NCAA I swimming program

San Diego State UniversitySwimming Recruiting & International Admissions

Review San Diego 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 San Diego State University belongs on your college list.

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

San Diego 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

28-swimmer roster

3 coaches. See the event time bands below to gauge the recruiting standard.

Admissions
36.2%

Selectivity & int'l share

International students make up 1.9% of the student body. Language, deadlines and aid are detailed below with source status.

Cost & outcome
$27,780

Total annual cost

Graduation rate 76%; median earnings $64,909 (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
Women50 Free28 22.4323.3924.06 2026-02-21
Women100 Free28 48.8151.5052.86 2026-02-21
Women200 Free18 1:47.301:49.531:51.12 2026-02-20
Women500 Free13 4:54.675:04.665:05.48 2026-02-18
Women50 Back25 24.3227.5428.93 2026-02-20
Women100 Back25 52.0356.761:01.04 2026-03-20
Women200 Back10 1:53.271:56.911:58.81 2026-03-21
Women50 Breast24 27.9131.0532.41 2026-02-20
Women100 Breast24 59.531:06.991:10.04 2026-03-19
Women200 Breast9 2:08.232:10.442:24.77 2026-02-28
Women50 Fly26 24.5725.6927.63 2026-02-20
Women100 Fly26 52.5654.891:00.13 2026-02-20
Women200 Fly8 1:56.971:59.932:01.38 2026-02-28
Women100 IM24 58.7559.441:00.36 2025-10-11
Women200 IM14 1:59.402:01.282:01.97 2026-02-18

NCAA I recruiting standards by event

See how San Diego 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.

San Diego State University competes in NCAA I with 28 swimmers and 3 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
100 Free
200 Free
500 Free
1000 Free
1650 Free
50 Back
100 Back
200 Back
50 Breast
100 Breast
200 Breast
50 Fly
100 Fly
200 Fly
100 IM
200 IM
400 IM

Women's event depth

50 Free
28
100 Free
28
200 Free
18
500 Free
13
1000 Free
10
1650 Free
8
50 Back
25
100 Back
25
200 Back
10
50 Breast
24
100 Breast
24
200 Breast
9
50 Fly
26
100 Fly
26
200 Fly
8
100 IM
24
200 IM
14
400 IM
10

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

Direct/Institutional

Application systems, fee $70, RD deadline Not disclosed.

Aid

Unclear

International financial aid policy recorded for 2025-2026.

FieldValueSource status
TOEFL minimum80Verified
IELTS minimum6.5Verified
Application systemsDirect/InstitutionalVerified
Application fee$70Verified
RD deadlineNot disclosedVerified
Int'l tuition$21,328Gov data
Total cost (COA)$27,780Gov data
Aid for internationalUnclearNot disclosed

Cost, aid and outcomes.

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

$27,780

Total cost of attendance

Annual total cost from government data. International tuition $21,328.

Unclear

International aid policy

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

$64,909

Median earnings

Graduation rate 76%. 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.

English requirementTOEFL iBT exam taken before January 21, 2026, a minimum TOEFL iBT score of 80 or higher is required. IELTS overall score of 6.5 or higher. Duolingo English Test score of 105 or higher is required. source ↗
Verified
Application processComplete the Cal State Apply online application with the $70 USD nonrefundable application fee. source ↗
Verified

Is San Diego State University a good fit for international swimmers?

San Diego State University competes in NCAA I and carries 28 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 ($27,780) and aid (Unclear) — all shown above with source status.

How to use this page

Start with the event standards to see if your times are near San Diego 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 San Diego State University's English requirements for international students?San Diego 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 San Diego State University?San Diego State University has a total annual cost of attendance of about $27,780 (international tuition $21,328).
Does San Diego State University offer financial aid to international students?San Diego State University's international aid policy is recorded as: Unclear.
How competitive is San Diego State University's swim program?San Diego State University competes in NCAA I and carries 28 swimmers with 3 coaches. For example, its Women 50 Free roster best is 22.43.

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