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Review Columbia 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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Columbia University fields a 69-swimmer roster in NCAA I (NY).

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

Athletic
NCAA I

69-swimmer roster

36 men and 33 women, 8 coaches.

Admissions
4.0%

Selectivity & int'l share

International students make up 19.7% of the student body.

Cost & outcome
$89,472

Total annual cost

Graduation rate 96%; median earnings $102,491 (U.S. College Scorecard).

On the roster this season.

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

Roster movement

0 newly listed · 0 no longer listed

Last change Oct 7, 2026.

Class flow

18 freshmen · 17 seniors

Current roster by academic year.

Coaching staff

8 coaches listed

1 newly listed, 1 no longer listed since Sep 1, 2026.

Most recent results on file: ECAC Open Championships (Feb 27, 2026) · Ivy League Championships (M) (Feb 25, 2026) · Ivy League Championships (W) (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 Free30 19.2720.6420.98 2026-10-06
Men100 Free26 42.6345.0245.61 2026-10-06
Men200 Free26 1:33.901:39.091:39.87 2026-10-06
Men500 Free17 4:14.744:23.834:28.88 2026-10-06
Men50 Back18 21.4822.9223.33 2026-10-06
Men100 Back17 45.7448.8049.79 2026-10-06
Men200 Back7 1:40.581:45.561:50.50 2026-10-06
Men50 Breast9 24.6525.3925.86 2026-10-06
Men100 Breast9 52.1954.8055.25 2026-10-06
Men200 Breast11 1:52.341:58.251:59.67 2026-10-06
Men50 Fly28 21.4622.2023.32 2026-10-06
Men100 Fly33 46.6048.5550.93 2026-10-06
Men200 Fly17 1:43.951:45.471:49.01 2026-10-06
Men100 IM7 49.2952.2552.49 2026-10-06
Men200 IM18 1:47.431:49.381:52.22 2026-10-06
Women50 Free18 22.7223.6924.08 2026-10-06
Women100 Free16 50.0151.7052.30 2026-10-06
Women200 Free15 1:49.001:51.751:53.20 2026-10-06
Women500 Free14 4:48.954:53.705:00.66 2026-10-06
Women50 Back7 25.8026.0526.33 2026-10-06
Women100 Back7 54.7555.2055.94 2026-10-06
Women200 Back9 1:56.591:58.461:58.67 2026-10-06
Women50 Breast6 29.1029.4929.80 2026-10-06
Women100 Breast7 1:02.201:02.581:04.07 2026-10-06
Women200 Breast7 2:14.192:16.182:20.11 2026-10-06
Women50 Fly10 24.9225.7126.40 2026-10-06
Women100 Fly17 54.6256.3158.72 2026-10-06
Women200 Fly7 1:59.782:02.522:03.36 2026-10-06
Women200 IM10 2:01.102:02.292:04.75 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
30
100 Free
26
200 Free
26
500 Free
17
1000 Free
7
1650 Free
7
50 Back
18
100 Back
17
200 Back
7
50 Breast
9
100 Breast
9
200 Breast
11
50 Fly
28
100 Fly
33
200 Fly
17
100 IM
7
200 IM
18
400 IM
9

Women's event depth

50 Free
18
100 Free
16
200 Free
15
500 Free
14
1000 Free
7
1650 Free
5
50 Back
7
100 Back
7
200 Back
9
50 Breast
6
100 Breast
7
200 Breast
7
50 Fly
10
100 Fly
17
200 Fly
7
100 IM
—
200 IM
10
400 IM
7

Where Columbia University swimmers trained before college.

Clubs of the 54 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
Irvine NovaquaticsCalifornia3 2025, 2024, 2023100 Free, 200 Free68
Bolles School SharksFlorida2 2026, 2025100 Back, 50 Fly90
Rose Bowl AquaticsCalifornia2 2024 (2)50 Breast, 50 Fly54
Carmel Swim ClubIndiana2 2026, 2025400 IM, 1650 Free51
Palo Alto Stanford AquaticsCalifornia2 2026, 2024400 IM, 200 Back51
Longhorn AquaticsTexas2 2026 (2)100 Breast, 1000 Free45
Seattle Metropolitan Aquatic ClubWashington2 2025, 2023200 Breast, 200 Free44
Bellevue Club Swim TeamWashington2 2025, 2023200 Fly, 500 Free32
Life Time Metro (New Jersey)New Jersey2 2026, 2023200 Fly, 200 Back29
Hill Country AquaticsTexas2 2026 (2)100 Breast, 1000 Free11
Lakeside Aquatic Club (TX)Texas1 20251000 Free88
Academy Bullets Swim ClubIllinois1 2024200 Free82

What this team studies.

From the official roster.

Majors

STEM 14 · Business 6 · Other 14

Among the 34 swimmers who list a major on the official roster; 15 more have not declared yet.

Class balance

18 FR · 19 SO · 15 JR · 17 SR

Academic outcomes

Graduation 96% · Retention 98%

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

International admissions requirements.

Language

TOEFL 105 · IELTS 7.5

Application

Common App;Coalition (as of 2025–26)

Application systems, fee $85 (as of 2025–26), RD deadline January 1 (as of 2025–26).

Aid

Full-need (as of 2025–26)

International financial aid policy recorded for 2025-2026.

FieldValueSource status
TOEFL minimum105Verified
IELTS minimum7.5Verified
Application systemsCommon App;Coalition (as of 2025–26)Verified
Application fee$85 (as of 2025–26)Verified
RD deadlineJanuary 1 (as of 2025–26)Verified
Int'l tuition$71,845Gov data
Total cost (COA)$89,472Gov data
Aid for internationalFull-need (as of 2025–26)Verified

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

Cost, aid and outcomes.

$89,472

Total cost of attendance

U.S. College Scorecard; international tuition $71,845.

Full-need (as of 2025–26)

International aid policy

$102,491

Median earnings

Source evidence.

International aidColumbia is committed to meeting 100% of the demonstrated need of all admitted first-year students, regardless of citizenship. source ↗
Verified
English requirementFor exams taken on or before January 20, 2026, a minimum score of 105 on the internet-based test (iBT) of the TOEFL is necessary for admission to Columbia. A minimum score of 7.5 on the IELTS is necessary for admission to Columbia. A minimu… source ↗
Verified
Application processInterviews are not a part of the application process. source ↗
Verified

Frequently asked questions

What are Columbia University's English requirements for international students?Columbia University lists a minimum TOEFL of 105 and IELTS 7.5 for international applicants.
How much does it cost to attend Columbia University?Columbia University has a total annual cost of attendance of about $89,472 (international tuition $71,845).
Does Columbia University offer financial aid to international students?Columbia University's international aid policy is recorded as: Full-need (as of 2025–26).
How competitive is Columbia University's swim program?Columbia University competes in NCAA I and carries 69 swimmers (36 men, 33 women) with 8 coaches. For example, its men's 100 Free roster best is 42.63 with a median of 45.61.
What do Columbia University swimmers study?Of the 34 Columbia University swimmers who list a major on the official roster: STEM 14 · Business 6 · Other 14. The school's overall graduation rate is 96% (U.S. College Scorecard).
What changed on Columbia University's swim roster this season?This season's roster lists 18 freshmen and 17 seniors. Most recent results on file: ECAC Open Championships (Feb 27, 2026).

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