NCAA I swimming program

University of LouisvilleSwimming Recruiting & International Admissions

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

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

University of Louisville fields a 56-swimmer roster in NCAA I (KY).

Use the event time bands below to gauge the recruiting standard.

Athletic
NCAA I

56-swimmer roster

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

Admissions
79.4%

Selectivity & int'l share

International students make up 1.8% of the student body. Language, deadlines and aid are detailed below with source status.

Cost & outcome
$32,941

Total annual cost

Graduation rate 61%; median earnings $53,899 (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 Free19 18.6519.3219.96 2026-03-27
Men100 Free14 41.3943.2343.81 2026-03-28
Men200 Free15 1:31.481:35.151:37.68 2026-03-26
Men500 Free7 4:14.904:17.734:20.57 2026-03-27
Men50 Back11 20.8121.2722.08 2026-03-25
Men100 Back11 45.6745.8846.86 2026-03-27
Men200 Back11 1:39.721:42.631:43.91 2026-03-28
Men50 Breast9 24.2424.3625.41 2026-03-26
Men100 Breast9 51.4852.6454.07 2026-03-26
Men200 Breast9 1:50.191:53.651:59.38 2026-03-27
Men50 Fly11 20.4420.9121.34 2026-02-28
Men100 Fly15 44.9345.6546.52 2026-03-26
Men200 Fly10 1:41.291:42.601:43.88 2026-03-28
Men100 IM4 47.8948.6549.32 2026-01-24
Men200 IM12 1:42.211:45.561:46.50 2026-03-28
Women50 Free19 21.0822.1022.64 2026-03-20
Women100 Free14 46.6947.8648.83 2026-03-21
Women200 Free16 1:42.961:44.731:45.98 2026-03-19
Women500 Free11 4:37.704:41.014:45.54 2026-03-20
Women50 Back11 23.7324.4224.95 2026-03-18
Women100 Back10 51.2352.9253.55 2026-03-20
Women200 Back13 1:52.531:55.391:56.63 2026-02-28
Women50 Breast8 26.2827.4927.83 2026-01-23
Women100 Breast8 57.0359.1759.76 2026-03-19
Women200 Breast8 2:05.022:07.192:12.07 2026-03-20
Women50 Fly10 23.5223.8224.55 2026-02-28
Women100 Fly18 50.7253.8455.35 2026-03-19
Women200 Fly9 1:57.011:58.111:59.42 2026-02-27
Women100 IM5 52.4253.7054.20 2026-01-24
Women200 IM12 1:51.301:57.822:00.40 2026-03-21

NCAA I recruiting standards by event

See how University of Louisville'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 Louisville competes in NCAA I with 56 swimmers and 7 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
19
100 Free
14
200 Free
15
500 Free
7
1000 Free
6
1650 Free
5
50 Back
11
100 Back
11
200 Back
11
50 Breast
9
100 Breast
9
200 Breast
9
50 Fly
11
100 Fly
15
200 Fly
10
100 IM
4
200 IM
12
400 IM
5

Women's event depth

50 Free
19
100 Free
14
200 Free
16
500 Free
11
1000 Free
8
1650 Free
6
50 Back
11
100 Back
10
200 Back
13
50 Breast
8
100 Breast
8
200 Breast
8
50 Fly
10
100 Fly
18
200 Fly
9
100 IM
5
200 IM
12
400 IM
10

What this team studies.

Majors and class composition from the official roster — the academic half of the fit.

Class balance

20 FR · 17 SO · 7 JR · 9 SR · 3 GR

Current roster by academic year, as listed on the official roster. A large senior class can mean more roster turnover next season.

Academic outcomes

Graduation 61% · Retention 81%

School-wide graduation and first-year retention rates (U.S. College Scorecard). Facts about the school, not a promise to any student.

International admissions requirements.

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

Language

TOEFL 79 · IELTS 6.5

Minimum English scores international applicants are expected to meet.

Application

Common App;Direct/Institutional

Application systems, fee $30, RD deadline Not disclosed.

Aid

Unclear

International financial aid policy recorded for 2025-2026.

FieldValueSource status
TOEFL minimum79Verified
IELTS minimum6.5Verified
Application systemsCommon App;Direct/InstitutionalVerified
Application fee$30Verified
RD deadlineNot disclosedVerified
Int'l tuition$29,482Gov data
Total cost (COA)$32,941Gov data
Aid for internationalUnclearNot disclosed

Cost, aid and outcomes.

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

$32,941

Total cost of attendance

Annual total cost from government data. International tuition $29,482.

Unclear

International aid policy

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

$53,899

Median earnings

Graduation rate 61%. 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 (internet-based test): 79 or higher for tests prior to Jan. 2026; 4.0 (with 4.0 minimum sub-scores) for tests taken after Jan. 2026 TOEFL Essentials: 8.5 and above IELTS: 6.5 or higher overall score from the academic module exam Duoli… source ↗
Verified
Application processCompleted Undergraduate Application: UofL's Take Flight Application or the Common App. source ↗
Verified

Is University of Louisville a good fit for international swimmers?

University of Louisville competes in NCAA I and carries 56 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 (79 TOEFL / 6.5 IELTS), application systems, deadlines, total cost ($32,941) and aid (Unclear) — 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 Louisville'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 Louisville's English requirements for international students?University of Louisville lists a minimum TOEFL of 79 and IELTS 6.5 for international applicants (academic year 2025-2026).
How much does it cost to attend University of Louisville?University of Louisville has a total annual cost of attendance of about $32,941 (international tuition $29,482).
Does University of Louisville offer financial aid to international students?University of Louisville's international aid policy is recorded as: Unclear.
How competitive is University of Louisville's swim program?University of Louisville competes in NCAA I and carries 56 swimmers with 7 coaches. For example, its men's 100 Free roster best is 41.39 with a median of 43.81.

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