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Review Purdue 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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Purdue University fields a 65-swimmer roster in NCAA I (IN).

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

Athletic
NCAA I

65-swimmer roster

33 men and 32 women, 5 coaches.

Admissions
49.9%

Selectivity & int'l share

International students make up 9.9% of the student body.

Cost & outcome
$43,393

Total annual cost

Graduation rate 83%; median earnings $72,424 (U.S. College Scorecard).

On the roster this season.

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

Roster movement

0 newly listed · 0 no longer listed

No change recorded yet this season.

Class flow

16 freshmen · 18 seniors

Current roster by academic year.

Coaching staff

5 coaches listed

No staff change recorded this season.

Most recent results on file: Illinois vs. Purdue (Oct 2, 2026, Champaign) · NCAA Division I Men's Championships (Mar 25, 2026) · NCAA Division I Women's Championship (Mar 18, 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 Free29 19.0820.3220.90 2026-10-06
Men100 Free27 42.7544.5545.70 2026-10-06
Men200 Free23 1:34.981:37.721:40.24 2026-10-06
Men500 Free13 4:14.854:24.764:30.65 2026-10-06
Men50 Back18 20.9522.4123.21 2026-10-06
Men100 Back17 45.3848.4649.67 2026-10-06
Men200 Back11 1:40.451:46.091:48.80 2026-10-06
Men50 Breast13 24.3824.7225.70 2026-10-06
Men100 Breast13 52.3553.5955.46 2026-10-06
Men200 Breast7 1:53.181:55.911:56.88 2026-10-06
Men50 Fly24 21.4422.2723.05 2026-10-06
Men100 Fly24 45.8148.2749.57 2026-10-06
Men200 Fly10 1:43.601:46.571:47.74 2026-10-06
Men100 IM12 49.4550.6851.74 2026-10-06
Men200 IM14 1:43.421:48.041:49.66 2026-10-06
Women50 Free29 20.0223.7624.48 2026-10-06
Women100 Free24 48.7051.3452.01 2026-10-06
Women200 Free13 1:46.291:47.101:50.17 2026-10-06
Women500 Free10 4:43.714:45.244:54.34 2026-10-06
Women50 Back15 24.4725.6326.09 2026-10-06
Women100 Back15 52.7054.0954.94 2026-10-06
Women200 Back12 1:54.091:57.761:59.00 2026-10-06
Women50 Breast6 28.8529.0229.30 2026-10-06
Women100 Breast8 1:01.611:02.221:02.80 2026-10-06
Women200 Breast8 2:14.722:15.792:16.91 2026-10-06
Women50 Fly15 24.1925.0225.84 2026-10-06
Women100 Fly19 53.4254.3855.92 2026-10-06
Women200 Fly6 1:56.711:57.441:58.48 2026-10-06
Women100 IM16 56.4358.1758.80 2026-10-06
Women200 IM11 2:00.982:02.562:04.87 2026-10-06

Team analysis

Four questions decide Purdue swimming, and the data answers all four

Purdue swimming for recruits, structured as four family questions: cost, engineering-and-athletics reality, the speed bar with age-16 history, and roster-seat math. Full benchmarks included.

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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
29
100 Free
27
200 Free
23
500 Free
13
1000 Free
11
1650 Free
8
50 Back
18
100 Back
17
200 Back
11
50 Breast
13
100 Breast
13
200 Breast
7
50 Fly
24
100 Fly
24
200 Fly
10
100 IM
12
200 IM
14
400 IM
8

Women's event depth

50 Free
29
100 Free
24
200 Free
13
500 Free
10
1000 Free
7
1650 Free
5
50 Back
15
100 Back
15
200 Back
12
50 Breast
6
100 Breast
8
200 Breast
8
50 Fly
15
100 Fly
19
200 Fly
6
100 IM
16
200 IM
11
400 IM
7

Where Purdue University swimmers trained before college.

Clubs of the 44 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
Boilermaker AquaticsIndiana3 2025, 2024 (2)1000 Free, 500 Free15
Nations Capital Swim ClubVirginia2 2025, 20241000 Free, 200 Fly164
Fishers Area Swimming TigersIndiana2 2025, 2023500 Free, 200 IM39
Front Range BarracudasColorado2 2024, 2023400 IM, 50 Back24
Zionsville Swim ClubIndiana2 2025, 2024500 Free, 200 Free22
Rockville Montgomery Swim ClubMaryland1 20241000 Free103
SwimAtlantaGeorgia1 2026500 Free77
Greater Somerset County YMCANew Jersey1 2023100 Breast67
Carmel Swim ClubIndiana1 2023100 Fly51
North Baltimore Aquatic ClubMaryland1 2023500 Free49
Michigan Lakeshore AquaticsMichigan1 2024200 Back47
Arlington Aquatic Club (PV)Virginia1 20251000 Free46

What this team studies.

From the official roster.

Majors

STEM 24 · Business 20 · Other 19

Among the 63 swimmers who list a major on the official roster; 1 more have not declared yet.

Class balance

16 FR · 8 SO · 22 JR · 18 SR · 1 GR

Academic outcomes

Graduation 83% · Retention 93%

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

International admissions requirements.

Language

TOEFL 88 · IELTS 6.5

Application

Common App

Application systems, fee Not disclosed, RD deadline Not disclosed.

Aid

None

International financial aid policy recorded for 2025-2026.

FieldValueSource status
TOEFL minimum88Verified
IELTS minimum6.5Verified
Application systemsCommon AppVerified
Application feeNot disclosedVerified
RD deadlineNot disclosedVerified
Int'l tuition$28,794Gov data
Total cost (COA)$43,393Gov data
Aid for internationalNonePending

Cost, aid and outcomes.

$43,393

Total cost of attendance

U.S. College Scorecard; international tuition $28,794.

None

International aid policy

$72,424

Median earnings

Source evidence.

English requirementGenerally, applicants have a 115 with a 110 or higher in all individual subscores. Generally, applicants have a score of 6.5 or higher with a minimum score of 6.0 in each section. For exams taken before January 21, 2026: We require a minimu… source ↗
Verified
Application processFirst-year college students use Common App to apply to Purdue . For most first-year students, a complete application includes: The application itself (including an essay) Answers to Purdue-specific questions on the application Self-reported… source ↗
Verified
International aidTo be eligible for federal, state of Indiana and Purdue need-based aid eligibility, a student must be a U.S. citizen or “eligible” non-citizen. source ↗
Pending

Frequently asked questions

What are Purdue University's English requirements for international students?Purdue University lists a minimum TOEFL of 88 and IELTS 6.5 for international applicants.
How much does it cost to attend Purdue University?Purdue University has a total annual cost of attendance of about $43,393 (international tuition $28,794).
Does Purdue University offer financial aid to international students?Purdue University's international aid policy is recorded as: None.
How competitive is Purdue University's swim program?Purdue University competes in NCAA I and carries 65 swimmers (33 men, 32 women) with 5 coaches. For example, its men's 100 Free roster best is 42.75 with a median of 45.70.
What do Purdue University swimmers study?Of the 63 Purdue University swimmers who list a major on the official roster: STEM 24 · Business 20 · Other 19. The school's overall graduation rate is 83% (U.S. College Scorecard).
What changed on Purdue University's swim roster this season?This season's roster lists 16 freshmen and 18 seniors. Most recent results on file: Illinois vs. Purdue (Oct 2, 2026).

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