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Review Duke 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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Duke University fields a 54-swimmer roster in NCAA I (NC).

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

Athletic
NCAA I

54-swimmer roster

23 men and 31 women, 4 coaches.

Admissions
5.7%

Selectivity & int'l share

International students make up 10.5% of the student body.

Cost & outcome
$87,072

Total annual cost

Graduation rate 97%; median earnings $97,800 (U.S. College Scorecard).

On the roster this season.

What changed on Duke 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

16 freshmen · 13 seniors

Current roster by academic year.

Coaching staff

4 coaches listed

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

Most recent results on file: Davidson College v Duke Univer (Oct 2, 2026, Davidson) · NCAA Division I Women's Championship (Mar 18, 2026) · CSCAA National Invitational Championship (Mar 12, 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 Free19 19.9320.5421.20 2026-10-06
Men100 Free16 43.4644.4345.59 2026-10-06
Men200 Free16 1:36.001:37.891:39.69 2026-10-06
Men500 Free6 4:21.294:23.654:26.59 2026-10-06
Men50 Back10 21.9222.5023.04 2026-10-06
Men100 Back8 47.5248.1548.67 2026-10-06
Men200 Back6 1:42.961:43.881:46.14 2026-10-06
Men50 Breast6 24.4024.9525.77 2026-10-06
Men100 Breast8 52.6453.7956.27 2026-10-06
Men200 Breast6 1:55.171:55.941:58.10 2026-10-06
Men50 Fly11 21.2422.5423.22 2026-10-06
Men100 Fly17 45.4149.9952.24 2026-10-06
Men200 Fly9 1:43.251:49.511:53.24 2026-10-06
Men100 IM9 49.7151.2051.84 2026-10-06
Men200 IM7 1:46.241:47.171:47.95 2026-10-06
Women50 Free19 21.4722.9723.58 2026-10-06
Women100 Free16 47.2249.6750.33 2026-10-06
Women200 Free20 1:44.241:48.721:51.00 2026-10-06
Women500 Free11 4:48.324:54.295:02.05 2026-10-06
Women50 Back12 23.9924.8625.58 2026-10-06
Women100 Back12 50.7353.2553.78 2026-10-06
Women200 Back13 1:51.451:56.091:59.63 2026-10-06
Women50 Breast8 27.1729.3730.02 2026-10-06
Women100 Breast9 57.831:03.281:03.91 2026-10-06
Women200 Breast8 2:04.942:17.312:18.44 2026-10-06
Women50 Fly13 23.3024.8825.50 2026-10-06
Women100 Fly16 51.0554.1555.27 2026-10-06
Women200 Fly7 1:53.762:00.872:01.38 2026-10-06
Women100 IM8 55.6857.2657.85 2026-10-06
Women200 IM12 1:57.072:00.602:03.38 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
19
100 Free
16
200 Free
16
500 Free
6
1000 Free
6
1650 Free
5
50 Back
10
100 Back
8
200 Back
6
50 Breast
6
100 Breast
8
200 Breast
6
50 Fly
11
100 Fly
17
200 Fly
9
100 IM
9
200 IM
7
400 IM
8

Women's event depth

50 Free
19
100 Free
16
200 Free
20
500 Free
11
1000 Free
8
1650 Free
5
50 Back
12
100 Back
12
200 Back
13
50 Breast
8
100 Breast
9
200 Breast
8
50 Fly
13
100 Fly
16
200 Fly
7
100 IM
8
200 IM
12
400 IM
5

Where Duke University swimmers trained before college.

Clubs of the 34 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
Bolles School SharksFlorida4 2026, 2025, 2024 (2)200 Free, 100 Breast, 50 Free, 1000 Free90
NASA Wildcat AquaticsIllinois2 2025 (2)50 Breast, 200 Back37
Fanwood Scotch Plains YMCANew Jersey2 2025, 2024100 Back, 50 Breast31
Life Time Metro (New Jersey)New Jersey2 2025 (2)1000 Free, 200 Free29
Machine AquaticsVirginia1 2026100 Breast81
SwimMAC CarolinaNorth Carolina1 202350 Free79
SwimAtlantaGeorgia1 20251000 Free77
Nova of Virginia Aquatics, IncVirginia1 2023200 Breast67
Scottsdale Aquatic ClubArizona1 2024500 Free59
Jersey WahoosNew Jersey1 2025200 Breast54
Nitro SwimmingTexas1 2026500 Free54
Carmel Swim ClubIndiana1 2025500 Free51

What this team studies.

From the official roster.

Class balance

16 FR · 15 SO · 8 JR · 13 SR · 2 GR

Academic outcomes

Graduation 97% · Retention 98%

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

International admissions requirements.

Language

TOEFL 100 · IELTS 7.0

Application

Common App (as of 2025–26)

Application systems, fee Not disclosed, RD deadline January 4 (as of 2025–26).

Aid

Need-aware (as of 2025–26)

International financial aid policy recorded for 2025-2026.

FieldValueSource status
TOEFL minimum100Verified
IELTS minimum7.0Verified
Application systemsCommon App (as of 2025–26)Verified
Application feeNot disclosedVerified
RD deadlineJanuary 4 (as of 2025–26)Verified
Int'l tuition$68,758Gov data
Total cost (COA)$87,072Gov data
Aid for internationalNeed-aware (as of 2025–26)Pending

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

Cost, aid and outcomes.

$87,072

Total cost of attendance

U.S. College Scorecard; international tuition $68,758.

Need-aware (as of 2025–26)

International aid policy

$97,800

Median earnings

Source evidence.

English requirementCambridge C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency (Minimum score expected is 180) Duolingo (Minimum score expected is 130) IELTS (Minimum band score expected is 7) PTE Academic (Minimum score expected is 70) TOEFL (including the TOEFL Home Edition) M… source ↗
Verified
Application processGlimpse Interviews (optional) source ↗
Verified
International aidUnfortunately, if you are a current international student who did not check the "financial aid interest" box on your admissions application, you are ineligible to apply for financial aid while you are an undergraduate here at Duke. source ↗
Pending

Frequently asked questions

What are Duke University's English requirements for international students?Duke University lists a minimum TOEFL of 100 and IELTS 7.0 for international applicants.
How much does it cost to attend Duke University?Duke University has a total annual cost of attendance of about $87,072 (international tuition $68,758).
Does Duke University offer financial aid to international students?Duke University's international aid policy is recorded as: Need-aware (as of 2025–26).
How competitive is Duke University's swim program?Duke University competes in NCAA I and carries 54 swimmers (23 men, 31 women) with 4 coaches. For example, its men's 100 Free roster best is 43.46 with a median of 45.59.
What changed on Duke University's swim roster this season?This season's roster lists 16 freshmen and 13 seniors. Most recent results on file: Davidson College v Duke Univer (Oct 2, 2026).

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