Southern Methodist UniversitySwimming Recruiting & International Admissions
Review Southern Methodist University's swim level by event, roster profile, and international admissions requirements — cost, aid and verified source evidence.
Southern Methodist University fields a 60-swimmer roster in NCAA I (TX).
Official athletics roster last checked Oct 25, 2026; times from public meet results.
60-swimmer roster
34 men and 26 women, 8 coaches.
Selectivity & int'l share
International students make up 3.8% of the student body.
Total annual cost
Graduation rate 84%; median earnings $78,354 (U.S. College Scorecard).
On the roster this season.
What changed on Southern Methodist University's official roster since Sep 1, 2026 — counts only, checked daily.
0 newly listed · 1 no longer listed
Last change Oct 7, 2026.
15 freshmen · 14 seniors
Current roster by academic year.
8 coaches listed
No staff change recorded this season.
Most recent results on file: NCAA Division I Men's Championships (Mar 25, 2026) · SMU Last Chance Invite (Mar 5, 2026) · SMU Last Chance Invite (W) (Feb 26, 2026).
Swimming recruiting standards by event.
Current-roster SCY (25-yard) times — each swimmer's best over the last 4 seasons.
| Gender | Event (SCY) | Swimmers | Fastest | Top 25% | Median | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men | 50 Free | 27 | 19.29 | 20.14 | 20.83 | 2026-10-06 |
| Men | 100 Free | 21 | 42.42 | 43.08 | 44.36 | 2026-10-06 |
| Men | 200 Free | 20 | 1:31.94 | 1:34.96 | 1:36.34 | 2026-10-06 |
| Men | 500 Free | 11 | 4:15.46 | 4:19.00 | 4:20.59 | 2026-10-06 |
| Men | 50 Back | 13 | 21.20 | 22.33 | 23.18 | 2026-10-06 |
| Men | 100 Back | 12 | 45.73 | 47.55 | 48.16 | 2026-10-06 |
| Men | 200 Back | 8 | 1:38.96 | 1:42.55 | 1:44.51 | 2026-10-06 |
| Men | 50 Breast | 11 | 24.18 | 25.08 | 25.64 | 2026-10-06 |
| Men | 100 Breast | 11 | 51.96 | 53.94 | 54.17 | 2026-10-06 |
| Men | 200 Breast | 7 | 1:53.69 | 1:57.73 | 1:58.13 | 2026-10-06 |
| Men | 50 Fly | 22 | 21.68 | 22.12 | 22.52 | 2026-10-06 |
| Men | 100 Fly | 25 | 46.96 | 47.82 | 49.16 | 2026-10-06 |
| Men | 200 Fly | 9 | 1:44.56 | 1:45.12 | 1:45.50 | 2026-10-06 |
| Men | 200 IM | 10 | 1:44.16 | 1:45.51 | 1:47.20 | 2026-10-06 |
| Women | 50 Free | 15 | 21.98 | 22.89 | 23.66 | 2026-10-06 |
| Women | 100 Free | 15 | 47.94 | 49.48 | 50.03 | 2026-10-06 |
| Women | 200 Free | 10 | 1:45.69 | 1:46.30 | 1:47.20 | 2026-10-06 |
| Women | 500 Free | 7 | 4:46.81 | 4:52.31 | 4:56.25 | 2026-10-06 |
| Women | 50 Back | 9 | 25.23 | 26.21 | 26.64 | 2026-10-06 |
| Women | 100 Back | 9 | 52.98 | 54.90 | 56.04 | 2026-10-06 |
| Women | 200 Back | 6 | 1:55.19 | 2:02.97 | 2:05.62 | 2026-10-06 |
| Women | 50 Fly | 8 | 25.13 | 25.31 | 25.48 | 2026-10-06 |
| Women | 100 Fly | 9 | 53.16 | 54.29 | 54.69 | 2026-10-06 |
| Women | 200 Fly | 5 | 1:56.40 | 2:00.54 | 2:00.59 | 2026-10-06 |
| Women | 100 IM | 4 | 55.37 | 55.77 | 56.48 | 2026-10-06 |
| Women | 200 IM | 10 | 1:58.82 | 2:01.42 | 2:03.75 | 2026-10-06 |
NCAA I recruiting standards by event
Full NCAA I time bands and rankings by event:
Roster profile & event depth.
Men's event depth
Women's event depth
Where Southern Methodist University swimmers trained before college.
Clubs of the 44 current roster swimmers we could trace to a club in the two years before college. One swimmer can count for two clubs.
| Club | Where | On this roster | Class of | Best events before college | College swimmers from club |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeside Aquatic Club (TX) | Texas | 4 | 2026, 2025 (2), 2023 | 400 IM, 100 Back, 200 Free, 200 Back | 88 |
| Dallas Mustangs | Texas | 2 | 2023 (2) | 100 Back, 200 IM | 23 |
| Rockville Montgomery Swim Club | Maryland | 1 | 2024 | 200 Free | 103 |
| Bolles School Sharks | Florida | 1 | 2026 | 50 Breast | 90 |
| SwimAtlanta | Georgia | 1 | 2026 | 50 Fly | 77 |
| Irvine Novaquatics | California | 1 | 2025 | 1000 Free | 68 |
| Alamo Area Aquatic Association | Texas | 1 | 2023 | 500 Free | 67 |
| Scottsdale Aquatic Club | Arizona | 1 | 2023 | 1650 Free | 59 |
| Lake Oswego Swim Club | Oregon | 1 | 2025 | 50 Fly | 38 |
| Texas Ford Aquatics | Texas | 1 | 2026 | 200 Fly | 37 |
| Empire KC Swim Club | Missouri | 1 | 2025 | 500 Free | 35 |
| Aquatics Canada Aquatiques | 1 | 2025 | 32 |
What this team studies.
From the official roster.
STEM 3 · Business 3 · Other 6
Among the 12 swimmers who list a major on the official roster; 20 more have not declared yet.
15 FR · 17 SO · 13 JR · 14 SR · 1 GR
Graduation 84% · Retention 91%
School-wide graduation and first-year retention rates (U.S. College Scorecard).
International admissions requirements.
TOEFL 90 (as of 2025–26) · IELTS 6.5 (as of 2025–26)
Common App;ApplyTexas;Coalition (as of 2025–26)
Application systems, fee Not disclosed, RD deadline January 15, 2027.
Merit aid (as of 2025–26)
International financial aid policy recorded for 2025-2026.
| Field | Value | Source status |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL minimum | 90 (as of 2025–26) | Pending |
| IELTS minimum | 6.5 (as of 2025–26) | Pending |
| Application systems | Common App;ApplyTexas;Coalition (as of 2025–26) | Verified |
| Application fee | Not disclosed | Verified |
| RD deadline | January 15, 2027 | Verified |
| Int'l tuition | $67,040 | Gov data |
| Total cost (COA) | $85,606 | Gov data |
| Aid for international | Merit aid (as of 2025–26) | Pending |
Values marked “as of” were last confirmed on the school’s own website in that application cycle.
Cost, aid and outcomes.
Total cost of attendance
U.S. College Scorecard; international tuition $67,040.