NCAA I swimming program

Fairfield UniversitySwimming Recruiting & International Admissions

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

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

Fairfield 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

52-swimmer roster

26 men and 26 women, 3 coaches. See the event time bands below to gauge the recruiting standard.

Admissions
33.3%

Selectivity & int'l share

International students make up 1.9% of the student body. Language, deadlines and aid are detailed below with source status.

Cost & outcome
$76,074

Total annual cost

Graduation rate 84%; median earnings $88,794 (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 Free23 20.6021.0121.64 2026-03-01
Men100 Free21 44.7745.3946.62 2026-03-01
Men200 Free16 1:37.151:39.501:41.87 2026-02-28
Men500 Free9 4:26.254:29.494:39.21 2026-02-27
Men50 Back10 22.5623.7324.84 2026-02-28
Men100 Back10 48.1149.9051.22 2026-02-28
Men200 Back10 1:47.041:48.081:48.91 2026-03-01
Men50 Breast11 25.2026.1026.85 2026-02-28
Men100 Breast11 54.1156.2757.04 2026-02-28
Men200 Breast11 1:58.702:03.932:06.03 2026-03-01
Men50 Fly20 22.1823.2523.44 2026-03-01
Men100 Fly23 47.5750.0050.98 2026-03-01
Men200 Fly10 1:46.891:51.161:52.94 2026-03-01
Men100 IM3 53.9755.1956.41 2024-01-02
Men200 IM17 1:48.041:51.291:54.56 2026-02-27
Women50 Free21 23.9524.4924.70 2026-03-01
Women100 Free19 50.5753.0653.66 2026-03-01
Women200 Free15 1:48.171:54.231:56.44 2026-02-28
Women500 Free10 4:50.455:04.985:09.19 2026-02-12
Women50 Back11 26.1126.5527.94 2026-02-28
Women100 Back9 55.8756.0757.87 2026-02-28
Women200 Back8 2:01.422:03.182:04.19 2026-03-01
Women50 Breast7 27.7230.2230.90 2026-02-28
Women100 Breast7 1:00.321:04.881:06.03 2026-02-28
Women200 Breast6 2:18.092:19.332:22.09 2026-03-01
Women50 Fly12 25.5026.6227.20 2026-02-28
Women100 Fly15 55.1757.7959.38 2026-02-28
Women200 Fly4 2:03.682:04.782:05.93 2026-03-01
Women100 IM3 1:02.391:02.861:03.33 2024-01-02
Women200 IM15 2:04.762:07.692:10.46 2026-02-27

NCAA I recruiting standards by event

See how Fairfield 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.

Fairfield University competes in NCAA I with 52 swimmers (26 men, 26 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
23
100 Free
21
200 Free
16
500 Free
9
1000 Free
7
1650 Free
4
50 Back
10
100 Back
10
200 Back
10
50 Breast
11
100 Breast
11
200 Breast
11
50 Fly
20
100 Fly
23
200 Fly
10
100 IM
3
200 IM
17
400 IM
9

Women's event depth

50 Free
21
100 Free
19
200 Free
15
500 Free
10
1000 Free
8
1650 Free
4
50 Back
11
100 Back
9
200 Back
8
50 Breast
7
100 Breast
7
200 Breast
6
50 Fly
12
100 Fly
15
200 Fly
4
100 IM
3
200 IM
15
400 IM
7

International admissions requirements.

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

Language

TOEFL 80 · IELTS 6.5

Minimum English scores international applicants are expected to meet.

Application

Common App

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

Aid

Need-aware

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-awarePending

Cost, aid and outcomes.

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

$76,074

Total cost of attendance

Annual total cost from government data. International tuition $58,350.

Need-aware

International aid policy

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

$88,794

Median earnings

Graduation rate 84%. 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 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

Is Fairfield University a good fit for international swimmers?

Fairfield University competes in NCAA I and carries 52 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 (80 TOEFL / 6.5 IELTS), application systems, deadlines, total cost ($76,074) and aid (Need-aware) — all shown above with source status.

How to use this page

Start with the event standards to see if your times are near Fairfield 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 Fairfield University's English requirements for international students?Fairfield University lists a minimum TOEFL of 80 and IELTS 6.5 for international applicants (academic year 2025-2026).
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.
How competitive is Fairfield University's swim program?Fairfield University competes in NCAA I and carries 52 swimmers (26 men, 26 women) with 3 coaches. For example, its men's 100 Free roster best is 44.77 with a median of 46.62.

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