NCAA I swimming program

University of IdahoSwimming Recruiting & International Admissions

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

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

University of Idaho 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

42-swimmer roster

3 coaches. See the event time bands below to gauge the recruiting standard.

Admissions
75.5%

Selectivity & int'l share

International students make up 6.6% of the student body. Language, deadlines and aid are detailed below with source status.

Cost & outcome
$23,738

Total annual cost

Graduation rate 57%; median earnings $54,670 (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
Women50 Free26 23.1624.1024.61 2026-02-26
Women100 Free19 50.6452.4153.13 2026-02-28
Women200 Free18 1:50.381:52.811:54.83 2026-02-27
Women500 Free14 4:49.955:01.695:06.48 2026-02-26
Women50 Back16 25.4527.0227.45 2026-02-27
Women100 Back16 54.4457.2757.72 2026-02-27
Women200 Back12 1:55.072:03.742:07.46 2026-02-28
Women50 Breast16 29.7030.2931.12 2026-02-27
Women100 Breast16 1:03.671:04.601:06.20 2026-02-27
Women200 Breast12 2:18.132:19.552:21.21 2026-02-28
Women50 Fly16 25.2826.2827.02 2026-02-27
Women100 Fly24 54.4156.8858.94 2026-02-27
Women200 Fly15 2:01.492:07.142:09.59 2026-02-28
Women100 IM7 57.1658.9659.19 2026-01-30
Women200 IM19 1:58.352:06.142:10.24 2026-02-26

NCAA I recruiting standards by event

See how University of Idaho'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 Idaho competes in NCAA I with 42 swimmers and 3 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
100 Free
200 Free
500 Free
1000 Free
1650 Free
50 Back
100 Back
200 Back
50 Breast
100 Breast
200 Breast
50 Fly
100 Fly
200 Fly
100 IM
200 IM
400 IM

Women's event depth

50 Free
26
100 Free
19
200 Free
18
500 Free
14
1000 Free
10
1650 Free
9
50 Back
16
100 Back
16
200 Back
12
50 Breast
16
100 Breast
16
200 Breast
12
50 Fly
16
100 Fly
24
200 Fly
15
100 IM
7
200 IM
19
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 70 · IELTS 6.0

Minimum English scores international applicants are expected to meet.

Application

Common App;Direct/Institutional

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

Aid

Merit aid

International financial aid policy recorded for 2025-2026.

FieldValueSource status
TOEFL minimum70Verified
IELTS minimum6.0Verified
Application systemsCommon App;Direct/InstitutionalVerified
Application feeNot disclosedVerified
RD deadlineNot disclosedVerified
Int'l tuition$28,320Gov data
Total cost (COA)$23,738Gov data
Aid for internationalMerit aidPending

Cost, aid and outcomes.

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

$23,738

Total cost of attendance

Annual total cost from government data. International tuition $28,320.

Merit aid

International aid policy

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

$54,670

Median earnings

Graduation rate 57%. 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.

English requirementTOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Test date is before Jan. 21, 2026: minimum score of 70... Duolingo English Test with a minimum score of 100 IELTS (International English Language Testing System) with a minimum score of 6.0 source ↗
Verified
Application processApply to University of Idaho through the Common App or on the U of I application . The university will admit students and award scholarships and other financial aid to qualified students on a rolling basis as applications are received. source ↗
Verified
International aidAll eligible international undergraduate students are automatically considered for the Invitation to Idaho Scholarship — no separate application or deadline source ↗
Pending

Is University of Idaho a good fit for international swimmers?

University of Idaho competes in NCAA I and carries 42 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 (70 TOEFL / 6.0 IELTS), application systems, deadlines, total cost ($23,738) 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 Idaho'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 Idaho's English requirements for international students?University of Idaho lists a minimum TOEFL of 70 and IELTS 6.0 for international applicants (academic year 2025-2026).
How much does it cost to attend University of Idaho?University of Idaho has a total annual cost of attendance of about $23,738 (international tuition $28,320).
Does University of Idaho offer financial aid to international students?University of Idaho's international aid policy is recorded as: Merit aid.
How competitive is University of Idaho's swim program?University of Idaho competes in NCAA I and carries 42 swimmers with 3 coaches. For example, its Women 50 Free roster best is 23.16.

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