NCAA I swimming program

Seattle UniversitySwimming Recruiting & International Admissions

Review Seattle University's swim level by event, roster profile, and international admissions requirements — cost, aid and verified source evidence. Use this page to decide whether Seattle University belongs on your college list.

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

Seattle 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

42-swimmer roster

21 men and 21 women, 2 coaches. See the event time bands below to gauge the recruiting standard.

Admissions
76.9%

Selectivity & int'l share

International students make up 7.2% of the student body. Language, deadlines and aid are detailed below with source status.

Cost & outcome
$72,124

Total annual cost

Graduation rate 76%; median earnings $75,272 (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
Men50 Free18 19.8820.7821.19 2026-03-13
Men100 Free17 43.5245.1246.46 2026-03-14
Men200 Free14 1:36.851:40.541:43.17 2026-03-13
Men500 Free8 4:25.984:37.194:41.84 2026-02-12
Men50 Back8 21.9423.4123.80 2026-03-13
Men100 Back8 46.4150.2050.91 2026-03-13
Men200 Back6 1:43.301:48.811:54.92 2026-03-14
Men50 Breast6 25.3825.6425.83 2026-03-12
Men100 Breast6 54.8354.8955.17 2026-03-13
Men200 Breast4 1:56.181:59.932:01.97 2026-03-14
Men50 Fly13 22.5323.0323.21 2026-02-13
Men100 Fly16 49.0349.7351.16 2026-03-13
Men200 Fly6 1:47.951:50.891:54.36 2026-03-14
Men100 IM13 50.7051.3452.31 2026-03-14
Men200 IM8 1:48.481:51.581:53.63 2026-03-12
Women50 Free19 23.4125.0125.41 2026-03-14
Women100 Free17 51.0453.4854.92 2026-02-14
Women200 Free15 1:51.951:57.721:59.08 2026-02-13
Women500 Free11 5:02.615:08.935:22.84 2026-02-12
Women50 Back9 26.8627.3628.31 2026-02-11
Women100 Back9 56.6358.671:01.29 2026-02-13
Women200 Back5 2:02.152:04.292:11.47 2026-02-14
Women50 Breast7 29.8530.7732.28 2026-02-13
Women100 Breast7 1:04.531:06.711:09.23 2026-02-13
Women200 Breast5 2:19.912:26.552:26.92 2026-02-14
Women50 Fly13 24.7526.2227.48 2026-02-14
Women100 Fly14 54.9657.891:00.76 2026-03-13
Women200 Fly4 2:11.612:12.192:12.90 2026-02-14
Women100 IM9 59.361:00.441:02.20 2026-02-11
Women200 IM12 2:09.912:11.102:13.88 2026-02-12

NCAA I recruiting standards by event

See how Seattle 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.

Seattle University competes in NCAA I with 42 swimmers (21 men, 21 women) and 2 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
18
100 Free
17
200 Free
14
500 Free
8
1000 Free
4
1650 Free
50 Back
8
100 Back
8
200 Back
6
50 Breast
6
100 Breast
6
200 Breast
4
50 Fly
13
100 Fly
16
200 Fly
6
100 IM
13
200 IM
8
400 IM
3

Women's event depth

50 Free
19
100 Free
17
200 Free
15
500 Free
11
1000 Free
4
1650 Free
4
50 Back
9
100 Back
9
200 Back
5
50 Breast
7
100 Breast
7
200 Breast
5
50 Fly
13
100 Fly
14
200 Fly
4
100 IM
9
200 IM
12
400 IM
5

International admissions requirements.

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

Language

TOEFL Not disclosed · IELTS Not disclosed

Minimum English scores international applicants are expected to meet.

Application

Common App

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

Aid

Merit aid

International financial aid policy recorded for 2025-2026.

FieldValueSource status
TOEFL minimumNot disclosedNot disclosed
IELTS minimumNot disclosedNot disclosed
Application systemsCommon AppVerified
Application feeNot disclosedVerified
RD deadlineNot disclosedVerified
Int'l tuition$56,721Gov data
Total cost (COA)$72,124Gov data
Aid for internationalMerit aidVerified

Cost, aid and outcomes.

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

$72,124

Total cost of attendance

Annual total cost from government data. International tuition $56,721.

Merit aid

International aid policy

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

$75,272

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.

International aidWe do not offer need-based financial aid to international students. However, all admitted undergraduate students pursuing their first undergraduate degree are automatically considered for merit-based scholarships. source ↗
Verified
Application processInternational student applications should be submitted at least 3 months prior to the quarter you wish to enroll to allow for visa processing and travel arrangements. source ↗
Verified
English requirementSubmit an approved form of proof of English Proficiency, e.g., official TOEFL score of 92 and above on the internet-based test or an IELTS score of 7.0 and ... source ↗
Web source

Is Seattle University a good fit for international swimmers?

Seattle University competes in NCAA I and carries 42 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 (Not disclosed TOEFL / Not disclosed IELTS), application systems, deadlines, total cost ($72,124) 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 Seattle 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 Seattle University's English requirements for international students?Seattle University has not publicly disclosed its TOEFL/IELTS minimums for international applicants (academic year 2025-2026).
How much does it cost to attend Seattle University?Seattle University has a total annual cost of attendance of about $72,124 (international tuition $56,721).
Does Seattle University offer financial aid to international students?Seattle University's international aid policy is recorded as: Merit aid.
How competitive is Seattle University's swim program?Seattle University competes in NCAA I and carries 42 swimmers (21 men, 21 women) with 2 coaches. For example, its men's 100 Free roster best is 43.52 with a median of 46.46.

Does Seattle University belong on your list?

Enter your event, time and age. Swim to College will show where you stand vs same-age college swimmers and compare programs that may fit better.

Check My Fit Compare Schools