NCAA I swimming program

Texas Christian UniversitySwimming Recruiting & International Admissions

Review Texas Christian University's swim level by event, roster profile, and international admissions requirements — cost, aid and verified source evidence.

Academic year 2025-2026 Roster & performance analysis Data updated Oct 25, 2026

Texas Christian University fields a 59-swimmer roster in NCAA I (TX).

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

Athletic
NCAA I

59-swimmer roster

30 men and 29 women, 6 coaches.

Admissions
44.5%

Selectivity & int'l share

International students make up 4.5% of the student body.

Cost & outcome
$76,604

Total annual cost

Graduation rate 86%; median earnings $68,424 (U.S. College Scorecard).

On the roster this season.

What changed on Texas Christian 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

18 freshmen · 11 seniors

Current roster by academic year.

Coaching staff

6 coaches listed

No staff change recorded this season.

Most recent results on file: UIW vs TCU (Sep 26, 2026, San Antonio) · NCAA Division I Women's Championship (Mar 19, 2026) · SMU Last Chance Invite (Mar 7, 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 Free25 19.3120.2321.02 2026-10-06
Men100 Free24 42.4944.3345.40 2026-10-06
Men200 Free15 1:35.421:37.111:37.93 2026-10-06
Men500 Free13 4:23.084:26.024:28.54 2026-10-06
Men50 Back12 21.3122.1223.94 2026-10-06
Men100 Back10 46.4847.3850.19 2026-10-06
Men200 Back10 1:40.131:45.531:49.78 2026-10-06
Men50 Breast12 24.1824.8825.52 2026-10-06
Men100 Breast13 51.7053.8954.96 2026-10-06
Men200 Breast12 1:53.801:57.272:02.63 2026-10-06
Men50 Fly15 21.2622.4423.02 2026-10-06
Men100 Fly21 46.4549.3249.95 2026-10-06
Men200 Fly10 1:45.201:46.631:47.12 2026-10-06
Men100 IM6 48.9050.3451.53 2026-10-06
Men200 IM17 1:47.461:48.941:50.33 2026-10-06
Women50 Free24 22.4723.5524.47 2026-10-06
Women100 Free20 49.5250.8452.30 2026-10-06
Women200 Free19 1:47.101:50.091:51.68 2026-10-06
Women500 Free14 4:44.574:52.864:58.06 2026-10-06
Women50 Back14 25.2026.0927.05 2026-10-06
Women100 Back15 53.8555.1756.56 2026-10-06
Women200 Back9 1:56.591:58.082:00.30 2026-10-06
Women50 Breast7 28.4129.1830.38 2026-10-06
Women100 Breast8 1:00.151:02.291:04.77 2026-10-06
Women200 Breast7 2:08.602:15.352:18.06 2026-10-06
Women50 Fly11 24.8625.2325.79 2026-10-06
Women100 Fly18 54.0155.2057.34 2026-10-06
Women200 Fly8 1:59.312:00.972:02.59 2026-10-06
Women100 IM6 57.9359.1659.83 2026-10-06
Women200 IM19 2:00.252:03.972:05.14 2026-10-06

Roster profile & event depth.

Men's event depth

50 Free
25
100 Free
24
200 Free
15
500 Free
13
1000 Free
7
1650 Free
6
50 Back
12
100 Back
10
200 Back
10
50 Breast
12
100 Breast
13
200 Breast
12
50 Fly
15
100 Fly
21
200 Fly
10
100 IM
6
200 IM
17
400 IM
8

Women's event depth

50 Free
24
100 Free
20
200 Free
19
500 Free
14
1000 Free
9
1650 Free
7
50 Back
14
100 Back
15
200 Back
9
50 Breast
7
100 Breast
8
200 Breast
7
50 Fly
11
100 Fly
18
200 Fly
8
100 IM
6
200 IM
19
400 IM
12

Where Texas Christian University swimmers trained before college.

Clubs of the 46 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
Lakeside Aquatic Club (TX)Texas2 2026, 2024200 Breast, 200 Free88
Metroplex AquaticsTexas2 2026, 2024100 Back, 200 Fly63
University of Denver HilltoppersColorado2 2026 (2)200 Free, 100 Free61
Katy AquaticsTexas2 2026, 2025200 Free, 50 Fly36
Blue Tide AquaticsTexas2 2026, 2025100 Breast, 100 Free26
CSP TideridersMissouri1 2026200 Free58
Lakeside Swim Team (KY)Kentucky1 2025200 Free48
Bluefish Swim Club (MA)Massachusetts1 20251000 Free47
Longhorn AquaticsTexas1 2023200 Fly45
DART SwimmingCalifornia1 2025100 Free37
Texas Ford AquaticsTexas1 2025200 Fly37
Lake Erie Silver DolphinsOhio1 2026100 Free32

What this team studies.

From the official roster.

Class balance

18 FR · 16 SO · 14 JR · 11 SR

Academic outcomes

Graduation 86% · Retention 93%

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

International admissions requirements.

Language

TOEFL 80 (as of 2025–26) · IELTS 6.5 (as of 2025–26)

Application

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

Application systems, fee $50 (as of 2025–26), RD deadline February 1 (as of 2025–26).

Aid

Need-aware

International financial aid policy recorded for 2025-2026.

FieldValueSource status
TOEFL minimum80 (as of 2025–26)Verified
IELTS minimum6.5 (as of 2025–26)Verified
Application systemsCommon App;Coalition;Direct/Institutional (as of 2025–26)Pending
Application fee$50 (as of 2025–26)Pending
RD deadlineFebruary 1 (as of 2025–26)Pending
Int'l tuition$61,740Gov data
Total cost (COA)$76,604Gov 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.

$76,604

Total cost of attendance

U.S. College Scorecard; international tuition $61,740.

Need-aware

International aid policy

$68,424

Median earnings

Source evidence.

International aidTwo types of financial assistance are available for incoming international students: scholarships based on academic achievement and need-based financial aid. source ↗
Verified
English requirementNon-native English speakers must demonstrate English proficiency in one of the following ways: TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) score of 80 IELTS (International English Language Testing System) score of 6.5 Duolingo English Tes… source ↗
Verified
Application processTCU requires a nonrefundable $50 application fee. source ↗
Pending

Frequently asked questions

What are Texas Christian University's English requirements for international students?Texas Christian University lists a minimum TOEFL of 80 (as of 2025–26) and IELTS 6.5 (as of 2025–26) for international applicants.
How much does it cost to attend Texas Christian University?Texas Christian University has a total annual cost of attendance of about $76,604 (international tuition $61,740).
Does Texas Christian University offer financial aid to international students?Texas Christian University's international aid policy is recorded as: Need-aware.
How competitive is Texas Christian University's swim program?Texas Christian University competes in NCAA I and carries 59 swimmers (30 men, 29 women) with 6 coaches. For example, its men's 100 Free roster best is 42.49 with a median of 45.40.
What changed on Texas Christian University's swim roster this season?This season's roster lists 18 freshmen and 11 seniors. Most recent results on file: UIW vs TCU (Sep 26, 2026).

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