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Review Holy Cross'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 26, 2026
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Holy Cross fields a 52-swimmer roster in NCAA I (MA).

Official athletics roster last checked Oct 26, 2026; times from public meet results.

Athletic
NCAA I

52-swimmer roster

25 men and 27 women, 3 coaches.

Admissions
17.6%

Selectivity & int'l share

International students make up 3.2% of the student body.

Cost & outcome
$80,334

Total annual cost

Graduation rate 87%; median earnings $90,543 (U.S. College Scorecard).

On the roster this season.

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

Roster movement

0 newly listed · 0 no longer listed

No change recorded yet this season.

Class flow

16 freshmen · 13 seniors

Current roster by academic year.

Coaching staff

3 coaches listed

No staff change recorded this season.

Most recent results on file: Patriot League Championships (Feb 18, 2026) · BU Winter Open (Feb 6, 2026) · Providence vs. Holy Cross (Jan 31, 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 Free22 20.6721.2221.84 2026-10-06
Men100 Free22 45.5446.8748.03 2026-10-06
Men200 Free18 1:38.001:43.261:44.93 2026-10-06
Men500 Free9 4:27.934:36.604:44.04 2026-10-06
Men50 Back20 23.2424.7927.18 2026-10-06
Men100 Back16 49.6351.4756.11 2026-10-06
Men200 Back9 1:46.851:50.721:56.93 2026-10-06
Men50 Breast18 25.4627.5428.70 2026-10-06
Men100 Breast13 54.2258.651:00.27 2026-10-06
Men200 Breast10 1:59.322:07.622:09.05 2026-10-06
Men50 Fly18 22.5723.5724.86 2026-10-06
Men100 Fly20 49.1052.3054.30 2026-10-06
Men200 Fly11 1:46.091:54.181:57.32 2026-10-06
Men100 IM10 53.4354.3655.16 2026-10-06
Men200 IM14 1:46.121:53.351:56.36 2026-10-06
Women50 Free19 23.5625.3125.77 2026-10-06
Women100 Free17 51.1753.7455.09 2026-10-06
Women200 Free12 1:51.851:54.421:57.94 2026-10-06
Women500 Free8 4:57.815:04.815:11.46 2026-10-06
Women50 Back17 26.4228.7130.30 2026-10-06
Women100 Back14 56.7758.831:03.20 2026-10-06
Women200 Back7 2:01.112:03.602:05.33 2026-10-06
Women50 Breast16 30.2232.7635.09 2026-10-06
Women100 Breast14 1:03.941:09.291:14.78 2026-10-06
Women200 Breast7 2:20.462:21.542:22.24 2026-10-06
Women50 Fly17 25.7626.9528.60 2026-10-06
Women100 Fly17 55.2558.231:00.70 2026-10-06
Women200 Fly6 2:05.342:06.372:09.53 2026-10-06
Women100 IM5 1:01.861:02.771:03.58 2026-10-06
Women200 IM15 2:05.952:08.882:11.46 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
22
100 Free
22
200 Free
18
500 Free
9
1000 Free
5
1650 Free
5
50 Back
20
100 Back
16
200 Back
9
50 Breast
18
100 Breast
13
200 Breast
10
50 Fly
18
100 Fly
20
200 Fly
11
100 IM
10
200 IM
14
400 IM
7

Women's event depth

50 Free
19
100 Free
17
200 Free
12
500 Free
8
1000 Free
6
1650 Free
3
50 Back
17
100 Back
14
200 Back
7
50 Breast
16
100 Breast
14
200 Breast
7
50 Fly
17
100 Fly
17
200 Fly
6
100 IM
5
200 IM
15
400 IM
4

Where Holy Cross swimmers trained before college.

Clubs of the 42 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 2026 (2)100 Free, 400 IM64
Arlington Aquatic Club (PV)Virginia2 2025, 2024200 Free, 100 Breast46
Badger Swim Club (NY)New York2 2026, 2023100 Free, 1000 Free32
All Star AquaticsMaryland2 2025, 20231000 Free, 100 Free31
Chicago Wolfpack Aquatic ClubIllinois2 2026 (2)200 Free31
Condors Swim ClubNew York2 2024 (2)1000 Free, 200 Back30
Mount Lebanon Aqua ClubPennsylvania2 2026, 202450 Back, 50 Fly9
Commonwealth SwimmingMassachusetts1 2023200 Free70
Crimson Aquatics (Andover)Massachusetts1 2024200 Free60
YMCA of the Jersey ShoreNew Jersey1 2024200 Breast52
Chelsea Piers Aquatic ClubConnecticut1 2024200 Free42
Riptide Swim TeamMinnesota1 20231000 Free41

What this team studies.

From the official roster.

Majors

STEM 11 · Other 20

Among the 31 swimmers who list a major on the official roster; 21 more have not declared yet.

Class balance

16 FR · 9 SO · 14 JR · 13 SR

Academic outcomes

Graduation 87% · Retention 95%

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;Coalition

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

Aid

Full-need

International financial aid policy recorded for 2025-2026.

FieldValueSource status
TOEFL minimumNot disclosedNot disclosed
IELTS minimumNot disclosedNot disclosed
Application systemsCommon App;CoalitionVerified
Application feeNot disclosedVerified
RD deadlineJanuary 15Verified
Int'l tuition$64,500Gov data
Total cost (COA)$80,334Gov data
Aid for internationalFull-needVerified

Cost, aid and outcomes.

$80,334

Total cost of attendance

U.S. College Scorecard; international tuition $64,500.

Full-need

International aid policy

$90,543

Median earnings

Source evidence.

Application processInternational Students We welcome applications from international students. International applicants may apply Early Decision or Regular Decision. Applying Early Decision represents a commitment to attend Holy Cross, if you are admitted, an… source ↗
Verified
International aidHoly Cross meets 100% of demonstrated need for all admitted international students. source ↗
Verified
English requirementHoly Cross College accepts score reports from the TOEFL, IELTS, PTE Academic, or Duolingo English Test. Minimum scores for admission consideration: * 71 source ↗
Web source

Frequently asked questions

What are Holy Cross's English requirements for international students?Holy Cross has not publicly disclosed its TOEFL/IELTS minimums for international applicants.
How much does it cost to attend Holy Cross?Holy Cross has a total annual cost of attendance of about $80,334 (international tuition $64,500).
Does Holy Cross offer financial aid to international students?Holy Cross's international aid policy is recorded as: Full-need.
How competitive is Holy Cross's swim program?Holy Cross competes in NCAA I and carries 52 swimmers (25 men, 27 women) with 3 coaches. For example, its men's 100 Free roster best is 45.54 with a median of 48.03.
What do Holy Cross swimmers study?Of the 31 Holy Cross swimmers who list a major on the official roster: STEM 11 · Other 20. The school's overall graduation rate is 87% (U.S. College Scorecard).
What changed on Holy Cross's swim roster this season?This season's roster lists 16 freshmen and 13 seniors. Most recent results on file: Patriot League Championships (Feb 18, 2026).

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