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Review Howard 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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Howard University fields a 52-swimmer roster in NCAA I (DC).

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

Athletic
NCAA I

52-swimmer roster

24 men and 28 women, 5 coaches.

Admissions
41.3%

Selectivity & int'l share

International students make up 4.5% of the student body.

Cost & outcome
$54,630

Total annual cost

Graduation rate 70%; median earnings $63,066 (U.S. College Scorecard).

On the roster this season.

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

Roster movement

3 newly listed · 0 no longer listed

Last change Oct 8, 2026.

Class flow

12 freshmen · 11 seniors

Current roster by academic year.

Coaching staff

5 coaches listed

No staff change recorded this season.

Most recent results on file: Potomac Relay Invitational (Sep 25, 2026, Fairfax) · CSCAA National Invitational Championship (Mar 12, 2026) · Bulldog NCAA Qualifying Meet (Feb 28, 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 Free21 20.1721.3121.58 2026-10-06
Men100 Free17 45.1246.2147.93 2026-10-06
Men200 Free12 1:40.111:42.301:46.94 2026-10-06
Men500 Free10 4:38.724:42.474:48.12 2026-10-06
Men50 Back8 22.6123.5124.25 2026-10-06
Men100 Back7 49.1550.5551.15 2026-10-06
Men200 Back6 1:51.191:51.921:54.31 2026-10-06
Men50 Breast9 25.5726.1227.44 2026-10-06
Men100 Breast9 54.6756.8459.06 2026-10-06
Men200 Breast6 2:02.762:04.392:08.08 2026-10-06
Men50 Fly10 21.7222.2522.98 2026-10-06
Men100 Fly16 47.2950.1752.07 2026-10-06
Men200 Fly9 1:48.851:50.782:00.30 2026-10-06
Men100 IM8 50.2551.5553.73 2026-10-06
Men200 IM9 1:48.751:52.452:00.59 2026-10-06
Women50 Free24 22.5723.5124.86 2026-10-06
Women100 Free18 49.3851.7052.93 2026-10-06
Women200 Free15 1:48.081:54.321:55.46 2026-10-06
Women500 Free8 5:03.265:05.555:06.55 2026-10-06
Women50 Back12 24.9026.8727.72 2026-10-06
Women100 Back9 53.4956.5857.99 2026-10-06
Women200 Back7 2:00.342:05.912:09.31 2026-10-06
Women50 Breast9 29.3131.0232.26 2026-10-06
Women100 Breast10 1:02.891:08.021:10.50 2026-10-06
Women200 Breast5 2:21.962:27.182:29.70 2026-10-06
Women50 Fly11 24.4225.4826.48 2026-10-06
Women100 Fly12 54.0255.1558.36 2026-10-06
Women200 Fly6 2:04.962:07.832:18.07 2026-10-06
Women100 IM9 57.811:00.431:03.14 2026-10-06
Women200 IM10 2:07.902:12.172:17.54 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
21
100 Free
17
200 Free
12
500 Free
10
1000 Free
8
1650 Free
7
50 Back
8
100 Back
7
200 Back
6
50 Breast
9
100 Breast
9
200 Breast
6
50 Fly
10
100 Fly
16
200 Fly
9
100 IM
8
200 IM
9
400 IM
6

Women's event depth

50 Free
24
100 Free
18
200 Free
15
500 Free
8
1000 Free
7
1650 Free
6
50 Back
12
100 Back
9
200 Back
7
50 Breast
9
100 Breast
10
200 Breast
5
50 Fly
11
100 Fly
12
200 Fly
6
100 IM
9
200 IM
10
400 IM
5

Where Howard University swimmers trained before college.

Clubs of the 36 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
Bahamas Aquatics5 2025 (2), 2024 (2), 2023200 Fly, 100 Free, 500 Free14
YMCA of the Triangle Area Swim TeamNorth Carolina2 2026, 2024100 Fly, 50 Free42
Chicago Wolfpack Aquatic ClubIllinois2 2025, 202350 Breast, 100 Free31
Diamond State AquaticsDelaware2 2025, 2024200 Back, 200 Free28
Trinidad & Tobago Aquatics2 2026, 202414
Makos Aquatics Club2 2025, 2024200 Fly, 500 Free9
Alpha Aquatics Swim Club2 2025, 2024100 Free5
TAC TitansNorth Carolina1 202450 Free85
Machine AquaticsVirginia1 202650 Fly81
Alamo Area Aquatic AssociationTexas1 202450 Breast67
YMCA of the Jersey ShoreNew Jersey1 202650 Free52
Eagle Swim TeamMaryland1 2023100 Back51

What this team studies.

From the official roster.

Majors

STEM 10 · Business 5 · Other 20

Among the 35 swimmers who list a major on the official roster; 1 more have not declared yet.

Class balance

12 FR · 14 SO · 12 JR · 11 SR

Academic outcomes

Graduation 70% · Retention 91%

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

International admissions requirements.

Language

TOEFL 90 · IELTS 6.5

Application

Common App (as of 2025–26)

Application systems, fee $45, RD deadline Not disclosed.

Aid

Need-aware

International financial aid policy recorded for 2025-2026.

FieldValueSource status
TOEFL minimum90Verified
IELTS minimum6.5Verified
Application systemsCommon App (as of 2025–26)Verified
Application fee$45Verified
RD deadlineNot disclosedVerified
Int'l tuition$35,810Gov data
Total cost (COA)$54,630Gov data
Aid for internationalNeed-awareVerified

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

Cost, aid and outcomes.

$54,630

Total cost of attendance

U.S. College Scorecard; international tuition $35,810.

Need-aware

International aid policy

$63,066

Median earnings

Source evidence.

International aidThe International Student Financial Aid Application ( ISFAA ) is a form that is used to determine need-based eligibility for institutional aid. This application is to be completed by international students only. source ↗
Verified
English requirementA score of 90 on the Internet based (IBT) Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is required for applicants whose native language is not English. ... In lieu of the TOEFL, applicants may submit results from IELTS (International Engli… source ↗
Verified
Application processA non-refundable $45 application fee is charged as part of the Common Application process. source ↗
Verified

Frequently asked questions

What are Howard University's English requirements for international students?Howard University lists a minimum TOEFL of 90 and IELTS 6.5 for international applicants.
How much does it cost to attend Howard University?Howard University has a total annual cost of attendance of about $54,630 (international tuition $35,810).
Does Howard University offer financial aid to international students?Howard University's international aid policy is recorded as: Need-aware.
How competitive is Howard University's swim program?Howard University competes in NCAA I and carries 52 swimmers (24 men, 28 women) with 5 coaches. For example, its men's 100 Free roster best is 45.12 with a median of 47.93.
What do Howard University swimmers study?Of the 35 Howard University swimmers who list a major on the official roster: STEM 10 · Business 5 · Other 20. The school's overall graduation rate is 70% (U.S. College Scorecard).
What changed on Howard University's swim roster this season?Since Sep 1, 2026, 3 swimmers were newly listed on the official roster and 0 from last season are no longer listed; last change Oct 8, 2026. This season's roster lists 12 freshmen and 11 seniors. Most recent results on file: Potomac Relay Invitational (Sep 25, 2026).

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