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Review Fairfield 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 26, 2026
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Fairfield University fields a 58-swimmer roster in NCAA I (CT).

Official athletics roster last checked Oct 26, 2026; times from public meet results.

Athletic
NCAA I

58-swimmer roster

28 men and 30 women, 3 coaches.

Admissions
33.3%

Selectivity & int'l share

International students make up 1.9% of the student body.

Cost & outcome
$76,074

Total annual cost

Graduation rate 84%; median earnings $88,794 (U.S. College Scorecard).

On the roster this season.

What changed on Fairfield 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

14 freshmen · 12 seniors

Current roster by academic year.

Coaching staff

3 coaches listed

No staff change recorded this season.

Most recent results on file: Bryant vs. Fairfield (Oct 9, 2026, Smithfield) · Fairfield Invite (Oct 2, 2026, Fairfield) · ECAC Open Championships (Feb 27, 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 Free25 20.6021.0521.64 2026-10-15
Men100 Free23 44.7745.5946.62 2026-10-15
Men200 Free17 1:37.151:39.651:42.40 2026-10-15
Men500 Free10 4:26.254:31.174:40.82 2026-10-15
Men50 Back10 22.5623.7324.84 2026-10-06
Men100 Back12 48.1150.2352.38 2026-10-15
Men200 Back11 1:47.041:48.091:49.06 2026-10-15
Men50 Breast11 25.2026.1026.85 2026-10-06
Men100 Breast11 54.1156.2757.04 2026-10-06
Men200 Breast12 1:58.702:04.222:06.44 2026-10-15
Men50 Fly20 22.1823.2523.44 2026-10-06
Men100 Fly23 47.5750.0050.98 2026-10-06
Men200 Fly10 1:46.891:51.161:52.94 2026-10-06
Men100 IM3 53.9755.1956.41 2026-10-06
Men200 IM17 1:48.041:51.291:54.56 2026-10-06
Women50 Free22 23.9524.4524.68 2026-10-15
Women100 Free21 50.5753.1653.56 2026-10-15
Women200 Free16 1:48.171:54.311:56.25 2026-10-15
Women500 Free11 4:50.455:05.645:09.30 2026-10-15
Women50 Back11 26.1126.5527.94 2026-10-06
Women100 Back9 55.8756.0757.87 2026-10-06
Women200 Back8 2:01.422:03.182:04.19 2026-10-06
Women50 Breast7 27.7230.2230.90 2026-10-06
Women100 Breast8 1:00.321:04.981:06.25 2026-10-15
Women200 Breast6 2:18.092:19.332:22.09 2026-10-06
Women50 Fly12 25.5026.6227.20 2026-10-06
Women100 Fly16 55.1757.9459.44 2026-10-15
Women200 Fly5 2:03.682:05.152:06.71 2026-10-15
Women100 IM3 1:02.391:02.861:03.33 2026-10-06
Women200 IM15 2:04.762:07.692:10.46 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
25
100 Free
23
200 Free
17
500 Free
10
1000 Free
8
1650 Free
4
50 Back
10
100 Back
12
200 Back
11
50 Breast
11
100 Breast
11
200 Breast
12
50 Fly
20
100 Fly
23
200 Fly
10
100 IM
3
200 IM
17
400 IM
9

Women's event depth

50 Free
22
100 Free
21
200 Free
16
500 Free
11
1000 Free
9
1650 Free
4
50 Back
11
100 Back
9
200 Back
8
50 Breast
7
100 Breast
8
200 Breast
6
50 Fly
12
100 Fly
16
200 Fly
5
100 IM
3
200 IM
15
400 IM
7

Where Fairfield University swimmers trained before college.

Clubs of the 41 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
Long Island Aquatic ClubNew York3 2024 (3)500 Free, 200 Fly, 200 Back70
Central Bucks Swim TeamPennsylvania3 2023 (3)100 Back, 50 Back, 200 Breast15
Upper Dublin Aquatic ClubPennsylvania2 2026, 2025500 Free, 50 Breast36
Cougar Aquatic Team (NJ)New Jersey2 2026, 2024500 Free, 1000 Free26
Team Suffolk Swim ClubNew York2 2024, 2023200 Breast, 200 Back23
Monocacy Aquatic ClubMaryland2 2025, 20241000 Free, 200 Free22
Nations Capital Swim ClubVirginia1 2025200 Back164
Rockville Montgomery Swim ClubMaryland1 2025100 Breast103
Greater Somerset County YMCANew Jersey1 20251000 Free67
University of Denver HilltoppersColorado1 20261000 Free61
Jersey WahoosNew Jersey1 2024500 Free54
Charles River AquaticsMassachusetts1 2024500 Free42

What this team studies.

From the official roster.

Class balance

14 FR · 17 SO · 14 JR · 12 SR · 1 GR

Academic outcomes

Graduation 84% · Retention 91%

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

International admissions requirements.

Language

TOEFL 80 · IELTS 6.5

Application

Common App

Application systems, fee Not disclosed, RD deadline January 15.

Aid

Need-aware (as of 2025–26)

International financial aid policy recorded for 2025-2026.

FieldValueSource status
TOEFL minimum80Verified
IELTS minimum6.5Verified
Application systemsCommon AppVerified
Application feeNot disclosedVerified
RD deadlineJanuary 15Verified
Int'l tuition$58,350Gov data
Total cost (COA)$76,074Gov 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.

$76,074

Total cost of attendance

U.S. College Scorecard; international tuition $58,350.

Need-aware (as of 2025–26)

International aid policy

$88,794

Median earnings

Source evidence.

English requirementTOEFL: minimum 80 internet-based IELTS: minimum 6.5 Duolingo: minimum 115 source ↗
Verified
Application processThe University also strongly recommends a campus visit and/or an (optional) personal interview. source ↗
Verified
International aidInternational and international transfer students are encouraged to apply for financial aid using the College Board's CSS Profile. source ↗
Pending

Frequently asked questions

What are Fairfield University's English requirements for international students?Fairfield University lists a minimum TOEFL of 80 and IELTS 6.5 for international applicants.
How much does it cost to attend Fairfield University?Fairfield University has a total annual cost of attendance of about $76,074 (international tuition $58,350).
Does Fairfield University offer financial aid to international students?Fairfield University's international aid policy is recorded as: Need-aware (as of 2025–26).
How competitive is Fairfield University's swim program?Fairfield University competes in NCAA I and carries 58 swimmers (28 men, 30 women) with 3 coaches. For example, its men's 100 Free roster best is 44.77 with a median of 46.62.
What changed on Fairfield University's swim roster this season?This season's roster lists 14 freshmen and 12 seniors. Most recent results on file: Bryant vs. Fairfield (Oct 9, 2026).

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