NCAA I swimming program

Pennsylvania State UniversitySwimming Recruiting & International Admissions

Review Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania State University belongs on your college list.

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

Pennsylvania 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

45-swimmer roster

24 men and 21 women, 6 coaches. See the event time bands below to gauge the recruiting standard.

Admissions
60.6%

Selectivity & int'l share

International students make up 9.3% of the student body. Language, deadlines and aid are detailed below with source status.

Cost & outcome
$39,694

Total annual cost

Graduation rate 86%; median earnings $63,435 (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 Free17 19.5519.9720.62 2026-02-28
Men100 Free18 42.6744.2745.00 2026-02-28
Men200 Free14 1:35.061:35.861:38.56 2026-02-28
Men500 Free7 4:18.504:23.694:24.08 2026-02-27
Men50 Back6 20.8121.3523.12 2026-03-25
Men100 Back6 44.7445.8549.20 2026-03-27
Men200 Back5 1:40.181:44.071:45.03 2026-02-28
Men50 Breast6 23.9824.5425.52 2026-02-26
Men100 Breast6 50.8852.9554.39 2026-03-26
Men200 Breast7 1:50.761:56.941:59.24 2026-03-27
Men50 Fly9 20.9421.9922.56 2026-02-26
Men100 Fly14 45.1948.2349.14 2026-02-26
Men200 Fly7 1:43.471:47.501:48.73 2026-02-28
Men200 IM9 1:43.171:46.101:47.44 2026-02-28
Women50 Free15 22.6223.0423.91 2026-02-20
Women100 Free13 48.5249.8950.71 2026-02-21
Women200 Free12 1:45.561:49.981:51.20 2026-02-21
Women500 Free7 4:43.594:49.634:54.34 2026-02-20
Women50 Back4 24.3526.1427.06 2026-02-20
Women100 Back4 52.4855.4556.45 2026-02-20
Women200 Back5 1:58.301:58.482:02.45 2025-10-09
Women50 Breast9 28.8230.1730.73 2026-01-31
Women100 Breast9 1:01.381:02.501:04.71 2026-02-19
Women200 Breast7 2:12.152:17.502:18.66 2026-02-20
Women50 Fly9 23.8625.1426.10 2026-02-21
Women100 Fly12 51.9654.3456.53 2026-02-21
Women200 Fly6 2:01.002:01.562:02.65 2026-02-21
Women200 IM11 1:57.032:01.492:02.41 2026-02-21

NCAA I recruiting standards by event

See how Pennsylvania 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.

Pennsylvania State University competes in NCAA I with 45 swimmers (24 men, 21 women) and 6 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
17
100 Free
18
200 Free
14
500 Free
7
1000 Free
6
1650 Free
5
50 Back
6
100 Back
6
200 Back
5
50 Breast
6
100 Breast
6
200 Breast
7
50 Fly
9
100 Fly
14
200 Fly
7
200 IM
9
400 IM
7

Women's event depth

50 Free
15
100 Free
13
200 Free
12
500 Free
7
1000 Free
5
1650 Free
4
50 Back
4
100 Back
4
200 Back
5
50 Breast
9
100 Breast
9
200 Breast
7
50 Fly
9
100 Fly
12
200 Fly
6
200 IM
11
400 IM
6

International admissions requirements.

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

Language

TOEFL 80 · IELTS 6.5

Minimum English scores international applicants are expected to meet.

Application

MyPennState;Common App

Application systems, fee $75, 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$75Verified
RD deadlineNot disclosedVerified
Int'l tuition$41,790Gov data
Total cost (COA)$39,694Gov data
Aid for internationalNoneVerified

Cost, aid and outcomes.

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

$39,694

Total cost of attendance

Annual total cost from government data. International tuition $41,790.

None

International aid policy

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

$63,435

Median earnings

Graduation rate 86%. 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.

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

Is Pennsylvania State University a good fit for international swimmers?

Pennsylvania State University competes in NCAA I and carries 45 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 (80 TOEFL / 6.5 IELTS), application systems, deadlines, total cost ($39,694) and aid (None) — all shown above with source status.

How to use this page

Start with the event standards to see if your times are near Pennsylvania 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 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 (academic year 2025-2026).
How much does it cost to attend Pennsylvania State University?Pennsylvania State University has a total annual cost of attendance of about $39,694 (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 45 swimmers (24 men, 21 women) with 6 coaches. For example, its men's 100 Free roster best is 42.67 with a median of 45.00.

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