NCAA I swimming program

Ohio State UniversitySwimming Recruiting & International Admissions

Review Ohio State University's swim level by event, roster profile, and international admissions requirements — cost, aid and verified source evidence. Use this page to decide whether Ohio State University belongs on your college list.

Academic year 2025-2026 Roster & performance analysis Source status on every admissions field

Ohio State University at a glance for swimmers.

A direct read: how strong the program is, what kind of athlete fits, and what an international applicant must check.

Athletic
NCAA I

55-swimmer roster

30 men and 25 women, 9 coaches. See the event time bands below to gauge the recruiting standard.

Admissions
60.6%

Selectivity & int'l share

International students make up 7.6% of the student body. Language, deadlines and aid are detailed below with source status.

Cost & outcome
$30,305

Total annual cost

Graduation rate 88%; median earnings $60,409 (U.S. College Scorecard).

Swimming recruiting standards by event.

The team's current-roster SCY (25-yard) times — each swimmer's best, last 4 years. This is the most direct read on the recruiting bar.

GenderEvent (SCY)SwimmersFastestTop 25%MedianLast raced
Men50 Free29 18.6819.7020.44 2026-03-27
Men100 Free28 41.5543.8944.71 2026-03-28
Men200 Free22 1:30.771:34.811:36.73 2026-03-26
Men500 Free16 4:11.524:15.754:20.79 2026-03-27
Men50 Back20 21.3222.0223.03 2026-03-25
Men100 Back20 45.2847.6348.41 2026-03-27
Men200 Back12 1:38.841:42.191:45.28 2026-03-28
Men50 Breast12 24.1424.8225.80 2026-03-13
Men100 Breast12 52.1052.8955.70 2026-03-13
Men200 Breast9 1:53.321:55.481:59.75 2026-03-14
Men50 Fly21 20.2621.8822.35 2026-03-12
Men100 Fly28 44.4847.7548.97 2026-03-26
Men200 Fly11 1:43.711:44.311:46.93 2026-03-28
Men100 IM9 48.4049.0949.76 2026-03-14
Men200 IM14 1:41.091:46.661:48.11 2026-03-28
Women50 Free18 21.7822.4523.34 2026-03-20
Women100 Free16 47.0148.9250.06 2026-03-21
Women200 Free19 1:42.821:46.521:47.73 2026-03-19
Women500 Free15 4:36.384:40.914:47.12 2026-03-20
Women50 Back14 24.5625.0225.63 2026-03-18
Women100 Back13 51.7453.5653.81 2026-03-20
Women200 Back11 1:51.291:54.721:57.03 2026-03-21
Women50 Breast8 26.8327.9028.69 2026-03-12
Women100 Breast8 57.9559.871:00.79 2026-03-19
Women200 Breast9 2:07.822:09.312:14.40 2026-03-20
Women50 Fly15 23.9325.0025.25 2026-03-12
Women100 Fly22 52.1954.3356.31 2026-03-19
Women200 Fly13 1:56.071:59.442:02.23 2026-03-14
Women100 IM7 55.4755.7756.66 2025-11-07
Women200 IM14 1:54.811:58.432:00.69 2026-03-21

NCAA I recruiting standards by event

See how Ohio State University's level compares — full NCAA I time bands and rankings for each 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.

How many current swimmers race each event — men vs women. Heavier bars mean the program carries more depth there.

Ohio State University competes in NCAA I with 55 swimmers (30 men, 25 women) and 9 coaches. Use the depth below with the event time bands above to judge whether your event is a strength of this program.

Men's event depth

50 Free
29
100 Free
28
200 Free
22
500 Free
16
1000 Free
10
1650 Free
8
50 Back
20
100 Back
20
200 Back
12
50 Breast
12
100 Breast
12
200 Breast
9
50 Fly
21
100 Fly
28
200 Fly
11
100 IM
9
200 IM
14
400 IM
10

Women's event depth

50 Free
18
100 Free
16
200 Free
19
500 Free
15
1000 Free
7
1650 Free
6
50 Back
14
100 Back
13
200 Back
11
50 Breast
8
100 Breast
8
200 Breast
9
50 Fly
15
100 Fly
22
200 Fly
13
100 IM
7
200 IM
14
400 IM
10

International admissions requirements.

What an international applicant needs — each field with its source status. "Not disclosed" is never treated as zero.

Language

TOEFL 79 · IELTS 6.5

Minimum English scores international applicants are expected to meet.

Application

Common App

Application systems, fee Not disclosed, RD deadline Jan. 15, 2027.

Aid

Merit aid

International financial aid policy recorded for 2025-2026.

FieldValueSource status
TOEFL minimum79Verified
IELTS minimum6.5Verified
Application systemsCommon AppVerified
Application feeNot disclosedVerified
RD deadlineJan. 15, 2027Verified
Int'l tuition$40,022Gov data
Total cost (COA)$30,305Gov data
Aid for internationalMerit aidPending

Cost, aid and outcomes.

Strong enough athletically is only half the call — families still need cost, aid and return.

$30,305

Total cost of attendance

Annual total cost from government data. International tuition $40,022.

Merit aid

International aid policy

Shown as recorded; "Not disclosed" never converted into "no aid".

$60,409

Median earnings

Graduation rate 88%. Context, not a promise of individual outcome (Scorecard).

Evidence, not a black box.

Real source snippets behind the international admissions fields — with status and a link to check the original.

English requirementTOEFL (internet-based test or internet-based Home Edition): Exams taken before January 21, 2026: A minimum score of 79 or higher is required Exams taken after January 21, 2026: A minimum score of 4.0 or higher is required IELTS or IELTS Ind… source ↗
Verified
Application processOhio State accepts the Common Application for admission to the Columbus campus. source ↗
Verified
International aidInternational students are generally not eligible to receive federal, state or most institutional funding. source ↗
Pending

Is Ohio State University a good fit for international swimmers?

Ohio State University competes in NCAA I and carries 55 swimmers. Compare your event time with the team bands above to judge the athletic fit before anything else.

International applicants should then check language requirements (79 TOEFL / 6.5 IELTS), application systems, deadlines, total cost ($30,305) and aid (Merit aid) — all shown above with source status.

How to use this page

Start with the event standards to see if your times are near Ohio State University's range. Then review admissions, cost and aid. Save it to your list only if athletic, academic and financial signals all make sense.

This page is informational and does not guarantee recruiting interest or admission. The goal is a better, evidence-backed college list.

Frequently asked questions

Direct answers from this school's recorded data.

What are Ohio State University's English requirements for international students?Ohio State University lists a minimum TOEFL of 79 and IELTS 6.5 for international applicants (academic year 2025-2026).
How much does it cost to attend Ohio State University?Ohio State University has a total annual cost of attendance of about $30,305 (international tuition $40,022).
Does Ohio State University offer financial aid to international students?Ohio State University's international aid policy is recorded as: Merit aid.
How competitive is Ohio State University's swim program?Ohio State University competes in NCAA I and carries 55 swimmers (30 men, 25 women) with 9 coaches. For example, its men's 100 Free roster best is 41.55 with a median of 44.71.

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