Northern Kentucky UniversitySwimming Recruiting & International Admissions
Review Northern Kentucky University's swim level by event, roster profile, and international admissions requirements — cost, aid and verified source evidence.
Northern Kentucky University fields a 42-swimmer roster in NCAA I (KY).
Official athletics roster last checked Oct 25, 2026; times from public meet results.
42-swimmer roster
22 men and 20 women, 2 coaches.
Selectivity & int'l share
International students make up 3.5% of the student body.
Total annual cost
Graduation rate 52%; median earnings $50,220 (U.S. College Scorecard).
On the roster this season.
What changed on Northern Kentucky University's official roster since Sep 1, 2026 — counts only, checked daily.
0 newly listed · 0 no longer listed
No change recorded yet this season.
11 freshmen · 1 seniors
Current roster by academic year.
2 coaches listed
No staff change recorded this season.
Most recent results on file: Horizon League Championships (Feb 18, 2026) · NKU vs. Bellarmine (Jan 24, 2026) · 21st House of Champions Invitational (Nov 20, 2025).
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 | 13 | 20.27 | 20.84 | 21.68 | 2026-10-06 |
| Men | 100 Free | 10 | 45.04 | 45.72 | 46.70 | 2026-10-06 |
| Men | 200 Free | 9 | 1:39.88 | 1:40.27 | 1:42.95 | 2026-10-06 |
| Men | 500 Free | 3 | 4:31.34 | 4:34.35 | 4:37.36 | 2026-10-06 |
| Men | 50 Back | 5 | 23.67 | 24.06 | 24.89 | 2026-10-06 |
| Men | 100 Back | 5 | 49.64 | 50.04 | 53.11 | 2026-10-06 |
| Men | 50 Breast | 3 | 25.93 | 26.65 | 27.37 | 2026-10-06 |
| Men | 100 Breast | 4 | 57.33 | 58.10 | 58.95 | 2026-10-06 |
| Men | 50 Fly | 6 | 22.68 | 23.21 | 23.56 | 2026-10-06 |
| Men | 100 Fly | 7 | 49.28 | 49.93 | 51.08 | 2026-10-06 |
| Men | 200 Fly | 3 | 1:49.95 | 1:52.29 | 1:54.63 | 2026-10-06 |
| Men | 200 IM | 3 | 1:50.50 | 1:51.77 | 1:53.04 | 2026-10-06 |
| Women | 50 Free | 11 | 23.75 | 24.59 | 25.05 | 2026-10-06 |
| Women | 100 Free | 9 | 52.50 | 53.90 | 54.10 | 2026-10-06 |
| Women | 200 Free | 7 | 1:54.90 | 1:57.19 | 1:59.42 | 2026-10-06 |
| Women | 500 Free | 3 | 5:13.43 | 5:14.89 | 5:16.35 | 2026-10-06 |
| Women | 50 Back | 6 | 28.08 | 28.23 | 28.61 | 2026-10-06 |
| Women | 100 Back | 5 | 58.84 | 59.03 | 59.30 | 2026-10-06 |
| Women | 200 Back | 3 | 2:10.05 | 2:10.31 | 2:10.58 | 2026-10-06 |
| Women | 50 Breast | 3 | 31.80 | 32.55 | 33.30 | 2026-10-06 |
| Women | 100 Breast | 3 | 1:07.47 | 1:09.74 | 1:12.01 | 2026-10-06 |
| Women | 100 Fly | 3 | 56.13 | 57.75 | 59.37 | 2026-10-06 |
| Women | 200 IM | 4 | 2:11.05 | 2:13.28 | 2:14.99 | 2026-10-06 |
NCAA I recruiting standards by event
Full NCAA I time bands and rankings by event:
Roster profile & event depth.
Men's event depth
Women's event depth
Where Northern Kentucky University swimmers trained before college.
Clubs of the 42 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powel Crosley Jr. YMCA | Ohio | 3 | 2025 (2), 2024 | 100 Fly, 100 Free, 50 Fly | 23 |
| RISE Aquatic Club | Illinois | 2 | 2026, 2025 | 100 Back, 100 Breast | 36 |
| Badger Aquatic Club (WI) | Wisconsin | 2 | 2024 (2) | 500 Free, 50 Free | 33 |
| Glenbrook Swim Club | Illinois | 2 | 2025 (2) | 200 Back, 50 Free | 19 |
| Countryside Ralph Stolle YMCA | Ohio | 2 | 2026, 2024 | 400 IM | 16 |
| M.E. Lyons YMCA/Anderson Barracudas | Ohio | 2 | 2025, 2024 | 500 Free, 100 Free | 15 |
| Monona Swim and Dive Club Magicians | Wisconsin Summer Leagues | 2 | 2024 (2) | 500 Free, 50 Free | 8 |
| New London Hills Swim Team | Tri-County Swim League (OH) | 2 | 2024 (2) | 50 Breast, 50 Fly | 5 |
| Nova of Virginia Aquatics, Inc | Virginia | 1 | 2026 | 50 Breast | 67 |
| Metroplex Aquatics | Texas | 1 | 2026 | 50 Breast | 63 |
| Carmel Swim Club | Indiana | 1 | 2024 | 500 Free | 51 |
| Kentucky Aquatics (KYA) | Kentucky | 1 | 2025 | 100 Breast | 35 |
What this team studies.
From the official roster.
11 FR · 20 SO · 10 JR · 1 SR
Graduation 52% · Retention 76%
School-wide graduation and first-year retention rates (U.S. College Scorecard).
International admissions requirements.
TOEFL 61 (as of 2025–26) · IELTS 5.5 (as of 2025–26)
Direct/Institutional
Application systems, fee $40 (as of 2025–26), RD deadline Not disclosed.
Unclear (as of 2025–26)
International financial aid policy recorded for 2025-2026.
| Field | Value | Source status |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL minimum | 61 (as of 2025–26) | Verified |
| IELTS minimum | 5.5 (as of 2025–26) | Verified |
| Application systems | Direct/Institutional | Verified |
| Application fee | $40 (as of 2025–26) | Verified |
| RD deadline | Not disclosed | Verified |
| Int'l tuition | $21,912 | Gov data |
| Total cost (COA) | $30,549 | 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.
Total cost of attendance
U.S. College Scorecard; international tuition $21,912.