NCAA III swimming program

McDaniel CollegeSwimming Recruiting & International Admissions

Review McDaniel College's swim level by event, roster profile, and international admissions requirements — cost, aid and verified source evidence.

Academic year 2025-2026 Roster & performance analysis Data updated Oct 23, 2026

McDaniel College fields a 25-swimmer roster in NCAA III (MD).

Official athletics roster last checked Oct 23, 2026; times from public meet results.

Athletic
NCAA III

25-swimmer roster

13 men and 12 women, 3 coaches.

Admissions
77.9%

Selectivity & int'l share

International students make up 0.6% of the student body.

Cost & outcome
$65,294

Total annual cost

Graduation rate 63%; median earnings $60,663 (U.S. College Scorecard).

On the roster this season.

What changed on McDaniel 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.

Roster posted now

11 freshmen · 2 seniors

The college's site still shows last season's roster (2025-26); the 2026-27 roster is not posted yet.

Coaching staff

3 coaches listed

No staff change recorded this season.

Most recent results on file: Centennial Conference Championships (Feb 19, 2026) · Dickinson, Misericordia, Bryn Mawr (Jan 31, 2026) · Goucher and Gallaudet (Jan 24, 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 22.5224.4126.69 2026-10-06
Men100 Free15 48.7253.9959.72 2026-10-06
Men200 Free13 1:48.601:58.882:04.45 2026-10-06
Men500 Free9 4:53.875:26.255:46.87 2026-10-06
Men50 Back11 26.1628.4830.62 2026-10-06
Men100 Back9 55.7558.691:03.08 2026-10-06
Men200 Back8 2:03.852:16.252:26.12 2026-10-06
Men50 Breast8 30.5033.6334.78 2026-10-06
Men100 Breast7 1:05.121:11.381:16.84 2026-10-06
Men200 Breast6 2:30.192:38.463:02.95 2026-10-06
Men50 Fly7 25.9726.6226.91 2026-10-06
Men100 Fly8 55.6757.471:03.00 2026-10-06
Men200 Fly4 2:00.832:12.902:25.02 2026-10-06
Men100 IM5 59.7059.901:00.65 2026-10-06
Men200 IM4 2:06.002:06.482:07.08 2026-10-06
Women50 Free18 25.8528.2629.23 2026-10-06
Women100 Free17 58.181:01.421:04.12 2026-10-06
Women200 Free15 2:11.222:16.992:23.86 2026-10-06
Women500 Free9 5:54.956:31.186:50.37 2026-10-06
Women50 Back14 29.3732.2034.90 2026-10-06
Women100 Back12 1:03.821:12.571:14.92 2026-10-06
Women200 Back5 2:24.152:33.262:39.97 2026-10-06
Women50 Breast11 36.3738.7442.01 2026-10-06
Women100 Breast11 1:17.951:24.831:29.96 2026-10-06
Women200 Breast8 2:54.403:00.783:19.26 2026-10-06
Women50 Fly9 28.7631.8633.66 2026-10-06
Women100 Fly9 1:03.691:09.341:17.93 2026-10-06
Women200 Fly4 2:39.782:41.342:44.71 2026-10-06
Women100 IM7 1:08.641:11.291:14.51 2026-10-06
Women200 IM5 2:24.672:33.962:35.42 2026-10-06

Roster profile & event depth.

Men's event depth

50 Free
16
100 Free
15
200 Free
13
500 Free
9
1000 Free
6
1650 Free
4
50 Back
11
100 Back
9
200 Back
8
50 Breast
8
100 Breast
7
200 Breast
6
50 Fly
7
100 Fly
8
200 Fly
4
100 IM
5
200 IM
4
400 IM
5

Women's event depth

50 Free
18
100 Free
17
200 Free
15
500 Free
9
1000 Free
8
1650 Free
—
50 Back
14
100 Back
12
200 Back
5
50 Breast
11
100 Breast
11
200 Breast
8
50 Fly
9
100 Fly
9
200 Fly
4
100 IM
7
200 IM
5
400 IM
4

Where McDaniel College swimmers trained before college.

Clubs of the 7 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
South Jersey Aquatic ClubNew Jersey1 2025100 Fly55
North Baltimore Aquatic ClubMaryland1 2024500 Free49
YMCA of Central MarylandMaryland1 202250 Free15
Arena Club AquaticsMaryland1 2023200 Back9
Frederick County YMCAMaryland1 202550 Fly7
Hamilton Area YMCANew Jersey1 2024200 Free7
Henson Family YMCAYMCA1 202350 Back3

What this team studies.

From the official roster.

Majors

STEM 4 · Business 2 · Other 10

Among the 16 swimmers who list a major on the official roster.

Class balance

11 FR · 5 SO · 7 JR · 2 SR

Academic outcomes

Graduation 63% · Retention 76%

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 (as of 2025–26)

Application systems, fee $50 (as of 2025–26), RD deadline January 15 and February 15 (as of 2025–26).

Aid

Unclear (as of 2025–26)

International financial aid policy recorded for 2025-2026.

FieldValueSource status
TOEFL minimum80Verified
IELTS minimum6.5Verified
Application systemsCommon App;Direct/Institutional (as of 2025–26)Verified
Application fee$50 (as of 2025–26)Verified
RD deadlineJanuary 15 and February 15 (as of 2025–26)Verified
Int'l tuition$52,081Gov data
Total cost (COA)$65,294Gov data
Aid for internationalUnclear (as of 2025–26)Not disclosed

Values marked “as of” were last confirmed on the school’s own website in that application cycle.

Cost, aid and outcomes.

$65,294

Total cost of attendance

U.S. College Scorecard; international tuition $52,081.

Unclear (as of 2025–26)

International aid policy

$60,663

Median earnings

Source evidence.

English requirementThe minimum official scores to be considered for admission are: TOEFL: 550 on the paper examination; 213 on the internet examination; 80 on the iBT (with a minimum score of 20 in each section) IELTS: 6.5 Duolingo: 100 or higher source ↗
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Application processTo apply for International student admission, submit the following: The Common Application along with the nonrefundable $50 application fee; Official high school records and results from all secondary school, university, and national examin… source ↗
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Frequently asked questions

What are McDaniel College's English requirements for international students?McDaniel College lists a minimum TOEFL of 80 and IELTS 6.5 for international applicants.
How much does it cost to attend McDaniel College?McDaniel College has a total annual cost of attendance of about $65,294 (international tuition $52,081).
Does McDaniel College offer financial aid to international students?McDaniel College's international aid policy is recorded as: Unclear (as of 2025–26).
How competitive is McDaniel College's swim program?McDaniel College competes in NCAA III and carries 25 swimmers (13 men, 12 women) with 3 coaches. For example, its men's 100 Free roster best is 48.72 with a median of 59.72.
What do McDaniel College swimmers study?Of the 16 McDaniel College swimmers who list a major on the official roster: STEM 4 · Business 2 · Other 10. The school's overall graduation rate is 63% (U.S. College Scorecard).
What changed on McDaniel College's swim roster this season?The roster currently posted on the college's site is last season's (2025-26): 11 freshmen and 2 seniors; the 2026-27 roster is not posted yet. Most recent results on file: Centennial Conference Championships (Feb 19, 2026).

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