NCAA III swimming program
Colby CollegeSwimming Recruiting & International Admissions
Review Colby College'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
Colby College fields a 57-swimmer roster in NCAA III (ME).
Athletic
NCAA III
57-swimmer roster
25 men and 32 women, 0 coaches.
Admissions
7.1%
Selectivity & int'l share
International students make up 11.2% of the student body.
Cost & outcome
$85,420
Total annual cost
Graduation rate 89%; median earnings $80,490 (U.S. College Scorecard).
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 | 24 | 20.28 | 21.45 | 22.46 | 2026-10-06 |
| Men | 100 Free | 20 | 45.07 | 46.63 | 48.12 | 2026-10-06 |
| Men | 200 Free | 19 | 1:40.57 | 1:43.71 | 1:46.54 | 2026-10-06 |
| Men | 500 Free | 11 | 4:30.84 | 4:42.00 | 4:45.17 | 2026-10-06 |
| Men | 50 Back | 11 | 22.01 | 25.46 | 25.81 | 2026-10-06 |
| Men | 100 Back | 9 | 48.68 | 53.77 | 54.32 | 2026-10-06 |
| Men | 200 Back | 8 | 1:53.21 | 1:56.13 | 1:58.86 | 2026-10-06 |
| Men | 50 Breast | 8 | 25.80 | 26.09 | 26.41 | 2026-10-06 |
| Men | 100 Breast | 8 | 56.46 | 57.42 | 58.20 | 2026-10-06 |
| Men | 200 Breast | 6 | 2:03.09 | 2:12.37 | 2:13.68 | 2026-10-06 |
| Men | 50 Fly | 17 | 21.93 | 23.01 | 24.70 | 2026-10-06 |
| Men | 100 Fly | 18 | 48.78 | 51.47 | 53.91 | 2026-10-06 |
| Men | 200 Fly | 9 | 1:48.54 | 1:52.75 | 1:57.60 | 2026-10-06 |
| Men | 100 IM | 12 | 51.59 | 53.70 | 54.80 | 2026-10-06 |
| Men | 200 IM | 15 | 1:50.30 | 1:58.56 | 2:01.23 | 2026-10-06 |
| Women | 50 Free | 23 | 23.25 | 24.31 | 24.99 | 2026-10-06 |
| Women | 100 Free | 17 | 50.95 | 52.87 | 54.43 | 2026-10-06 |
| Women | 200 Free | 21 | 1:52.55 | 1:57.90 | 1:59.39 | 2026-10-06 |
| Women | 500 Free | 10 | 4:59.75 | 5:11.12 | 5:13.75 | 2026-10-06 |
| Women | 50 Back | 13 | 25.59 | 27.12 | 28.27 | 2026-10-06 |
| Women | 100 Back | 11 | 55.15 | 57.50 | 59.07 | 2026-10-06 |
| Women | 200 Back | 11 | 2:00.17 | 2:03.31 | 2:12.25 | 2026-10-06 |
| Women | 50 Breast | 10 | 28.40 | 30.20 | 31.25 | 2026-10-06 |
| Women | 100 Breast | 10 | 1:02.20 | 1:06.00 | 1:08.64 | 2026-10-06 |
| Women | 200 Breast | 10 | 2:18.22 | 2:26.77 | 2:28.04 | 2026-10-06 |
| Women | 50 Fly | 14 | 24.99 | 26.34 | 26.95 | 2026-10-06 |
| Women | 100 Fly | 13 | 55.86 | 57.19 | 1:00.73 | 2026-10-06 |
| Women | 200 Fly | 7 | 2:03.57 | 2:06.41 | 2:10.62 | 2026-10-06 |
| Women | 100 IM | 16 | 57.84 | 1:01.09 | 1:03.01 | 2026-10-06 |
| Women | 200 IM | 14 | 2:06.96 | 2:10.48 | 2:12.17 | 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 Colby College swimmers trained before college.
Clubs of the 35 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asphalt Green Unified Aquatics | New York | 3 | 2024, 2023 (2) | 1000 Free, 200 Free | 49 |
| Commonwealth Swimming | Massachusetts | 2 | 2025, 2023 | 1650 Free, 50 Free | 70 |
| Bluefish Swim Club (MA) | Massachusetts | 2 | 2025, 2024 | 200 Free, 200 IM | 47 |
| Aquajets Swim Team | Minnesota | 1 | 2023 | 500 Free | 72 |
| Crimson Aquatics (Andover) | Massachusetts | 1 | 2025 | 50 Free | 60 |
| YMCA of the Jersey Shore | New Jersey | 1 | 2025 | 200 Free | 52 |
| Mason Manta Rays | Ohio | 1 | 2025 | 100 Breast | 51 |
| Palo Alto Stanford Aquatics | California | 1 | 2024 | 50 Free | 51 |
| SwimRVA Rapids | Virginia | 1 | 2023 | 200 Free | 43 |
| QNS Aquatic Club | New York | 1 | 2024 | 100 Breast | 41 |
| Suburban Seahawks Club | Pennsylvania | 1 | 2025 | 50 Fly | 40 |
| Crimson Aquatics Cumberland | Massachusetts | 1 | 2025 | 50 Free | 36 |
What this team studies.
From the official roster.
Class balance
0 FR · 19 SO · 14 JR · 9 SR
Academic outcomes
Graduation 89% · Retention 94%
School-wide graduation and first-year retention rates (U.S. College Scorecard).
International admissions requirements.
Language
TOEFL Not disclosed · IELTS Not disclosed
Application
Common App;Coalition;QuestBridge
Application systems, fee $0 (as of 2025–26), RD deadline Jan. 5 (as of 2025–26).
Aid
Full-need
International financial aid policy recorded for 2025-2026.
| Field | Value | Source status |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL minimum | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| IELTS minimum | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Application systems | Common App;Coalition;QuestBridge | Verified |
| Application fee | $0 (as of 2025–26) | Verified |
| RD deadline | Jan. 5 (as of 2025–26) | Verified |
| Int'l tuition | $69,600 | Gov data |
| Total cost (COA) | $85,420 | Gov data |
| Aid for international | Full-need | Verified |
Values marked “as of” were last confirmed on the school’s own website in that application cycle.
Cost, aid and outcomes.
$85,420
Total cost of attendance
U.S. College Scorecard; international tuition $69,600.
Full-need
International aid policy
$80,490
Median earnings
Source evidence.
Frequently asked questions
What are Colby College's English requirements for international students?Colby College has not publicly disclosed its TOEFL/IELTS minimums for international applicants.
How much does it cost to attend Colby College?Colby College has a total annual cost of attendance of about $85,420 (international tuition $69,600).
Does Colby College offer financial aid to international students?Colby College's international aid policy is recorded as: Full-need.
How competitive is Colby College's swim program?Colby College competes in NCAA III and carries 57 swimmers (25 men, 32 women) with 0 coaches. For example, its men's 100 Free roster best is 45.07 with a median of 48.12.