NCAA I swimming program

University at BuffaloSwimming Recruiting & International Admissions

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

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

University at Buffalo 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

29-swimmer roster

3 coaches. See the event time bands below to gauge the recruiting standard.

Admissions
74.2%

Selectivity & int'l share

International students make up 11.5% of the student body. Language, deadlines and aid are detailed below with source status.

Cost & outcome
$30,785

Total annual cost

Graduation rate 75%; median earnings $70,814 (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
Women50 Free18 22.9723.7624.12 2026-03-12
Women100 Free16 50.0050.7052.36 2026-03-14
Women200 Free13 1:49.211:50.871:52.18 2026-03-13
Women500 Free8 4:51.834:55.204:58.58 2026-02-26
Women50 Back10 25.6226.6427.32 2026-03-13
Women100 Back10 54.6855.9957.22 2026-03-13
Women200 Back8 1:58.502:01.752:04.66 2026-03-14
Women50 Breast7 28.6228.9129.83 2026-03-12
Women100 Breast6 1:01.721:02.011:03.08 2026-03-14
Women200 Breast5 2:13.302:15.532:16.98 2026-03-14
Women50 Fly11 24.7425.8026.65 2026-03-12
Women100 Fly12 53.6055.8957.11 2026-03-13
Women200 Fly8 1:59.902:00.492:02.82 2026-03-14
Women100 IM8 57.1157.6159.64 2026-03-14
Women200 IM12 2:01.152:02.232:05.63 2026-03-12

NCAA I recruiting standards by event

See how University at Buffalo'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.

University at Buffalo competes in NCAA I with 29 swimmers and 3 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
100 Free
200 Free
500 Free
1000 Free
1650 Free
50 Back
100 Back
200 Back
50 Breast
100 Breast
200 Breast
50 Fly
100 Fly
200 Fly
100 IM
200 IM
400 IM

Women's event depth

50 Free
18
100 Free
16
200 Free
13
500 Free
8
1000 Free
3
1650 Free
3
50 Back
10
100 Back
10
200 Back
8
50 Breast
7
100 Breast
6
200 Breast
5
50 Fly
11
100 Fly
12
200 Fly
8
100 IM
8
200 IM
12
400 IM
6

International admissions requirements.

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

Language

TOEFL 70 · IELTS 6.0

Minimum English scores international applicants are expected to meet.

Application

ApplySUNY;Common App;Coalition

Application systems, fee $50, RD deadline February 1.

Aid

Unclear

International financial aid policy recorded for 2025-2026.

FieldValueSource status
TOEFL minimum70Verified
IELTS minimum6.0Verified
Application systemsApplySUNY;Common App;CoalitionVerified
Application fee$50Verified
RD deadlineFebruary 1Verified
Int'l tuition$31,536Gov data
Total cost (COA)$30,785Gov data
Aid for internationalUnclearNot disclosed

Cost, aid and outcomes.

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

$30,785

Total cost of attendance

Annual total cost from government data. International tuition $31,536.

Unclear

International aid policy

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

$70,814

Median earnings

Graduation rate 75%. 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.

English requirementTEST MINIMUM SCORES TOEFL (IBT) (including MyBest scores) 70 or 4 IELTS Academic 6.0 Duolingo English Test (DET) 105 source ↗
Verified
Application processA $50 non-refundable fee is required. source ↗
Verified

Is University at Buffalo a good fit for international swimmers?

University at Buffalo competes in NCAA I and carries 29 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 (70 TOEFL / 6.0 IELTS), application systems, deadlines, total cost ($30,785) and aid (Unclear) — all shown above with source status.

How to use this page

Start with the event standards to see if your times are near University at Buffalo'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 University at Buffalo's English requirements for international students?University at Buffalo lists a minimum TOEFL of 70 and IELTS 6.0 for international applicants (academic year 2025-2026).
How much does it cost to attend University at Buffalo?University at Buffalo has a total annual cost of attendance of about $30,785 (international tuition $31,536).
Does University at Buffalo offer financial aid to international students?University at Buffalo's international aid policy is recorded as: Unclear.
How competitive is University at Buffalo's swim program?University at Buffalo competes in NCAA I and carries 29 swimmers with 3 coaches. For example, its Women 50 Free roster best is 22.97.

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