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Linfield CollegeSwimming Recruiting & International Admissions

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

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Academic year 2025-2026 Roster & performance analysis Source status on every admissions field
Overview Event Standards Roster International Admissions Cost & Aid Evidence

Linfield College 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

29-swimmer roster

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

Admissions
85.2%

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
$65,935

Total annual cost

Graduation rate 70%; median earnings $78,638 (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 Free14 21.3022.0422.57 2026-02-15
Men100 Free12 46.2747.8151.23 2026-02-15
Men200 Free11 1:44.211:48.241:54.37 2026-02-14
Men500 Free7 4:46.034:52.005:09.36 2026-02-13
Men50 Back12 24.0725.5227.23 2026-02-14
Men100 Back10 51.5654.3556.84 2026-02-14
Men200 Back10 1:54.102:02.212:10.11 2026-02-15
Men50 Breast9 25.9128.2029.85 2026-02-14
Men100 Breast8 56.991:00.471:02.91 2026-02-14
Men200 Breast5 2:08.552:09.172:12.85 2026-02-15
Men50 Fly11 24.3825.7627.24 2026-02-14
Men100 Fly9 52.4956.3257.16 2026-02-14
Men200 Fly4 1:55.622:03.822:19.71 2026-02-15
Men100 IM8 53.5955.4857.98 2025-11-23
Men200 IM9 1:54.841:58.992:09.43 2026-02-13
Women50 Free16 24.6825.9527.92 2026-02-15
Women100 Free13 53.1858.811:00.62 2026-02-15
Women200 Free12 1:54.832:01.282:10.84 2026-02-14
Women500 Free11 5:02.535:33.195:45.25 2026-02-13
Women50 Back12 28.2431.5632.97 2026-02-14
Women100 Back11 58.111:05.221:07.44 2026-02-14
Women200 Back8 2:09.092:22.122:26.66 2026-02-15
Women50 Breast12 30.5634.6837.89 2026-02-14
Women100 Breast9 1:06.011:12.501:22.67 2026-02-14
Women200 Breast7 2:25.552:36.882:37.57 2026-02-15
Women50 Fly10 26.0429.0129.88 2026-02-14
Women100 Fly9 56.881:01.061:04.97 2026-02-14
Women200 Fly7 2:05.072:18.242:20.99 2026-02-15
Women100 IM12 1:01.341:04.151:09.81 2025-11-23
Women200 IM9 2:08.602:22.072:35.44 2026-02-13

NCAA III recruiting standards by event

See how Linfield College'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.

Linfield College competes in NCAA III with 29 swimmers and 3 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
14
100 Free
12
200 Free
11
500 Free
7
1000 Free
6
1650 Free
4
50 Back
12
100 Back
10
200 Back
10
50 Breast
9
100 Breast
8
200 Breast
5
50 Fly
11
100 Fly
9
200 Fly
4
100 IM
8
200 IM
9
400 IM
5

Women's event depth

50 Free
16
100 Free
13
200 Free
12
500 Free
11
1000 Free
7
1650 Free
5
50 Back
12
100 Back
11
200 Back
8
50 Breast
12
100 Breast
9
200 Breast
7
50 Fly
10
100 Fly
9
200 Fly
7
100 IM
12
200 IM
9
400 IM
6

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

Not disclosed

Application systems, fee Not disclosed, RD deadline February 1.

Aid

Need-aware

International financial aid policy recorded for 2025-2026.

FieldValueSource status
TOEFL minimum80Verified
IELTS minimum6.5Verified
Application systemsNot disclosedVerified
Application feeNot disclosedVerified
RD deadlineFebruary 1Verified
Int'l tuition$50,850Gov data
Total cost (COA)$65,935Gov data
Aid for internationalNeed-awareVerified

Cost, aid and outcomes.

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

$65,935

Total cost of attendance

Annual total cost from government data. International tuition $50,850.

Need-aware

International aid policy

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

$78,638

Median earnings

Graduation rate 70%. 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 can also apply for additional need-based financial assistance during their application process by submitting the International Student Application for Financial Assistance to the Office of Admission. source ↗
Verified
English requirementIELTS (6.5 minimum with a writing sub-score of 6.5 minimum) TOEFL (internet-based score 80 minimum with a writing sub-score of 20 minimum; paper-based score 550 minimum for tests taken prior to July 2017) Duolingo English Test 110 source ↗
Verified
Application processStudents must have all required materials submitted with their application by the February 1 priority deadline. source ↗
Verified
International supportAt Linfield University, international students can study with American students, improve their academic language skills, and connect with other people both in and outside of class. Learn more about ELCP source ↗
Verified

Is Linfield College a good fit for international swimmers?

Linfield College competes in NCAA III and carries 29 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 ($65,935) 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 Linfield College'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 Linfield College's English requirements for international students?Linfield College lists a minimum TOEFL of 80 and IELTS 6.5 for international applicants (academic year 2025-2026).
How much does it cost to attend Linfield College?Linfield College has a total annual cost of attendance of about $65,935 (international tuition $50,850).
Does Linfield College offer financial aid to international students?Linfield College's international aid policy is recorded as: Need-aware.
How competitive is Linfield College's swim program?Linfield College competes in NCAA III and carries 29 swimmers with 3 coaches. For example, its men's 100 Free roster best is 46.27 with a median of 51.23.

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