University of KentuckySwimming Recruiting & International Admissions
Review University of Kentucky's swim level by event, roster profile, and international admissions requirements — cost, aid and verified source evidence.
University of Kentucky fields a 53-swimmer roster in NCAA I (KY).
Official athletics roster last checked Oct 25, 2026; times from public meet results.
53-swimmer roster
23 men and 30 women, 8 coaches.
Selectivity & int'l share
International students make up 1.3% of the student body.
Total annual cost
Graduation rate 71%; median earnings $59,025 (U.S. College Scorecard).
On the roster this season.
What changed on University of Kentucky's official roster since Sep 1, 2026 — counts only, checked daily.
0 newly listed · 0 no longer listed
No change recorded yet this season.
16 freshmen · 16 seniors
Current roster by academic year.
8 coaches listed
No staff change recorded this season.
Most recent results on file: NCAA Division I Men's Championships (Mar 25, 2026) · NCAA Division I Women's Championship (Mar 19, 2026) · CSCAA National Invitational Championship (Mar 12, 2026).
Swimming recruiting standards by event.
Current-roster SCY (25-yard) times — each swimmer's best over the last 4 seasons.
| Gender | Event (SCY) | Swimmers | Fastest | Top 25% | Median | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men | 50 Free | 27 | 18.90 | 20.27 | 20.59 | 2026-10-06 |
| Men | 100 Free | 20 | 42.24 | 44.24 | 44.67 | 2026-10-06 |
| Men | 200 Free | 17 | 1:33.61 | 1:36.91 | 1:38.01 | 2026-10-06 |
| Men | 500 Free | 13 | 4:10.27 | 4:22.23 | 4:25.22 | 2026-10-06 |
| Men | 50 Back | 10 | 20.21 | 22.27 | 22.70 | 2026-10-06 |
| Men | 100 Back | 10 | 44.56 | 47.49 | 48.37 | 2026-10-06 |
| Men | 200 Back | 11 | 1:39.84 | 1:44.17 | 1:47.91 | 2026-10-06 |
| Men | 50 Breast | 12 | 23.75 | 24.79 | 25.04 | 2026-10-06 |
| Men | 100 Breast | 12 | 51.35 | 53.34 | 53.70 | 2026-10-06 |
| Men | 200 Breast | 14 | 1:54.14 | 1:56.84 | 1:58.42 | 2026-10-06 |
| Men | 50 Fly | 17 | 20.71 | 21.79 | 22.31 | 2026-10-06 |
| Men | 100 Fly | 25 | 45.71 | 47.45 | 49.33 | 2026-10-06 |
| Men | 200 Fly | 13 | 1:40.82 | 1:46.53 | 1:48.33 | 2026-10-06 |
| Men | 100 IM | 4 | 48.45 | 48.59 | 48.92 | 2026-10-06 |
| Men | 200 IM | 17 | 1:42.80 | 1:47.06 | 1:47.68 | 2026-10-06 |
| Women | 50 Free | 28 | 22.52 | 23.60 | 23.99 | 2026-10-06 |
| Women | 100 Free | 22 | 49.02 | 50.72 | 51.34 | 2026-10-06 |
| Women | 200 Free | 22 | 1:46.46 | 1:47.59 | 1:49.01 | 2026-10-06 |
| Women | 500 Free | 18 | 4:42.59 | 4:47.26 | 4:48.70 | 2026-10-06 |
| Women | 50 Back | 11 | 24.98 | 25.09 | 25.44 | 2026-10-06 |
| Women | 100 Back | 11 | 52.29 | 52.67 | 55.37 | 2026-10-06 |
| Women | 200 Back | 13 | 1:52.16 | 1:53.75 | 1:57.45 | 2026-10-06 |
| Women | 50 Breast | 7 | 27.94 | 28.80 | 28.90 | 2026-10-06 |
| Women | 100 Breast | 7 | 59.38 | 1:00.79 | 1:01.84 | 2026-10-06 |
| Women | 200 Breast | 8 | 2:08.36 | 2:11.25 | 2:14.64 | 2026-10-06 |
| Women | 50 Fly | 17 | 24.63 | 25.65 | 26.09 | 2026-10-06 |
| Women | 100 Fly | 23 | 52.94 | 54.78 | 56.96 | 2026-10-06 |
| Women | 200 Fly | 13 | 1:55.94 | 1:57.99 | 2:01.53 | 2026-10-06 |
| Women | 100 IM | 6 | 56.80 | 56.99 | 57.37 | 2026-10-06 |
| Women | 200 IM | 16 | 1:58.62 | 2:00.11 | 2:01.54 | 2026-10-06 |
NCAA I recruiting standards by event
Full NCAA I time bands and rankings by event:
Roster profile & event depth.
Men's event depth
Women's event depth
Where University of Kentucky 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.
| Club | Where | On this roster | Class of | Best events before college | College swimmers from club |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky Aquatics (KYA) | Kentucky | 4 | 2024, 2023 (3) | 100 Free, 100 Back, 200 Free | 35 |
| Lithuanian Aquatics | 2 | 2025, 2024 | 28 | ||
| Lakeside Aquatic Club (TX) | Texas | 1 | 2024 | 50 Fly | 88 |
| Nova of Virginia Aquatics, Inc | Virginia | 1 | 2023 | 200 Fly | 67 |
| Tide Swimming | Virginia | 1 | 2022 | 400 IM | 55 |
| Excel Aquatics | Tennessee | 1 | 2026 | 200 Back | 51 |
| Schenectady-Saratoga Swim Club | New York | 1 | 2022 | 100 Back | 36 |
| Blue Dolfins Oviedo/WinterPark | Florida | 1 | 2025 | 50 Fly | 32 |
| All Star Aquatics | Maryland | 1 | 2023 | 100 Free | 31 |
| Fanwood Scotch Plains YMCA | New Jersey | 1 | 2024 | 200 IM | 31 |
| Cincinnati Marlins | Ohio | 1 | 2026 | 100 Breast | 30 |
| Y-Spartaquatics / Greater Spartanburg YMCA | South Carolina | 1 | 2024 | 200 IM | 29 |
What this team studies.
From the official roster.
STEM 4 · Business 2 · Other 8
Among the 14 swimmers who list a major on the official roster; 1 more have not declared yet.
16 FR · 9 SO · 12 JR · 16 SR
Graduation 71% · Retention 87%
School-wide graduation and first-year retention rates (U.S. College Scorecard).
International admissions requirements.
TOEFL 71 · IELTS 6.0
Common App;Direct/Institutional (as of 2025–26)
Application systems, fee $60, RD deadline February 15.
Unclear (as of 2025–26)
International financial aid policy recorded for 2025-2026.
| Field | Value | Source status |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL minimum | 71 | Verified |
| IELTS minimum | 6.0 | Verified |
| Application systems | Common App;Direct/Institutional (as of 2025–26) | Verified |
| Application fee | $60 | Verified |
| RD deadline | February 15 | Verified |
| Int'l tuition | $34,140 | Gov data |
| Total cost (COA) | $55,029 | Gov data |
| Aid for international | Unclear (as of 2025–26) | Not disclosed |
Values marked “as of” were last confirmed on the school’s own website in that application cycle.
Cost, aid and outcomes.
Total cost of attendance
U.S. College Scorecard; international tuition $34,140.