NCAA III swimming program
Goucher CollegeSwimming Recruiting & International Admissions
Review Goucher College's swim level by event, roster profile, and international admissions requirements — cost, aid and verified source evidence.
Academic year 2025-2026
Roster & performance analysis
Data updated Oct 25, 2026
Goucher College fields a 16-swimmer roster in NCAA III (MD).
Athletic
NCAA III
16-swimmer roster
7 men and 9 women, 2 coaches.
Admissions
77.7%
Selectivity & int'l share
International students make up 6.3% of the student body.
Cost & outcome
$70,544
Total annual cost
Graduation rate 57%; median earnings $53,023 (U.S. College Scorecard).
Swimming recruiting standards by event.
Current-roster SCY (25-yard) times — each swimmer's best over the last 4 seasons.
| Gender | Event (SCY) | Swimmers | Fastest | Top 25% | Median | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men | 50 Free | 9 | 23.45 | 23.89 | 24.97 | 2026-10-06 |
| Men | 100 Free | 8 | 51.90 | 53.67 | 54.75 | 2026-10-06 |
| Men | 200 Free | 6 | 1:57.06 | 2:04.10 | 2:10.93 | 2026-10-06 |
| Men | 500 Free | 4 | 5:42.90 | 5:51.21 | 6:10.62 | 2026-10-06 |
| Men | 50 Back | 4 | 27.59 | 27.88 | 30.03 | 2026-10-06 |
| Men | 100 Back | 4 | 58.51 | 1:01.03 | 1:03.98 | 2026-10-06 |
| Men | 50 Breast | 5 | 29.57 | 32.03 | 35.33 | 2026-10-06 |
| Men | 100 Breast | 5 | 1:07.28 | 1:08.23 | 1:15.63 | 2026-10-06 |
| Men | 50 Fly | 8 | 25.31 | 27.25 | 28.75 | 2026-10-06 |
| Men | 100 Fly | 6 | 55.42 | 58.03 | 1:03.25 | 2026-10-06 |
| Men | 100 IM | 6 | 1:03.49 | 1:04.07 | 1:09.78 | 2026-10-06 |
| Men | 200 IM | 5 | 2:14.56 | 2:21.97 | 2:39.59 | 2026-10-06 |
| Women | 50 Free | 12 | 26.20 | 28.67 | 29.55 | 2026-10-06 |
| Women | 100 Free | 10 | 57.65 | 1:02.34 | 1:05.09 | 2026-10-06 |
| Women | 200 Free | 7 | 2:08.54 | 2:18.10 | 2:31.27 | 2026-10-06 |
| Women | 500 Free | 6 | 5:51.79 | 6:22.06 | 6:46.96 | 2026-10-06 |
| Women | 50 Back | 11 | 32.17 | 34.30 | 38.00 | 2026-10-06 |
| Women | 100 Back | 6 | 1:07.60 | 1:13.35 | 1:22.48 | 2026-10-06 |
| Women | 50 Breast | 10 | 35.01 | 38.04 | 41.45 | 2026-10-06 |
| Women | 100 Breast | 7 | 1:18.14 | 1:20.91 | 1:29.16 | 2026-10-06 |
| Women | 50 Fly | 8 | 29.87 | 30.84 | 33.16 | 2026-10-06 |
| Women | 100 Fly | 3 | 1:05.25 | 1:05.63 | 1:06.02 | 2026-10-06 |
| Women | 100 IM | 5 | 1:08.95 | 1:12.12 | 1:12.46 | 2026-10-06 |
| Women | 200 IM | 4 | 2:24.28 | 2:28.25 | 2:40.91 | 2026-10-06 |
NCAA III recruiting standards by event
Full NCAA III time bands and rankings by event:
Roster profile & event depth.
Men's event depth
Women's event depth
Where Goucher College swimmers trained before college.
Clubs of the 6 current roster swimmers we could trace to a club in the two years before college. One swimmer can count for two clubs.
| Club | Where | On this roster | Class of | Best events before college | College swimmers from club |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merritt Athletic Swimming | Maryland | 2 | 2025, 2023 | 200 Free, 50 Fly | 10 |
| Naval Academy Aquatic Club | Maryland | 1 | 2025 | 100 Free | 24 |
| Fairfax Foxes Swimming | Virginia | 1 | 2025 | 200 Free | 7 |
| Apex Swim Club (NY) | New York | 1 | 2023 | 50 Free | 5 |
| Meadowbrook Swim Team | Maryland | 1 | 2023 | 100 Free | 5 |
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.
| Field | Value | Source status |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL minimum | 80 | Verified |
| IELTS minimum | 6.5 | Verified |
| Application systems | Common App | Verified |
| Application fee | Not disclosed | Verified |
| RD deadline | January 15 | Verified |
| Int'l tuition | $53,350 | Gov data |
| Total cost (COA) | $70,544 | Gov data |
| Aid for international | Need-aware (as of 2025–26) | Verified |
Values marked “as of” were last confirmed on the school’s own website in that application cycle.
Cost, aid and outcomes.
$70,544
Total cost of attendance
U.S. College Scorecard; international tuition $53,350.
Need-aware (as of 2025–26)
International aid policy
$53,023
Median earnings
Source evidence.
International aidYou're eligible for all of Goucher's merit scholarships; and you will be automatically considered. However, for the Fine and Performing Arts scholarship program, you must submit a separate application. source ↗
Verified
English requirementIf you are a non-native English speaker, a minimum TOEFL overall score of 80, IELTS overall score of 6.5, PTE score of 53, or Duolingo overall score of 105 (requirement waived if English was the language of instruction at your secondary sch… source ↗
Verified
Application processInternational students are encouraged to apply using the Common Application. source ↗
Verified
Frequently asked questions
What are Goucher College's English requirements for international students?Goucher College lists a minimum TOEFL of 80 and IELTS 6.5 for international applicants.
How much does it cost to attend Goucher College?Goucher College has a total annual cost of attendance of about $70,544 (international tuition $53,350).
Does Goucher College offer financial aid to international students?Goucher College's international aid policy is recorded as: Need-aware (as of 2025–26).
How competitive is Goucher College's swim program?Goucher College competes in NCAA III and carries 16 swimmers (7 men, 9 women) with 2 coaches. For example, its men's 100 Free roster best is 51.90 with a median of 54.75.