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Hope CollegeSwimming Recruiting & International Admissions

Review Hope College'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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Hope College fields a 66-swimmer roster in NCAA III (MI).

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

Athletic
NCAA III

66-swimmer roster

31 men and 35 women, 4 coaches.

Admissions
79.2%

Selectivity & int'l share

International students make up 2.7% of the student body.

Cost & outcome
$55,646

Total annual cost

Graduation rate 80%; median earnings $58,427 (U.S. College Scorecard).

On the roster this season.

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

Roster movement

17 newly listed · 18 no longer listed

Last change Oct 4, 2026.

Class flow

16 freshmen · 15 seniors

Last season's roster had 22 freshmen, 17 sophomores, 16 juniors and 12 seniors.

Coaching staff

4 coaches listed

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

Most recent results on file: GVSU Invite (Oct 9, 2026, Holland) · NCAA Division III Championship (Mar 18, 2026) · MIAA Championships (Feb 18, 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 Free35 20.1620.8421.70 2026-10-15
Men100 Free36 44.1545.7347.55 2026-10-15
Men200 Free29 1:37.791:41.191:44.69 2026-10-15
Men500 Free22 4:31.754:39.944:55.63 2026-10-06
Men50 Back22 23.0225.0826.03 2026-10-06
Men100 Back21 49.3352.7554.11 2026-10-06
Men200 Back18 1:49.831:54.231:55.62 2026-10-15
Men50 Breast19 24.9227.5928.18 2026-10-06
Men100 Breast19 54.4559.301:00.63 2026-10-06
Men200 Breast15 2:00.162:06.412:15.02 2026-10-06
Men50 Fly26 21.9324.3024.88 2026-10-06
Men100 Fly30 47.4452.2854.08 2026-10-15
Men200 Fly14 1:51.001:54.911:59.11 2026-10-06
Men100 IM5 52.0155.7056.01 2026-10-06
Men200 IM20 1:47.881:55.211:59.96 2026-10-15
Women50 Free30 23.0424.1424.97 2026-10-15
Women100 Free30 49.7152.7854.08 2026-10-15
Women200 Free27 1:49.701:54.111:58.26 2026-10-15
Women500 Free22 4:58.095:13.145:23.46 2026-10-15
Women50 Back18 25.7627.8328.23 2026-10-06
Women100 Back17 55.4958.0058.67 2026-10-06
Women200 Back16 1:59.362:04.612:13.70 2026-10-06
Women50 Breast13 28.6030.5131.81 2026-10-06
Women100 Breast13 1:01.891:04.971:07.10 2026-10-06
Women200 Breast13 2:20.702:22.022:26.47 2026-10-06
Women50 Fly20 25.5927.0927.82 2026-10-06
Women100 Fly27 54.8759.171:00.20 2026-10-15
Women200 Fly11 2:03.582:09.032:11.94 2026-10-15
Women100 IM6 58.251:01.501:02.42 2026-10-06
Women200 IM23 1:59.202:10.182:13.15 2026-10-15

NCAA III recruiting standards by event

Full NCAA III 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
35
100 Free
36
200 Free
29
500 Free
22
1000 Free
9
1650 Free
7
50 Back
22
100 Back
21
200 Back
18
50 Breast
19
100 Breast
19
200 Breast
15
50 Fly
26
100 Fly
30
200 Fly
14
100 IM
5
200 IM
20
400 IM
11

Women's event depth

50 Free
30
100 Free
30
200 Free
27
500 Free
22
1000 Free
6
1650 Free
5
50 Back
18
100 Back
17
200 Back
16
50 Breast
13
100 Breast
13
200 Breast
13
50 Fly
20
100 Fly
27
200 Fly
11
100 IM
6
200 IM
23
400 IM
16

Where Hope College swimmers trained before college.

Clubs of the 53 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
Michigan Lakeshore AquaticsMichigan7 2026, 2025 (3), 2024 (2), 2023500 Free, 200 Free, 50 Fly, 100 Free, 100 Back, 200 Back47
Atlantis Swimming-BBAMichigan3 2026 (2), 2025200 Free, 100 Breast, 50 Fly14
Southeastern Swim ClubIndiana2 2026, 2023400 IM, 200 Free17
Greater Kalamazoo CrocsMichigan2 2026, 2025500 Free, 50 Fly15
Duneland Swim ClubIndiana2 2026, 2025200 Free11
Mid-Michigan AquaticsMichigan2 2024, 20231000 Free, 500 Free11
Novi SturgeonsMichigan2 2023 (2)500 Free, 200 Fly8
Livonia Community Swim ClubMichigan2 2025, 202350 Fly, 500 Free7
Grand Traverse Bay YMCA BreakersMichigan2 2025, 2023200 IM, 200 Free6
Machine AquaticsVirginia1 2024100 Free81
SwimAtlantaGeorgia1 2024200 Breast77
Club WolverineMichigan1 202350 Breast65

What this team studies.

From the official roster.

Majors

STEM 8 · Business 3 · Other 3

Among the 14 swimmers who list a major on the official roster.

Class balance

16 FR · 21 SO · 14 JR · 15 SR

Academic outcomes

Graduation 80% · Retention 88%

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

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$41,970Gov data
Total cost (COA)$55,646Gov data
Aid for internationalMerit aidPending

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

Cost, aid and outcomes.

$55,646

Total cost of attendance

U.S. College Scorecard; international tuition $41,970.

Merit aid

International aid policy

$58,427

Median earnings

Source evidence.

English requirementTOEFL: Minimum score of 79 with no sub score less than 18. IELTS: Minimum score of 6.5 with no sub score less than 6. Duolingo: Minimum score of 110, with no sub-score below 100. source ↗
Verified
International supportCampus-Life Karaoke Night - ELAP, MGU and Summer Bridge Collab source ↗
Verified
International aidInternational students applying as a degree-seeking student to Hope College will automatically be considered for a merit-based scholarship of up to $30,000. source ↗
Pending

Frequently asked questions

What are Hope College's English requirements for international students?Hope College lists a minimum TOEFL of 79 and IELTS 6.5 for international applicants.
How much does it cost to attend Hope College?Hope College has a total annual cost of attendance of about $55,646 (international tuition $41,970).
Does Hope College offer financial aid to international students?Hope College's international aid policy is recorded as: Merit aid.
How competitive is Hope College's swim program?Hope College competes in NCAA III and carries 66 swimmers (31 men, 35 women) with 4 coaches. For example, its men's 100 Free roster best is 44.15 with a median of 47.55.
What do Hope College swimmers study?Of the 14 Hope College swimmers who list a major on the official roster: STEM 8 · Business 3 · Other 3. The school's overall graduation rate is 80% (U.S. College Scorecard).
What changed on Hope College's swim roster this season?Since Sep 1, 2026, 17 swimmers were newly listed on the official roster and 18 from last season are no longer listed; last change Oct 4, 2026. This season's roster lists 16 freshmen and 15 seniors; last season's roster had 22 freshmen, 17 sophomores, 16 juniors and 12 seniors. Most recent results on file: GVSU Invite (Oct 9, 2026).

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