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Review Saint Ambrose 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 26, 2026
Overview Event Standards Roster Feeder Clubs Academics International Admissions Cost & Aid Evidence

Saint Ambrose University fields a 57-swimmer roster in NAIA (IA).

Official athletics roster last checked Oct 26, 2026; times from public meet results.

Athletic
NAIA

57-swimmer roster

38 men and 19 women, 4 coaches.

Admissions
77.3%

Selectivity & int'l share

International students make up 3.2% of the student body.

Cost & outcome
$51,141

Total annual cost

Graduation rate 61%; median earnings $59,531 (U.S. College Scorecard).

On the roster this season.

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

Roster movement

8 newly listed · 13 no longer listed

Last change Oct 5, 2026.

Class flow

16 freshmen · 13 seniors

Last season's roster had 6 freshmen, 7 sophomores, 3 juniors and 8 seniors.

Coaching staff

4 coaches listed

No staff change recorded this season.

Most recent results on file: St. Ambrose vs. Lewis (Oct 17, 2026) · Davenport October Invite (Oct 9, 2026) · NAIA National Championships (Mar 4, 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 Free41 19.9721.9422.61 2026-10-06
Men100 Free40 43.5947.6649.09 2026-10-06
Men200 Free32 1:38.611:45.601:48.91 2026-10-06
Men500 Free15 4:30.014:48.345:03.35 2026-10-06
Men50 Back25 22.5124.7026.63 2026-10-06
Men100 Back22 48.9952.5154.95 2026-10-06
Men200 Back10 1:47.991:53.122:00.09 2026-10-06
Men50 Breast25 25.1528.8129.69 2026-10-06
Men100 Breast25 53.761:01.481:03.27 2026-10-06
Men200 Breast15 2:01.792:11.742:16.27 2026-10-06
Men50 Fly28 23.1923.9625.00 2026-10-06
Men100 Fly28 48.2152.3754.16 2026-10-06
Men200 Fly9 1:51.741:57.062:03.56 2026-10-06
Men100 IM24 52.0255.6057.30 2026-10-06
Men200 IM22 1:51.211:57.832:00.92 2026-10-06
Women50 Free21 23.9026.1426.54 2026-10-06
Women100 Free20 53.0555.7957.82 2026-10-06
Women200 Free16 1:55.642:01.802:07.08 2026-10-06
Women500 Free9 5:07.295:23.195:28.74 2026-10-06
Women50 Back10 26.6329.1432.08 2026-10-06
Women100 Back9 57.331:01.471:07.69 2026-10-06
Women200 Back4 2:10.342:13.592:16.08 2026-10-06
Women50 Breast8 30.0431.8132.34 2026-10-06
Women100 Breast8 1:04.341:08.121:09.40 2026-10-06
Women200 Breast7 2:19.972:28.612:30.24 2026-10-06
Women50 Fly10 25.3827.3928.80 2026-10-06
Women100 Fly11 57.4559.841:04.91 2026-10-06
Women200 Fly4 2:15.452:15.802:24.96 2026-10-06
Women100 IM13 1:00.321:05.601:08.24 2026-10-06
Women200 IM11 2:08.082:17.242:21.63 2026-10-06

NAIA recruiting standards by event

Full NAIA 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
41
100 Free
40
200 Free
32
500 Free
15
1000 Free
11
1650 Free
8
50 Back
25
100 Back
22
200 Back
10
50 Breast
25
100 Breast
25
200 Breast
15
50 Fly
28
100 Fly
28
200 Fly
9
100 IM
24
200 IM
22
400 IM
12

Women's event depth

50 Free
21
100 Free
20
200 Free
16
500 Free
9
1000 Free
6
1650 Free
5
50 Back
10
100 Back
9
200 Back
4
50 Breast
8
100 Breast
8
200 Breast
7
50 Fly
10
100 Fly
11
200 Fly
4
100 IM
13
200 IM
11
400 IM
4

Where Saint Ambrose University swimmers trained before college.

Clubs of the 20 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
Piranhas Swim ClubIowa2 2024 (2)100 Back, 50 Free16
Peoria Area Water WizardsIllinois2 2025 (2)100 Back, 100 Free13
Knox County YMCAIllinois2 2024 (2)100 Back, 50 Free10
Empire KC Swim ClubMissouri1 20231000 Free35
Champaign County YMCAIllinois1 2026100 Breast28
Fox Valley Swim TeamIllinois1 202550 Breast23
Western Cape Aquatics1 202415
Black Hawk Area Swim TeamIowa1 202450 Breast10
Northern Lakes Aquatic ClubWisconsin1 2023100 Back10
Davenport Metro Swim TeamIowa1 2024100 Free9
McGuire Aquatics ClubIllinois1 2023100 Back8
East Moline Swim ClubIllinois1 2025200 Free6

What this team studies.

From the official roster.

Class balance

16 FR · 15 SO · 11 JR · 13 SR

Academic outcomes

Graduation 61% · Retention 76%

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

International admissions requirements.

Language

TOEFL 79 · IELTS 6.0

Application

Not disclosed

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

Aid

Merit aid

International financial aid policy recorded for 2025-2026.

FieldValueSource status
TOEFL minimum79Verified
IELTS minimum6.0Verified
Application systemsNot disclosedNot disclosed
Application feeNot disclosedNot disclosed
RD deadlineNot disclosedNot disclosed
Int'l tuition$36,658Gov data
Total cost (COA)$51,141Gov data
Aid for internationalMerit aidPending

Cost, aid and outcomes.

$51,141

Total cost of attendance

U.S. College Scorecard; international tuition $36,658.

Merit aid

International aid policy

$59,531

Median earnings

Source evidence.

English requirementTOEFL iBT minimum of 79 IELTS minimum of 6.0 SAT minimum score of 970 (With a minimum score of 550 in Reading and Writing) ACT minimum composite score of 18 (With minimum scores of 18 in Reading and English) ELS completion level of 112 IB H… source ↗
Verified
International aidInternational Merit Scholarships up to $28k. International students with outstanding academic records may be eligible for our International Merit Scholarships. source ↗
Pending

Frequently asked questions

What are Saint Ambrose University's English requirements for international students?Saint Ambrose University lists a minimum TOEFL of 79 and IELTS 6.0 for international applicants.
How much does it cost to attend Saint Ambrose University?Saint Ambrose University has a total annual cost of attendance of about $51,141 (international tuition $36,658).
Does Saint Ambrose University offer financial aid to international students?Saint Ambrose University's international aid policy is recorded as: Merit aid.
How competitive is Saint Ambrose University's swim program?Saint Ambrose University competes in NAIA and carries 57 swimmers (38 men, 19 women) with 4 coaches. For example, its men's 100 Free roster best is 43.59 with a median of 49.09.
What changed on Saint Ambrose University's swim roster this season?Since Sep 1, 2026, 8 swimmers were newly listed on the official roster and 13 from last season are no longer listed; last change Oct 5, 2026. This season's roster lists 16 freshmen and 13 seniors; last season's roster had 6 freshmen, 7 sophomores, 3 juniors and 8 seniors. Most recent results on file: St. Ambrose vs. Lewis (Oct 17, 2026).

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