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Review Merrimack 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

Merrimack College fields a 23-swimmer roster in NCAA I (MA).

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

Athletic
NCAA I

23-swimmer roster

3 coaches.

Admissions
70.0%

Selectivity & int'l share

International students make up 2.0% of the student body.

Cost & outcome
$70,038

Total annual cost

Graduation rate 70%; median earnings $75,584 (U.S. College Scorecard).

On the roster this season.

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

Roster movement

5 newly listed · 10 no longer listed

Last change Oct 4, 2026.

Class flow

3 freshmen · 6 seniors

Last season's roster had 8 freshmen, 5 sophomores, 8 juniors and 7 seniors.

Coaching staff

3 coaches listed

No staff change recorded this season.

Most recent results on file: Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Championships (Feb 11, 2026) · Stonehill vs Merrimack (Jan 24, 2026) · Merrimack vs. Stonehill (Jan 23, 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
Women50 Free23 23.6625.1625.83 2026-10-06
Women100 Free19 51.9054.9155.71 2026-10-06
Women200 Free14 1:51.912:00.962:02.03 2026-10-06
Women500 Free9 5:04.335:17.435:28.40 2026-10-06
Women50 Back9 26.1728.5728.78 2026-10-06
Women100 Back8 56.4159.761:00.73 2026-10-06
Women200 Back10 2:08.792:13.192:18.23 2026-10-06
Women50 Breast11 30.8832.1533.36 2026-10-06
Women100 Breast12 1:07.281:09.651:11.84 2026-10-06
Women200 Breast9 2:26.912:33.862:37.91 2026-10-06
Women50 Fly15 25.8527.2728.10 2026-10-06
Women100 Fly17 57.6459.821:01.89 2026-10-06
Women200 Fly6 2:09.812:14.122:15.51 2026-10-06
Women100 IM9 59.661:04.251:05.46 2026-10-06
Women200 IM12 2:12.812:15.682:18.93 2026-10-06

NCAA I recruiting standards by event

Full NCAA I 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
—
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
—
100 IM
—
200 IM
—
400 IM
—

Women's event depth

50 Free
23
100 Free
19
200 Free
14
500 Free
9
1000 Free
7
1650 Free
5
50 Back
9
100 Back
8
200 Back
10
50 Breast
11
100 Breast
12
200 Breast
9
50 Fly
15
100 Fly
17
200 Fly
6
100 IM
9
200 IM
12
400 IM
7

Where Merrimack College swimmers trained before college.

Clubs of the 16 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
Cheshire YMCA Sea Dog Swim ClubConnecticut2 2024, 2023100 Fly, 200 Free52
YMCA of the Jersey ShoreNew Jersey2 2025, 2023100 Free, 200 Free52
Scarlet AquaticsNew Jersey1 2025200 Free64
Jersey WahoosNew Jersey1 2023500 Free54
Bluefish Swim Club (MA)Massachusetts1 2025200 Free47
Upper Dublin Aquatic ClubPennsylvania1 202350 Free36
Kingfish Swimming (RI)Massachusetts1 2026200 Breast33
Greater Philadelphia Aquatic Club1 2023500 Free29
Bluefish Swim Club (Me)Massachusetts1 2025200 Free24
Kingfish Swimming (Medfield)Massachusetts1 2026200 Breast23
Diablo AquaticsCalifornia1 202550 Breast18
NWDupage YMCA / BR Ryall Swim ClubYMCA1 2024400 IM12

What this team studies.

From the official roster.

Majors

Business 6 · Other 12

Among the 18 swimmers who list a major on the official roster.

Class balance

3 FR · 8 SO · 6 JR · 6 SR

Academic outcomes

Graduation 70% · Retention 79%

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

International admissions requirements.

Language

TOEFL 79 · IELTS 6.5

Application

Common App;Direct/Institutional

Application systems, fee $0 (as of 2025–26), RD deadline February 15 (as of 2025–26).

Aid

Merit aid

International financial aid policy recorded for 2025-2026.

FieldValueSource status
TOEFL minimum79Verified
IELTS minimum6.5Verified
Application systemsCommon App;Direct/InstitutionalVerified
Application fee$0 (as of 2025–26)Verified
RD deadlineFebruary 15 (as of 2025–26)Verified
Int'l tuition$53,962Gov data
Total cost (COA)$70,038Gov data
Aid for internationalMerit aidVerified

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

Cost, aid and outcomes.

$70,038

Total cost of attendance

U.S. College Scorecard; international tuition $53,962.

Merit aid

International aid policy

$75,584

Median earnings

Source evidence.

International aidWhile only U.S. citizen or permanent resident applicants are eligible for financial aid, we automatically consider international students for merit scholarship toward the total cost of attendance. source ↗
Verified
English requirementMinimum Duolingo English Test (DET) score of 110 Minimum TOEFL score of 79 (internet-based) with no subset score lower than 18 Minimum IELTS score of 6.5 (with no band below 6.0) source ↗
Verified
Application processAll applicants must apply through either the Common Application or the Merrimack College Application. There is no fee to apply, and test scores are not required. source ↗
Verified

Frequently asked questions

What are Merrimack College's English requirements for international students?Merrimack College lists a minimum TOEFL of 79 and IELTS 6.5 for international applicants.
How much does it cost to attend Merrimack College?Merrimack College has a total annual cost of attendance of about $70,038 (international tuition $53,962).
Does Merrimack College offer financial aid to international students?Merrimack College's international aid policy is recorded as: Merit aid.
How competitive is Merrimack College's swim program?Merrimack College competes in NCAA I and carries 23 swimmers with 3 coaches. For example, its Women 50 Free roster best is 23.66.
What do Merrimack College swimmers study?Of the 18 Merrimack College swimmers who list a major on the official roster: Business 6 · Other 12. The school's overall graduation rate is 70% (U.S. College Scorecard).
What changed on Merrimack College's swim roster this season?Since Sep 1, 2026, 5 swimmers were newly listed on the official roster and 10 from last season are no longer listed; last change Oct 4, 2026. This season's roster lists 3 freshmen and 6 seniors; last season's roster had 8 freshmen, 5 sophomores, 8 juniors and 7 seniors. Most recent results on file: Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Championships (Feb 11, 2026).

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