NCAA III swimming program
North Central CollegeSwimming Recruiting & International Admissions
Review North Central 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 25, 2026
North Central College fields a 12-swimmer roster in NCAA III (IL).
Athletic
NCAA III
12-swimmer roster
3 men and 9 women, 3 coaches.
Admissions
77.3%
Selectivity & int'l share
International students make up 4.2% of the student body.
Cost & outcome
$57,219
Total annual cost
Graduation rate 64%; median earnings $60,123 (U.S. College Scorecard).
Swimming recruiting standards by event.
Current-roster SCY (25-yard) times — each swimmer's best over the last 4 seasons.
| Gender | Event (SCY) | Swimmers | Fastest | Top 25% | Median | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men | 50 Free | 3 | 21.29 | 22.77 | 24.26 | 2026-10-06 |
| Men | 100 Free | 3 | 47.44 | 50.17 | 52.91 | 2026-10-06 |
| Men | 200 Free | 3 | 1:52.43 | 1:52.80 | 1:53.16 | 2026-10-06 |
| Women | 50 Free | 8 | 25.78 | 27.14 | 27.71 | 2026-10-06 |
| Women | 100 Free | 8 | 56.51 | 58.76 | 1:01.16 | 2026-10-06 |
| Women | 200 Free | 5 | 2:03.70 | 2:09.66 | 2:12.03 | 2026-10-06 |
| Women | 500 Free | 3 | 5:44.60 | 5:48.49 | 5:52.38 | 2026-10-06 |
| Women | 50 Back | 5 | 30.20 | 31.73 | 34.94 | 2026-10-06 |
| Women | 100 Back | 7 | 1:03.87 | 1:08.39 | 1:09.45 | 2026-10-06 |
| Women | 50 Breast | 5 | 32.87 | 36.80 | 39.39 | 2026-10-06 |
| Women | 100 Breast | 7 | 1:11.14 | 1:18.22 | 1:29.43 | 2026-10-06 |
| Women | 200 Breast | 3 | 2:38.78 | 2:47.40 | 2:56.02 | 2026-10-06 |
| Women | 50 Fly | 4 | 29.35 | 31.05 | 31.66 | 2026-10-06 |
| Women | 100 IM | 3 | 1:07.83 | 1:10.89 | 1:13.95 | 2026-10-06 |
| Women | 200 IM | 5 | 2:19.85 | 2:33.62 | 2:34.23 | 2026-10-06 |
NCAA III recruiting standards by event
Full NCAA III time bands and rankings by event:
Roster profile & event depth.
Men's event depth
Women's event depth
Where North Central College swimmers trained before college.
Clubs of the 6 current roster swimmers we could trace to a club in the two years before college. One swimmer can count for two clubs.
| Club | Where | On this roster | Class of | Best events before college | College swimmers from club |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maverick Swim Club | Illinois | 2 | 2026, 2025 | 50 Free, 50 Fly | 12 |
| Lincoln Way Swim Association | Illinois | 1 | 2024 | 12 | |
| Geneva River Rats | 1 | 2024 | 1000 Free | 11 | |
| Knox County YMCA | Illinois | 1 | 2023 | 500 Free | 10 |
| West Chicago Sharks | Illinois | 1 | 2024 | 1000 Free | 5 |
| Chastain Park Athletic Club | Georgia | 1 | 2024 | 50 Fly | 4 |
International admissions requirements.
Language
TOEFL 79 (as of 2025–26) · IELTS 6.5
Application
Common App;Direct/Institutional (as of 2025–26)
Application systems, fee Not disclosed, RD deadline Not disclosed.
Aid
Unclear (as of 2025–26)
International financial aid policy recorded for 2025-2026.
| Field | Value | Source status |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL minimum | 79 (as of 2025–26) | Verified |
| IELTS minimum | 6.5 | Verified |
| Application systems | Common App;Direct/Institutional (as of 2025–26) | Verified |
| Application fee | Not disclosed | Verified |
| RD deadline | Not disclosed | Verified |
| Int'l tuition | $45,726 | Gov data |
| Total cost (COA) | $57,219 | Gov data |
| Aid for international | Unclear (as of 2025–26) | Pending |
Values marked “as of” were last confirmed on the school’s own website in that application cycle.
Cost, aid and outcomes.
$57,219
Total cost of attendance
U.S. College Scorecard; international tuition $45,726.
Unclear (as of 2025–26)
International aid policy
$60,123
Median earnings
Source evidence.
International aidAt North Central, we offer quality academic and co-curricular programs, small classes, excellent support services and a variety of competitive merit-based scholarships to help make exceeding your personal best possible. source ↗
Pending
English requirementTOEFL iBT tests taken on or before January 21, 2026 Minimum score of 79; IELTS Total score of 6.5 or higher with sub-scores of 6.0 or higher; Duolingo English Test (DET) Minimum score of 120 source ↗
Verified
Application processYou may apply for admission throughout the year, although we encourage you to do so in the fall of your senior year. We review applications on a rolling basis. source ↗
Verified
Frequently asked questions
What are North Central College's English requirements for international students?North Central College lists a minimum TOEFL of 79 (as of 2025–26) and IELTS 6.5 for international applicants.
How much does it cost to attend North Central College?North Central College has a total annual cost of attendance of about $57,219 (international tuition $45,726).
Does North Central College offer financial aid to international students?North Central College's international aid policy is recorded as: Unclear (as of 2025–26).
How competitive is North Central College's swim program?North Central College competes in NCAA III and carries 12 swimmers (3 men, 9 women) with 3 coaches. For example, its men's 100 Free roster best is 47.44 with a median of 52.91.