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St Olaf CollegeSwimming Recruiting & International Admissions

Review St Olaf College'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
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St Olaf College fields a 57-swimmer roster in NCAA III (MN).

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

Athletic
NCAA III

57-swimmer roster

23 men and 34 women, 5 coaches.

Admissions
48.3%

Selectivity & int'l share

International students make up 10.5% of the student body.

Cost & outcome
$71,843

Total annual cost

Graduation rate 84%; median earnings $65,543 (U.S. College Scorecard).

On the roster this season.

What changed on St Olaf College's official roster since Sep 1, 2026 — counts only, checked daily.

Roster movement

18 newly listed · 17 no longer listed

Last change Oct 15, 2026.

Class flow

18 freshmen · 8 seniors

Last season's roster had 12 freshmen, 23 sophomores, 8 juniors and 13 seniors.

Coaching staff

5 coaches listed

No staff change recorded this season.

Most recent results on file: MIAC Conference Championships (Feb 11, 2026) · Minnesota First Chance Meet (Feb 6, 2026) · LUTHER vs STO (Jan 24, 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 Free21 20.7922.7623.70 2026-10-06
Men100 Free20 45.2649.7151.91 2026-10-06
Men200 Free13 1:45.181:50.671:54.00 2026-10-06
Men500 Free11 4:48.165:13.435:26.18 2026-10-06
Men50 Back15 24.2127.0929.42 2026-10-06
Men100 Back15 53.2058.081:01.11 2026-10-06
Men200 Back7 1:58.552:00.472:07.77 2026-10-06
Men50 Breast16 26.5729.1732.52 2026-10-06
Men100 Breast17 57.351:03.221:11.08 2026-10-06
Men200 Breast7 2:05.802:15.082:19.84 2026-10-06
Men50 Fly17 23.1224.6026.11 2026-10-06
Men100 Fly18 50.3753.7656.98 2026-10-06
Men200 Fly8 1:55.802:02.022:05.25 2026-10-06
Men100 IM14 55.321:00.251:02.17 2026-10-06
Men200 IM6 1:55.581:57.842:01.19 2026-10-06
Women50 Free23 23.7325.9826.45 2026-10-06
Women100 Free23 51.6356.3558.03 2026-10-06
Women200 Free14 1:54.632:00.822:04.66 2026-10-06
Women500 Free9 5:14.535:15.105:24.61 2026-10-06
Women50 Back20 26.7029.3430.64 2026-10-06
Women100 Back22 56.561:01.531:05.54 2026-10-06
Women200 Back12 2:03.782:14.362:19.23 2026-10-06
Women50 Breast21 30.6335.1936.01 2026-10-06
Women100 Breast21 1:06.521:14.251:17.09 2026-10-06
Women200 Breast12 2:24.972:31.912:42.40 2026-10-06
Women50 Fly22 26.8828.4130.23 2026-10-06
Women100 Fly24 58.331:01.191:06.18 2026-10-06
Women200 Fly6 2:08.392:10.282:14.87 2026-10-06
Women100 IM16 1:02.791:07.061:09.41 2026-10-06
Women200 IM10 2:07.512:15.172:22.00 2026-10-06

NCAA III recruiting standards by event

Full NCAA III 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
21
100 Free
20
200 Free
13
500 Free
11
1000 Free
7
1650 Free
3
50 Back
15
100 Back
15
200 Back
7
50 Breast
16
100 Breast
17
200 Breast
7
50 Fly
17
100 Fly
18
200 Fly
8
100 IM
14
200 IM
6
400 IM
4

Women's event depth

50 Free
23
100 Free
23
200 Free
14
500 Free
9
1000 Free
5
1650 Free
4
50 Back
20
100 Back
22
200 Back
12
50 Breast
21
100 Breast
21
200 Breast
12
50 Fly
22
100 Fly
24
200 Fly
6
100 IM
16
200 IM
10
400 IM
5

Where St Olaf College swimmers trained before college.

Clubs of the 35 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
Rochester Swim ClubMinnesota5 2025, 2024, 2023 (2), 202250 Breast, 200 Free, 100 Free, 1650 Free33
Lake Superior Swim ClubMinnesota4 2025, 2024, 2022 (2)50 Back, 50 Free, 200 Free, 100 Breast12
Foxjets Swim TeamMinnesota3 2025, 2024, 2023200 Free, 100 Breast, 500 Free22
Aquajets Swim TeamMinnesota2 2025, 2024100 Breast, 500 Free72
Riptide Swim TeamMinnesota2 2022 (2)50 Free, 1000 Free41
Northfield Swim ClubMinnesota2 2024 (2)200 Free, 100 Fly9
Schroeder Swim TeamWisconsin1 2024100 Fly47
Pikes Peak AthleticsColorado1 2023200 IM38
South Metro StormMinnesota1 2024100 Fly28
North Suburban Aquatic ClubMinnesota1 2023100 Free24
Blackline AquaticsMinnesota1 2024500 Free23
Heartland Aquatics (NE)Nebraska1 2024100 Free19

What this team studies.

From the official roster.

Majors

STEM 14 · Business 1 · Other 23

Among the 38 swimmers who list a major on the official roster; 3 more have not declared yet.

Class balance

18 FR · 9 SO · 21 JR · 8 SR

Academic outcomes

Graduation 84% · Retention 92%

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

International admissions requirements.

Language

TOEFL 90 · IELTS 6.5

Application

Common App;Coalition

Application systems, fee Not disclosed, RD deadline January 15.

Aid

Need-aware

International financial aid policy recorded for 2025-2026.

FieldValueSource status
TOEFL minimum90Verified
IELTS minimum6.5Verified
Application systemsCommon App;CoalitionVerified
Application feeNot disclosedVerified
RD deadlineJanuary 15Verified
Int'l tuition$59,760Gov data
Total cost (COA)$71,843Gov data
Aid for internationalNeed-awareVerified

Cost, aid and outcomes.

$71,843

Total cost of attendance

U.S. College Scorecard; international tuition $59,760.

Need-aware

International aid policy

$65,543

Median earnings

Source evidence.

International aidWhile most financial assistance for international students is based on financial need, applicants are welcome to apply for merit scholarships . source ↗
Verified
English requirementTOEFL (minimum score 90), Academic IELTS (minimum band 6.5), or Duolingo (minimum score of 120). source ↗
Verified

Frequently asked questions

What are St Olaf College's English requirements for international students?St Olaf College lists a minimum TOEFL of 90 and IELTS 6.5 for international applicants.
How much does it cost to attend St Olaf College?St Olaf College has a total annual cost of attendance of about $71,843 (international tuition $59,760).
Does St Olaf College offer financial aid to international students?St Olaf College's international aid policy is recorded as: Need-aware.
How competitive is St Olaf College's swim program?St Olaf College competes in NCAA III and carries 57 swimmers (23 men, 34 women) with 5 coaches. For example, its men's 100 Free roster best is 45.26 with a median of 51.91.
What do St Olaf College swimmers study?Of the 38 St Olaf College swimmers who list a major on the official roster: STEM 14 · Business 1 · Other 23. The school's overall graduation rate is 84% (U.S. College Scorecard).
What changed on St Olaf College's swim roster this season?Since Sep 1, 2026, 18 swimmers were newly listed on the official roster and 17 from last season are no longer listed; last change Oct 15, 2026. This season's roster lists 18 freshmen and 8 seniors; last season's roster had 12 freshmen, 23 sophomores, 8 juniors and 13 seniors. Most recent results on file: MIAC Conference Championships (Feb 11, 2026).

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