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Review Pennsylvania State University'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
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Pennsylvania State University fields a 41-swimmer roster in NCAA I (PA).

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

Athletic
NCAA I

41-swimmer roster

23 men and 18 women, 7 coaches.

Admissions
60.6%

Selectivity & int'l share

International students make up 9.3% of the student body.

Cost & outcome
$60,840

Total annual cost

Graduation rate 86%; median earnings $63,435 (U.S. College Scorecard).

On the roster this season.

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

Roster movement

1 newly listed · 0 no longer listed

Last change Oct 7, 2026.

Class flow

12 freshmen · 9 seniors

Current roster by academic year.

Coaching staff

7 coaches listed

No staff change recorded this season.

Most recent results on file: Virginia Tech vs. Penn State University, West Virginia University, Liberty University (Oct 2, 2026, Christiansburg) · NCAA Division I Men's Championships (Mar 25, 2026) · NCAA Division I Women's Championship (Mar 19, 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 Free19 19.5520.0520.62 2026-10-06
Men100 Free19 42.6744.2945.01 2026-10-06
Men200 Free15 1:35.061:36.311:38.74 2026-10-06
Men500 Free9 4:18.504:23.974:26.88 2026-10-06
Men50 Back6 20.8121.3523.12 2026-10-06
Men100 Back8 44.7447.5848.86 2026-10-06
Men200 Back6 1:40.181:44.311:45.39 2026-10-06
Men50 Breast6 23.9824.5425.52 2026-10-06
Men100 Breast8 50.8853.5655.19 2026-10-06
Men200 Breast9 1:50.761:59.202:00.03 2026-10-06
Men50 Fly10 20.9421.9922.48 2026-10-06
Men100 Fly16 45.1947.8849.07 2026-10-06
Men200 Fly10 1:43.471:46.551:48.62 2026-10-06
Men200 IM12 1:43.171:46.301:47.62 2026-10-06
Women50 Free16 22.6223.1423.80 2026-10-06
Women100 Free14 48.5249.9050.78 2026-10-06
Women200 Free13 1:45.561:50.021:50.99 2026-10-06
Women500 Free9 4:43.594:52.084:55.56 2026-10-06
Women50 Back4 24.3526.1427.06 2026-10-06
Women100 Back6 52.4856.4556.69 2026-10-06
Women200 Back8 1:58.302:01.282:02.57 2026-10-06
Women50 Breast9 28.8230.1730.73 2026-10-06
Women100 Breast10 1:01.381:02.851:05.16 2026-10-06
Women200 Breast7 2:12.152:17.502:18.66 2026-10-06
Women50 Fly9 23.8625.1426.10 2026-10-06
Women100 Fly13 51.9654.3956.29 2026-10-06
Women200 Fly7 2:01.002:01.812:02.99 2026-10-06
Women200 IM12 1:57.032:01.712:02.67 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
19
100 Free
19
200 Free
15
500 Free
9
1000 Free
8
1650 Free
5
50 Back
6
100 Back
8
200 Back
6
50 Breast
6
100 Breast
8
200 Breast
9
50 Fly
10
100 Fly
16
200 Fly
10
200 IM
12
400 IM
9

Women's event depth

50 Free
16
100 Free
14
200 Free
13
500 Free
9
1000 Free
7
1650 Free
4
50 Back
4
100 Back
6
200 Back
8
50 Breast
9
100 Breast
10
200 Breast
7
50 Fly
9
100 Fly
13
200 Fly
7
200 IM
12
400 IM
8

Where Pennsylvania State University swimmers trained before college.

Clubs of the 25 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
Ridley Area YMCAPennsylvania2 2024, 2023200 Free, 100 Back25
Clovis Swim ClubCalifornia2 2026 (2)400 IM, 1000 Free21
SwimAtlantaGeorgia1 2023200 Back77
Metroplex AquaticsTexas1 2026200 Breast63
Dynamo Swim ClubGeorgia1 202550 Breast61
Cheshire YMCA Sea Dog Swim ClubConnecticut1 2024400 IM52
Mason Manta RaysOhio1 2025200 Free51
YMCA of the Triangle Area Swim TeamNorth Carolina1 20231650 Free42
Lake Oswego Swim ClubOregon1 2023100 Free38
Katy AquaticsTexas1 202550 Free36
Sandpipers of NevadaNevada1 2026200 Fly31
Aces Swim ClubColorado1 2024100 Back30

What this team studies.

From the official roster.

Class balance

12 FR · 11 SO · 9 JR · 9 SR

Academic outcomes

Graduation 86% · Retention 93%

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

International admissions requirements.

Language

TOEFL 80 · IELTS 6.5

Application

MyPennState;Common App

Application systems, fee $75 (as of 2025–26), RD deadline Not disclosed.

Aid

None

International financial aid policy recorded for 2025-2026.

FieldValueSource status
TOEFL minimum80Verified
IELTS minimum6.5Verified
Application systemsMyPennState;Common AppVerified
Application fee$75 (as of 2025–26)Verified
RD deadlineNot disclosedVerified
Int'l tuition$41,790Gov data
Total cost (COA)$60,840Gov data
Aid for internationalNoneVerified

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

Cost, aid and outcomes.

$60,840

Total cost of attendance

U.S. College Scorecard; international tuition $41,790.

None

International aid policy

$63,435

Median earnings

Source evidence.

International aidThere is, at this time, essentially no financial aid available for international undergraduate students. source ↗
Verified
English requirementDuolingo English Test (DET) : A minimum score of 120 is required TOEFL: TOEFL exams taken before January 21, 2026: A minimum TOEFL score of 80 on the internet-based TOEFL (code #2660) ... IELTS : A minimum IELTS score of 6.5 on the academic… source ↗
Verified
Application processInternational Fee: $75 source ↗
Verified

Frequently asked questions

What are Pennsylvania State University's English requirements for international students?Pennsylvania State University lists a minimum TOEFL of 80 and IELTS 6.5 for international applicants.
How much does it cost to attend Pennsylvania State University?Pennsylvania State University has a total annual cost of attendance of about $60,840 (international tuition $41,790).
Does Pennsylvania State University offer financial aid to international students?Pennsylvania State University's international aid policy is recorded as: None.
How competitive is Pennsylvania State University's swim program?Pennsylvania State University competes in NCAA I and carries 41 swimmers (23 men, 18 women) with 7 coaches. For example, its men's 100 Free roster best is 42.67 with a median of 45.01.
What changed on Pennsylvania State University's swim roster this season?Since Sep 1, 2026, 1 swimmers were newly listed on the official roster and 0 from last season are no longer listed; last change Oct 7, 2026. This season's roster lists 12 freshmen and 9 seniors. Most recent results on file: Virginia Tech vs. Penn State University, West Virginia University, Liberty University (Oct 2, 2026).

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