NCAA I swimming program

Florida State UniversitySwimming Recruiting & International Admissions

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

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

Florida State 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

63-swimmer roster

31 men and 32 women, 10 coaches. See the event time bands below to gauge the recruiting standard.

Admissions
24.2%

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
$25,720

Total annual cost

Graduation rate 86%; median earnings $61,675 (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 Free20 18.8219.6520.40 2026-03-26
Men100 Free17 41.6842.4143.96 2026-03-28
Men200 Free16 1:31.181:34.691:36.55 2026-03-26
Men500 Free10 4:20.804:23.934:31.20 2026-02-28
Men50 Back9 20.6421.3622.70 2026-03-25
Men100 Back9 44.4346.5448.38 2026-03-27
Men200 Back8 1:38.501:41.621:43.31 2026-02-21
Men50 Breast7 23.7824.5524.83 2026-02-20
Men100 Breast7 51.6852.9753.26 2026-02-28
Men200 Breast7 1:52.371:54.801:55.60 2026-03-01
Men50 Fly15 20.3921.4222.42 2026-02-19
Men100 Fly22 44.3647.9149.57 2026-03-26
Men200 Fly11 1:38.781:44.111:45.16 2026-03-28
Men100 IM8 48.4449.9950.72 2026-01-06
Men200 IM15 1:43.701:44.871:46.33 2026-02-18
Women50 Free25 22.2023.1723.63 2026-03-19
Women100 Free19 49.0349.9250.32 2026-03-01
Women200 Free20 1:44.971:48.751:49.98 2026-03-01
Women500 Free14 4:51.554:53.294:57.61 2026-02-18
Women50 Back16 23.5926.1427.05 2026-03-18
Women100 Back14 51.4855.7256.37 2026-03-20
Women200 Back12 1:54.691:58.852:02.16 2026-02-28
Women50 Breast14 27.5528.8329.43 2026-02-20
Women100 Breast14 58.761:02.241:03.03 2026-02-28
Women200 Breast11 2:07.962:12.782:17.24 2026-03-20
Women50 Fly17 23.7125.4226.11 2026-02-19
Women100 Fly22 52.4055.3757.09 2026-02-28
Women200 Fly12 1:57.012:00.772:03.07 2026-02-20
Women100 IM7 58.2158.841:00.11 2026-01-06
Women200 IM15 1:56.762:03.162:05.03 2026-02-18

NCAA I recruiting standards by event

See how Florida State 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.

Florida State University competes in NCAA I with 63 swimmers (31 men, 32 women) and 10 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
20
100 Free
17
200 Free
16
500 Free
10
1000 Free
8
1650 Free
4
50 Back
9
100 Back
9
200 Back
8
50 Breast
7
100 Breast
7
200 Breast
7
50 Fly
15
100 Fly
22
200 Fly
11
100 IM
8
200 IM
15
400 IM
9

Women's event depth

50 Free
25
100 Free
19
200 Free
20
500 Free
14
1000 Free
7
1650 Free
6
50 Back
16
100 Back
14
200 Back
12
50 Breast
14
100 Breast
14
200 Breast
11
50 Fly
17
100 Fly
22
200 Fly
12
100 IM
7
200 IM
15
400 IM
10

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;Direct/Institutional

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

Aid

Merit aid

International financial aid policy recorded for 2025-2026.

FieldValueSource status
TOEFL minimum80Verified
IELTS minimum6.5Verified
Application systemsCommon App;Direct/InstitutionalVerified
Application feeNot disclosedVerified
RD deadlineNot disclosedVerified
Int'l tuition$18,786Gov data
Total cost (COA)$25,720Gov data
Aid for internationalMerit aidPending

Cost, aid and outcomes.

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

$25,720

Total cost of attendance

Annual total cost from government data. International tuition $18,786.

Merit aid

International aid policy

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

$61,675

Median earnings

Graduation rate 86%. 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 requirementThe following are the minimum scores required for undergraduate admission to the University. source ↗
Verified
Application processAll first-year applicants are required to apply online using our institutional application or the Common App. source ↗
Verified
International aidAdmitted international freshman are automatically considered for our out-of-state tuition waiver scholarship. source ↗
Pending

Is Florida State University a good fit for international swimmers?

Florida State University competes in NCAA I and carries 63 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 ($25,720) and aid (Merit aid) — all shown above with source status.

How to use this page

Start with the event standards to see if your times are near Florida State 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 Florida State University's English requirements for international students?Florida State 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 Florida State University?Florida State University has a total annual cost of attendance of about $25,720 (international tuition $18,786).
Does Florida State University offer financial aid to international students?Florida State University's international aid policy is recorded as: Merit aid.
How competitive is Florida State University's swim program?Florida State University competes in NCAA I and carries 63 swimmers (31 men, 32 women) with 10 coaches. For example, its men's 100 Free roster best is 41.68 with a median of 43.96.

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