NCAA I swimming program

San Jose State UniversitySwimming Recruiting & International Admissions

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

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

San Jose 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

25-swimmer roster

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

Admissions
84.6%

Selectivity & int'l share

International students make up 3.6% of the student body. Language, deadlines and aid are detailed below with source status.

Cost & outcome
$26,593

Total annual cost

Graduation rate 69%; median earnings $78,988 (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 Free22 22.9523.6224.35 2026-03-12
Women100 Free21 50.3750.8051.52 2026-03-14
Women200 Free17 1:49.141:51.281:53.05 2026-03-13
Women500 Free7 4:52.615:05.505:18.53 2025-11-19
Women50 Back16 25.8526.7327.67 2026-03-13
Women100 Back15 54.5456.0258.58 2026-03-13
Women200 Back9 1:57.542:01.912:04.42 2026-03-14
Women50 Breast7 28.2730.3830.63 2026-03-12
Women100 Breast7 1:01.531:04.761:06.94 2026-03-13
Women200 Breast5 2:13.592:14.702:20.20 2026-03-14
Women50 Fly19 24.5025.6126.30 2026-03-13
Women100 Fly20 52.9155.8057.89 2026-03-13
Women200 Fly10 1:58.122:00.732:02.88 2026-03-14
Women100 IM14 56.6959.531:00.83 2026-03-14
Women200 IM12 1:58.992:04.402:06.40 2026-03-12

NCAA I recruiting standards by event

See how San Jose 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 Jose State University competes in NCAA I with 25 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
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
22
100 Free
21
200 Free
17
500 Free
7
1000 Free
3
50 Back
16
100 Back
15
200 Back
9
50 Breast
7
100 Breast
7
200 Breast
5
50 Fly
19
100 Fly
20
200 Fly
10
100 IM
14
200 IM
12
400 IM
8

International admissions requirements.

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

Language

TOEFL 61 · IELTS 6.0

Minimum English scores international applicants are expected to meet.

Application

Direct/Institutional

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

Aid

Merit aid

International financial aid policy recorded for 2025-2026.

FieldValueSource status
TOEFL minimum61Verified
IELTS minimum6.0Verified
Application systemsDirect/InstitutionalVerified
Application feeNot disclosedVerified
RD deadlineNot disclosedVerified
Int'l tuition$21,010Gov data
Total cost (COA)$26,593Gov data
Aid for internationalMerit aidVerified

Cost, aid and outcomes.

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

$26,593

Total cost of attendance

Annual total cost from government data. International tuition $21,010.

Merit aid

International aid policy

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

$78,988

Median earnings

Graduation rate 69%. 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 aidInternational students will only be eligible for those scholarships that are merit-based. Need-based scholarships are part of Financial Aid, which is unavailable to international students. source ↗
Verified
English requirementSJSU undergraduate minimum proficiency standards Internet TOEFL: Undergraduate, except Engineering 61 source ↗
Verified

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

San Jose State University competes in NCAA I and carries 25 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 (61 TOEFL / 6.0 IELTS), application systems, deadlines, total cost ($26,593) and aid (Merit aid) — all shown above with source status.

How to use this page

Start with the event standards to see if your times are near San Jose 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 Jose State University's English requirements for international students?San Jose State University lists a minimum TOEFL of 61 and IELTS 6.0 for international applicants (academic year 2025-2026).
How much does it cost to attend San Jose State University?San Jose State University has a total annual cost of attendance of about $26,593 (international tuition $21,010).
Does San Jose State University offer financial aid to international students?San Jose State University's international aid policy is recorded as: Merit aid.
How competitive is San Jose State University's swim program?San Jose State University competes in NCAA I and carries 25 swimmers with 3 coaches. For example, its Women 50 Free roster best is 22.95.

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