NCAA I swimming program

James Madison UniversitySwimming Recruiting & International Admissions

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

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

James Madison 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 I

27-swimmer roster

11 coaches. See the event time bands below to gauge the recruiting standard.

Admissions
71.5%

Selectivity & int'l share

International students make up 0.7% of the student body. Language, deadlines and aid are detailed below with source status.

Cost & outcome
$31,735

Total annual cost

Graduation rate 80%; median earnings $69,954 (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
Women50 Free20 22.3824.0624.81 2026-02-21
Women100 Free17 48.9151.8752.48 2026-03-01
Women200 Free17 1:48.011:51.301:52.64 2026-02-20
Women500 Free9 4:49.624:55.984:57.89 2026-02-18
Women50 Back15 25.7227.2027.71 2026-02-28
Women100 Back14 54.9655.7457.35 2026-02-28
Women200 Back10 1:59.261:59.782:01.97 2026-03-01
Women50 Breast11 28.7130.2331.18 2026-02-20
Women100 Breast11 1:01.111:04.641:06.69 2026-02-20
Women200 Breast8 2:12.732:18.792:21.82 2026-02-21
Women50 Fly17 25.4626.4526.92 2026-02-28
Women100 Fly19 55.3456.3357.77 2026-02-28
Women200 Fly6 2:00.902:03.022:05.53 2026-02-20
Women200 IM13 2:00.952:05.622:06.81 2026-02-18

NCAA I recruiting standards by event

See how James Madison University's level compares — full NCAA I 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.

James Madison University competes in NCAA I with 27 swimmers and 11 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
100 Free
200 Free
500 Free
1000 Free
1650 Free
50 Back
100 Back
200 Back
50 Breast
100 Breast
200 Breast
50 Fly
100 Fly
200 Fly
200 IM
400 IM

Women's event depth

50 Free
20
100 Free
17
200 Free
17
500 Free
9
1000 Free
6
1650 Free
4
50 Back
15
100 Back
14
200 Back
10
50 Breast
11
100 Breast
11
200 Breast
8
50 Fly
17
100 Fly
19
200 Fly
6
200 IM
13
400 IM
8

International admissions requirements.

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

Language

TOEFL 81 · IELTS Not disclosed

Minimum English scores international applicants are expected to meet.

Application

Not disclosed

Application systems, fee $70, RD deadline Not disclosed.

Aid

Unclear

International financial aid policy recorded for 2025-2026.

FieldValueSource status
TOEFL minimum81Pending
IELTS minimumNot disclosedPending
Application systemsNot disclosedVerified
Application fee$70Verified
RD deadlineNot disclosedVerified
Int'l tuition$31,604Gov data
Total cost (COA)$31,735Gov data
Aid for internationalUnclearNot disclosed

Cost, aid and outcomes.

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

$31,735

Total cost of attendance

Annual total cost from government data. International tuition $31,604.

Unclear

International aid policy

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

$69,954

Median earnings

Graduation rate 80%. 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.

Application process$70 application fee. source ↗
Verified
English requirementTOEFL exams taken after January 21, 2026 will require a minimum TOEFL exam score of 81 OR a score of 4.5 on the New TOEFL internet-based scale. source ↗
Pending

Is James Madison University a good fit for international swimmers?

James Madison University competes in NCAA I and carries 27 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 (81 TOEFL / Not disclosed IELTS), application systems, deadlines, total cost ($31,735) and aid (Unclear) — all shown above with source status.

How to use this page

Start with the event standards to see if your times are near James Madison 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 James Madison University's English requirements for international students?James Madison University lists a minimum TOEFL of 81 for international applicants (academic year 2025-2026).
How much does it cost to attend James Madison University?James Madison University has a total annual cost of attendance of about $31,735 (international tuition $31,604).
Does James Madison University offer financial aid to international students?James Madison University's international aid policy is recorded as: Unclear.
How competitive is James Madison University's swim program?James Madison University competes in NCAA I and carries 27 swimmers with 11 coaches. For example, its Women 50 Free roster best is 22.38.

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