NCAA I swimming program

University of DenverSwimming Recruiting & International Admissions

Review University of Denver'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 Denver belongs on your college list.

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

University of Denver 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

60-swimmer roster

31 men and 29 women, 0 coaches. See the event time bands below to gauge the recruiting standard.

Admissions
77.8%

Selectivity & int'l share

International students make up 2.9% of the student body. Language, deadlines and aid are detailed below with source status.

Cost & outcome
$78,476

Total annual cost

Graduation rate 76%; median earnings $71,155 (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 Free20 19.6420.4821.12 2026-03-12
Men100 Free16 43.8944.6845.73 2026-03-14
Men200 Free17 1:36.981:38.541:39.80 2026-03-13
Men500 Free9 4:21.634:25.154:28.51 2026-03-12
Men50 Back10 22.0122.9323.84 2026-03-13
Men100 Back8 48.0948.4650.03 2026-03-13
Men200 Back10 1:45.121:46.641:47.82 2026-03-14
Men50 Breast8 24.3125.6126.48 2026-03-12
Men100 Breast8 52.6154.8656.67 2026-03-13
Men200 Breast7 1:58.001:59.472:00.77 2026-03-14
Men50 Fly17 21.1123.2223.63 2026-03-12
Men100 Fly18 46.5349.9751.03 2026-03-13
Men200 Fly10 1:45.761:47.981:50.34 2026-02-21
Men200 IM16 1:47.441:48.881:51.34 2026-03-12
Women50 Free19 22.7523.5124.68 2026-03-12
Women100 Free17 50.1451.2452.16 2026-03-14
Women200 Free14 1:47.971:50.671:52.31 2026-03-13
Women500 Free10 4:49.154:53.124:57.51 2026-03-12
Women50 Back13 25.0526.4226.82 2026-03-13
Women100 Back11 54.2755.5456.59 2026-03-13
Women200 Back9 1:57.281:57.762:00.25 2026-03-14
Women50 Breast10 28.8029.7731.05 2026-03-12
Women100 Breast8 1:02.241:02.741:06.20 2026-03-13
Women200 Breast8 2:13.532:17.242:20.80 2026-02-21
Women50 Fly13 23.6925.6926.28 2026-03-12
Women100 Fly18 52.8656.1558.57 2026-03-13
Women200 Fly6 1:59.962:01.542:05.36 2026-03-14
Women100 IM3 56.3657.2258.07 2026-03-14
Women200 IM12 2:00.132:03.142:05.13 2026-03-12

NCAA I recruiting standards by event

See how University of Denver'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 Denver competes in NCAA I with 60 swimmers (31 men, 29 women) and 0 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
20
100 Free
16
200 Free
17
500 Free
9
1000 Free
3
1650 Free
3
50 Back
10
100 Back
8
200 Back
10
50 Breast
8
100 Breast
8
200 Breast
7
50 Fly
17
100 Fly
18
200 Fly
10
100 IM
200 IM
16
400 IM
8

Women's event depth

50 Free
19
100 Free
17
200 Free
14
500 Free
10
1000 Free
6
1650 Free
5
50 Back
13
100 Back
11
200 Back
9
50 Breast
10
100 Breast
8
200 Breast
8
50 Fly
13
100 Fly
18
200 Fly
6
100 IM
3
200 IM
12
400 IM
10

International admissions requirements.

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

Language

TOEFL Not disclosed · IELTS 6.5

Minimum English scores international applicants are expected to meet.

Application

Common App

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

Aid

Merit aid

International financial aid policy recorded for 2025-2026.

FieldValueSource status
TOEFL minimumNot disclosedPending
IELTS minimum6.5Pending
Application systemsCommon AppVerified
Application feeNot disclosedVerified
RD deadlineNot disclosedVerified
Int'l tuition$61,398Gov data
Total cost (COA)$78,476Gov data
Aid for internationalMerit aidVerified

Cost, aid and outcomes.

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

$78,476

Total cost of attendance

Annual total cost from government data. International tuition $61,398.

Merit aid

International aid policy

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

$71,155

Median earnings

Graduation rate 76%. 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 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
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 requirementIELTS (International English Language Testing System): An IELTS score of 6.5 or higher with no band score below 5.5. source ↗
Pending

Is University of Denver a good fit for international swimmers?

University of Denver competes in NCAA I and carries 60 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 (Not disclosed TOEFL / 6.5 IELTS), application systems, deadlines, total cost ($78,476) 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 Denver'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 Denver's English requirements for international students?University of Denver lists IELTS 6.5 for international applicants (academic year 2025-2026).
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.
How competitive is University of Denver's swim program?University of Denver competes in NCAA I and carries 60 swimmers (31 men, 29 women) with 0 coaches. For example, its men's 100 Free roster best is 43.89 with a median of 45.73.

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