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University of California-Santa BarbaraSwimming Recruiting & International Admissions

Review University of California-Santa Barbara'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-Santa Barbara fields a 52-swimmer roster in NCAA I (CA).

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

Athletic
NCAA I

52-swimmer roster

27 men and 25 women, 3 coaches.

Admissions
33.0%

Selectivity & int'l share

International students make up 8.8% of the student body.

Cost & outcome
$75,773

Total annual cost

Graduation rate 83%; median earnings $74,915 (U.S. College Scorecard).

On the roster this season.

What changed on University of California-Santa Barbara'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

14 freshmen · 14 seniors

Current roster by academic year.

Coaching staff

3 coaches listed

No staff change recorded this season.

Most recent results on file: PAC Invitational (Oct 2, 2026, Stockton) · NCAA Division I Women's Championship (Mar 21, 2026) · Big West Conference Championship (Feb 11, 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 Free24 20.0120.4821.12 2026-10-06
Men100 Free22 43.5744.9846.29 2026-10-08
Men200 Free13 1:35.851:38.061:39.46 2026-10-08
Men500 Free9 4:22.044:25.864:29.73 2026-10-06
Men50 Back12 22.0622.7623.63 2026-10-06
Men100 Back13 47.8748.3949.55 2026-10-08
Men200 Back12 1:44.951:45.591:48.44 2026-10-08
Men50 Breast13 24.9725.5726.49 2026-10-06
Men100 Breast16 53.9254.7056.03 2026-10-08
Men200 Breast14 1:59.152:00.662:03.52 2026-10-08
Men50 Fly15 21.4822.1522.31 2026-10-06
Men100 Fly21 46.0048.0948.46 2026-10-08
Men200 Fly10 1:44.471:46.121:47.70 2026-10-08
Men100 IM15 50.9452.5953.33 2026-10-08
Men200 IM16 1:47.821:49.551:53.03 2026-10-06
Women50 Free28 22.6323.5124.20 2026-10-06
Women100 Free29 49.7151.1052.62 2026-10-08
Women200 Free27 1:45.921:52.221:54.08 2026-10-08
Women500 Free12 4:46.324:53.775:00.96 2026-10-06
Women50 Back12 24.9326.3126.72 2026-10-06
Women100 Back13 53.8055.7557.01 2026-10-08
Women200 Back10 1:56.552:00.942:02.89 2026-10-08
Women50 Breast14 28.5129.2330.09 2026-10-06
Women100 Breast13 1:00.541:02.491:03.59 2026-10-06
Women200 Breast11 2:13.062:15.122:19.73 2026-10-08
Women50 Fly20 24.7625.6126.06 2026-10-06
Women100 Fly20 52.8055.6656.50 2026-10-08
Women200 Fly10 1:55.472:01.052:04.88 2026-10-08
Women100 IM15 56.9859.561:00.57 2026-10-08
Women200 IM15 1:59.762:03.192:04.62 2026-10-06

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
24
100 Free
22
200 Free
13
500 Free
9
1000 Free
9
1650 Free
8
50 Back
12
100 Back
13
200 Back
12
50 Breast
13
100 Breast
16
200 Breast
14
50 Fly
15
100 Fly
21
200 Fly
10
100 IM
15
200 IM
16
400 IM
8

Women's event depth

50 Free
28
100 Free
29
200 Free
27
500 Free
12
1000 Free
7
1650 Free
8
50 Back
12
100 Back
13
200 Back
10
50 Breast
14
100 Breast
13
200 Breast
11
50 Fly
20
100 Fly
20
200 Fly
10
100 IM
15
200 IM
15
400 IM
11

Where University of California-Santa Barbara swimmers trained before college.

