.

Cost & outcome
$32,681

Total annual cost

Graduation rate 51%; median earnings $52,131 (U.S. College Scorecard).

On the roster this season.

What changed on Cleveland State University's official roster since Sep 1, 2026 — counts only, checked daily.

Roster movement

0 newly listed · 0 no longer listed

No change recorded yet this season.

Class flow

13 freshmen · 14 seniors

Current roster by academic year.

Coaching staff

3 coaches listed

No staff change recorded this season.

Most recent results on file: IU Indy - CSU - YSU (Sep 11, 2026, Indianapolis) · Cleveland State University Intrasquad (Sep 5, 2026, Cleveland) · Horizon League Championships (Feb 18, 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 Free27 20.0420.6821.32 2026-10-06
Men100 Free24 43.7245.2646.52 2026-10-06
Men200 Free19 1:36.601:39.721:43.12 2026-10-06
Men500 Free17 4:27.964:35.424:37.57 2026-10-06
Men50 Back17 22.5223.4524.12 2026-10-06
Men100 Back15 48.6449.8651.34 2026-10-06
Men200 Back11 1:46.881:49.091:49.68 2026-10-06
Men50 Breast11 24.6925.2125.63 2026-10-06
Men100 Breast12 53.3654.9055.44 2026-10-06
Men200 Breast8 1:56.721:59.912:01.23 2026-10-06
Men50 Fly20 21.4222.7323.19 2026-10-06
Men100 Fly25 46.9049.2350.58 2026-10-06
Men200 Fly10 1:48.531:50.701:52.49 2026-10-06
Men100 IM9 49.4850.7251.90 2026-10-06
Men200 IM14 1:48.261:51.301:53.94 2026-10-06
Women50 Free24 22.7023.9724.60 2026-10-06
Women100 Free24 50.3352.9554.00 2026-10-06
Women200 Free21 1:52.611:54.401:57.51 2026-10-06
Women500 Free11 4:59.805:03.505:08.97 2026-10-06
Women50 Back17 25.4627.0527.91 2026-10-06
Women100 Back16 55.5557.2159.17 2026-10-06
Women200 Back13 2:01.482:03.402:05.27 2026-10-06
Women50 Breast10 29.2430.2230.37 2026-10-06
Women100 Breast10 1:03.811:05.191:05.81 2026-10-06
Women200 Breast7 2:21.432:21.992:23.58 2026-10-06
Women50 Fly14 25.2025.7726.53 2026-10-06
Women100 Fly18 55.6157.3759.20 2026-10-06
Women200 Fly10 2:03.552:05.962:09.57 2026-10-06
Women100 IM8 57.8359.1759.46 2026-10-06
Women200 IM17 2:05.232:07.242:09.33 2026-10-06

Roster profile & event depth.

Men's event depth

50 Free
27
100 Free
24
200 Free
19
500 Free
17
1000 Free
6
1650 Free
6
50 Back
17
100 Back
15
200 Back
11
50 Breast
11
100 Breast
12
200 Breast
8
50 Fly
20
100 Fly
25
200 Fly
10
100 IM
9
200 IM
14
400 IM
9

Women's event depth

50 Free
24
100 Free
24
200 Free
21
500 Free
11
1000 Free
6
1650 Free
6
50 Back
17
100 Back
16
200 Back
13
50 Breast
10
100 Breast
10
200 Breast
7
50 Fly
14
100 Fly
18
200 Fly
10
100 IM
8
200 IM
17
400 IM
6

Where Cleveland State University swimmers trained before college.

Clubs of the 45 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
SwimUnited Swim TeamOhio2 2024, 2022100 Breast30
Grove City YMCA (PA)Pennsylvania2 2025, 2023100 Free, 100 Back10
Scottsdale Aquatic ClubArizona1 2026400 IM59
Team Pittsburgh Elite AquaticsPennsylvania1 20251000 Free53
Palo Alto Stanford AquaticsCalifornia1 2024200 Free51
Fenerbahçe Sports Club1 202448
Phoenix Swim ClubArizona1 202450 Free40
Mission Viejo NadadoresCalifornia1 2025400 IM38
Texas Ford AquaticsTexas1 2026100 Back37
Sandpipers of NevadaNevada1 20231000 Free31
Front Range BarracudasColorado1 2024200 Free24
Cascade Swim ClubWashington1 20251650 Free20

What this team studies.

From the official roster.

Majors

STEM 18 · Business 10 · Other 26

Among the 54 swimmers who list a major on the official roster.

Class balance

13 FR · 12 SO · 18 JR · 14 SR

Academic outcomes

Graduation 51% · Retention 70%

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

International admissions requirements.

Language

TOEFL 78 (as of 2025–26) · IELTS 6.0

Application

Not disclosed

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

Aid

Unclear (as of 2025–26)

International financial aid policy recorded for 2025-2026.

FieldValueSource status
TOEFL minimum78 (as of 2025–26)Verified
IELTS minimum6.0Verified
Application systemsNot disclosedNot disclosed
Application feeNot disclosedNot disclosed
RD deadlineNot disclosedNot disclosed
Int'l tuition$18,510Gov data
Total cost (COA)$32,681Gov data
Aid for internationalUnclear (as of 2025–26)Not disclosed

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

Cost, aid and outcomes.

$32,681

Total cost of attendance

U.S. College Scorecard; international tuition $18,510.

Unclear (as of 2025–26)

International aid policy

$52,131

Median earnings

Source evidence.

English requirementTOEFL : 78 (no part below 17) IELTS : 6.0 (no score below 5.0) iTEP : 3.8 source ↗
Verified
International aidCleveland State Global now offers a four-year academic excellence scholarship to undergraduate international students. source ↗
Web source

Frequently asked questions

What are Cleveland State University's English requirements for international students?Cleveland State University lists a minimum TOEFL of 78 (as of 2025–26) and IELTS 6.0 for international applicants.
How much does it cost to attend Cleveland State University?Cleveland State University has a total annual cost of attendance of about $32,681 (international tuition $18,510).
Does Cleveland State University offer financial aid to international students?Cleveland State University's international aid policy is recorded as: Unclear (as of 2025–26).
How competitive is Cleveland State University's swim program?Cleveland State University competes in NCAA I and carries 57 swimmers (30 men, 27 women) with 3 coaches. For example, its men's 100 Free roster best is 43.72 with a median of 46.52.
What do Cleveland State University swimmers study?Of the 54 Cleveland State University swimmers who list a major on the official roster: STEM 18 · Business 10 · Other 26. The school's overall graduation rate is 51% (U.S. College Scorecard).
What changed on Cleveland State University's swim roster this season?This season's roster lists 13 freshmen and 14 seniors. Most recent results on file: IU Indy - CSU - YSU (Sep 11, 2026).

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