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Review University of Chicago'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 26, 2026
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University of Chicago fields a 58-swimmer roster in NCAA III (IL).

Official athletics roster last checked Oct 26, 2026; times from public meet results.

Athletic
NCAA III

58-swimmer roster

30 men and 28 women, 10 coaches.

Admissions
4.5%

Selectivity & int'l share

International students make up 17.6% of the student body.

Cost & outcome
$90,360

Total annual cost

Graduation rate 96%; median earnings $91,885 (U.S. College Scorecard).

On the roster this season.

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

Roster movement

0 newly listed · 6 no longer listed

1 transferred in from another college. Last change Oct 10, 2026.

Class flow

17 freshmen · 8 seniors

Current roster by academic year.

Coaching staff

10 coaches listed

No staff change recorded this season.

Most recent results on file: NCAA Division III Championship (Mar 18, 2026) · 2026 Midwest Invitational (Feb 20, 2026) · University Athletic Association Championships (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 Free28 19.6420.5921.26 2026-10-06
Men100 Free25 42.7145.1245.90 2026-10-06
Men200 Free16 1:35.011:40.401:41.34 2026-10-06
Men500 Free10 4:24.714:28.424:37.02 2026-10-06
Men50 Back14 22.6123.1223.66 2026-10-06
Men100 Back13 47.9248.8749.97 2026-10-06
Men200 Back10 1:45.051:48.301:53.34 2026-10-06
Men50 Breast13 25.2325.9726.89 2026-10-06
Men100 Breast12 53.4555.1957.13 2026-10-06
Men200 Breast8 1:56.802:01.242:02.66 2026-10-06
Men50 Fly19 21.3922.5323.44 2026-10-06
Men100 Fly23 45.8549.2350.43 2026-10-06
Men200 Fly10 1:42.911:50.711:52.72 2026-10-06
Men100 IM10 49.4051.8953.47 2026-10-06
Men200 IM14 1:45.131:51.551:53.37 2026-10-06
Women50 Free22 23.2023.7724.25 2026-10-06
Women100 Free20 50.2051.5452.61 2026-10-06
Women200 Free20 1:50.011:52.461:53.47 2026-10-06
Women500 Free11 4:54.695:02.435:04.19 2026-10-06
Women50 Back13 26.1226.9628.16 2026-10-06
Women100 Back13 55.6057.2958.09 2026-10-06
Women200 Back12 2:02.242:05.092:06.94 2026-10-06
Women50 Breast8 28.9231.4532.68 2026-10-06
Women100 Breast8 1:02.021:06.281:09.73 2026-10-06
Women200 Breast4 2:16.062:18.502:21.18 2026-10-06
Women50 Fly15 25.1226.2726.70 2026-10-06
Women100 Fly16 54.7756.7758.47 2026-10-06
Women200 Fly9 2:04.392:06.892:07.95 2026-10-06
Women100 IM4 58.8059.201:00.47 2026-10-06
Women200 IM15 2:05.012:06.622:08.37 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
28
100 Free
25
200 Free
16
500 Free
10
1000 Free
6
1650 Free
5
50 Back
14
100 Back
13
200 Back
10
50 Breast
13
100 Breast
12
200 Breast
8
50 Fly
19
100 Fly
23
200 Fly
10
100 IM
10
200 IM
14
400 IM
7

Women's event depth

50 Free
22
100 Free
20
200 Free
20
500 Free
11
1000 Free
6
1650 Free
5
50 Back
13
100 Back
13
200 Back
12
50 Breast
8
100 Breast
8
200 Breast
4
50 Fly
15
100 Fly
16
200 Fly
9
100 IM
4
200 IM
15
400 IM
6

Where University of Chicago swimmers trained before college.

Clubs of the 45 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
Long Island Aquatic ClubNew York3 2026 (2), 2024200 Back, 200 Breast, 50 Fly70
Irvine NovaquaticsCalifornia3 2026, 2025 (2)200 Fly, 50 Breast, 100 Free68
Rose Bowl AquaticsCalifornia3 2025, 2024, 2023200 Fly, 50 Fly, 50 Breast54
Nations Capital Swim ClubVirginia2 2025 (2)200 Free164
Lakeside Aquatic Club (TX)Texas2 2026, 2024100 Free, 1650 Free88
Asphalt Green Unified AquaticsNew York2 2025 (2)500 Free, 200 Free49
AquaTech Swimming2 2025, 20238
TAC TitansNorth Carolina1 2025200 Fly85
SwimMAC CarolinaNorth Carolina1 2024500 Free79
SwimAtlantaGeorgia1 2025100 Free77
Commonwealth SwimmingMassachusetts1 202450 Breast70
Metroplex AquaticsTexas1 2026500 Free63

What this team studies.

From the official roster.

Majors

STEM 23 · Business 15 · Other 14

Among the 52 swimmers who list a major on the official roster; 6 more have not declared yet.

Class balance

17 FR · 18 SO · 14 JR · 8 SR · 1 GR

Academic outcomes

Graduation 96% · Retention 99%

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

International admissions requirements.

Language

TOEFL Not disclosed · IELTS Not disclosed

Application

Not disclosed

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

Aid

Need-aware

International financial aid policy recorded for 2025-2026.

FieldValueSource status
TOEFL minimumNot disclosedNot disclosed
IELTS minimumNot disclosedNot disclosed
Application systemsNot disclosedNot disclosed
Application feeNot disclosedNot disclosed
RD deadlineNot disclosedNot disclosed
Int'l tuition$70,662Gov data
Total cost (COA)$90,360Gov data
Aid for internationalNeed-awarePending

Cost, aid and outcomes.

$90,360

Total cost of attendance

U.S. College Scorecard; international tuition $70,662.

Need-aware

International aid policy

$91,885

Median earnings

Source evidence.

International supportThe Office of International Affairs (OIA) provides advising services and supportive programming to the international community at the University of Chicago. source ↗
Verified
International aidInternational students can receive substantial financial aid from the University depending on their level of need, sometimes up to the cost of attendance. source ↗
Pending

Frequently asked questions

What are University of Chicago's English requirements for international students?University of Chicago has not publicly disclosed its TOEFL/IELTS minimums for international applicants.
How much does it cost to attend University of Chicago?University of Chicago has a total annual cost of attendance of about $90,360 (international tuition $70,662).
Does University of Chicago offer financial aid to international students?University of Chicago's international aid policy is recorded as: Need-aware.
How competitive is University of Chicago's swim program?University of Chicago competes in NCAA III and carries 58 swimmers (30 men, 28 women) with 10 coaches. For example, its men's 100 Free roster best is 42.71 with a median of 45.90.
What do University of Chicago swimmers study?Of the 52 University of Chicago swimmers who list a major on the official roster: STEM 23 · Business 15 · Other 14. The school's overall graduation rate is 96% (U.S. College Scorecard).
What changed on University of Chicago's swim roster this season?Since Sep 1, 2026, 0 swimmers were newly listed on the official roster and 6 from last season are no longer listed (1 of the new names transferred in from another college); last change Oct 10, 2026. This season's roster lists 17 freshmen and 8 seniors. Most recent results on file: NCAA Division III Championship (Mar 18, 2026).

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