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Review University of Pittsburgh'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 Pittsburgh fields a 40-swimmer roster in NCAA I (PA).

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

Athletic
NCAA I

40-swimmer roster

22 men and 18 women, 6 coaches.

Admissions
58.1%

Selectivity & int'l share

International students make up 4.5% of the student body.

Cost & outcome
$57,609

Total annual cost

Graduation rate 86%; median earnings $66,125 (U.S. College Scorecard).

On the roster this season.

What changed on University of Pittsburgh's official roster since Sep 1, 2026 — counts only, checked daily.

Roster movement

1 newly listed · 0 no longer listed

Last change Oct 9, 2026.

Class flow

10 freshmen · 7 seniors

Current roster by academic year.

Coaching staff

6 coaches listed

2 newly listed, 0 no longer listed since Sep 1, 2026.

Most recent results on file: CMU RELAYS (Oct 2, 2026, Pittsburgh) · NCAA Division I Men's Championships (Mar 25, 2026) · NCAA Division I Women's Championship (Mar 18, 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 Free26 18.6520.0720.52 2026-10-06
Men100 Free24 40.4343.7944.55 2026-10-06
Men200 Free15 1:31.951:35.441:38.88 2026-10-06
Men500 Free10 4:18.174:25.254:28.19 2026-10-06
Men50 Back14 21.0022.3522.79 2026-10-06
Men100 Back12 45.4447.2348.98 2026-10-06
Men200 Back7 1:44.161:46.191:46.67 2026-10-06
Men50 Breast8 24.1824.5224.86 2026-10-06
Men100 Breast8 52.4053.4153.78 2026-10-06
Men200 Breast8 1:53.811:58.311:58.46 2026-10-06
Men50 Fly15 20.0321.5922.52 2026-10-06
Men100 Fly20 43.8547.4149.30 2026-10-06
Men200 Fly9 1:42.031:45.161:47.85 2026-10-06
Men100 IM3 49.0249.8950.76 2026-10-06
Men200 IM14 1:42.871:47.311:49.11 2026-10-06
Women50 Free17 22.1822.8923.82 2026-10-06
Women100 Free13 47.9149.9350.14 2026-10-06
Women200 Free14 1:44.851:47.141:50.15 2026-10-06
Women500 Free8 4:45.924:50.784:57.03 2026-10-06
Women50 Back14 23.6325.1926.53 2026-10-06
Women100 Back14 50.3253.0356.48 2026-10-06
Women200 Back11 1:49.101:56.251:59.71 2026-10-06
Women50 Breast6 28.4428.6228.94 2026-10-06
Women100 Breast6 1:00.691:01.081:02.31 2026-10-06
Women200 Breast7 2:11.362:13.512:16.44 2026-10-06
Women50 Fly8 23.9024.6825.32 2026-10-06
Women100 Fly11 51.2553.8654.70 2026-10-06
Women200 Fly8 1:56.071:58.651:59.81 2026-10-06
Women200 IM10 1:54.962:01.722:04.44 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
26
100 Free
24
200 Free
15
500 Free
10
1000 Free
6
1650 Free
5
50 Back
14
100 Back
12
200 Back
7
50 Breast
8
100 Breast
8
200 Breast
8
50 Fly
15
100 Fly
20
200 Fly
9
100 IM
3
200 IM
14
400 IM
9

Women's event depth

50 Free
17
100 Free
13
200 Free
14
500 Free
8
1000 Free
6
1650 Free
—
50 Back
14
100 Back
14
200 Back
11
50 Breast
6
100 Breast
6
200 Breast
7
50 Fly
8
100 Fly
11
200 Fly
8
100 IM
—
200 IM
10
400 IM
7

Where University of Pittsburgh swimmers trained before college.

Clubs of the 21 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
Team Pittsburgh Elite AquaticsPennsylvania4 2026 (2), 2025 (2)50 Back, 500 Free, 100 Breast, 100 Free53
Nations Capital Swim ClubVirginia1 2024200 Back164
Lakeside Aquatic Club (TX)Texas1 2024100 Fly88
Seattle Metropolitan Aquatic ClubWashington1 2024100 Free44
RISE Aquatic ClubIllinois1 202450 Fly36
Nashville Aquatic ClubTennessee1 2024100 Breast31
Sandpipers of NevadaNevada1 202650 Fly31
Ensworth AquaticsTennessee1 2024100 Breast28
Utica Shelby Swim ClubMichigan1 2023200 Free25
York Swim Club (VA)Virginia1 2026200 Fly24
Palatine Park DistrictIllinois1 2026100 Back14
Rapid Area YMCA RAYSMichigan1 202450 Free14

What this team studies.

From the official roster.

Majors

STEM 8 · Business 3 · Other 6

Among the 17 swimmers who list a major on the official roster; 1 more have not declared yet.

Class balance

10 FR · 10 SO · 13 JR · 7 SR

Academic outcomes

Graduation 86% · Retention 92%

School-wide graduation and first-year retention rates (U.S. College Scorecard).

International admissions requirements.

Language

TOEFL 80 · IELTS 6.5

Application

Common App;Pitt Application

Application systems, fee $45 (as of 2025–26), RD deadline April 1.

Aid

Merit aid

International financial aid policy recorded for 2025-2026.

FieldValueSource status
TOEFL minimum80Pending
IELTS minimum6.5Pending
Application systemsCommon App;Pitt ApplicationPending
Application fee$45 (as of 2025–26)Pending
RD deadlineApril 1Pending
Int'l tuition$41,430Gov data
Total cost (COA)$57,609Gov data
Aid for internationalMerit aidPending

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

Cost, aid and outcomes.

$57,609

Total cost of attendance

U.S. College Scorecard; international tuition $41,430.

Merit aid

International aid policy

$66,125

Median earnings

Source evidence.

Application processThe University of Pittsburgh does not have a specific preference for applying through the Common Application or the Pitt Application . Both platforms are acceptable, and students can choose the one that best fits their needs. source ↗
Pending
International aidInternational first-year fall term applicants who have a completed application by February 1 will automatically be reviewed for merit-based scholarships. source ↗
Pending
English requirementThe minimum acceptable scores are: TOEFL (80); IELTS (Band 6.5, which must include the academic writing and reading modules); and Duolingo English Test (105). source ↗
Pending

Frequently asked questions

What are University of Pittsburgh's English requirements for international students?University of Pittsburgh lists a minimum TOEFL of 80 and IELTS 6.5 for international applicants.
How much does it cost to attend University of Pittsburgh?University of Pittsburgh has a total annual cost of attendance of about $57,609 (international tuition $41,430).
Does University of Pittsburgh offer financial aid to international students?University of Pittsburgh's international aid policy is recorded as: Merit aid.
How competitive is University of Pittsburgh's swim program?University of Pittsburgh competes in NCAA I and carries 40 swimmers (22 men, 18 women) with 6 coaches. For example, its men's 100 Free roster best is 40.43 with a median of 44.55.
What do University of Pittsburgh swimmers study?Of the 17 University of Pittsburgh swimmers who list a major on the official roster: STEM 8 · Business 3 · Other 6. The school's overall graduation rate is 86% (U.S. College Scorecard).
What changed on University of Pittsburgh's swim roster this season?Since Sep 1, 2026, 1 swimmers were newly listed on the official roster and 0 from last season are no longer listed; last change Oct 9, 2026. This season's roster lists 10 freshmen and 7 seniors. Most recent results on file: CMU RELAYS (Oct 2, 2026).

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