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Review Soka 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
Overview Event Standards Roster Feeder Clubs Academics International Admissions Cost & Aid Evidence

Soka University fields a 16-swimmer roster in NAIA (CA).

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

Athletic
NAIA

16-swimmer roster

4 men and 12 women, 2 coaches.

Admissions
43.4%

Selectivity & int'l share

International students make up 55.4% of the student body.

Cost & outcome
$55,064

Total annual cost

Graduation rate 92%; median earnings $55,017 (U.S. College Scorecard).

On the roster this season.

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

Roster movement

0 newly listed · 0 no longer listed

No change recorded yet this season.

Class flow

4 freshmen · 4 seniors

Current roster by academic year.

Coaching staff

2 coaches listed

No staff change recorded this season.

Most recent results on file: Bulldog Pentathlon (Oct 10, 2026, Redlands) · Pacific Collegiate Swim Conference Championships (Feb 11, 2026) · Great Southwest Athletic Conference Championship (Jan 30, 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 Free7 21.3922.1122.74 2026-10-06
Men100 Free7 46.8247.7249.68 2026-10-06
Men200 Free3 1:43.661:48.611:53.57 2026-10-06
Men50 Back6 24.8925.1926.55 2026-10-06
Men100 Back7 53.0054.5158.16 2026-10-06
Men50 Breast4 27.5929.2231.32 2026-10-06
Men100 Breast4 59.441:03.341:07.19 2026-10-06
Men50 Fly5 24.1424.2924.91 2026-10-06
Men100 Fly5 52.0853.0453.98 2026-10-15
Men100 IM5 55.3855.5059.33 2026-10-06
Women50 Free12 24.0225.9432.89 2026-10-06
Women100 Free14 53.3058.481:11.50 2026-10-15
Women200 Free4 1:58.792:09.992:15.55 2026-10-06
Women50 Back9 29.3430.7140.45 2026-10-06
Women100 Back13 1:04.341:09.661:23.37 2026-10-15
Women50 Breast7 32.3535.7041.40 2026-10-06
Women100 Breast8 1:08.531:17.201:31.69 2026-10-15
Women200 Breast3 2:39.732:42.442:45.14 2026-10-06
Women50 Fly4 29.1129.3830.33 2026-10-06
Women100 Fly6 1:03.491:05.301:09.25 2026-10-15
Women100 IM10 1:04.171:08.731:14.87 2026-10-15
Women200 IM3 2:19.042:19.852:20.66 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
7
100 Free
7
200 Free
3
50 Back
6
100 Back
7
50 Breast
4
100 Breast
4
200 Breast
—
50 Fly
5
100 Fly
5
100 IM
5
200 IM
—

Women's event depth

50 Free
12
100 Free
14
200 Free
4
50 Back
9
100 Back
13
50 Breast
7
100 Breast
8
200 Breast
3
50 Fly
4
100 Fly
6
100 IM
10
200 IM
3

Where Soka University swimmers trained before college.

Clubs of the 4 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
Kishwaukee YMCA Dekalb CountyIllinois2 2025, 2023100 Free, 500 Free7
Northern Colorado Swim ClubColorado1 2024200 Free6
Lehi AquaticsUtah1 202350 Breast3

What this team studies.

From the official roster.

Class balance

4 FR · 4 SO · 4 JR · 4 SR

Academic outcomes

Graduation 92% · Retention 90%

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

International admissions requirements.

Language

TOEFL 80 · IELTS Not disclosed

Application

Common App;Direct/Institutional (as of 2025–26)

Application systems, fee $30, RD deadline January 15th.

Aid

Need-aware

International financial aid policy recorded for 2025-2026.

FieldValueSource status
TOEFL minimum80Verified
IELTS minimumNot disclosedVerified
Application systemsCommon App;Direct/Institutional (as of 2025–26)Verified
Application fee$30Verified
RD deadlineJanuary 15thVerified
Int'l tuition$38,728Gov data
Total cost (COA)$55,064Gov data
Aid for internationalNeed-awareVerified

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

Cost, aid and outcomes.

$55,064

Total cost of attendance

U.S. College Scorecard; international tuition $38,728.

Need-aware

International aid policy

$55,017

Median earnings

Source evidence.

International supportThe Office of International Student Services (OISS) supports Soka’s community of global citizens to achieve their educational, personal, and professional goals. source ↗
Verified
International aidInternational students are eligible for need-based financial aid through the Soka International Student Financial Aid Application. source ↗
Verified
English requirementIt is preferred for applicants to pass the TOEFL iBT exam with a minimum score of 80 or pass the Duolingo English Test with a minimum score of 115 (160 scale). source ↗
Verified
Application processSoka University of America only accepts the Soka Online Application or the Common Application, which are available at admissions.soka.edu/apply . source ↗
Verified

Frequently asked questions

What are Soka University's English requirements for international students?Soka University lists a minimum TOEFL of 80 for international applicants.
How much does it cost to attend Soka University?Soka University has a total annual cost of attendance of about $55,064 (international tuition $38,728).
Does Soka University offer financial aid to international students?Soka University's international aid policy is recorded as: Need-aware.
How competitive is Soka University's swim program?Soka University competes in NAIA and carries 16 swimmers (4 men, 12 women) with 2 coaches. For example, its men's 100 Free roster best is 46.82 with a median of 49.68.
What changed on Soka University's swim roster this season?This season's roster lists 4 freshmen and 4 seniors. Most recent results on file: Bulldog Pentathlon (Oct 10, 2026).

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