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

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

Cleveland State 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 I

58-swimmer roster

30 men and 28 women, 4 coaches. See the event time bands below to gauge the recruiting standard.

Admissions
91.3%

Selectivity & int'l share

International students make up 6.0% of the student body. Language, deadlines and aid are detailed below with source status.

Cost & outcome
$27,159

Total annual cost

Graduation rate 51%; median earnings $52,131 (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 Free25 20.0420.7221.32 2026-02-20
Men100 Free24 43.7245.2646.52 2026-02-21
Men200 Free19 1:36.601:39.721:43.12 2026-02-20
Men500 Free17 4:27.964:35.424:37.57 2026-02-19
Men50 Back15 23.1323.5224.75 2026-02-14
Men100 Back13 48.6450.4752.24 2026-02-20
Men200 Back9 1:46.881:49.191:54.80 2026-02-21
Men50 Breast11 24.6925.2125.63 2026-02-20
Men100 Breast11 53.3654.6155.25 2026-02-20
Men200 Breast8 1:56.721:59.912:01.23 2026-02-21
Men50 Fly20 21.4222.7323.19 2026-02-20
Men100 Fly21 46.9049.3650.67 2026-02-20
Men200 Fly8 1:48.531:50.101:53.34 2026-02-21
Men100 IM9 49.4850.7251.90 2025-11-22
Men200 IM12 1:48.261:50.221:53.31 2026-02-19
Women50 Free22 22.7023.9924.76 2026-02-19
Women100 Free21 50.3352.5954.10 2026-02-21
Women200 Free20 1:52.611:54.381:57.53 2026-02-20
Women500 Free10 4:59.805:03.355:09.64 2026-02-19
Women50 Back16 25.4627.2628.02 2026-02-20
Women100 Back14 55.5556.7459.17 2026-02-20
Women200 Back12 2:01.482:03.342:05.04 2026-02-21
Women50 Breast10 29.2430.2230.37 2026-02-20
Women100 Breast9 1:03.811:05.271:05.89 2026-02-20
Women200 Breast6 2:21.432:22.192:25.26 2026-02-21
Women50 Fly14 25.2025.7726.53 2026-02-20
Women100 Fly15 55.6157.1658.01 2026-02-20
Women200 Fly7 2:03.552:04.972:10.41 2026-02-21
Women100 IM8 57.8359.1759.46 2025-11-22
Women200 IM16 2:05.232:07.172:08.98 2026-02-19

NCAA I recruiting standards by event

See how Cleveland State University's level compares — full NCAA I 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.

Cleveland State University competes in NCAA I with 58 swimmers (30 men, 28 women) and 4 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
25
100 Free
24
200 Free
19
500 Free
17
1000 Free
6
1650 Free
6
50 Back
15
100 Back
13
200 Back
9
50 Breast
11
100 Breast
11
200 Breast
8
50 Fly
20
100 Fly
21
200 Fly
8
100 IM
9
200 IM
12
400 IM
9

Women's event depth

50 Free
22
100 Free
21
200 Free
20
500 Free
10
1000 Free
6
1650 Free
6
50 Back
16
100 Back
14
200 Back
12
50 Breast
10
100 Breast
9
200 Breast
6
50 Fly
14
100 Fly
15
200 Fly
7
100 IM
8
200 IM
16
400 IM
5

International admissions requirements.

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

Language

TOEFL 78 · IELTS 6.0

Minimum English scores international applicants are expected to meet.

Application

Not disclosed

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

Aid

Unclear

International financial aid policy recorded for 2025-2026.

FieldValueSource status
TOEFL minimum78Verified
IELTS minimum6.0Verified
Application systemsNot disclosedNot disclosed
Application feeNot disclosedNot disclosed
RD deadlineNot disclosedNot disclosed
Int'l tuition$18,510Gov data
Total cost (COA)$27,159Gov data
Aid for internationalUnclearNot disclosed

Cost, aid and outcomes.

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

$27,159

Total cost of attendance

Annual total cost from government data. International tuition $18,510.

Unclear

International aid policy

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

$52,131

Median earnings

Graduation rate 51%. 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.

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

Is Cleveland State University a good fit for international swimmers?

Cleveland State University competes in NCAA I and carries 58 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 (78 TOEFL / 6.0 IELTS), application systems, deadlines, total cost ($27,159) and aid (Unclear) — all shown above with source status.

How to use this page

Start with the event standards to see if your times are near Cleveland State 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 Cleveland State University's English requirements for international students?Cleveland State University lists a minimum TOEFL of 78 and IELTS 6.0 for international applicants (academic year 2025-2026).
How much does it cost to attend Cleveland State University?Cleveland State University has a total annual cost of attendance of about $27,159 (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.
How competitive is Cleveland State University's swim program?Cleveland State University competes in NCAA I and carries 58 swimmers (30 men, 28 women) with 4 coaches. For example, its men's 100 Free roster best is 43.72 with a median of 46.52.

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