NCAA I swimming program

University of DelawareSwimming Recruiting & International Admissions

Review University of Delaware's swim level by event, roster profile, and international admissions requirements — cost, aid and verified source evidence. Use this page to decide whether University of Delaware belongs on your college list.

Academic year 2025-2026 Roster & performance analysis Source status on every admissions field

University of Delaware at a glance for swimmers.

A direct read: how strong the program is, what kind of athlete fits, and what an international applicant must check.

Athletic
NCAA I

51-swimmer roster

24 men and 27 women, 13 coaches. See the event time bands below to gauge the recruiting standard.

Admissions
70.6%

Selectivity & int'l share

International students make up 3.1% of the student body. Language, deadlines and aid are detailed below with source status.

Cost & outcome
$30,952

Total annual cost

Graduation rate 81%; median earnings $72,950 (U.S. College Scorecard).

Swimming recruiting standards by event.

The team's current-roster SCY (25-yard) times — each swimmer's best, last 4 years. This is the most direct read on the recruiting bar.

GenderEvent (SCY)SwimmersFastestTop 25%MedianLast raced
Men50 Free17 19.4320.6120.95 2026-02-19
Men100 Free17 42.5345.1746.28 2026-02-21
Men200 Free13 1:35.351:37.421:38.78 2026-02-20
Men500 Free12 4:21.694:27.094:29.91 2026-02-18
Men50 Back11 21.8422.8423.30 2026-02-20
Men100 Back10 46.0048.2050.05 2026-03-27
Men200 Back7 1:41.901:45.141:47.07 2026-02-21
Men50 Breast8 23.6524.8926.02 2026-03-26
Men100 Breast8 50.4953.8155.21 2026-03-26
Men200 Breast7 1:56.871:59.732:03.22 2026-02-21
Men50 Fly11 21.3922.1522.74 2026-02-19
Men100 Fly16 46.2748.9251.31 2026-02-19
Men200 Fly10 1:47.111:47.911:49.43 2026-02-20
Men200 IM10 1:46.811:48.451:49.54 2026-02-18
Women50 Free14 22.9823.2723.70 2026-02-27
Women100 Free15 49.8650.6751.45 2026-03-01
Women200 Free12 1:47.791:49.571:51.58 2026-02-28
Women500 Free11 4:47.524:55.564:58.20 2026-02-18
Women50 Back8 25.1025.3126.66 2026-02-18
Women100 Back8 53.3654.5555.23 2026-02-20
Women200 Back8 1:56.821:58.632:01.40 2026-03-01
Women50 Breast5 28.6129.7230.15 2026-02-28
Women100 Breast5 1:00.901:03.201:03.20 2026-02-28
Women200 Breast4 2:13.212:13.592:14.79 2026-03-01
Women50 Fly9 24.0625.5826.50 2026-02-19
Women100 Fly14 51.9256.5457.76 2026-03-19
Women200 Fly6 1:54.652:02.582:02.68 2026-03-21
Women100 IM5 55.2358.0859.11 2025-12-31
Women200 IM8 1:56.732:03.052:06.56 2026-02-27

NCAA I recruiting standards by event

See how University of Delaware's level compares — full NCAA I time bands and rankings for each 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.

How many current swimmers race each event — men vs women. Heavier bars mean the program carries more depth there.

University of Delaware competes in NCAA I with 51 swimmers (24 men, 27 women) and 13 coaches. Use the depth below with the event time bands above to judge whether your event is a strength of this program.

Men's event depth

50 Free
17
100 Free
17
200 Free
13
500 Free
12
1000 Free
6
1650 Free
5
50 Back
11
100 Back
10
200 Back
7
50 Breast
8
100 Breast
8
200 Breast
7
50 Fly
11
100 Fly
16
200 Fly
10
100 IM
200 IM
10
400 IM
7

Women's event depth

50 Free
14
100 Free
15
200 Free
12
500 Free
11
1000 Free
6
1650 Free
5
50 Back
8
100 Back
8
200 Back
8
50 Breast
5
100 Breast
5
200 Breast
4
50 Fly
9
100 Fly
14
200 Fly
6
100 IM
5
200 IM
8
400 IM
7

International admissions requirements.

What an international applicant needs — each field with its source status. "Not disclosed" is never treated as zero.

Language

TOEFL 79 · IELTS 6.5

Minimum English scores international applicants are expected to meet.

Application

Not disclosed

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

Aid

Merit aid

International financial aid policy recorded for 2025-2026.

FieldValueSource status
TOEFL minimum79Verified
IELTS minimum6.5Verified
Application systemsNot disclosedVerified
Application feeNot disclosedVerified
RD deadlineNot disclosedVerified
Int'l tuition$41,400Gov data
Total cost (COA)$30,952Gov data
Aid for internationalMerit aidVerified

Cost, aid and outcomes.

Strong enough athletically is only half the call — families still need cost, aid and return.

$30,952

Total cost of attendance

Annual total cost from government data. International tuition $41,400.

Merit aid

International aid policy

Shown as recorded; "Not disclosed" never converted into "no aid".

$72,950

Median earnings

Graduation rate 81%. Context, not a promise of individual outcome (Scorecard).

Evidence, not a black box.

Real source snippets behind the international admissions fields — with status and a link to check the original.

International aidAs a state-funded, public university, we cannot offer need-based financial aid to international students. source ↗
Verified
English requirementWe accept the following language exams and scores for non-native English speakers: Exam Direct Admission... TOEFL iBT and TOEFL iBT Paper Edition* (school code: 5811) 79 iBT... IELTS* 6.5... Duolingo English Test (DET)* 110+ source ↗
Verified
Application processIf you’re applying Early Action, the application deadline is November 1, so early on in your senior year, you want to put your final touches on your college essay ( see the college essay section for suggestions ) and begin the application… source ↗
Verified

Is University of Delaware a good fit for international swimmers?

University of Delaware competes in NCAA I and carries 51 swimmers. Compare your event time with the team bands above to judge the athletic fit before anything else.

International applicants should then check language requirements (79 TOEFL / 6.5 IELTS), application systems, deadlines, total cost ($30,952) and aid (Merit aid) — all shown above with source status.

How to use this page

Start with the event standards to see if your times are near University of Delaware's range. Then review admissions, cost and aid. Save it to your list only if athletic, academic and financial signals all make sense.

This page is informational and does not guarantee recruiting interest or admission. The goal is a better, evidence-backed college list.

Frequently asked questions

Direct answers from this school's recorded data.

What are University of Delaware's English requirements for international students?University of Delaware lists a minimum TOEFL of 79 and IELTS 6.5 for international applicants (academic year 2025-2026).
How much does it cost to attend University of Delaware?University of Delaware has a total annual cost of attendance of about $30,952 (international tuition $41,400).
Does University of Delaware offer financial aid to international students?University of Delaware's international aid policy is recorded as: Merit aid.
How competitive is University of Delaware's swim program?University of Delaware competes in NCAA I and carries 51 swimmers (24 men, 27 women) with 13 coaches. For example, its men's 100 Free roster best is 42.53 with a median of 46.28.

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