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.

Academic year 2025-2026 Roster & performance analysis Data updated Oct 25, 2026

Ohio State University fields a 55-swimmer roster in NCAA I (OH).

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

Athletic
NCAA I

55-swimmer roster

26 men and 29 women, 7 coaches.

Admissions
60.6%

Selectivity & int'l share

International students make up 7.6% of the student body.

Cost & outcome
$57,083

Total annual cost

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

On the roster this season.

What changed on Ohio State University's official roster since Sep 1, 2026 — counts only, checked daily.

Roster movement

0 newly listed · 0 no longer listed

Last change Oct 9, 2026.

Class flow

11 freshmen · 5 seniors

Current roster by academic year.

Coaching staff

7 coaches listed

1 newly listed, 0 no longer listed since Sep 1, 2026.

Most recent results on file: CSL Match #3 (Oct 2, 2026, Stanford) · CSL Match #1 (Sep 24, 2026, Westmont) · NCAA Division I Men's Championships (Mar 25, 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 Free31 18.6819.8020.39 2026-10-06
Men100 Free29 41.5543.9144.63 2026-10-06
Men200 Free22 1:30.771:34.811:36.73 2026-10-06
Men500 Free16 4:11.524:15.754:20.79 2026-10-06
Men50 Back20 21.3222.0223.03 2026-10-06
Men100 Back20 45.2847.6348.41 2026-10-06
Men200 Back12 1:38.841:42.191:45.28 2026-10-06
Men50 Breast12 24.1424.8225.80 2026-10-06
Men100 Breast13 52.1052.9956.02 2026-10-06
Men200 Breast10 1:53.321:55.562:00.41 2026-10-06
Men50 Fly22 20.2621.6722.33 2026-10-06
Men100 Fly29 44.4847.4948.92 2026-10-06
Men200 Fly12 1:43.711:44.341:47.09 2026-10-06
Men100 IM11 48.4049.3550.25 2026-10-06
Men200 IM14 1:41.091:46.661:48.11 2026-10-06
Women50 Free19 21.7822.5123.15 2026-10-06
Women100 Free16 47.0148.9250.06 2026-10-06
Women200 Free19 1:42.821:46.521:47.73 2026-10-06
Women500 Free15 4:36.384:40.914:47.12 2026-10-06
Women50 Back14 24.5625.0225.63 2026-10-06
Women100 Back13 51.7453.5653.81 2026-10-06
Women200 Back11 1:51.291:54.721:57.03 2026-10-06
Women50 Breast8 26.8327.9028.69 2026-10-06
Women100 Breast9 57.951:00.251:01.30 2026-10-06
Women200 Breast10 2:07.822:09.672:14.55 2026-10-06
Women50 Fly16 23.9325.0525.27 2026-10-06
Women100 Fly23 52.1954.2956.22 2026-10-06
Women200 Fly14 1:56.071:59.542:02.14 2026-10-06
Women100 IM8 55.2255.4456.28 2026-10-06
Women200 IM14 1:54.811:58.432:00.69 2026-10-06

Roster profile & event depth.

Men's event depth

50 Free
31
100 Free
29
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
13
200 Breast
10
50 Fly
22
100 Fly
29
200 Fly
12
100 IM
11
200 IM
14
400 IM
10

Women's event depth

50 Free
19
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
9
200 Breast
10
50 Fly
16
100 Fly
23
200 Fly
14
100 IM
8
200 IM
14
400 IM
10

Where Ohio State University swimmers trained before college.

Clubs of the 39 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
Scottsdale Aquatic ClubArizona2 2025 (2)100 Free, 200 Fly59
Sarasota SharksFlorida2 2024 (2)200 Breast, 200 IM42
Aquatics Canada Aquatiques2 2024 (2)32
Dynamo Swim ClubGeorgia1 202650 Fly61
Team Pittsburgh Elite AquaticsPennsylvania1 2024200 Free53
Schroeder Swim TeamWisconsin1 2024400 IM47
Fishers Area Swimming TigersIndiana1 2024400 IM39
Lake Oswego Swim ClubOregon1 2026100 Breast38
Highlands Ranch AquaticsColorado1 2024500 Free34
First Colony Swim Team, Inc.Texas1 2025200 Free29
Gold Medal Swim ClubArizona1 202550 Fly28
Quest SwimmingVirginia1 2026200 Fly23

What this team studies.

From the official roster.

Majors

STEM 9 · Business 27 · Other 16

Among the 52 swimmers who list a major on the official roster.

Class balance

11 FR · 16 SO · 23 JR · 5 SR

Academic outcomes

Graduation 88% · Retention 94%

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

International admissions requirements.

Language

TOEFL 79 · IELTS 6.5

Application

Common App

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

Aid

Merit aid (as of 2025–26)

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)$57,083Gov data
Aid for internationalMerit aid (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.

$57,083

Total cost of attendance

U.S. College Scorecard; international tuition $40,022.

Merit aid (as of 2025–26)

International aid policy

$60,409

Median earnings

Source evidence.

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

Frequently asked questions

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.
How much does it cost to attend Ohio State University?Ohio State University has a total annual cost of attendance of about $57,083 (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 (as of 2025–26).
How competitive is Ohio State University's swim program?Ohio State University competes in NCAA I and carries 55 swimmers (26 men, 29 women) with 7 coaches. For example, its men's 100 Free roster best is 41.55 with a median of 44.63.
What do Ohio State University swimmers study?Of the 52 Ohio State University swimmers who list a major on the official roster: STEM 9 · Business 27 · Other 16. The school's overall graduation rate is 88% (U.S. College Scorecard).
What changed on Ohio State University's swim roster this season?This season's roster lists 11 freshmen and 5 seniors. Most recent results on file: CSL Match #3 (Oct 2, 2026).

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