NCAA I swimming program

Eastern Illinois UniversitySwimming Recruiting & International Admissions

Review Eastern Illinois University's swim level by event, roster profile, and international admissions requirements — cost, aid and verified source evidence. Use this page to decide whether Eastern Illinois University belongs on your college list.

Academic year 2025-2026 Roster & performance analysis Source status on every admissions field

Eastern Illinois University at a glance for swimmers.

A direct read: how strong the program is, what kind of athlete fits, and what an international applicant must check.

Athletic
NCAA I

34-swimmer roster

20 men and 14 women, 3 coaches. See the event time bands below to gauge the recruiting standard.

Admissions
65.3%

Selectivity & int'l share

International students make up 2.5% of the student body. Language, deadlines and aid are detailed below with source status.

Cost & outcome
$26,996

Total annual cost

Graduation rate 47%; median earnings $51,989 (U.S. College Scorecard).

Swimming recruiting standards by event.

The team's current-roster SCY (25-yard) times — each swimmer's best, last 4 years. This is the most direct read on the recruiting bar.

GenderEvent (SCY)SwimmersFastestTop 25%MedianLast raced
Men50 Free19 18.8721.2122.01 2026-02-21
Men100 Free15 44.3147.0047.96 2026-02-21
Men200 Free10 1:41.281:44.921:46.05 2026-02-20
Men500 Free12 4:37.004:47.754:54.13 2026-02-19
Men50 Back16 22.3724.2726.66 2026-02-20
Men100 Back16 48.3152.5355.29 2026-02-20
Men200 Back11 1:48.351:56.592:02.51 2026-02-21
Men50 Breast7 25.3725.9527.13 2026-02-20
Men100 Breast7 55.8056.6459.05 2026-02-20
Men200 Breast8 2:04.722:07.662:10.87 2026-02-21
Men50 Fly13 22.7523.3323.87 2026-02-20
Men100 Fly17 49.5651.3352.02 2026-02-20
Men200 Fly12 1:52.941:57.261:58.84 2026-02-21
Men100 IM4 51.1155.7957.81 2025-01-25
Men200 IM13 1:52.201:59.392:00.67 2026-02-19
Women50 Free15 22.7225.3426.19 2026-02-21
Women100 Free13 53.6955.6257.55 2026-02-21
Women200 Free12 1:54.502:00.312:03.72 2026-02-20
Women500 Free7 5:12.275:14.875:33.73 2026-02-19
Women50 Back11 27.1729.4230.23 2026-02-20
Women100 Back11 58.291:02.381:03.65 2026-02-20
Women200 Back9 2:06.002:15.072:18.52 2026-02-21
Women50 Breast8 30.1332.6833.30 2026-02-20
Women100 Breast8 1:04.221:09.531:10.76 2026-02-20
Women200 Breast8 2:19.812:29.662:40.08 2026-02-21
Women50 Fly10 26.4128.6629.67 2026-02-20
Women100 Fly12 57.001:02.471:05.12 2026-02-20
Women200 Fly5 2:09.562:21.242:26.19 2026-02-21
Women100 IM5 1:01.301:02.881:04.86 2026-02-07
Women200 IM8 2:07.812:16.062:22.00 2026-02-19

NCAA I recruiting standards by event

See how Eastern Illinois University's level compares — full NCAA I time bands and rankings for each 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.

How many current swimmers race each event — men vs women. Heavier bars mean the program carries more depth there.

Eastern Illinois University competes in NCAA I with 34 swimmers (20 men, 14 women) and 3 coaches. Use the depth below with the event time bands above to judge whether your event is a strength of this program.

Men's event depth

50 Free
19
100 Free
15
200 Free
10
500 Free
12
1000 Free
8
1650 Free
3
50 Back
16
100 Back
16
200 Back
11
50 Breast
7
100 Breast
7
200 Breast
8
50 Fly
13
100 Fly
17
200 Fly
12
100 IM
4
200 IM
13
400 IM
7

Women's event depth

50 Free
15
100 Free
13
200 Free
12
500 Free
7
1000 Free
6
1650 Free
4
50 Back
11
100 Back
11
200 Back
9
50 Breast
8
100 Breast
8
200 Breast
8
50 Fly
10
100 Fly
12
200 Fly
5
100 IM
5
200 IM
8
400 IM
5

International admissions requirements.

What an international applicant needs — each field with its source status. "Not disclosed" is never treated as zero.

Language

TOEFL 61 · IELTS 6.0

Minimum English scores international applicants are expected to meet.

Application

Not disclosed

Application systems, fee Not disclosed, RD deadline Not disclosed.

Aid

None

International financial aid policy recorded for 2025-2026.

FieldValueSource status
TOEFL minimum61Verified
IELTS minimum6.0Verified
Application systemsNot disclosedNot disclosed
Application feeNot disclosedNot disclosed
RD deadlineNot disclosedNot disclosed
Int'l tuition$16,217Gov data
Total cost (COA)$26,996Gov data
Aid for internationalNonePending

Cost, aid and outcomes.

Strong enough athletically is only half the call — families still need cost, aid and return.

$26,996

Total cost of attendance

Annual total cost from government data. International tuition $16,217.

None

International aid policy

Shown as recorded; "Not disclosed" never converted into "no aid".

$51,989

Median earnings

Graduation rate 47%. Context, not a promise of individual outcome (Scorecard).

Evidence, not a black box.

Real source snippets behind the international admissions fields — with status and a link to check the original.

English requirementInternet-Based TOEFL: 61 points IELTS: 6.0 on the Academic Module... Duolingo English Test: 105 points source ↗
Verified
International aidInternational students are not eligible for financial aid. source ↗
Pending

Is Eastern Illinois University a good fit for international swimmers?

Eastern Illinois University competes in NCAA I and carries 34 swimmers. Compare your event time with the team bands above to judge the athletic fit before anything else.

International applicants should then check language requirements (61 TOEFL / 6.0 IELTS), application systems, deadlines, total cost ($26,996) and aid (None) — all shown above with source status.

How to use this page

Start with the event standards to see if your times are near Eastern Illinois University's range. Then review admissions, cost and aid. Save it to your list only if athletic, academic and financial signals all make sense.

This page is informational and does not guarantee recruiting interest or admission. The goal is a better, evidence-backed college list.

Frequently asked questions

Direct answers from this school's recorded data.

What are Eastern Illinois University's English requirements for international students?Eastern Illinois University lists a minimum TOEFL of 61 and IELTS 6.0 for international applicants (academic year 2025-2026).
How much does it cost to attend Eastern Illinois University?Eastern Illinois University has a total annual cost of attendance of about $26,996 (international tuition $16,217).
Does Eastern Illinois University offer financial aid to international students?Eastern Illinois University's international aid policy is recorded as: None.
How competitive is Eastern Illinois University's swim program?Eastern Illinois University competes in NCAA I and carries 34 swimmers (20 men, 14 women) with 3 coaches. For example, its men's 100 Free roster best is 44.31 with a median of 47.96.

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