NCAA I swimming program

University of MassachusettsSwimming Recruiting & International Admissions

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

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

University of Massachusetts 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

46-swimmer roster

22 men and 24 women, 5 coaches. See the event time bands below to gauge the recruiting standard.

Admissions
59.7%

Selectivity & int'l share

International students make up 7.6% of the student body. Language, deadlines and aid are detailed below with source status.

Cost & outcome
$34,549

Total annual cost

Graduation rate 83%; median earnings $71,631 (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 Free24 20.1721.4521.82 2026-02-26
Men100 Free22 43.5446.1747.78 2026-02-28
Men200 Free17 1:37.791:40.141:41.81 2026-02-27
Men500 Free16 4:28.614:34.664:42.00 2026-02-25
Men50 Back15 22.8323.8624.98 2026-02-27
Men100 Back15 48.5450.5252.78 2026-02-27
Men200 Back9 1:45.811:49.441:50.73 2026-02-28
Men50 Breast12 24.7126.0627.23 2026-02-27
Men100 Breast12 53.1455.2258.19 2026-02-27
Men200 Breast13 1:57.652:03.472:09.06 2026-02-28
Men50 Fly18 22.3523.1523.75 2026-02-27
Men100 Fly20 48.3749.4551.22 2026-02-27
Men200 Fly12 1:47.671:53.701:55.35 2026-02-27
Men100 IM3 51.8153.4054.99 2026-02-25
Men200 IM17 1:48.791:54.621:55.60 2026-02-27
Women50 Free22 23.2024.1024.81 2026-02-27
Women100 Free22 50.4752.8153.48 2026-02-28
Women200 Free15 1:50.171:53.051:54.92 2026-02-27
Women500 Free12 5:01.435:02.485:05.53 2026-02-26
Women50 Back15 26.1727.6529.57 2026-02-25
Women100 Back15 55.2857.581:01.15 2026-02-27
Women200 Back12 2:01.682:06.492:09.31 2026-02-28
Women50 Breast12 28.8330.5732.37 2026-02-27
Women100 Breast11 1:01.561:03.781:07.61 2026-02-27
Women200 Breast8 2:11.592:14.972:19.72 2026-02-28
Women50 Fly15 25.6526.6027.76 2026-02-27
Women100 Fly20 54.9158.5059.36 2026-02-27
Women200 Fly9 2:01.072:05.082:08.04 2026-02-28
Women100 IM5 1:00.171:00.961:02.20 2025-12-06
Women200 IM12 2:01.392:05.942:07.75 2026-02-26

NCAA I recruiting standards by event

See how University of Massachusetts'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 Massachusetts competes in NCAA I with 46 swimmers (22 men, 24 women) and 5 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
24
100 Free
22
200 Free
17
500 Free
16
1000 Free
10
1650 Free
9
50 Back
15
100 Back
15
200 Back
9
50 Breast
12
100 Breast
12
200 Breast
13
50 Fly
18
100 Fly
20
200 Fly
12
100 IM
3
200 IM
17
400 IM
9

Women's event depth

50 Free
22
100 Free
22
200 Free
15
500 Free
12
1000 Free
13
1650 Free
13
50 Back
15
100 Back
15
200 Back
12
50 Breast
12
100 Breast
11
200 Breast
8
50 Fly
15
100 Fly
20
200 Fly
9
100 IM
5
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 80 · IELTS 6.5

Minimum English scores international applicants are expected to meet.

Application

Common App

Application systems, fee Not disclosed, RD deadline January 15.

Aid

Merit aid

International financial aid policy recorded for 2025-2026.

FieldValueSource status
TOEFL minimum80Verified
IELTS minimum6.5Verified
Application systemsCommon AppVerified
Application feeNot disclosedVerified
RD deadlineJanuary 15Verified
Int'l tuition$40,449Gov data
Total cost (COA)$34,549Gov data
Aid for internationalMerit aidPending

Cost, aid and outcomes.

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

$34,549

Total cost of attendance

Annual total cost from government data. International tuition $40,449.

Merit aid

International aid policy

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

$71,631

Median earnings

Graduation rate 83%. 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 requirementFirst-Year Applicants Duolingo English Test (DET): minimum score of 115 is required... TOEFL exams taken before January 21, 2026: A minimum composite score of 80 no subscore lower than 20... IELTS: minimum composite score of 6.5 on the acad… source ↗
Verified
Application processNovember 5 Early Action Deadline January 15 Regular Decision Application Deadline source ↗
Verified
International aidInternational undergraduate students are considered for merit scholarships by the Admissions Office as part of their admission to the university. source ↗
Pending

Is University of Massachusetts a good fit for international swimmers?

University of Massachusetts competes in NCAA I and carries 46 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 (80 TOEFL / 6.5 IELTS), application systems, deadlines, total cost ($34,549) 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 Massachusetts'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 Massachusetts's English requirements for international students?University of Massachusetts lists a minimum TOEFL of 80 and IELTS 6.5 for international applicants (academic year 2025-2026).
How much does it cost to attend University of Massachusetts?University of Massachusetts has a total annual cost of attendance of about $34,549 (international tuition $40,449).
Does University of Massachusetts offer financial aid to international students?University of Massachusetts's international aid policy is recorded as: Merit aid.
How competitive is University of Massachusetts's swim program?University of Massachusetts competes in NCAA I and carries 46 swimmers (22 men, 24 women) with 5 coaches. For example, its men's 100 Free roster best is 43.54 with a median of 47.78.

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