NCAA III swimming program

Illinois Wesleyan UniversitySwimming Recruiting & International Admissions

Review Illinois Wesleyan University's swim level by event, roster profile, and international admissions requirements — cost, aid and verified source evidence. Use this page to decide whether Illinois Wesleyan University belongs on your college list.

Academic year 2025-2026 Roster & performance analysis Source status on every admissions field

Illinois Wesleyan University at a glance for swimmers.

A direct read: how strong the program is, what kind of athlete fits, and what an international applicant must check.

Athletic
NCAA III

21-swimmer roster

4 men and 17 women, 2 coaches. See the event time bands below to gauge the recruiting standard.

Admissions
39.3%

Selectivity & int'l share

International students make up 5.2% of the student body. Language, deadlines and aid are detailed below with source status.

Cost & outcome
$70,700

Total annual cost

Graduation rate 75%; median earnings $70,871 (U.S. College Scorecard).

Swimming recruiting standards by event.

The team's current-roster SCY (25-yard) times — each swimmer's best, last 4 years. This is the most direct read on the recruiting bar.

GenderEvent (SCY)SwimmersFastestTop 25%MedianLast raced
Men50 Free6 21.8822.5023.06 2026-02-21
Men100 Free6 48.3450.1850.92 2026-02-21
Men200 Free5 1:42.981:45.191:52.42 2026-02-20
Men500 Free3 4:43.124:43.594:44.05 2026-02-19
Men50 Back4 24.6825.3526.28 2026-02-20
Men100 Back3 53.6753.7053.72 2026-02-20
Men200 Back3 1:59.672:03.252:06.83 2026-02-21
Men50 Fly4 23.9624.6926.02 2026-01-31
Men100 Fly4 51.1352.9956.13 2026-02-20
Men200 IM5 2:01.292:02.512:05.72 2026-01-31
Women50 Free13 24.7826.3427.11 2026-02-19
Women100 Free13 53.6456.6758.64 2026-02-21
Women200 Free11 1:57.332:02.582:04.81 2026-02-20
Women500 Free8 5:06.035:17.505:34.15 2026-02-19
Women50 Back13 27.3530.7633.23 2026-02-20
Women100 Back13 58.291:04.831:08.18 2026-02-20
Women200 Back8 2:07.682:17.032:21.62 2026-02-21
Women50 Breast9 34.5635.0136.38 2026-02-20
Women100 Breast8 1:13.031:14.791:17.38 2026-02-20
Women200 Breast6 2:31.772:39.062:45.07 2026-02-21
Women50 Fly10 27.5528.6131.02 2026-02-20
Women100 Fly10 59.721:01.911:07.75 2026-02-20
Women200 Fly4 2:14.292:26.502:32.25 2026-02-21
Women200 IM12 2:12.062:19.222:32.34 2026-02-19

NCAA III recruiting standards by event

See how Illinois Wesleyan University's level compares — full NCAA III time bands and rankings for each 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.

How many current swimmers race each event — men vs women. Heavier bars mean the program carries more depth there.

Illinois Wesleyan University competes in NCAA III with 21 swimmers (4 men, 17 women) and 2 coaches. Use the depth below with the event time bands above to judge whether your event is a strength of this program.

Men's event depth

50 Free
6
100 Free
6
200 Free
5
500 Free
3
1000 Free
4
1650 Free
4
50 Back
4
100 Back
3
200 Back
3
50 Breast
100 Breast
200 Breast
50 Fly
4
100 Fly
4
200 Fly
200 IM
5
400 IM

Women's event depth

50 Free
13
100 Free
13
200 Free
11
500 Free
8
1000 Free
7
1650 Free
7
50 Back
13
100 Back
13
200 Back
8
50 Breast
9
100 Breast
8
200 Breast
6
50 Fly
10
100 Fly
10
200 Fly
4
200 IM
12
400 IM
4

International admissions requirements.

What an international applicant needs — each field with its source status. "Not disclosed" is never treated as zero.

Language

TOEFL 80 · IELTS 6.5

Minimum English scores international applicants are expected to meet.

Application

Common App;Direct/Institutional

Application systems, fee $0, RD deadline Not disclosed.

Aid

Need-aware

International financial aid policy recorded for 2025-2026.

FieldValueSource status
TOEFL minimum80Verified
IELTS minimum6.5Verified
Application systemsCommon App;Direct/InstitutionalVerified
Application fee$0Verified
RD deadlineNot disclosedVerified
Int'l tuition$57,704Gov data
Total cost (COA)$70,700Gov data
Aid for internationalNeed-awareVerified

Cost, aid and outcomes.

Strong enough athletically is only half the call — families still need cost, aid and return.

$70,700

Total cost of attendance

Annual total cost from government data. International tuition $57,704.

Need-aware

International aid policy

Shown as recorded; "Not disclosed" never converted into "no aid".

$70,871

Median earnings

Graduation rate 75%. Context, not a promise of individual outcome (Scorecard).

Evidence, not a black box.

Real source snippets behind the international admissions fields — with status and a link to check the original.

International aidInternational students may submit the CSS PROFILE to be considered for additional financial support from IWU. source ↗
Verified
English requirementMinimum test scores are required for admission: IELTS 6.5 band score, TOEFL score of 80 iBT (Internet-based), Duolingo English Test score of 115, PTE score of 56. source ↗
Verified
Application processInternational applicants are eligible for non-binding Early Action, which requires all application materials to be submitted by November 15th. There is no application fee. The preferred international application deadline for the fall semest… source ↗
Verified

Is Illinois Wesleyan University a good fit for international swimmers?

Illinois Wesleyan University competes in NCAA III and carries 21 swimmers. Compare your event time with the team bands above to judge the athletic fit before anything else.

International applicants should then check language requirements (80 TOEFL / 6.5 IELTS), application systems, deadlines, total cost ($70,700) and aid (Need-aware) — all shown above with source status.

How to use this page

Start with the event standards to see if your times are near Illinois Wesleyan University's range. Then review admissions, cost and aid. Save it to your list only if athletic, academic and financial signals all make sense.

This page is informational and does not guarantee recruiting interest or admission. The goal is a better, evidence-backed college list.

Frequently asked questions

Direct answers from this school's recorded data.

What are Illinois Wesleyan University's English requirements for international students?Illinois Wesleyan University lists a minimum TOEFL of 80 and IELTS 6.5 for international applicants (academic year 2025-2026).
How much does it cost to attend Illinois Wesleyan University?Illinois Wesleyan University has a total annual cost of attendance of about $70,700 (international tuition $57,704).
Does Illinois Wesleyan University offer financial aid to international students?Illinois Wesleyan University's international aid policy is recorded as: Need-aware.
How competitive is Illinois Wesleyan University's swim program?Illinois Wesleyan University competes in NCAA III and carries 21 swimmers (4 men, 17 women) with 2 coaches. For example, its men's 100 Free roster best is 48.34 with a median of 50.92.

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