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University of California-BerkeleySwimming Recruiting & International Admissions

Review University of California-Berkeley'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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University of California-Berkeley fields a 66-swimmer roster in NCAA I (CA).

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

Athletic
NCAA I

66-swimmer roster

37 men and 29 women, 7 coaches.

Admissions
11.0%

Selectivity & int'l share

International students make up 9.8% of the student body.

Cost & outcome
$79,819

Total annual cost

Graduation rate 93%; median earnings $92,446 (U.S. College Scorecard).

On the roster this season.

What changed on University of California-Berkeley's official roster since Sep 1, 2026 — counts only, checked daily.

Roster movement

0 newly listed · 0 no longer listed

Last change Oct 13, 2026.

Class flow

15 freshmen · 13 seniors

Current roster by academic year.

Coaching staff

7 coaches listed

1 newly listed, 1 no longer listed since Sep 1, 2026.

Most recent results on file: CSL Match #3 (Oct 2, 2026, Stanford) · NCAA Division I Men's Championships (Mar 25, 2026) · NCAA Division I Women's Championship (Mar 18, 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 Free37 18.7819.8420.41 2026-10-06
Men100 Free33 41.5642.9643.80 2026-10-06
Men200 Free26 1:30.991:34.531:36.64 2026-10-06
Men500 Free14 4:06.744:12.624:16.65 2026-10-06
Men50 Back21 20.4921.8523.60 2026-10-06
Men100 Back27 43.9447.0149.01 2026-10-06
Men200 Back13 1:36.901:40.581:42.66 2026-10-06
Men50 Breast20 23.4624.7326.25 2026-10-06
Men100 Breast26 49.9054.2758.36 2026-10-06
Men200 Breast13 1:48.611:55.771:59.31 2026-10-06
Men50 Fly23 20.4821.3922.14 2026-10-06
Men100 Fly33 45.2646.8249.26 2026-10-06
Men200 Fly15 1:40.351:42.921:45.21 2026-10-06
Men100 IM25 48.8551.1951.79 2026-10-06
Men200 IM17 1:41.191:45.011:47.10 2026-10-06
Women50 Free25 21.5322.5123.06 2026-10-06
Women100 Free25 46.3048.8649.94 2026-10-06
Women200 Free17 1:41.571:43.941:46.96 2026-10-06
Women500 Free9 4:30.094:38.664:39.75 2026-10-06
Women50 Back18 23.2624.9626.53 2026-10-06
Women100 Back23 49.6453.0256.55 2026-10-06
Women200 Back11 1:49.511:53.181:55.74 2026-10-06
Women50 Breast15 27.0428.1530.02 2026-10-06
Women100 Breast25 58.191:04.401:05.82 2026-10-06
Women200 Breast11 2:07.602:09.482:12.33 2026-10-06
Women50 Fly17 23.4624.4425.56 2026-10-06
Women100 Fly28 50.3453.5155.44 2026-10-06
Women200 Fly13 1:51.521:55.211:58.25 2026-10-06
Women100 IM23 52.6757.9159.14 2026-10-06
Women200 IM13 1:52.301:56.201:58.39 2026-10-06

Team analysis

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NCAA I recruiting standards by event

Full NCAA I 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
37
100 Free
33
200 Free
26
500 Free
14
1000 Free
11
1650 Free
9
50 Back
21
100 Back
27
200 Back
13
50 Breast
20
100 Breast
26
200 Breast
13
50 Fly
23
100 Fly
33
200 Fly
15
100 IM
25
200 IM
17
400 IM
9

Women's event depth

50 Free
25
100 Free
25
200 Free
17
500 Free
9
1000 Free
6
1650 Free
5
50 Back
18
100 Back
23
200 Back
11
50 Breast
15
100 Breast
25
200 Breast
11
50 Fly
17
100 Fly
28
200 Fly
13
100 IM
23
200 IM
13
400 IM
8

Where University of California-Berkeley 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
Aquatics Canada Aquatiques3 2025, 2024, 20231000 Free, 200 IM32
SwimMAC CarolinaNorth Carolina2 2025, 2024200 Breast, 200 IM79
University of Denver HilltoppersColorado2 2024 (2)200 Breast, 400 IM61
LAKR Swim ClubFlorida2 2026, 2025200 Free, 100 Breast18
Kalevi Ujumiskool2 2026, 20245
INSEP2 2024 (2)4
Lakeside Aquatic Club (TX)Texas1 2025200 Free88
Greater Somerset County YMCANew Jersey1 2025100 Free67
FMC Aquatic ClubIllinois1 2025200 Free59
Scottsdale Aquatic ClubArizona1 20251000 Free59
Eagle Swim TeamMaryland1 202550 Breast51
Mecklenburg Swim AssociationNorth Carolina1 20251000 Free45

What this team studies.

From the official roster.

Majors

STEM 5 · Business 5 · Other 4

Among the 14 swimmers who list a major on the official roster; 31 more have not declared yet.

Class balance

15 FR · 19 SO · 19 JR · 13 SR

Academic outcomes

Graduation 93% · Retention 97%

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

International admissions requirements.

Language

TOEFL 90 · IELTS 6.5

Application

Direct/Institutional

Application systems, fee Not disclosed, RD deadline December 1 (as of 2025–26).

Aid

None

International financial aid policy recorded for 2025-2026.

FieldValueSource status
TOEFL minimum90Verified
IELTS minimum6.5Verified
Application systemsDirect/InstitutionalVerified
Application feeNot disclosedVerified
RD deadlineDecember 1 (as of 2025–26)Verified
Int'l tuition$50,547Gov data
Total cost (COA)$79,819Gov data
Aid for internationalNoneVerified

Values marked “as of” were last confirmed on the school’s own website in that application cycle.

Cost, aid and outcomes.

$79,819

Total cost of attendance

U.S. College Scorecard; international tuition $50,547.

None

International aid policy

$92,446

Median earnings

Source evidence.

Application processThe application filing period is October 1 – November 30. All applications must be submitted by November 30. UC Berkeley does not offer applications for early admission or early decision. source ↗
Verified
International aidInternational students are not eligible for federal financial aid or institutional aid managed by the Financial Aid and Scholarships Office at UC Berkeley. source ↗
Verified
English requirementTest of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with a minimum score of 90/4.5 or better International English Language testing System (IELTS) with a minimum score of 6.5 DuoLingo English Test (DET) with a minimum score of 115 source ↗
Verified

Frequently asked questions

What are University of California-Berkeley's English requirements for international students?University of California-Berkeley lists a minimum TOEFL of 90 and IELTS 6.5 for international applicants.
How much does it cost to attend University of California-Berkeley?University of California-Berkeley has a total annual cost of attendance of about $79,819 (international tuition $50,547).
Does University of California-Berkeley offer financial aid to international students?University of California-Berkeley's international aid policy is recorded as: None.
How competitive is University of California-Berkeley's swim program?University of California-Berkeley competes in NCAA I and carries 66 swimmers (37 men, 29 women) with 7 coaches. For example, its men's 100 Free roster best is 41.56 with a median of 43.80.
What do University of California-Berkeley swimmers study?Of the 14 University of California-Berkeley swimmers who list a major on the official roster: STEM 5 · Business 5 · Other 4. The school's overall graduation rate is 93% (U.S. College Scorecard).
What changed on University of California-Berkeley's swim roster this season?This season's roster lists 15 freshmen and 13 seniors. Most recent results on file: CSL Match #3 (Oct 2, 2026).

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