NCAA III swimming program

Hood CollegeSwimming Recruiting & International Admissions

Review Hood 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

Hood College fields a 11-swimmer roster in NCAA III (MD).

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

Athletic
NCAA III

11-swimmer roster

6 men and 5 women, 3 coaches.

Admissions
77.8%

Selectivity & int'l share

International students make up 1.5% of the student body.

Cost & outcome
$61,219

Total annual cost

Graduation rate 57%; median earnings $57,089 (U.S. College Scorecard).

On the roster this season.

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

Roster movement

3 newly listed · 8 no longer listed

Last change Oct 4, 2026.

Class flow

3 freshmen · 5 seniors

Last season's roster had 1 freshmen, 3 sophomores, 6 juniors and 6 seniors.

Coaching staff

3 coaches listed

1 newly listed, 2 no longer listed since Sep 1, 2026.

Most recent results on file: Gallaudet University vs. Hood College (Oct 3, 2026) · Middle Atlantic Championships (Feb 12, 2026) · MAC Last Chance Meet (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 Free10 22.7623.5524.60 2026-10-06
Men100 Free10 49.3552.5555.39 2026-10-06
Men200 Free5 1:49.441:53.651:56.12 2026-10-06
Men500 Free4 4:54.075:09.065:18.24 2026-10-06
Men50 Back7 26.6628.0129.71 2026-10-06
Men100 Back6 58.561:00.251:04.88 2026-10-06
Men50 Breast6 28.6130.7331.41 2026-10-06
Men100 Breast8 1:02.461:06.371:10.06 2026-10-06
Men200 Breast5 2:24.032:24.292:26.35 2026-10-06
Men50 Fly6 24.8325.5127.16 2026-10-06
Men100 Fly5 53.3854.441:00.37 2026-10-06
Men100 IM7 56.751:00.521:05.18 2026-10-06
Men200 IM5 2:02.522:10.122:10.68 2026-10-06
Women50 Free15 24.9627.3028.19 2026-10-06
Women100 Free14 54.111:00.611:02.26 2026-10-06
Women200 Free11 2:09.292:13.792:21.09 2026-10-06
Women500 Free7 5:50.066:07.586:11.40 2026-10-06
Women50 Back7 30.4731.7632.48 2026-10-06
Women100 Back6 1:05.521:07.611:08.56 2026-10-06
Women200 Back5 2:23.612:24.022:33.47 2026-10-06
Women50 Breast7 30.6833.2838.53 2026-10-06
Women100 Breast7 1:05.741:10.651:23.44 2026-10-06
Women200 Breast3 2:30.742:38.592:46.44 2026-10-06
Women50 Fly5 27.3128.6129.60 2026-10-06
Women100 Fly4 58.271:01.091:04.31 2026-10-06
Women100 IM8 1:09.131:14.401:17.31 2026-10-06
Women200 IM4 2:08.652:19.642:33.49 2026-10-06

Roster profile & event depth.

Men's event depth

50 Free
10
100 Free
10
200 Free
5
500 Free
4
1000 Free
—
50 Back
7
100 Back
6
200 Back
—
50 Breast
6
100 Breast
8
200 Breast
5
50 Fly
6
100 Fly
5
100 IM
7
200 IM
5
400 IM
3

Women's event depth

50 Free
15
100 Free
14
200 Free
11
500 Free
7
1000 Free
3
50 Back
7
100 Back
6
200 Back
5
50 Breast
7
100 Breast
7
200 Breast
3
50 Fly
5
100 Fly
4
100 IM
8
200 IM
4
400 IM
—

Where Hood College swimmers trained before college.

Clubs of the 5 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
Frederick Area Swim TeamMaryland1 2023200 Breast9
Blue Eagle Swim TeamMiddle Atlantic Swimming1 202350 Free8
Nazareth Easton YMCA Swim TeamPennsylvania1 2023500 Free8
Kids Swim ClubPennsylvania1 202350 Free5
Aquatic Club of the West ShoreMiddle Atlantic Swimming1 202350 Free3
South Jersey MarinersMiddle Atlantic Swimming1 202550 Back1

What this team studies.

From the official roster.

Class balance

3 FR · 1 SO · 2 JR · 5 SR

Academic outcomes

Graduation 57% · Retention 68%

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

International admissions requirements.

Language

TOEFL 79 · IELTS 6.5

Application

Common App;Direct/Institutional (as of 2025–26)

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 minimum79Verified
IELTS minimum6.5Verified
Application systemsCommon App;Direct/Institutional (as of 2025–26)Verified
Application feeNot disclosedVerified
RD deadlineNot disclosedVerified
Int'l tuition$47,700Gov data
Total cost (COA)$61,219Gov 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.

$61,219

Total cost of attendance

U.S. College Scorecard; international tuition $47,700.

Merit aid (as of 2025–26)

International aid policy

$57,089

Median earnings

Source evidence.

English requirementA minimum score on the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) of 79 (internet based)/550 (paper-based)/213 (computer-based) A minimum score of 6.5 on the IELTS (International English Language Testing System) A minimum score of 53 on … source ↗
Verified
Application processYou can submit any of the following to supplement your application: Interview - Talking one-on-one with your admission counselor is the best way for us to learn more about you and what you will bring to the Hood community. source ↗
Verified
International aidHood is not able to offer additional stackable awards or need-based financial aid to non-U.S. citizens. source ↗
Pending

Frequently asked questions

What are Hood College's English requirements for international students?Hood College lists a minimum TOEFL of 79 and IELTS 6.5 for international applicants.
How much does it cost to attend Hood College?Hood College has a total annual cost of attendance of about $61,219 (international tuition $47,700).
Does Hood College offer financial aid to international students?Hood College's international aid policy is recorded as: Merit aid (as of 2025–26).
How competitive is Hood College's swim program?Hood College competes in NCAA III and carries 11 swimmers (6 men, 5 women) with 3 coaches. For example, its men's 100 Free roster best is 49.35 with a median of 55.39.
What changed on Hood College's swim roster this season?Since Sep 1, 2026, 3 swimmers were newly listed on the official roster and 8 from last season are no longer listed; last change Oct 4, 2026. This season's roster lists 3 freshmen and 5 seniors; last season's roster had 1 freshmen, 3 sophomores, 6 juniors and 6 seniors. Most recent results on file: Gallaudet University vs. Hood College (Oct 3, 2026).

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