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Review University of Cincinnati'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 Cincinnati fields a 53-swimmer roster in NCAA I (OH).

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

Athletic
NCAA I

53-swimmer roster

25 men and 28 women, 6 coaches.

Admissions
85.3%

Selectivity & int'l share

International students make up 5.2% of the student body.

Cost & outcome
$47,505

Total annual cost

Graduation rate 75%; median earnings $54,810 (U.S. College Scorecard).

On the roster this season.

What changed on University of Cincinnati'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

15 freshmen · 8 seniors

Current roster by academic year.

Coaching staff

6 coaches listed

No staff change recorded this season.

Most recent results on file: NCAA Division I Women's Championship (Mar 19, 2026) · Big XII Conference Championships (Feb 24, 2026) · Louisville vs Cincinnati (Jan 31, 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 Free20 19.9820.7421.25 2026-10-06
Men100 Free15 43.3444.6145.84 2026-10-06
Men200 Free14 1:35.411:36.491:38.58 2026-10-06
Men500 Free13 4:22.084:29.234:30.51 2026-10-06
Men50 Back12 21.6422.6023.71 2026-10-06
Men100 Back11 46.2447.5948.45 2026-10-06
Men200 Back8 1:42.041:43.211:45.56 2026-10-06
Men50 Breast11 24.7825.0925.38 2026-10-06
Men100 Breast11 52.8753.7054.38 2026-10-06
Men200 Breast10 1:54.031:56.481:57.73 2026-10-06
Men50 Fly15 21.9422.4323.08 2026-10-06
Men100 Fly22 47.0449.0150.80 2026-10-06
Men200 Fly6 1:46.421:47.651:51.57 2026-10-06
Men200 IM12 1:44.531:49.731:50.69 2026-10-06
Women50 Free23 22.5823.3923.92 2026-10-06
Women100 Free20 49.7550.5651.48 2026-10-06
Women200 Free18 1:46.931:49.321:51.75 2026-10-06
Women500 Free13 4:48.164:54.114:57.55 2026-10-06
Women50 Back10 24.6325.7726.16 2026-10-06
Women100 Back10 53.7154.8655.59 2026-10-06
Women200 Back12 1:56.421:58.382:00.94 2026-10-06
Women50 Breast6 26.7227.8829.43 2026-10-06
Women100 Breast6 57.9059.791:02.28 2026-10-06
Women200 Breast5 2:11.552:12.442:12.70 2026-10-06
Women50 Fly18 24.2625.4525.78 2026-10-06
Women100 Fly23 52.1355.0456.03 2026-10-06
Women200 Fly11 2:00.882:01.162:02.67 2026-10-06
Women200 IM10 1:59.212:01.872:04.50 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
20
100 Free
15
200 Free
14
500 Free
13
1000 Free
8
1650 Free
7
50 Back
12
100 Back
11
200 Back
8
50 Breast
11
100 Breast
11
200 Breast
10
50 Fly
15
100 Fly
22
200 Fly
6
200 IM
12
400 IM
8

Women's event depth

50 Free
23
100 Free
20
200 Free
18
500 Free
13
1000 Free
10
1650 Free
5
50 Back
10
100 Back
10
200 Back
12
50 Breast
6
100 Breast
6
200 Breast
5
50 Fly
18
100 Fly
23
200 Fly
11
200 IM
10
400 IM
7

Where University of Cincinnati swimmers trained before college.

Clubs of the 39 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
Bolles School SharksFlorida2 2026, 2024100 Free90
Lakeside Swim Team (KY)Kentucky2 2026, 20251000 Free, 50 Back48
Tennessee AquaticsTennessee2 2026 (2)200 Free30
Cardinal AquaticsKentucky2 2025, 2024100 Free17
SwimAtlantaGeorgia1 202650 Free77
Aquajets Swim TeamMinnesota1 202450 Free72
North Baltimore Aquatic ClubMaryland1 2026400 IM49
Texas Ford AquaticsTexas1 20241000 Free37
Annapolis Swim ClubMaryland1 202650 Fly35
Ozaukee AquaticsWisconsin1 202350 Fly28
Iowa Flyers Swim ClubIowa1 2024200 Free25
Monocacy Aquatic ClubMaryland1 2023500 Free22

What this team studies.

From the official roster.

Class balance

15 FR · 13 SO · 16 JR · 8 SR

Academic outcomes

Graduation 75% · Retention 85%

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

International admissions requirements.

Language

TOEFL 66 (as of 2025–26) · IELTS 6.0 (as of 2025–26)

Application

Common App

Application systems, fee $100 (as of 2025–26), RD deadline March 1.

Aid

Merit aid

International financial aid policy recorded for 2025-2026.

FieldValueSource status
TOEFL minimum66 (as of 2025–26)Verified
IELTS minimum6.0 (as of 2025–26)Verified
Application systemsCommon AppVerified
Application fee$100 (as of 2025–26)Verified
RD deadlineMarch 1Verified
Int'l tuition$29,310Gov data
Total cost (COA)$47,505Gov data
Aid for internationalMerit aidPending

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

Cost, aid and outcomes.

$47,505

Total cost of attendance

U.S. College Scorecard; international tuition $29,310.

Merit aid

International aid policy

$54,810

Median earnings

Source evidence.

Application processTo be considered for Early Action, all application materials listed below need to be received by the university prior to or on November 1. The Common Application $50 non-refundable application fee (or fee waiver) Official High School Transc… source ↗
Verified
English requirementEnglish proficiency is a requirement for all international students. This can be demonstrated by submitting a test score or meeting one of the four English exemptions. source ↗
Verified
International aidIt's important to note that we do not offer full-tuition ("full ride") or need-based scholarships to undergraduate international students. source ↗
Pending

Frequently asked questions

What are University of Cincinnati's English requirements for international students?University of Cincinnati lists a minimum TOEFL of 66 (as of 2025–26) and IELTS 6.0 (as of 2025–26) for international applicants.
How much does it cost to attend University of Cincinnati?University of Cincinnati has a total annual cost of attendance of about $47,505 (international tuition $29,310).
Does University of Cincinnati offer financial aid to international students?University of Cincinnati's international aid policy is recorded as: Merit aid.
How competitive is University of Cincinnati's swim program?University of Cincinnati competes in NCAA I and carries 53 swimmers (25 men, 28 women) with 6 coaches. For example, its men's 100 Free roster best is 43.34 with a median of 45.84.
What changed on University of Cincinnati's swim roster this season?This season's roster lists 15 freshmen and 8 seniors. Most recent results on file: NCAA Division I Women's Championship (Mar 19, 2026).

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