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Review Denison 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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Denison University fields a 71-swimmer roster in NCAA III (OH).

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

Athletic
NCAA III

71-swimmer roster

47 men and 24 women, 4 coaches.

Admissions
17.4%

Selectivity & int'l share

International students make up 17.5% of the student body.

Cost & outcome
$81,900

Total annual cost

Graduation rate 79%; median earnings $67,753 (U.S. College Scorecard).

On the roster this season.

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

Roster movement

0 newly listed · 0 no longer listed

1 transferred in from another college. Last change Sep 29, 2026.

Class flow

16 freshmen · 18 seniors

Current roster by academic year.

Coaching staff

4 coaches listed

No staff change recorded this season.

Most recent results on file: NCAA Division III Championship (Mar 18, 2026) · Kenyon College Fast Chance Invitational (Feb 21, 2026) · Kenyon College First Chance Invitational (Feb 20, 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 Free40 19.7720.9021.41 2026-10-06
Men100 Free34 42.6745.6946.42 2026-10-06
Men200 Free31 1:33.941:39.941:42.14 2026-10-06
Men500 Free15 4:22.174:32.624:37.22 2026-10-06
Men50 Back16 22.2223.5024.44 2026-10-06
Men100 Back16 47.9850.1650.92 2026-10-06
Men200 Back14 1:46.351:48.631:51.88 2026-10-06
Men50 Breast20 25.2525.9526.69 2026-10-06
Men100 Breast20 53.8155.4457.15 2026-10-06
Men200 Breast14 1:58.862:01.892:05.20 2026-10-06
Men50 Fly25 21.8822.8623.37 2026-10-06
Men100 Fly29 47.5749.7650.84 2026-10-06
Men200 Fly15 1:47.121:51.781:55.26 2026-10-06
Men100 IM11 48.8151.8252.21 2026-10-06
Men200 IM21 1:45.521:49.681:52.48 2026-10-06
Women50 Free25 23.2323.8824.50 2026-10-06
Women100 Free21 50.5651.4852.55 2026-10-06
Women200 Free16 1:48.201:51.711:54.69 2026-10-06
Women500 Free9 4:47.514:58.175:02.74 2026-10-06
Women50 Back15 25.5727.0227.45 2026-10-06
Women100 Back14 54.7956.6058.20 2026-10-06
Women200 Back12 2:00.262:01.222:05.19 2026-10-06
Women50 Breast11 28.7829.5532.08 2026-10-06
Women100 Breast11 1:01.311:02.811:07.40 2026-10-06
Women200 Breast9 2:12.422:17.272:22.95 2026-10-06
Women50 Fly18 25.0026.2327.12 2026-10-06
Women100 Fly22 54.2457.1158.61 2026-10-06
Women200 Fly8 1:59.932:05.572:09.36 2026-10-06
Women100 IM8 56.2759.341:00.00 2026-10-06
Women200 IM15 2:02.092:03.882:10.68 2026-10-06

NCAA III recruiting standards by event

Full NCAA III 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
40
100 Free
34
200 Free
31
500 Free
15
1000 Free
6
1650 Free
6
50 Back
16
100 Back
16
200 Back
14
50 Breast
20
100 Breast
20
200 Breast
14
50 Fly
25
100 Fly
29
200 Fly
15
100 IM
11
200 IM
21
400 IM
13

Women's event depth

50 Free
25
100 Free
21
200 Free
16
500 Free
9
1000 Free
6
1650 Free
6
50 Back
15
100 Back
14
200 Back
12
50 Breast
11
100 Breast
11
200 Breast
9
50 Fly
18
100 Fly
22
200 Fly
8
100 IM
8
200 IM
15
400 IM
10

Where Denison University swimmers trained before college.

Clubs of the 61 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
Kentucky Aquatics (KYA)Kentucky3 2025 (2), 20231000 Free, 200 Free35
Edina Swim ClubMinnesota3 2024, 2023 (2)200 Free, 500 Free33
Mccallie GPS AquaticsTennessee3 2026, 2024 (2)100 Back, 50 Free, 50 Fly22
Cleveland Swim InstituteOhio Swimming3 2025, 2023 (2)50 Fly, 50 Breast16
CSP TideridersMissouri2 2025, 2024100 Free, 50 Breast58
Team Pittsburgh Elite AquaticsPennsylvania2 2025 (2)500 Free, 1000 Free53
New Albany Aquatics ClubOhio2 2023 (2)50 Fly, 200 Free24
Birmingham Blue DolphinsMichigan2 2026, 2025100 Free, 200 Free22
Great Waves AquaticsOhio2 2025, 2024200 Free, 50 Breast20
Aulea Swim ClubHawaii2 2025, 2024100 Free, 50 Breast11
Coastal Aquatic ClubSouth Carolina2 2026, 2023200 Back4
Nations Capital Swim ClubVirginia1 2026200 Free164

What this team studies.

From the official roster.

Majors

STEM 15 · Business 13 · Other 17

Among the 45 swimmers who list a major on the official roster; 2 more have not declared yet.

Class balance

16 FR · 23 SO · 14 JR · 18 SR

Academic outcomes

Graduation 79% · Retention 89%

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

International admissions requirements.

Language

TOEFL 80 · IELTS 6.5

Application

Common App;Coalition

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

Aid

Full-need (as of 2025–26)

International financial aid policy recorded for 2025-2026.

FieldValueSource status
TOEFL minimum80Pending
IELTS minimum6.5Pending
Application systemsCommon App;CoalitionVerified
Application fee$0 (as of 2025–26)Verified
RD deadlineJanuary 15Verified
Int'l tuition$67,000Gov data
Total cost (COA)$81,900Gov 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.

$81,900

Total cost of attendance

U.S. College Scorecard; international tuition $67,000.

Full-need (as of 2025–26)

International aid policy

$67,753

Median earnings

Source evidence.

International aidDenison is committed to making its exceptional education affordable for all admitted students by meeting 100% of each student’s demonstrated financial need, and international students are eligible for the same institutional need-based fin… source ↗
Verified
Application processAn interview is not required for admission consideration, but we do encourage applicants to complete one as an interview can provide a more personal element to your application. source ↗
Verified
English requirementConsiderations include, but are not limited to, the following: English as the primary language of school instruction; English as the first/native language; TOEFL iBT of 80+; TOEFL Essentials of 8.5+; IELTS of 6.5+; Duolingo English Test (DE… source ↗
Pending

Frequently asked questions

What are Denison University's English requirements for international students?Denison University lists a minimum TOEFL of 80 and IELTS 6.5 for international applicants.
How much does it cost to attend Denison University?Denison University has a total annual cost of attendance of about $81,900 (international tuition $67,000).
Does Denison University offer financial aid to international students?Denison University's international aid policy is recorded as: Full-need (as of 2025–26).
How competitive is Denison University's swim program?Denison University competes in NCAA III and carries 71 swimmers (47 men, 24 women) with 4 coaches. For example, its men's 100 Free roster best is 42.67 with a median of 46.42.
What do Denison University swimmers study?Of the 45 Denison University swimmers who list a major on the official roster: STEM 15 · Business 13 · Other 17. The school's overall graduation rate is 79% (U.S. College Scorecard).
What changed on Denison University's swim roster this season?Since Sep 1, 2026, 0 swimmers were newly listed on the official roster and 0 from last season are no longer listed (1 of the new names transferred in from another college); last change Sep 29, 2026. This season's roster lists 16 freshmen and 18 seniors. Most recent results on file: NCAA Division III Championship (Mar 18, 2026).

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