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University of Illinois at ChicagoSwimming Recruiting & International Admissions

Review University of Illinois at Chicago'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 Illinois at Chicago fields a 54-swimmer roster in NCAA I (IL).

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

Athletic
NCAA I

54-swimmer roster

28 men and 26 women, 6 coaches.

Admissions
77.3%

Selectivity & int'l share

International students make up 7.5% of the student body.

Cost & outcome
$43,067

Total annual cost

Graduation rate 62%; median earnings $68,740 (U.S. College Scorecard).

On the roster this season.

What changed on University of Illinois at Chicago'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 · 10 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 Men's Championships (Mar 27, 2026) · CSCAA National Invitational Championship (Mar 12, 2026) · Missouri Valley Conference Championships (Feb 25, 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 Free13 19.6921.5222.25 2026-10-06
Men100 Free11 44.1245.7746.56 2026-10-06
Men200 Free13 1:37.951:40.231:40.96 2026-10-06
Men500 Free8 4:25.824:29.544:34.40 2026-10-06
Men50 Back7 23.2523.5723.67 2026-10-06
Men100 Back7 49.5350.6851.64 2026-10-06
Men200 Back5 1:47.121:49.171:53.82 2026-10-06
Men50 Breast8 25.9326.2626.50 2026-10-06
Men100 Breast7 55.7756.3457.07 2026-10-06
Men200 Breast4 1:56.772:00.382:01.94 2026-10-06
Men50 Fly10 21.4623.1524.04 2026-10-06
Men100 Fly14 47.3451.5652.23 2026-10-06
Men200 Fly7 1:51.231:51.891:53.06 2026-10-06
Men100 IM4 52.3452.9653.45 2026-10-06
Men200 IM6 1:48.641:52.421:56.09 2026-10-06
Women50 Free15 23.0623.7124.65 2026-10-06
Women100 Free11 50.3351.3952.38 2026-10-06
Women200 Free10 1:48.381:50.821:53.25 2026-10-06
Women500 Free5 4:47.204:47.265:00.00 2026-10-06
Women50 Back9 25.7526.5326.89 2026-10-06
Women100 Back8 54.9255.8657.33 2026-10-06
Women200 Back7 1:59.612:01.442:03.18 2026-10-06
Women50 Breast7 29.2530.4430.83 2026-10-06
Women100 Breast6 1:03.021:05.301:06.33 2026-10-06
Women200 Breast4 2:18.592:21.232:22.67 2026-10-06
Women50 Fly9 24.3225.6225.79 2026-10-06
Women100 Fly10 54.7155.6256.80 2026-10-06
Women200 Fly6 1:59.242:01.892:05.28 2026-10-06
Women100 IM5 59.401:00.681:02.06 2026-10-06
Women200 IM6 2:04.182:07.092:08.44 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
13
100 Free
11
200 Free
13
500 Free
8
1000 Free
6
1650 Free
4
50 Back
7
100 Back
7
200 Back
5
50 Breast
8
100 Breast
7
200 Breast
4
50 Fly
10
100 Fly
14
200 Fly
7
100 IM
4
200 IM
6
400 IM
6

Women's event depth

50 Free
15
100 Free
11
200 Free
10
500 Free
5
1000 Free
4
1650 Free
4
50 Back
9
100 Back
8
200 Back
7
50 Breast
7
100 Breast
6
200 Breast
4
50 Fly
9
100 Fly
10
200 Fly
6
100 IM
5
200 IM
6
400 IM
4

Where University of Illinois at Chicago 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
Academy Bullets Swim ClubIllinois2 2026, 202450 Fly, 50 Breast82
Hinsdale Swim ClubIllinois2 2026, 202550 Fly, 200 IM37
Fox Valley Swim TeamIllinois2 2025, 2024200 IM, 50 Breast23
Walnut Creek AquabearsCalifornia2 2026, 2025200 IM, 200 Free17
Riviera Swim ClubIndiana2 2024 (2)200 IM, 500 Free6
Aquajets Swim TeamMinnesota1 2023500 Free72
Scarlet AquaticsNew Jersey1 2024200 Free64
FMC Aquatic ClubIllinois1 202550 Breast59
OLY SwimmingMichigan1 202350 Back39
Austin Swim ClubTexas1 2025500 Free34
Quicksilver SwimmingCalifornia1 202550 Breast32
Cincinnati MarlinsOhio1 2026100 Breast30

What this team studies.

From the official roster.

Majors

STEM 9 · Business 7 · Other 13

Among the 29 swimmers who list a major on the official roster; 4 more have not declared yet.

Class balance

15 FR · 18 SO · 10 JR · 10 SR · 1 GR

Academic outcomes

Graduation 62% · Retention 80%

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 $70 (as of 2025–26), RD deadline Not disclosed.

Aid

None

International financial aid policy recorded for 2025-2026.

FieldValueSource status
TOEFL minimum80Pending
IELTS minimum6.5Pending
Application systemsCommon AppVerified
Application fee$70 (as of 2025–26)Verified
RD deadlineNot disclosedVerified
Int'l tuition$29,884Gov data
Total cost (COA)$43,067Gov data
Aid for internationalNonePending

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

Cost, aid and outcomes.

$43,067

Total cost of attendance

U.S. College Scorecard; international tuition $29,884.

None

International aid policy

$68,740

Median earnings

Source evidence.

English requirementBelow are the only tests accepted as evidence of English proficiency at UIC along with the minimum scores * indicated for each. Duolingo is only accepted for Fall 2027+. Only one of the following tests is required to complete your applicati… source ↗
Pending
Application processWe do not offer application fee waivers for international students at this time. source ↗
Verified
International aidInternational students are not eligible for federal, state or institutional need-based financial aid. source ↗
Pending

Frequently asked questions

What are University of Illinois at Chicago's English requirements for international students?University of Illinois at Chicago lists a minimum TOEFL of 80 and IELTS 6.5 for international applicants.
How much does it cost to attend University of Illinois at Chicago?University of Illinois at Chicago has a total annual cost of attendance of about $43,067 (international tuition $29,884).
Does University of Illinois at Chicago offer financial aid to international students?University of Illinois at Chicago's international aid policy is recorded as: None.
How competitive is University of Illinois at Chicago's swim program?University of Illinois at Chicago competes in NCAA I and carries 54 swimmers (28 men, 26 women) with 6 coaches. For example, its men's 100 Free roster best is 44.12 with a median of 46.56.
What do University of Illinois at Chicago swimmers study?Of the 29 University of Illinois at Chicago swimmers who list a major on the official roster: STEM 9 · Business 7 · Other 13. The school's overall graduation rate is 62% (U.S. College Scorecard).
What changed on University of Illinois at Chicago's swim roster this season?This season's roster lists 15 freshmen and 10 seniors. Most recent results on file: NCAA Division I Men's Championships (Mar 27, 2026).

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