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Review Colgate University's swim level by event, roster profile, and international admissions requirements — cost, aid and verified source evidence.

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Academic year 2025-2026 Roster & performance analysis Data updated Oct 25, 2026
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Colgate University fields a 48-swimmer roster in NCAA I (NY).

Official athletics roster last checked Oct 25, 2026; times from public meet results.

Athletic
NCAA I

48-swimmer roster

18 men and 30 women, 4 coaches.

Admissions
13.9%

Selectivity & int'l share

International students make up 8.1% of the student body.

Cost & outcome
$87,070

Total annual cost

Graduation rate 91%; median earnings $85,139 (U.S. College Scorecard).

On the roster this season.

What changed on Colgate 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

11 freshmen · 15 seniors

Current roster by academic year.

Coaching staff

4 coaches listed

No staff change recorded this season.

Most recent results on file: Patriot League Championships (Feb 18, 2026) · BU Winter Open (Feb 6, 2026) · St. Bonaventure vs. Colgate (Jan 24, 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 Free21 20.4821.2621.70 2026-10-06
Men100 Free18 44.6846.0547.25 2026-10-06
Men200 Free18 1:38.171:41.111:42.94 2026-10-06
Men500 Free12 4:27.614:36.224:42.02 2026-10-06
Men50 Back11 23.0724.2326.04 2026-10-06
Men100 Back10 49.3951.1754.72 2026-10-06
Men200 Back5 1:47.871:49.351:51.60 2026-10-06
Men50 Breast12 25.9027.4830.10 2026-10-06
Men100 Breast10 55.1556.711:02.07 2026-10-06
Men200 Breast6 2:02.642:03.092:03.42 2026-10-06
Men50 Fly17 22.1423.5924.04 2026-10-06
Men100 Fly19 46.4851.5553.57 2026-10-06
Men200 Fly9 1:46.981:49.841:55.09 2026-10-06
Men100 IM9 51.9855.0556.13 2026-10-06
Men200 IM11 1:51.091:53.531:55.64 2026-10-06
Women50 Free25 22.8724.5225.29 2026-10-06
Women100 Free23 50.1953.3854.60 2026-10-06
Women200 Free13 1:49.861:52.231:55.03 2026-10-06
Women500 Free9 4:55.875:02.885:07.78 2026-10-06
Women50 Back18 25.9227.8928.78 2026-10-06
Women100 Back18 54.3758.871:01.08 2026-10-06
Women200 Back13 1:56.512:07.902:12.77 2026-10-06
Women50 Breast9 29.1329.5030.81 2026-10-06
Women100 Breast9 1:01.971:03.711:05.37 2026-10-06
Women200 Breast8 2:16.502:20.792:24.14 2026-10-06
Women50 Fly15 25.3226.4427.80 2026-10-06
Women100 Fly19 54.0257.051:00.05 2026-10-06
Women200 Fly11 2:00.072:08.932:10.98 2026-10-06
Women100 IM12 59.211:01.761:03.33 2026-10-06
Women200 IM16 2:00.822:07.722:09.33 2026-10-06

NCAA I recruiting standards by event

Full NCAA I time bands and rankings by 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.

Men's event depth

50 Free
21
100 Free
18
200 Free
18
500 Free
12
1000 Free
7
1650 Free
5
50 Back
11
100 Back
10
200 Back
5
50 Breast
12
100 Breast
10
200 Breast
6
50 Fly
17
100 Fly
19
200 Fly
9
100 IM
9
200 IM
11
400 IM
6

Women's event depth

50 Free
25
100 Free
23
200 Free
13
500 Free
9
1000 Free
8
1650 Free
6
50 Back
18
100 Back
18
200 Back
13
50 Breast
9
100 Breast
9
200 Breast
8
50 Fly
15
100 Fly
19
200 Fly
11
100 IM
12
200 IM
16
400 IM
9

Where Colgate University swimmers trained before college.

Clubs of the 37 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
South Jersey Aquatic ClubNew Jersey3 2025, 2024 (2)100 Free, 200 Back, 200 Fly55
Diamond State AquaticsDelaware2 2026, 2025200 Free, 400 IM28
Wyckoff Family YMCANew Jersey2 2026, 20241000 Free, 200 Free12
Blues Aquatics AshevilleNorth Carolina2 2026, 20251000 Free, 100 Free9
Nations Capital Swim ClubVirginia1 2026200 Free164
Machine AquaticsVirginia1 2024200 Fly81
Aquajets Swim TeamMinnesota1 2023100 Free72
Commonwealth SwimmingMassachusetts1 20231650 Free70
CSP TideridersMissouri1 202350 Fly58
Schroeder Swim TeamWisconsin1 202350 Fly47
Arlington Aquatic Club (PV)Virginia1 20231000 Free46
Chelsea Piers Aquatic ClubConnecticut1 2023500 Free42

What this team studies.

From the official roster.

Majors

STEM 9 · Business 2 · Other 4

Among the 15 swimmers who list a major on the official roster; 8 more have not declared yet.

Class balance

11 FR · 12 SO · 10 JR · 15 SR

Academic outcomes

Graduation 91% · Retention 93%

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

International admissions requirements.

Language

TOEFL Not disclosed · IELTS 7.0

Application

Common App;Coalition (as of 2025–26)

Application systems, fee $0 (as of 2025–26), RD deadline January 15.

Aid

Full-need

International financial aid policy recorded for 2025-2026.

FieldValueSource status
TOEFL minimumNot disclosedVerified
IELTS minimum7.0Verified
Application systemsCommon App;Coalition (as of 2025–26)Verified
Application fee$0 (as of 2025–26)Verified
RD deadlineJanuary 15Verified
Int'l tuition$70,306Gov data
Total cost (COA)$87,070Gov data
Aid for internationalFull-needVerified

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

Cost, aid and outcomes.

$87,070

Total cost of attendance

U.S. College Scorecard; international tuition $70,306.

Full-need

International aid policy

$85,139

Median earnings

Source evidence.

International aidIt is free for international applicants to apply to Colgate, and Colgate meets 100% of every international student's demonstrated financial need. source ↗
Verified
English requirementWe require a TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo test and our minimum scores are as follows: TOEFL = 4.5 IELTS = 7 Duolingo = 130 source ↗
Verified
Application processIt is free for international applicants to apply to Colgate, and Colgate meets 100% of every international student's demonstrated financial need. source ↗
Verified

Frequently asked questions

What are Colgate University's English requirements for international students?Colgate University lists IELTS 7.0 for international applicants.
How much does it cost to attend Colgate University?Colgate University has a total annual cost of attendance of about $87,070 (international tuition $70,306).
Does Colgate University offer financial aid to international students?Colgate University's international aid policy is recorded as: Full-need.
How competitive is Colgate University's swim program?Colgate University competes in NCAA I and carries 48 swimmers (18 men, 30 women) with 4 coaches. For example, its men's 100 Free roster best is 44.68 with a median of 47.25.
What do Colgate University swimmers study?Of the 15 Colgate University swimmers who list a major on the official roster: STEM 9 · Business 2 · Other 4. The school's overall graduation rate is 91% (U.S. College Scorecard).
What changed on Colgate University's swim roster this season?This season's roster lists 11 freshmen and 15 seniors. Most recent results on file: Patriot League Championships (Feb 18, 2026).

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