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Review University of Denver'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 Denver fields a 50-swimmer roster in NCAA I (CO).

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

Athletic
NCAA I

50-swimmer roster

24 men and 26 women, 6 coaches.

Admissions
77.8%

Selectivity & int'l share

International students make up 2.9% of the student body.

Cost & outcome
$78,476

Total annual cost

Graduation rate 76%; median earnings $71,155 (U.S. College Scorecard).

On the roster this season.

What changed on University of Denver'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

12 freshmen · 10 seniors

Current roster by academic year.

Coaching staff

6 coaches listed

No staff change recorded this season.

Most recent results on file: Front Range Invite (Oct 2, 2026, Fort Collins) · CSCAA National Invitational Championship (Mar 12, 2026) · Summit League Championships (Feb 18, 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 Free23 19.6420.5021.22 2026-10-06
Men100 Free17 43.8944.7045.84 2026-10-06
Men200 Free19 1:36.981:38.601:41.95 2026-10-06
Men500 Free10 4:21.634:25.924:29.84 2026-10-06
Men50 Back10 22.0122.9323.84 2026-10-06
Men100 Back9 48.0948.4950.61 2026-10-06
Men200 Back10 1:45.121:46.641:47.82 2026-10-06
Men50 Breast8 24.3125.6126.48 2026-10-06
Men100 Breast10 52.6155.5557.19 2026-10-06
Men200 Breast10 1:58.002:00.472:03.65 2026-10-06
Men50 Fly17 21.1123.2223.63 2026-10-06
Men100 Fly18 46.5349.9751.03 2026-10-06
Men200 Fly11 1:45.761:48.001:50.64 2026-10-06
Men200 IM16 1:47.441:48.881:51.34 2026-10-06
Women50 Free22 22.7523.5825.04 2026-10-06
Women100 Free20 50.1451.4052.41 2026-10-06
Women200 Free18 1:47.971:51.821:53.33 2026-10-06
Women500 Free12 4:49.154:54.225:00.97 2026-10-06
Women50 Back13 25.0526.4226.82 2026-10-06
Women100 Back14 54.2755.8457.06 2026-10-06
Women200 Back10 1:57.281:57.942:01.05 2026-10-06
Women50 Breast10 28.8029.7731.05 2026-10-06
Women100 Breast10 1:02.241:03.601:06.20 2026-10-06
Women200 Breast10 2:13.532:18.152:21.75 2026-10-06
Women50 Fly13 23.6925.6926.28 2026-10-06
Women100 Fly20 52.8656.7258.89 2026-10-06
Women200 Fly7 1:59.962:02.632:05.89 2026-10-06
Women100 IM3 56.3657.2258.07 2026-10-06
Women200 IM15 2:00.132:03.402:06.75 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
23
100 Free
17
200 Free
19
500 Free
10
1000 Free
3
1650 Free
4
50 Back
10
100 Back
9
200 Back
10
50 Breast
8
100 Breast
10
200 Breast
10
50 Fly
17
100 Fly
18
200 Fly
11
100 IM
—
200 IM
16
400 IM
9

Women's event depth

50 Free
22
100 Free
20
200 Free
18
500 Free
12
1000 Free
6
1650 Free
6
50 Back
13
100 Back
14
200 Back
10
50 Breast
10
100 Breast
10
200 Breast
10
50 Fly
13
100 Fly
20
200 Fly
7
100 IM
3
200 IM
15
400 IM
10

Where University of Denver swimmers trained before college.

Clubs of the 36 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
Dads Club Swim TeamTexas3 2026, 2024 (2)500 Free, 200 Breast35
Irvine NovaquaticsCalifornia1 2023200 IM68
University of Denver HilltoppersColorado1 2023200 Back61
FMC Aquatic ClubIllinois1 202350 Breast59
Scottsdale Aquatic ClubArizona1 20261000 Free59
Schroeder Swim TeamWisconsin1 2023200 Free47
Sarasota SharksFlorida1 2025400 IM42
Pikes Peak AthleticsColorado1 2024100 Free38
Hinsdale Swim ClubIllinois1 202350 Breast37
Texas Ford AquaticsTexas1 20251000 Free37
RISE Aquatic ClubIllinois1 202350 Breast36
Fort Collins Area Swim TeamColorado1 20251000 Free33

What this team studies.

From the official roster.

Majors

STEM 7 · Business 5

Among the 12 swimmers who list a major on the official roster; 11 more have not declared yet.

Class balance

12 FR · 15 SO · 13 JR · 10 SR

Academic outcomes

Graduation 76% · Retention 89%

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

International admissions requirements.

Language

TOEFL 80 · IELTS 6.5

Application

Common App

Application systems, fee Not disclosed, RD deadline Jan. 15.

Aid

Merit aid (as of 2025–26)

International financial aid policy recorded for 2025-2026.

FieldValueSource status
TOEFL minimum80Pending
IELTS minimum6.5Pending
Application systemsCommon AppVerified
Application feeNot disclosedVerified
RD deadlineJan. 15Verified
Int'l tuition$61,398Gov data
Total cost (COA)$78,476Gov data
Aid for internationalMerit aid (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.

$78,476

Total cost of attendance

U.S. College Scorecard; international tuition $61,398.

Merit aid (as of 2025–26)

International aid policy

$71,155

Median earnings

Source evidence.

Application processInternational first-year applicants must submit their application and all supplemental documents by the following deadlines: Nov. 1 for Early Decision I and Early Action Jan. 15 for Early Decision II and Regular Decision source ↗
Verified
English requirementTo be competitive for admission students should submit one of the following scores: TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language): The DU TOEFL code is 4842. For exams taken before January 21, 2026: Minimum total score: 80 Minimum section s… source ↗
Pending
International aidWe do not offer any need-based aid to international students but are proud to offer generous merit scholarships to students with strong academic profiles. source ↗
Verified

Frequently asked questions

What are University of Denver's English requirements for international students?University of Denver lists a minimum TOEFL of 80 and IELTS 6.5 for international applicants.
How much does it cost to attend University of Denver?University of Denver has a total annual cost of attendance of about $78,476 (international tuition $61,398).
Does University of Denver offer financial aid to international students?University of Denver's international aid policy is recorded as: Merit aid (as of 2025–26).
How competitive is University of Denver's swim program?University of Denver competes in NCAA I and carries 50 swimmers (24 men, 26 women) with 6 coaches. For example, its men's 100 Free roster best is 43.89 with a median of 45.84.
What do University of Denver swimmers study?Of the 12 University of Denver swimmers who list a major on the official roster: STEM 7 · Business 5. The school's overall graduation rate is 76% (U.S. College Scorecard).
What changed on University of Denver's swim roster this season?This season's roster lists 12 freshmen and 10 seniors. Most recent results on file: Front Range Invite (Oct 2, 2026).

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