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Macalester CollegeSwimming Recruiting & International Admissions

Review Macalester 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
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Macalester College fields a 61-swimmer roster in NCAA III (MN).

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

Athletic
NCAA III

61-swimmer roster

27 men and 34 women, 3 coaches.

Admissions
28.5%

Selectivity & int'l share

International students make up 14.7% of the student body.

Cost & outcome
$82,991

Total annual cost

Graduation rate 87%; median earnings $63,878 (U.S. College Scorecard).

On the roster this season.

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

Roster movement

0 newly listed · 0 no longer listed

No change recorded yet this season.

Class flow

20 freshmen · 9 seniors

Current roster by academic year.

Coaching staff

3 coaches listed

No staff change recorded this season.

Most recent results on file: NCAA Division III Championship (Mar 19, 2026) · Macalester Last Chance Invite (Feb 21, 2026) · MIAC Conference Championships (Feb 11, 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 Free20 21.1922.4523.05 2026-10-06
Men100 Free20 46.4048.8749.99 2026-10-06
Men200 Free17 1:42.121:46.731:49.49 2026-10-06
Men500 Free13 4:41.594:52.004:58.64 2026-10-06
Men50 Back13 23.7425.8327.83 2026-10-06
Men100 Back13 51.2954.2658.85 2026-10-06
Men200 Back7 1:52.731:59.122:01.06 2026-10-06
Men50 Breast8 27.3128.1529.20 2026-10-06
Men100 Breast8 58.601:00.021:02.19 2026-10-06
Men200 Breast6 2:06.552:19.232:20.28 2026-10-06
Men50 Fly16 23.3924.8026.17 2026-10-06
Men100 Fly17 50.7153.7155.84 2026-10-06
Men200 Fly7 1:55.811:59.182:02.63 2026-10-06
Men100 IM10 52.7955.8757.42 2026-10-06
Men200 IM13 1:55.252:00.072:06.71 2026-10-06
Women50 Free28 24.2026.0226.64 2026-10-06
Women100 Free25 53.7056.7158.03 2026-10-06
Women200 Free20 1:55.712:01.842:06.73 2026-10-06
Women500 Free16 5:10.735:15.445:29.49 2026-10-06
Women50 Back17 27.4629.6231.55 2026-10-06
Women100 Back14 58.111:02.411:04.56 2026-10-06
Women200 Back12 2:05.612:13.372:21.03 2026-10-06
Women50 Breast10 30.2332.9233.95 2026-10-06
Women100 Breast10 1:04.661:10.641:13.08 2026-10-06
Women200 Breast7 2:20.832:31.472:34.50 2026-10-06
Women50 Fly11 26.8427.9529.25 2026-10-06
Women100 Fly16 58.121:01.311:05.37 2026-10-06
Women200 Fly4 2:08.632:10.072:13.09 2026-10-06
Women100 IM6 1:00.031:01.921:03.91 2026-10-06
Women200 IM15 2:10.382:15.212:18.13 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
20
100 Free
20
200 Free
17
500 Free
13
1000 Free
8
1650 Free
6
50 Back
13
100 Back
13
200 Back
7
50 Breast
8
100 Breast
8
200 Breast
6
50 Fly
16
100 Fly
17
200 Fly
7
100 IM
10
200 IM
13
400 IM
8

Women's event depth

50 Free
28
100 Free
25
200 Free
20
500 Free
16
1000 Free
11
1650 Free
8
50 Back
17
100 Back
14
200 Back
12
50 Breast
10
100 Breast
10
200 Breast
7
50 Fly
11
100 Fly
16
200 Fly
4
100 IM
6
200 IM
15
400 IM
10

Where Macalester College swimmers trained before college.

Clubs of the 39 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
Badger Aquatic Club (WI)Wisconsin2 2024, 2023200 Free, 50 Fly33
YMCA Flying FishYMCA2 2025, 202450 Free, 500 Free10
M3 AquaticsIllinois2 2026 (2)1650 Free, 100 Back7
Rockville Montgomery Swim ClubMaryland1 202650 Fly103
University of Denver HilltoppersColorado1 20241000 Free61
Schroeder Swim TeamWisconsin1 2025100 Free47
Pikes Peak AthleticsColorado1 2026100 Breast38
Dads Club Swim TeamTexas1 20241000 Free35
Kingfish Swimming (RI)Massachusetts1 2023100 Fly33
All Star AquaticsMaryland1 202650 Fly31
Wichita Swim ClubKansas1 2026200 Free31
Beach Cities AlphaCalifornia1 202450 Fly28

What this team studies.

From the official roster.

Class balance

20 FR · 13 SO · 19 JR · 9 SR

Academic outcomes

Graduation 87% · Retention 92%

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

International admissions requirements.

Language

TOEFL Not disclosed · IELTS 7.0

Application

Common App

Application systems, fee Not disclosed, RD deadline January 15, 2026 (as of 2025–26).

Aid

Need-aware

International financial aid policy recorded for 2025-2026.

FieldValueSource status
TOEFL minimumNot disclosedPending
IELTS minimum7.0Pending
Application systemsCommon AppVerified
Application feeNot disclosedVerified
RD deadlineJanuary 15, 2026 (as of 2025–26)Verified
Int'l tuition$68,104Gov data
Total cost (COA)$82,991Gov 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.

$82,991

Total cost of attendance

U.S. College Scorecard; international tuition $68,104.

Need-aware

International aid policy

$63,878

Median earnings

Source evidence.

English requirementIELTS: Minimum 7.0 or higher; Duolingo English Test (DET): Minimum 130 or higher. Macalester does not consider superscored EPTs, including the TOEFL “My Best ... source ↗
Pending
International aidApplicants for financial assistance should be aware that all awards are based on need and that the competition for these funds is extremely keen. source ↗
Verified
Application processInterviews are optional and not having an interview does not decrease a student’s chances for admission. source ↗
Verified

Frequently asked questions

What are Macalester College's English requirements for international students?Macalester College lists IELTS 7.0 for international applicants.
How much does it cost to attend Macalester College?Macalester College has a total annual cost of attendance of about $82,991 (international tuition $68,104).
Does Macalester College offer financial aid to international students?Macalester College's international aid policy is recorded as: Need-aware.
How competitive is Macalester College's swim program?Macalester College competes in NCAA III and carries 61 swimmers (27 men, 34 women) with 3 coaches. For example, its men's 100 Free roster best is 46.40 with a median of 49.99.
What changed on Macalester College's swim roster this season?This season's roster lists 20 freshmen and 9 seniors. Most recent results on file: NCAA Division III Championship (Mar 19, 2026).

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