University of California-San DiegoSwimming Recruiting & International Admissions
Review University of California-San Diego's swim level by event, roster profile, and international admissions requirements — cost, aid and verified source evidence.
University of California-San Diego fields a 52-swimmer roster in NCAA I (CA).
Official athletics roster last checked Oct 25, 2026; times from public meet results.
52-swimmer roster
27 men and 25 women, 3 coaches.
Selectivity & int'l share
International students make up 11.1% of the student body.
Total annual cost
Graduation rate 86%; median earnings $84,943 (U.S. College Scorecard).
On the roster this season.
What changed on University of California-San Diego's official roster since Sep 1, 2026 — counts only, checked daily.
0 newly listed · 0 no longer listed
Last change Sep 29, 2026.
16 freshmen · 7 seniors
Current roster by academic year.
3 coaches listed
No staff change recorded this season.
Most recent results on file: NCAA Division I Women's Championship (Mar 19, 2026) · Big West Conference Championship (Feb 11, 2026) · 2026 UC San Diego vs Cal Baptist (Jan 24, 2026).
Swimming recruiting standards by event.
Current-roster SCY (25-yard) times — each swimmer's best over the last 4 seasons.
| Gender | Event (SCY) | Swimmers | Fastest | Top 25% | Median | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men | 50 Free | 18 | 19.78 | 20.39 | 20.71 | 2026-10-06 |
| Men | 100 Free | 17 | 42.91 | 44.73 | 45.82 | 2026-10-06 |
| Men | 200 Free | 16 | 1:35.47 | 1:37.73 | 1:39.36 | 2026-10-06 |
| Men | 500 Free | 7 | 4:20.98 | 4:24.78 | 4:28.25 | 2026-10-06 |
| Men | 50 Back | 10 | 21.74 | 22.52 | 23.00 | 2026-10-06 |
| Men | 100 Back | 7 | 47.03 | 48.20 | 48.71 | 2026-10-06 |
| Men | 200 Back | 7 | 1:42.91 | 1:45.23 | 1:46.10 | 2026-10-06 |
| Men | 50 Breast | 8 | 25.21 | 25.37 | 25.79 | 2026-10-06 |
| Men | 100 Breast | 8 | 54.09 | 54.39 | 55.13 | 2026-10-06 |
| Men | 200 Breast | 7 | 1:57.68 | 1:58.11 | 2:00.08 | 2026-10-06 |
| Men | 50 Fly | 18 | 21.28 | 22.32 | 22.78 | 2026-10-06 |
| Men | 100 Fly | 22 | 46.14 | 48.66 | 50.08 | 2026-10-06 |
| Men | 200 Fly | 11 | 1:46.10 | 1:49.68 | 1:51.55 | 2026-10-06 |
| Men | 100 IM | 7 | 49.94 | 50.60 | 51.74 | 2026-10-06 |
| Men | 200 IM | 13 | 1:46.34 | 1:48.51 | 1:50.36 | 2026-10-06 |
| Women | 50 Free | 20 | 22.87 | 23.68 | 24.02 | 2026-10-06 |
| Women | 100 Free | 17 | 48.47 | 51.12 | 52.04 | 2026-10-06 |
| Women | 200 Free | 18 | 1:45.15 | 1:49.80 | 1:52.71 | 2026-10-06 |
| Women | 500 Free | 12 | 4:45.65 | 4:55.69 | 4:58.67 | 2026-10-06 |
| Women | 50 Back | 10 | 24.90 | 25.69 | 26.40 | 2026-10-06 |
| Women | 100 Back | 10 | 53.56 | 54.20 | 55.95 | 2026-10-06 |
| Women | 200 Back | 7 | 1:56.37 | 1:57.50 | 1:57.87 | 2026-10-06 |
| Women | 50 Breast | 6 | 27.52 | 28.79 | 29.95 | 2026-10-06 |
| Women | 100 Breast | 6 | 58.79 | 1:01.23 | 1:03.66 | 2026-10-06 |
| Women | 200 Breast | 6 | 2:11.37 | 2:13.03 | 2:16.89 | 2026-10-06 |
| Women | 50 Fly | 11 | 24.47 | 25.20 | 25.75 | 2026-10-06 |
| Women | 100 Fly | 15 | 52.79 | 54.85 | 55.65 | 2026-10-06 |
| Women | 200 Fly | 9 | 1:57.10 | 2:01.37 | 2:04.28 | 2026-10-06 |
| Women | 100 IM | 5 | 57.30 | 58.95 | 59.51 | 2026-10-06 |
| Women | 200 IM | 13 | 1:57.12 | 2:00.12 | 2:04.95 | 2026-10-06 |
NCAA I recruiting standards by event
Full NCAA I time bands and rankings by event:
Roster profile & event depth.
Men's event depth
Women's event depth
Where University of California-San Diego 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.
| Club | Where | On this roster | Class of | Best events before college | College swimmers from club |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crow Canyon Country Club Sharks | Pacific Swimming | 3 | 2024 (3) | 400 IM, 100 Back | 22 |
| Palo Alto Stanford Aquatics | California | 2 | 2024 (2) | 50 Fly, 500 Free | 51 |
| Mission Viejo Nadadores | California | 2 | 2024, 2023 | 400 IM, 100 Back | 38 |
| Beach Cities Alpha | California | 2 | 2024, 2023 | 100 Back, 50 Breast | 28 |
| San Diego Swim Club | California | 2 | 2024 (2) | 500 Free, 200 Fly | 22 |
| Rancho San Dieguito | California | 2 | 2024 (2) | 500 Free, 200 Fly | 21 |
| Walnut Creek Aquabears | California | 2 | 2025, 2023 | 200 Free, 50 Breast | 17 |
| LaMirada Armada | California | 2 | 2026, 2025 | 1000 Free, 200 Breast | 16 |
| Lakeside Aquatic Club (TX) | Texas | 1 | 2024 | 200 IM | 88 |
| Irvine Novaquatics | California | 1 | 2024 | 50 Free | 68 |
| Alamo Area Aquatic Association | Texas | 1 | 2026 | 50 Breast | 67 |
| Club Wolverine | Michigan | 1 | 2026 | 200 Free | 65 |
What this team studies.
From the official roster.
STEM 16 · Business 7 · Other 12
Among the 35 swimmers who list a major on the official roster.
16 FR · 10 SO · 19 JR · 7 SR
Graduation 86% · Retention 94%
School-wide graduation and first-year retention rates (U.S. College Scorecard).
International admissions requirements.
TOEFL 83 · IELTS 7.0
Direct/Institutional
Application systems, fee Not disclosed, RD deadline December 1 (as of 2025–26).
Unclear (as of 2025–26)
International financial aid policy recorded for 2025-2026.
| Field | Value | Source status |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL minimum | 83 | Verified |
| IELTS minimum | 7.0 | Verified |
| Application systems | Direct/Institutional | Verified |
| Application fee | Not disclosed | Verified |
| RD deadline | December 1 (as of 2025–26) | Verified |
| Int'l tuition | $50,958 | Gov data |
| Total cost (COA) | $72,901 | Gov data |
| Aid for international | Unclear (as of 2025–26) | Not disclosed |
Values marked “as of” were last confirmed on the school’s own website in that application cycle.
Cost, aid and outcomes.
Total cost of attendance
U.S. College Scorecard; international tuition $50,958.