NCAA I swimming program

University of AlabamaSwimming Recruiting & International Admissions

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

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

University of Alabama 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

53-swimmer roster

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

Admissions
76.6%

Selectivity & int'l share

International students make up 0.8% of the student body. Language, deadlines and aid are detailed below with source status.

Cost & outcome
$33,382

Total annual cost

Graduation rate 73%; median earnings $59,221 (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
Men50 Free19 18.7319.6620.02 2026-03-27
Men100 Free17 41.6542.9143.54 2026-03-28
Men200 Free11 1:31.571:32.691:35.33 2026-03-26
Men500 Free6 4:10.454:16.444:21.41 2026-03-27
Men50 Back8 20.9621.7622.40 2026-03-25
Men100 Back8 44.9846.4147.59 2026-03-27
Men200 Back5 1:37.921:39.641:41.32 2026-03-28
Men50 Breast10 23.8824.7424.98 2026-02-21
Men100 Breast10 51.3752.7653.38 2026-02-21
Men200 Breast5 1:53.081:53.971:54.00 2026-02-20
Men50 Fly13 20.7021.2822.40 2026-03-26
Men100 Fly17 44.9847.3449.09 2026-03-26
Men200 Fly7 1:42.021:43.161:45.19 2026-02-18
Men200 IM12 1:43.331:45.831:46.65 2026-02-21
Women50 Free17 21.5722.2223.12 2026-03-20
Women100 Free14 46.8748.4850.54 2026-03-21
Women200 Free9 1:44.191:46.801:48.05 2026-03-18
Women500 Free6 4:39.334:46.984:47.71 2026-03-20
Women50 Back8 23.2224.3724.87 2026-03-18
Women100 Back8 50.4752.4253.20 2026-03-20
Women200 Back5 1:52.251:54.711:54.99 2026-02-21
Women50 Breast6 27.7727.9828.58 2026-02-21
Women100 Breast6 59.681:00.091:01.03 2026-02-21
Women200 Breast4 2:12.462:12.842:13.60 2026-02-20
Women50 Fly11 23.7024.0325.35 2026-02-19
Women100 Fly14 50.5552.4354.89 2026-03-19
Women200 Fly7 1:54.701:56.601:58.54 2026-03-21
Women200 IM7 1:59.602:00.022:00.47 2026-02-21

NCAA I recruiting standards by event

See how University of Alabama'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 of Alabama competes in NCAA I with 53 swimmers and 10 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
19
100 Free
17
200 Free
11
500 Free
6
1000 Free
4
1650 Free
3
50 Back
8
100 Back
8
200 Back
5
50 Breast
10
100 Breast
10
200 Breast
5
50 Fly
13
100 Fly
17
200 Fly
7
200 IM
12
400 IM
5

Women's event depth

50 Free
17
100 Free
14
200 Free
9
500 Free
6
1000 Free
4
1650 Free
3
50 Back
8
100 Back
8
200 Back
5
50 Breast
6
100 Breast
6
200 Breast
4
50 Fly
11
100 Fly
14
200 Fly
7
200 IM
7
400 IM
4

International admissions requirements.

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

Language

TOEFL 79 · IELTS 6.0

Minimum English scores international applicants are expected to meet.

Application

Direct/Institutional

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

Aid

Merit aid

International financial aid policy recorded for 2025-2026.

FieldValueSource status
TOEFL minimum79Verified
IELTS minimum6.0Verified
Application systemsDirect/InstitutionalVerified
Application feeNot disclosedVerified
RD deadlineNot disclosedVerified
Int'l tuition$34,172Gov data
Total cost (COA)$33,382Gov data
Aid for internationalMerit aidPending

Cost, aid and outcomes.

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

$33,382

Total cost of attendance

Annual total cost from government data. International tuition $34,172.

Merit aid

International aid policy

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

$59,221

Median earnings

Graduation rate 73%. 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 requirementTo show English proficiency, international applicants must submit an official qualifying English Proficiency score for one of the following: TOEFL iBT score of 79 or above (test dates before January 21, 2026) ... IELTS score of 6.0 or above… source ↗
Verified
Application processComplete your application for undergraduate admission via the UA Undergraduate App . source ↗
Verified
International supportPathway to UA English + University of Alabama source ↗
Verified
International aidThe University of Alabama offers generous scholarship opportunities for qualifying students. source ↗
Pending

Is University of Alabama a good fit for international swimmers?

University of Alabama competes in NCAA I and carries 53 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 (79 TOEFL / 6.0 IELTS), application systems, deadlines, total cost ($33,382) and aid (Merit aid) — all shown above with source status.

How to use this page

Start with the event standards to see if your times are near University of Alabama'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 of Alabama's English requirements for international students?University of Alabama lists a minimum TOEFL of 79 and IELTS 6.0 for international applicants (academic year 2025-2026).
How much does it cost to attend University of Alabama?University of Alabama has a total annual cost of attendance of about $33,382 (international tuition $34,172).
Does University of Alabama offer financial aid to international students?University of Alabama's international aid policy is recorded as: Merit aid.
How competitive is University of Alabama's swim program?University of Alabama competes in NCAA I and carries 53 swimmers with 10 coaches. For example, its men's 100 Free roster best is 41.65 with a median of 43.54.

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