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Review Grand Canyon 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 25, 2026
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Grand Canyon University fields a 49-swimmer roster in NCAA I (AZ).

Official athletics roster last checked Oct 25, 2026; times from public meet results.

Athletic
NCAA I

49-swimmer roster

26 men and 23 women, 5 coaches.

Admissions
78.9%

Selectivity & int'l share

International students make up 0.9% of the student body.

Cost & outcome
$32,702

Total annual cost

Graduation rate 43%; median earnings $42,186 (U.S. College Scorecard).

On the roster this season.

What changed on Grand Canyon University's official roster since Sep 1, 2026 — counts only, checked daily.

Roster movement

1 newly listed · 1 no longer listed

Last change Oct 7, 2026.

Class flow

17 freshmen · 12 seniors

Current roster by academic year.

Coaching staff

5 coaches listed

No staff change recorded this season.

Most recent results on file: 2026 Lopes Long Course Opener (Apr 17, 2026) · NCAA Division I Men's Championships (Mar 26, 2026) · CSCAA National Invitational Championship (Mar 12, 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 19.4420.4121.00 2026-10-06
Men100 Free23 42.8044.2045.57 2026-10-06
Men200 Free20 1:35.611:37.411:39.23 2026-10-06
Men500 Free17 4:21.084:29.194:33.54 2026-10-06
Men50 Back17 21.2022.7524.15 2026-10-06
Men100 Back16 45.6748.2149.88 2026-10-06
Men200 Back14 1:44.411:48.221:51.86 2026-10-06
Men50 Breast18 24.4825.6526.53 2026-10-06
Men100 Breast17 52.3755.6157.16 2026-10-06
Men200 Breast11 1:53.872:00.472:03.24 2026-10-06
Men50 Fly22 21.1622.0722.88 2026-10-06
Men100 Fly24 46.1848.7249.97 2026-10-06
Men200 Fly12 1:44.961:47.731:52.69 2026-10-06
Men100 IM20 48.3449.7950.95 2026-10-06
Men200 IM15 1:46.251:49.841:50.83 2026-10-06
Women50 Free20 22.6023.7424.44 2026-10-06
Women100 Free20 49.6551.9552.49 2026-10-06
Women200 Free14 1:49.221:51.211:51.96 2026-10-06
Women500 Free8 4:54.954:56.425:00.79 2026-10-06
Women50 Back11 25.3726.1827.69 2026-10-06
Women100 Back11 53.7556.1657.94 2026-10-06
Women200 Back9 1:58.872:02.292:04.49 2026-10-06
Women50 Breast10 27.9128.5530.18 2026-10-06
Women100 Breast10 1:00.751:03.401:04.12 2026-10-06
Women200 Breast7 2:10.902:14.812:19.70 2026-10-06
Women50 Fly18 24.6525.8026.34 2026-10-06
Women100 Fly20 53.0756.8557.83 2026-10-06
Women200 Fly7 1:58.332:02.802:03.22 2026-10-06
Women100 IM17 55.5057.491:00.01 2026-10-06
Women200 IM13 2:00.582:04.992:09.49 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
20
500 Free
17
1000 Free
11
1650 Free
8
50 Back
17
100 Back
16
200 Back
14
50 Breast
18
100 Breast
17
200 Breast
11
50 Fly
22
100 Fly
24
200 Fly
12
100 IM
20
200 IM
15
400 IM
13

Women's event depth

50 Free
20
100 Free
20
200 Free
14
500 Free
8
1000 Free
8
1650 Free
5
50 Back
11
100 Back
11
200 Back
9
50 Breast
10
100 Breast
10
200 Breast
7
50 Fly
18
100 Fly
20
200 Fly
7
100 IM
17
200 IM
13
400 IM
9

Where Grand Canyon University swimmers trained before college.

Clubs of the 38 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
Lakeside Swim Team (KY)Kentucky2 2026 (2)500 Free, 50 Breast48
YMCA of Greater Des Moines / DSMY MarlinsIowa2 2024, 2023200 Free29
Gold Medal Swim ClubArizona2 2023 (2)1000 Free, 200 Fly28
E.M. El Olivar2 2026, 20233
Aquajets Swim TeamMinnesota1 2026200 IM72
Club WolverineMichigan1 2023200 Fly65
University of Denver HilltoppersColorado1 2026200 Free61
Greater Omaha AquaticsNebraska1 202550 Fly40
Enka Spor Kulübü1 202432
Blue Tide AquaticsTexas1 2023200 Back26
Galatasaray Spor Kulübü1 202426
Mesa Aquatics ClubArizona1 2023400 IM24

What this team studies.

From the official roster.

Class balance

17 FR · 7 SO · 12 JR · 12 SR · 1 GR

Academic outcomes

Graduation 43% · Retention 72%

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

International admissions requirements.

Language

TOEFL Not disclosed · IELTS Not disclosed

Application

Not disclosed

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

Aid

Merit aid (as of 2025–26)

International financial aid policy recorded for 2025-2026.

FieldValueSource status
TOEFL minimumNot disclosedNot disclosed
IELTS minimumNot disclosedNot disclosed
Application systemsNot disclosedNot disclosed
Application feeNot disclosedNot disclosed
RD deadlineNot disclosedNot disclosed
Int'l tuition$17,850Gov data
Total cost (COA)$32,702Gov data
Aid for internationalMerit aid (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.

$32,702

Total cost of attendance

U.S. College Scorecard; international tuition $17,850.

Merit aid (as of 2025–26)

International aid policy

$42,186

Median earnings

Source evidence.

International supportDegree Level Make a selection Select One Bachelor's Master's Doctoral Bridge Associate's source ↗
Verified
International aidInternational students attending GCU with an F-1 Visa are eligible for Indirect Start Scholarships only. source ↗
Pending
English requirementTo be able to get a successful admission in Grand Canyon University in United States of America students need to complete IELTS with a minimum score of 6.5. source ↗
Web source

Frequently asked questions

What are Grand Canyon University's English requirements for international students?Grand Canyon University has not publicly disclosed its TOEFL/IELTS minimums for international applicants.
How much does it cost to attend Grand Canyon University?Grand Canyon University has a total annual cost of attendance of about $32,702 (international tuition $17,850).
Does Grand Canyon University offer financial aid to international students?Grand Canyon University's international aid policy is recorded as: Merit aid (as of 2025–26).
How competitive is Grand Canyon University's swim program?Grand Canyon University competes in NCAA I and carries 49 swimmers (26 men, 23 women) with 5 coaches. For example, its men's 100 Free roster best is 42.80 with a median of 45.57.
What changed on Grand Canyon University's swim roster this season?Since Sep 1, 2026, 1 swimmers were newly listed on the official roster and 1 from last season are no longer listed; last change Oct 7, 2026. This season's roster lists 17 freshmen and 12 seniors. Most recent results on file: 2026 Lopes Long Course Opener (Apr 17, 2026).

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