NCAA I swimming program

University of Northern IowaSwimming Recruiting & International Admissions

Review University of Northern Iowa'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 Northern Iowa belongs on your college list.

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

University of Northern Iowa 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

35-swimmer roster

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

Admissions
92.7%

Selectivity & int'l share

International students make up 1.2% of the student body. Language, deadlines and aid are detailed below with source status.

Cost & outcome
$22,278

Total annual cost

Graduation rate 68%; median earnings $55,177 (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 22.8424.1424.81 2026-02-25
Women100 Free22 50.4552.4353.94 2026-02-28
Women200 Free21 1:48.641:55.151:56.09 2026-02-27
Women500 Free17 4:58.495:11.605:13.98 2026-02-25
Women50 Back13 25.8726.9728.12 2026-02-27
Women100 Back14 54.7557.0858.62 2026-02-27
Women200 Back13 1:59.292:04.132:07.38 2026-02-28
Women50 Breast11 29.3130.2632.42 2026-02-27
Women100 Breast11 1:03.261:04.741:09.34 2026-02-27
Women200 Breast7 2:18.562:19.312:23.44 2026-02-28
Women50 Fly12 25.6227.0027.70 2026-02-26
Women100 Fly17 55.5058.631:00.14 2026-02-26
Women200 Fly8 2:03.712:06.512:10.46 2026-02-27
Women100 IM21 59.011:00.091:01.11 2026-01-31
Women200 IM16 2:05.422:07.072:10.46 2026-02-25

NCAA I recruiting standards by event

See how University of Northern Iowa'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 Northern Iowa competes in NCAA I with 35 swimmers and 10 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
22
200 Free
21
500 Free
17
1000 Free
11
1650 Free
10
50 Back
13
100 Back
14
200 Back
13
50 Breast
11
100 Breast
11
200 Breast
7
50 Fly
12
100 Fly
17
200 Fly
8
100 IM
21
200 IM
16
400 IM
11

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 6.0

Minimum English scores international applicants are expected to meet.

Application

Not disclosed

Application systems, fee $50, RD deadline Not disclosed.

Aid

Merit aid

International financial aid policy recorded for 2025-2026.

FieldValueSource status
TOEFL minimum79Verified
IELTS minimum6.0Verified
Application systemsNot disclosedVerified
Application fee$50Verified
RD deadlineNot disclosedVerified
Int'l tuition$21,712Gov data
Total cost (COA)$22,278Gov data
Aid for internationalMerit aidPending

Cost, aid and outcomes.

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

$22,278

Total cost of attendance

Annual total cost from government data. International tuition $21,712.

Merit aid

International aid policy

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

$55,177

Median earnings

Graduation rate 68%. 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: 79 (iBT) 550 (PBT) IELTS: 6.0 Duolingo: 105 source ↗
Verified
Application processApplicants must submit a formal application for admission, together with a $40 application fee ($50 for international students), and have their high school provide an official transcript of their academic record, including credits and grade… source ↗
Verified
International aidInternational Excel Award: $1,000 - $6,000 per year, source ↗
Pending
International supportOffice of International Engagement Culture & Intensive English Program source ↗
Pending

Is University of Northern Iowa a good fit for international swimmers?

University of Northern Iowa competes in NCAA I and carries 35 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 / 6.0 IELTS), application systems, deadlines, total cost ($22,278) 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 Northern Iowa'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 Northern Iowa's English requirements for international students?University of Northern Iowa lists a minimum TOEFL of 79 and IELTS 6.0 for international applicants (academic year 2025-2026).
How much does it cost to attend University of Northern Iowa?University of Northern Iowa has a total annual cost of attendance of about $22,278 (international tuition $21,712).
Does University of Northern Iowa offer financial aid to international students?University of Northern Iowa's international aid policy is recorded as: Merit aid.
How competitive is University of Northern Iowa's swim program?University of Northern Iowa competes in NCAA I and carries 35 swimmers with 10 coaches. For example, its Women 50 Free roster best is 22.84.

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