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Lake Forest CollegeSwimming Recruiting & International Admissions

Review Lake Forest 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
Overview Event Standards Roster Feeder Clubs Academics International Admissions Cost & Aid Evidence

Lake Forest College fields a 24-swimmer roster in NCAA III (IL).

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

Athletic
NCAA III

24-swimmer roster

8 men and 16 women, 3 coaches.

Admissions
56.8%

Selectivity & int'l share

International students make up 19.8% of the student body.

Cost & outcome
$70,655

Total annual cost

Graduation rate 78%; median earnings $61,825 (U.S. College Scorecard).

On the roster this season.

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

Roster movement

2 newly listed · 0 no longer listed

Last change Oct 15, 2026.

Class flow

2 freshmen · 8 seniors

Current roster by academic year.

Coaching staff

3 coaches listed

0 newly listed, 2 no longer listed since Sep 1, 2026.

Most recent results on file: Lake Forest College Intrasquad 2026 (Oct 2, 2026) · NCAA Division III Championship (Mar 18, 2026) · Midwest Conference Championships (Feb 19, 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 Free16 21.3722.2023.22 2026-10-06
Men100 Free15 46.6149.0149.99 2026-10-06
Men200 Free12 1:44.051:47.911:50.28 2026-10-06
Men500 Free8 4:39.214:46.414:55.91 2026-10-06
Men50 Back12 24.1426.0526.73 2026-10-06
Men100 Back11 52.4154.1356.67 2026-10-06
Men200 Back6 1:57.551:57.891:59.44 2026-10-06
Men50 Breast11 27.8828.7331.06 2026-10-06
Men100 Breast13 59.141:02.101:07.74 2026-10-06
Men200 Breast9 2:10.502:18.942:29.42 2026-10-06
Men50 Fly9 23.4424.0725.28 2026-10-06
Men100 Fly12 50.8353.0155.05 2026-10-06
Men200 Fly7 1:56.742:00.372:04.18 2026-10-06
Men100 IM8 55.7756.4659.30 2026-10-06
Men200 IM9 1:53.871:59.842:04.89 2026-10-06
Women50 Free18 24.2625.5626.24 2026-10-06
Women100 Free15 52.6254.7356.36 2026-10-06
Women200 Free17 1:55.542:00.422:05.37 2026-10-06
Women500 Free14 5:08.265:21.965:34.16 2026-10-06
Women50 Back14 27.8329.2133.00 2026-10-06
Women100 Back13 59.441:01.201:07.53 2026-10-06
Women200 Back5 2:05.312:12.172:15.41 2026-10-06
Women50 Breast7 30.9833.6333.90 2026-10-06
Women100 Breast7 1:05.811:11.941:12.82 2026-10-06
Women200 Breast6 2:24.052:30.492:32.91 2026-10-06
Women50 Fly12 25.8728.0528.82 2026-10-06
Women100 Fly14 55.601:00.371:04.27 2026-10-06
Women200 Fly6 2:03.132:12.172:15.24 2026-10-06
Women100 IM7 1:01.011:05.191:06.92 2026-10-06
Women200 IM12 2:04.662:15.802:19.37 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
16
100 Free
15
200 Free
12
500 Free
8
1000 Free
7
1650 Free
4
50 Back
12
100 Back
11
200 Back
6
50 Breast
11
100 Breast
13
200 Breast
9
50 Fly
9
100 Fly
12
200 Fly
7
100 IM
8
200 IM
9
400 IM
5

Women's event depth

50 Free
18
100 Free
15
200 Free
17
500 Free
14
1000 Free
9
1650 Free
4
50 Back
14
100 Back
13
200 Back
5
50 Breast
7
100 Breast
7
200 Breast
6
50 Fly
12
100 Fly
14
200 Fly
6
100 IM
7
200 IM
12
400 IM
5

Where Lake Forest College 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
North Carolina Aquatic ClubNorth Carolina2 2024, 2023400 IM, 1000 Free31
Lake Oswego Swim ClubOregon1 2024100 Fly38
NASA Wildcat AquaticsIllinois1 2025500 Free37
Sandpipers of NevadaNevada1 2023100 Free31
Tennessee AquaticsTennessee1 2023200 IM30
Aquawolves Colo Swim TeamColorado1 2023200 Free29
Iowa Flyers Swim ClubIowa1 2025200 IM25
Storm Aquatics (WI)Wisconsin1 202450 Fly21
Greater Toledo Aquatic ClubOhio1 2024200 Free20
YMCA of Virginia's Blue RidgeVirginia1 202450 Fly15
Flyers Aquatic Swim TeamMissouri1 202350 Fly13
Direct Current SwimmingGeorgia Swimming1 2024500 Free12

What this team studies.

From the official roster.

Class balance

2 FR · 7 SO · 7 JR · 8 SR

Academic outcomes

Graduation 78% · Retention 90%

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

International admissions requirements.

Language

TOEFL 90 · IELTS 6.5

Application

Common App

Application systems, fee Not disclosed, RD deadline February 15.

Aid

Need-aware

International financial aid policy recorded for 2025-2026.

FieldValueSource status
TOEFL minimum90Verified
IELTS minimum6.5Verified
Application systemsCommon AppPending
Application feeNot disclosedPending
RD deadlineFebruary 15Pending
Int'l tuition$56,402Gov data
Total cost (COA)$70,655Gov data
Aid for internationalNeed-awareVerified

Cost, aid and outcomes.

$70,655

Total cost of attendance

U.S. College Scorecard; international tuition $56,402.

Need-aware

International aid policy

$61,825

Median earnings

Source evidence.

Application processInterviews are required if you apply test-optional. A member of our admissions team may reach out to you to schedule an interview as a way to evaluate your English proficiency. Applicants from China are welcome to submit a Vericant intervie… source ↗
Pending
International aidLake Forest College’s Office of Admissions follows need-aware admissions practices when reviewing applications of international students. source ↗
Verified
English requirementTOEFL score with a minimum TOEFL score of 90 IELTS score with a minimum 6.5 composite Duolingo English Test (DET) score of a minimum 120 source ↗
Verified

Frequently asked questions

What are Lake Forest College's English requirements for international students?Lake Forest College lists a minimum TOEFL of 90 and IELTS 6.5 for international applicants.
How much does it cost to attend Lake Forest College?Lake Forest College has a total annual cost of attendance of about $70,655 (international tuition $56,402).
Does Lake Forest College offer financial aid to international students?Lake Forest College's international aid policy is recorded as: Need-aware.
How competitive is Lake Forest College's swim program?Lake Forest College competes in NCAA III and carries 24 swimmers (8 men, 16 women) with 3 coaches. For example, its men's 100 Free roster best is 46.61 with a median of 49.99.
What changed on Lake Forest College's swim roster this season?Since Sep 1, 2026, 2 swimmers were newly listed on the official roster and 0 from last season are no longer listed; last change Oct 15, 2026. This season's roster lists 2 freshmen and 8 seniors. Most recent results on file: Lake Forest College Intrasquad 2026 (Oct 2, 2026).

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