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Review Harvard 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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Harvard University fields a 61-swimmer roster in NCAA I (MA).

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

Athletic
NCAA I

61-swimmer roster

30 men and 31 women, 7 coaches.

Admissions
3.6%

Selectivity & int'l share

International students make up 14.6% of the student body.

Cost & outcome
$85,540

Total annual cost

Graduation rate 98%; median earnings $101,817 (U.S. College Scorecard).

On the roster this season.

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

Roster movement

0 newly listed · 0 no longer listed

Last change Oct 14, 2026.

Class flow

18 freshmen · 11 seniors

Current roster by academic year.

Coaching staff

7 coaches listed

1 newly listed, 0 no longer listed since Sep 1, 2026.

Most recent results on file: NCAA Division I Men's Championships (Mar 25, 2026) · NCAA Division I Women's Championship (Mar 18, 2026) · Ivy League Championships (M) (Feb 25, 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 Free15 19.2119.8020.28 2026-10-06
Men100 Free12 42.7843.0343.70 2026-10-06
Men200 Free12 1:33.971:35.771:38.06 2026-10-06
Men500 Free13 4:12.034:22.724:28.71 2026-10-06
Men50 Back11 21.5322.1623.50 2026-10-06
Men100 Back10 45.9047.0048.54 2026-10-06
Men200 Back7 1:39.601:46.261:48.28 2026-10-06
Men50 Breast7 24.9325.4426.25 2026-10-06
Men100 Breast7 53.1654.3655.72 2026-10-06
Men200 Breast4 1:54.481:57.081:58.39 2026-10-06
Men50 Fly11 21.1221.4522.08 2026-10-06
Men100 Fly12 45.4446.6648.14 2026-10-06
Men200 Fly8 1:40.521:44.911:45.91 2026-10-06
Men200 IM11 1:43.111:47.471:51.10 2026-10-06
Women50 Free19 22.1823.3123.99 2026-10-06
Women100 Free18 48.6849.8051.19 2026-10-06
Women200 Free16 1:45.991:48.021:49.69 2026-10-06
Women500 Free12 4:38.754:50.764:55.25 2026-10-06
Women50 Back8 24.1725.6226.11 2026-10-06
Women100 Back7 51.3153.3255.70 2026-10-06
Women200 Back7 1:52.701:57.882:00.81 2026-10-06
Women50 Breast8 28.9029.0830.09 2026-10-06
Women100 Breast8 1:01.151:01.681:03.60 2026-10-06
Women200 Breast6 2:11.082:12.662:14.57 2026-10-06
Women50 Fly12 24.3425.0625.60 2026-10-06
Women100 Fly18 51.7854.7557.24 2026-10-06
Women200 Fly9 1:55.911:58.072:03.50 2026-10-06
Women200 IM16 1:56.171:59.832:03.86 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
15
100 Free
12
200 Free
12
500 Free
13
1000 Free
7
1650 Free
7
50 Back
11
100 Back
10
200 Back
7
50 Breast
7
100 Breast
7
200 Breast
4
50 Fly
11
100 Fly
12
200 Fly
8
200 IM
11
400 IM
5

Women's event depth

50 Free
19
100 Free
18
200 Free
16
500 Free
12
1000 Free
7
1650 Free
7
50 Back
8
100 Back
7
200 Back
7
50 Breast
8
100 Breast
8
200 Breast
6
50 Fly
12
100 Fly
18
200 Fly
9
200 IM
16
400 IM
8

Where Harvard University swimmers trained before college.

Clubs of the 44 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
Scarlet AquaticsNew Jersey2 2024 (2)400 IM, 500 Free64
Nitro SwimmingTexas2 2025, 2023200 Free, 100 Free54
Fenerbahçe Sports Club2 2026, 202448
Life Time North Carolina Swim TeamNorth Carolina2 2024 (2)200 Free, 200 Fly20
Life Time Charlotte Swim TeamNorth Carolina2 2024 (2)200 Free, 200 Fly18
Shawmut Aquatic ClubMassachusetts2 2026, 2025200 Breast, 200 Free8
Aquazard2 2026 (2)2
Rockville Montgomery Swim ClubMaryland1 2024200 Fly103
Bolles School SharksFlorida1 2026200 Free90
SwimMAC CarolinaNorth Carolina1 2024200 Free79
Crimson Aquatics (Andover)Massachusetts1 2025200 Fly60
Scottsdale Aquatic ClubArizona1 2023100 Free59

What this team studies.

From the official roster.

Majors

STEM 8 · Business 1 · Other 6

Among the 15 swimmers who list a major on the official roster; 19 more have not declared yet.

Class balance

18 FR · 15 SO · 17 JR · 11 SR

Academic outcomes

Graduation 98% · Retention 98%

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

International admissions requirements.

Language

TOEFL Not disclosed · IELTS Not disclosed

Application

Common App;QuestBridge (as of 2025–26)

Application systems, fee $90 (as of 2025–26), RD deadline January 1 (as of 2025–26).

Aid

Full-need

International financial aid policy recorded for 2025-2026.

FieldValueSource status
TOEFL minimumNot disclosedNot disclosed
IELTS minimumNot disclosedNot disclosed
Application systemsCommon App;QuestBridge (as of 2025–26)Verified
Application fee$90 (as of 2025–26)Verified
RD deadlineJanuary 1 (as of 2025–26)Verified
Int'l tuition$61,676Gov data
Total cost (COA)$85,540Gov data
Aid for internationalFull-needVerified

Values marked “as of” were last confirmed on the school’s own website in that application cycle.

Cost, aid and outcomes.

$85,540

Total cost of attendance

U.S. College Scorecard; international tuition $61,676.

Full-need

International aid policy

$101,817

Median earnings

Source evidence.

International aidForeign students have the same access to financial aid funding as U.S. citizens. source ↗
Verified
Application processAll first-year applicants—both international and U.S. candidates—must complete the Common Application along with the required supplements. source ↗
Verified

Frequently asked questions

What are Harvard University's English requirements for international students?Harvard University has not publicly disclosed its TOEFL/IELTS minimums for international applicants.
How much does it cost to attend Harvard University?Harvard University has a total annual cost of attendance of about $85,540 (international tuition $61,676).
Does Harvard University offer financial aid to international students?Harvard University's international aid policy is recorded as: Full-need.
How competitive is Harvard University's swim program?Harvard University competes in NCAA I and carries 61 swimmers (30 men, 31 women) with 7 coaches. For example, its men's 100 Free roster best is 42.78 with a median of 43.70.
What do Harvard University swimmers study?Of the 15 Harvard University swimmers who list a major on the official roster: STEM 8 · Business 1 · Other 6. The school's overall graduation rate is 98% (U.S. College Scorecard).
What changed on Harvard University's swim roster this season?This season's roster lists 18 freshmen and 11 seniors. Most recent results on file: NCAA Division I Men's Championships (Mar 25, 2026).

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