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Review Rider 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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Rider University fields a 50-swimmer roster in NCAA I (NJ).

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

Athletic
NCAA I

50-swimmer roster

27 men and 23 women, 4 coaches.

Admissions
78.6%

Selectivity & int'l share

International students make up 4.0% of the student body.

Cost & outcome
$55,967

Total annual cost

Graduation rate 61%; median earnings $62,208 (U.S. College Scorecard).

On the roster this season.

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

Roster movement

18 newly listed · 10 no longer listed

Last change Oct 7, 2026.

Class flow

15 freshmen · 10 seniors

Last season's roster had 13 freshmen, 10 sophomores, 12 juniors and 7 seniors.

Coaching staff

4 coaches listed

No staff change recorded this season.

Most recent results on file: Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Championships (Feb 11, 2026) · Lafayette vs. Rider (Jan 22, 2026) · NJIT/Rider/Stony Brook Tri-Meet (Jan 17, 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 Free18 20.0221.2521.93 2026-10-06
Men100 Free13 45.1846.1147.06 2026-10-06
Men200 Free8 1:39.301:41.711:42.81 2026-10-06
Men500 Free8 4:34.284:41.144:43.31 2026-10-06
Men50 Back10 22.8423.8424.67 2026-10-06
Men100 Back10 49.1950.5952.27 2026-10-06
Men200 Back6 1:48.491:49.121:50.97 2026-10-06
Men50 Breast7 24.9425.2027.01 2026-10-06
Men100 Breast7 53.6154.1357.61 2026-10-06
Men200 Breast6 1:57.352:00.182:03.97 2026-10-06
Men50 Fly17 22.2922.9523.95 2026-10-06
Men100 Fly20 48.4050.7951.44 2026-10-06
Men200 Fly9 1:51.241:52.251:53.05 2026-10-06
Men200 IM10 1:52.301:54.351:55.84 2026-10-06
Women50 Free14 23.4925.0225.50 2026-10-06
Women100 Free13 52.4053.1256.28 2026-10-06
Women200 Free10 1:54.261:56.061:56.62 2026-10-06
Women500 Free7 5:07.485:08.255:14.34 2026-10-06
Women50 Back11 25.3827.5628.73 2026-10-06
Women100 Back10 57.0959.011:00.22 2026-10-06
Women200 Back8 2:04.852:08.542:10.03 2026-10-06
Women50 Breast7 30.7531.4331.93 2026-10-06
Women100 Breast7 1:05.831:06.511:08.20 2026-10-06
Women200 Breast5 2:23.702:24.932:26.91 2026-10-06
Women50 Fly7 26.0727.2927.52 2026-10-06
Women100 Fly10 56.4358.8759.41 2026-10-06
Women200 Fly6 2:05.322:11.002:12.82 2026-10-06
Women200 IM11 2:09.332:10.302:14.23 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
18
100 Free
13
200 Free
8
500 Free
8
1000 Free
7
1650 Free
6
50 Back
10
100 Back
10
200 Back
6
50 Breast
7
100 Breast
7
200 Breast
6
50 Fly
17
100 Fly
20
200 Fly
9
200 IM
10
400 IM
4

Women's event depth

50 Free
14
100 Free
13
200 Free
10
500 Free
7
1000 Free
6
1650 Free
3
50 Back
11
100 Back
10
200 Back
8
50 Breast
7
100 Breast
7
200 Breast
5
50 Fly
7
100 Fly
10
200 Fly
6
200 IM
11
400 IM
5

Where Rider University swimmers trained before college.

Clubs of the 37 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
Greater Philadelphia Aquatic Club4 2025 (2), 2024, 20231650 Free, 200 IM, 100 Free, 100 Fly29
Lakeland Hills Family YMCANew Jersey3 2025, 2024, 2023100 Free, 50 Fly35
Jersey WahoosNew Jersey2 2025 (2)1650 Free, 100 Fly54
Suburban Seahawks ClubPennsylvania2 2026, 2024200 IM, 500 Free40
Greater Somerset County YMCANew Jersey1 202550 Back67
Scarlet AquaticsNew Jersey1 2023100 Free64
South Jersey Aquatic ClubNew Jersey1 2023100 Free55
Cheshire YMCA Sea Dog Swim ClubConnecticut1 2025400 IM52
YMCA of the Triangle Area Swim TeamNorth Carolina1 2026200 Breast42
Upper Dublin Aquatic ClubPennsylvania1 2026200 Free36
Annapolis Swim ClubMaryland1 202550 Fly35
Three Village Swim ClubNew York1 2025200 Fly33

What this team studies.

From the official roster.

Class balance

15 FR · 13 SO · 11 JR · 10 SR

Academic outcomes

Graduation 61% · Retention 78%

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

International admissions requirements.

Language

TOEFL 70 · IELTS 6.0

Application

Common App

Application systems, fee $75, RD deadline Not disclosed.

Aid

Unclear (as of 2025–26)

International financial aid policy recorded for 2025-2026.

FieldValueSource status
TOEFL minimum70Verified
IELTS minimum6.0Verified
Application systemsCommon AppVerified
Application fee$75Verified
RD deadlineNot disclosedVerified
Int'l tuition$41,120Gov data
Total cost (COA)$55,967Gov data
Aid for internationalUnclear (as of 2025–26)Not disclosed

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

Cost, aid and outcomes.

$55,967

Total cost of attendance

U.S. College Scorecard; international tuition $41,120.

Unclear (as of 2025–26)

International aid policy

$62,208

Median earnings

Source evidence.

English requirementMinimum Score: iBT 70 (2025) Minimum Score: iBT 4 (2026-Present) Image International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Minimum Score: 6.0 ... Duolingo Minimum Score: 95 source ↗
Verified
Application processApplication fee waivers are not available for international applicants. source ↗
Verified

Frequently asked questions

What are Rider University's English requirements for international students?Rider University lists a minimum TOEFL of 70 and IELTS 6.0 for international applicants.
How much does it cost to attend Rider University?Rider University has a total annual cost of attendance of about $55,967 (international tuition $41,120).
Does Rider University offer financial aid to international students?Rider University's international aid policy is recorded as: Unclear (as of 2025–26).
How competitive is Rider University's swim program?Rider University competes in NCAA I and carries 50 swimmers (27 men, 23 women) with 4 coaches. For example, its men's 100 Free roster best is 45.18 with a median of 47.06.
What changed on Rider University's swim roster this season?Since Sep 1, 2026, 18 swimmers were newly listed on the official roster and 10 from last season are no longer listed; last change Oct 7, 2026. This season's roster lists 15 freshmen and 10 seniors; last season's roster had 13 freshmen, 10 sophomores, 12 juniors and 7 seniors. Most recent results on file: Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Championships (Feb 11, 2026).

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