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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.

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Academic year 2025-2026 Roster & performance analysis Data updated Oct 26, 2026
Overview Event Standards Roster Feeder Clubs Academics International Admissions Cost & Aid Evidence

Illinois Wesleyan University fields a 24-swimmer roster in NCAA III (IL).

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

Athletic
NCAA III

24-swimmer roster

9 men and 15 women, 2 coaches.

Admissions
39.3%

Selectivity & int'l share

International students make up 5.2% of the student body.

Cost & outcome
$70,700

Total annual cost

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

On the roster this season.

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

Roster movement

13 newly listed · 6 no longer listed

Last change Oct 15, 2026.

Class flow

17 freshmen · 4 seniors

Last season's roster had 3 freshmen, 11 sophomores, 2 juniors and 4 seniors.

Coaching staff

2 coaches listed

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

Most recent results on file: CCIW Championships (Feb 18, 2026) · Illinois Wesleyan vs. Monmouth (Jan 31, 2026) · Wabash vs. Illinois Wesleyan vs. Valparaiso (Jan 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 Free6 21.8822.5023.06 2026-10-06
Men100 Free6 48.3450.1850.92 2026-10-06
Men200 Free5 1:42.981:45.191:52.42 2026-10-06
Men500 Free3 4:43.124:43.594:44.05 2026-10-06
Men50 Back4 24.6825.3526.28 2026-10-06
Men100 Back3 53.6753.7053.72 2026-10-06
Men200 Back3 1:59.672:03.252:06.83 2026-10-06
Men50 Fly4 23.9624.6926.02 2026-10-06
Men100 Fly4 51.1352.9956.13 2026-10-06
Men200 IM5 2:01.292:02.512:05.72 2026-10-06
Women50 Free13 24.7826.3427.11 2026-10-06
Women100 Free13 53.6456.6758.64 2026-10-06
Women200 Free11 1:57.332:02.582:04.81 2026-10-06
Women500 Free8 5:06.035:17.505:34.15 2026-10-06
Women50 Back13 27.3530.7633.23 2026-10-06
Women100 Back13 58.291:04.831:08.18 2026-10-06
Women200 Back8 2:07.682:17.032:21.62 2026-10-06
Women50 Breast9 34.5635.0136.38 2026-10-06
Women100 Breast8 1:13.031:14.791:17.38 2026-10-06
Women200 Breast6 2:31.772:39.062:45.07 2026-10-06
Women50 Fly10 27.5528.6131.02 2026-10-06
Women100 Fly10 59.721:01.911:07.75 2026-10-06
Women200 Fly4 2:14.292:26.502:32.25 2026-10-06
Women200 IM12 2:12.062:19.222:32.34 2026-10-06

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
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

Where Illinois Wesleyan University swimmers trained before college.

Clubs of the 20 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
Hinsdale Swim ClubIllinois2 2026, 2025200 Back, 50 Fly37
Champaign County YMCAIllinois2 2026 (2)200 Free, 50 Free28
Rapid Area YMCA RAYSMichigan2 2026 (2)50 Fly14
Maverick Swim ClubIllinois2 2026, 202550 Fly, 50 Breast12
Chicago Wolfpack Aquatic ClubIllinois1 202650 Free31
Lakeshore Swim ClubOhio1 2024100 Free20
Glenbrook Swim ClubIllinois1 202550 Breast19
Hurricanes Swim Team (MN)Minnesota1 2026100 Breast19
Barrington Swim ClubIllinois1 202450 Free15
Palatine Park DistrictIllinois1 2023200 Back14
Hornet Swim ClubIllinois1 202650 Breast13
Elmhurst AquaticsIllinois1 202450 Free9

What this team studies.

From the official roster.

Class balance

12 FR · 5 SO · 4 JR · 3 SR

Academic outcomes

Graduation 75% · Retention 80%

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

International admissions requirements.

Language

TOEFL 80 · IELTS 6.5

Application

Common App;Direct/Institutional

Application systems, fee $0 (as of 2025–26), RD deadline March 15.

Aid

Need-aware

International financial aid policy recorded for 2025-2026.

FieldValueSource status
TOEFL minimum80Verified
IELTS minimum6.5Verified
Application systemsCommon App;Direct/InstitutionalPending
Application fee$0 (as of 2025–26)Pending
RD deadlineMarch 15Pending
Int'l tuition$57,704Gov data
Total cost (COA)$70,700Gov 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.

$70,700

Total cost of attendance

U.S. College Scorecard; international tuition $57,704.

Need-aware

International aid policy

$70,871

Median earnings

Source evidence.

Application processIllinois Wesleyan offers two timelines for first-year applicants, so you can choose the option that fits your college search best: Early Action: Apply by November 15 to receive your admissions decision by December 15. Regular Decision: Appl… source ↗
Pending
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

Frequently asked questions

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.
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 24 swimmers (9 men, 15 women) with 2 coaches. For example, its men's 100 Free roster best is 48.34 with a median of 50.92.
What changed on Illinois Wesleyan University's swim roster this season?Since Sep 1, 2026, 13 swimmers were newly listed on the official roster and 6 from last season are no longer listed; last change Oct 15, 2026. This season's roster lists 17 freshmen and 4 seniors; last season's roster had 3 freshmen, 11 sophomores, 2 juniors and 4 seniors. Most recent results on file: CCIW Championships (Feb 18, 2026).

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