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University of California-Santa CruzSwimming Recruiting & International Admissions

Review University of California-Santa Cruz'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 Cruz fields a 70-swimmer roster in NCAA III (CA).

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

Athletic
NCAA III

70-swimmer roster

34 men and 36 women, 4 coaches.

Admissions
65.8%

Selectivity & int'l share

International students make up 3.0% of the student body.

Cost & outcome
$75,379

Total annual cost

Graduation rate 75%; median earnings $68,396 (U.S. College Scorecard).

On the roster this season.

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

Roster movement

20 newly listed · 19 no longer listed

1 transferred in from another college. Last change Oct 8, 2026.

Class flow

20 freshmen · 22 seniors

Last season's roster had 16 freshmen, 15 sophomores, 26 juniors and 12 seniors.

Coaching staff

4 coaches listed

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

Most recent results on file: NCAA Division III Championship (Mar 18, 2026) · Pacific Collegiate Swim Conference Championships (Feb 11, 2026) · Chapman vs. UC Santa Cruz (Jan 24, 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 Free31 19.8621.3222.36 2026-10-06
Men100 Free27 43.6146.4448.77 2026-10-06
Men200 Free21 1:38.711:42.251:43.89 2026-10-06
Men500 Free21 4:36.494:45.184:52.24 2026-10-06
Men50 Back19 22.3523.9125.53 2026-10-06
Men100 Back19 48.3851.9153.93 2026-10-06
Men200 Back14 1:46.991:52.661:58.22 2026-10-06
Men50 Breast22 25.6327.5728.98 2026-10-06
Men100 Breast22 55.3759.051:01.41 2026-10-06
Men200 Breast18 2:01.842:07.432:12.43 2026-10-06
Men50 Fly28 22.2523.0925.02 2026-10-06
Men100 Fly30 48.0750.2553.68 2026-10-06
Men200 Fly13 1:47.271:51.031:55.58 2026-10-06
Men100 IM11 52.9854.6755.12 2026-10-06
Men200 IM25 1:49.041:53.671:59.14 2026-10-06
Women50 Free31 23.7824.7025.42 2026-10-06
Women100 Free27 51.5554.0755.03 2026-10-06
Women200 Free20 1:51.191:56.331:58.06 2026-10-06
Women500 Free16 5:07.775:10.715:16.77 2026-10-06
Women50 Back22 26.1228.2528.84 2026-10-06
Women100 Back22 57.3358.681:00.58 2026-10-06
Women200 Back16 2:04.242:09.912:14.62 2026-10-06
Women50 Breast21 30.0132.5734.80 2026-10-06
Women100 Breast19 1:03.671:07.811:12.01 2026-10-06
Women200 Breast11 2:18.612:21.912:24.05 2026-10-06
Women50 Fly22 26.0927.1628.03 2026-10-06
Women100 Fly24 56.9359.121:00.50 2026-10-06
Women200 Fly12 2:06.622:09.242:14.49 2026-10-06
Women100 IM15 58.681:01.151:01.59 2026-10-06
Women200 IM21 2:06.202:10.492:13.14 2026-10-06

NCAA III recruiting standards by event

Full NCAA III 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
31
100 Free
27
200 Free
21
500 Free
21
1000 Free
16
1650 Free
10
50 Back
19
100 Back
19
200 Back
14
50 Breast
22
100 Breast
22
200 Breast
18
50 Fly
28
100 Fly
30
200 Fly
13
100 IM
11
200 IM
25
400 IM
16

Women's event depth

50 Free
31
100 Free
27
200 Free
20
500 Free
16
1000 Free
9
1650 Free
7
50 Back
22
100 Back
22
200 Back
16
50 Breast
21
100 Breast
19
200 Breast
11
50 Fly
22
100 Fly
24
200 Fly
12
100 IM
15
200 IM
21
400 IM
12

What this team studies.

From the official roster.

Majors

STEM 33 · Business 9 · Other 7

Among the 49 swimmers who list a major on the official roster; 2 more have not declared yet.

Class balance

20 FR · 15 SO · 13 JR · 22 SR

Academic outcomes

Graduation 75% · Retention 88%

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

International admissions requirements.

Language

TOEFL Not disclosed · IELTS 6.5

Application

Direct/Institutional

Application systems, fee $95 (as of 2025–26), RD deadline November 30.

Aid

None (as of 2025–26)

International financial aid policy recorded for 2025-2026.

FieldValueSource status
TOEFL minimumNot disclosedVerified
IELTS minimum6.5Verified
Application systemsDirect/InstitutionalVerified
Application fee$95 (as of 2025–26)Verified
RD deadlineNovember 30Verified
Int'l tuition$50,205Gov data
Total cost (COA)$75,379Gov data
Aid for internationalNone (as of 2025–26)Verified

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

Cost, aid and outcomes.

$75,379

Total cost of attendance

U.S. College Scorecard; international tuition $50,205.

None (as of 2025–26)

International aid policy

$68,396

Median earnings

Source evidence.

International aidInternational students are not eligible for need-based federal aid, since it is reserved for U.S. citizens and permanent residents. source ↗
Verified
Application processNo additional interviews or documents are required if you are applying as a first-year student. 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: Minimum score of 4.5 or better Duolingo English Tes… source ↗
Verified

Frequently asked questions

What are University of California-Santa Cruz's English requirements for international students?University of California-Santa Cruz lists IELTS 6.5 for international applicants.
How much does it cost to attend University of California-Santa Cruz?University of California-Santa Cruz has a total annual cost of attendance of about $75,379 (international tuition $50,205).
Does University of California-Santa Cruz offer financial aid to international students?University of California-Santa Cruz's international aid policy is recorded as: None (as of 2025–26).
How competitive is University of California-Santa Cruz's swim program?University of California-Santa Cruz competes in NCAA III and carries 70 swimmers (34 men, 36 women) with 4 coaches. For example, its men's 100 Free roster best is 43.61 with a median of 48.77.
What do University of California-Santa Cruz swimmers study?Of the 49 University of California-Santa Cruz swimmers who list a major on the official roster: STEM 33 · Business 9 · Other 7. The school's overall graduation rate is 75% (U.S. College Scorecard).
What changed on University of California-Santa Cruz's swim roster this season?Since Sep 1, 2026, 20 swimmers were newly listed on the official roster and 19 from last season are no longer listed (1 of the new names transferred in from another college); last change Oct 8, 2026. This season's roster lists 20 freshmen and 22 seniors; last season's roster had 16 freshmen, 15 sophomores, 26 juniors and 12 seniors. Most recent results on file: NCAA Division III Championship (Mar 18, 2026).

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