Clubs of the 47 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
Palo Alto Stanford AquaticsCalifornia3 2025, 2024, 2023200 Free, 100 Free51
Orinda AquaticsCalifornia3 2026 (2), 2024200 Free, 100 Breast, 200 Back38
Beach Cities AlphaCalifornia3 2025, 2024, 2023200 Back, 200 Fly, 200 Free28
DART SwimmingCalifornia2 2024, 2023500 Free, 200 Breast37
Sierra Marlins Swim TeamCalifornia2 2025 (2)200 Free, 500 Free37
North Bay AquaticsCalifornia2 2024, 2023100 Breast, 100 Free21
Evolution Racing ClubCalifornia2 2025, 2023200 Free, 100 Free20
Wolverine AquaticsCalifornia2 2026, 2025200 Free, 500 Free17
Canyons Aquatic ClubCalifornia2 2025 (2)200 Fly, 50 Free15
Terrapins Swim TeamCalifornia2 2025, 2024200 Back, 500 Free14
Ojai HeatwavesCalifornia2 2026 (2)200 Free, 500 Free2
Irvine NovaquaticsCalifornia1 2025500 Free68

What this team studies.

From the official roster.

Majors

STEM 14 · Business 7 · Other 12

Among the 33 swimmers who list a major on the official roster; 1 more have not declared yet.

Class balance

14 FR · 11 SO · 13 JR · 14 SR

Academic outcomes

Graduation 83% · Retention 93%

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

International admissions requirements.

Language

TOEFL 80 · IELTS 6.5

Application

Direct/Institutional

Application systems, fee Not disclosed, RD deadline October 1 - November 30 (as of 2025–26).

Aid

None (as of 2025–26)

International financial aid policy recorded for 2025-2026.

FieldValueSource status
TOEFL minimum80Verified
IELTS minimum6.5Verified
Application systemsDirect/InstitutionalVerified
Application feeNot disclosedVerified
RD deadlineOctober 1 - November 30 (as of 2025–26)Verified
Int'l tuition$50,614Gov data
Total cost (COA)$75,773Gov data
Aid for internationalNone (as of 2025–26)Pending

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

Cost, aid and outcomes.

$75,773

Total cost of attendance

U.S. College Scorecard; international tuition $50,614.

None (as of 2025–26)

International aid policy

$74,915

Median earnings

Source evidence.

International supportThe Office of Students and Scholars is committed to fostering a global academic community through leadership, advocacy, and inclusive partnerships. We provide comprehensive support to international students and scholars in visa and immigrat… source ↗
Verified
English requirementScore 6.5 or higher on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) * Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) * examination: Internet-based test (iBT) or iBT Home Edition test taken before January 2026: Minimum score of 8… source ↗
Verified
Application processOctober 1 - November 30: Submit your fall 2027 UC Application . source ↗
Verified
International aidThe International Student Award assists students who are experiencing economic hardship during the course of their studies at UCSB. source ↗
Pending

Frequently asked questions

What are University of California-Santa Barbara's English requirements for international students?University of California-Santa Barbara lists a minimum TOEFL of 80 and IELTS 6.5 for international applicants.
How much does it cost to attend University of California-Santa Barbara?University of California-Santa Barbara has a total annual cost of attendance of about $75,773 (international tuition $50,614).
Does University of California-Santa Barbara offer financial aid to international students?University of California-Santa Barbara's international aid policy is recorded as: None (as of 2025–26).
How competitive is University of California-Santa Barbara's swim program?University of California-Santa Barbara competes in NCAA I and carries 52 swimmers (27 men, 25 women) with 3 coaches. For example, its men's 100 Free roster best is 43.57 with a median of 46.29.
What do University of California-Santa Barbara swimmers study?Of the 33 University of California-Santa Barbara swimmers who list a major on the official roster: STEM 14 · Business 7 · Other 12. The school's overall graduation rate is 83% (U.S. College Scorecard).
What changed on University of California-Santa Barbara's swim roster this season?This season's roster lists 14 freshmen and 14 seniors. Most recent results on file: PAC Invitational (Oct 2, 2026).

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