NCAA I swimming program

University of Rhode IslandSwimming Recruiting & International Admissions

Review University of Rhode Island'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 Rhode Island belongs on your college list.

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

University of Rhode Island 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

28-swimmer roster

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

Admissions
72.2%

Selectivity & int'l share

International students make up 0.9% of the student body. Language, deadlines and aid are detailed below with source status.

Cost & outcome
$34,321

Total annual cost

Graduation rate 73%; median earnings $69,743 (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 Free17 23.8724.2224.87 2026-02-21
Women100 Free12 50.7952.0052.74 2026-02-21
Women200 Free15 1:49.171:53.931:56.26 2026-02-20
Women500 Free10 4:55.185:03.045:05.51 2026-02-19
Women50 Back9 26.5227.1628.33 2026-02-18
Women100 Back6 56.9957.8858.25 2026-02-20
Women200 Back4 2:03.852:05.162:05.83 2026-02-21
Women50 Breast7 29.8730.5430.99 2026-02-20
Women100 Breast7 1:03.131:04.621:06.22 2026-02-20
Women200 Breast7 2:14.552:21.512:21.74 2026-02-21
Women50 Fly9 25.5626.3327.22 2026-02-20
Women100 Fly13 54.6057.8959.58 2026-02-20
Women200 Fly4 2:00.592:04.562:06.98 2026-02-21
Women100 IM5 1:01.651:01.811:02.08 2025-12-06
Women200 IM10 2:05.172:06.362:07.67 2026-02-19

NCAA I recruiting standards by event

See how University of Rhode Island'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 Rhode Island competes in NCAA I with 28 swimmers and 4 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
17
100 Free
12
200 Free
15
500 Free
10
1000 Free
8
1650 Free
6
50 Back
9
100 Back
6
200 Back
4
50 Breast
7
100 Breast
7
200 Breast
7
50 Fly
9
100 Fly
13
200 Fly
4
100 IM
5
200 IM
10
400 IM
7

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

Application systems, fee Not disclosed, RD deadline February 1 (extended to March 1, 2026).

Aid

Merit aid

International financial aid policy recorded for 2025-2026.

FieldValueSource status
TOEFL minimum79Verified
IELTS minimum6.5Verified
Application systemsCommon AppVerified
Application feeNot disclosedVerified
RD deadlineFebruary 1 (extended to March 1, 2026)Verified
Int'l tuition$37,146Gov data
Total cost (COA)$34,321Gov data
Aid for internationalMerit aidPending

Cost, aid and outcomes.

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

$34,321

Total cost of attendance

Annual total cost from government data. International tuition $37,146.

Merit aid

International aid policy

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

$69,743

Median earnings

Graduation rate 73%. 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 requirementDuolingo English Test (DET) : minimum score of 105 (Pharm.D. applicants 125) TOEFL iBT: minimum score of 79 (Pharm.D. applicants 100) IELTS: minimum score of 6.5 (Pharm.D. applicants 7.0) source ↗
Verified
Application processNow is the time to submit your Common Application ! source ↗
Verified
International aidThere is no separate scholarship application. Qualified students have historically received scholarships ranging from $8,750 U.S. to $15,000 U.S. per year. source ↗
Pending

Is University of Rhode Island a good fit for international swimmers?

University of Rhode Island competes in NCAA I and carries 28 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 ($34,321) 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 Rhode Island'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 Rhode Island's English requirements for international students?University of Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island?University of Rhode Island has a total annual cost of attendance of about $34,321 (international tuition $37,146).
Does University of Rhode Island offer financial aid to international students?University of Rhode Island's international aid policy is recorded as: Merit aid.
How competitive is University of Rhode Island's swim program?University of Rhode Island competes in NCAA I and carries 28 swimmers with 4 coaches. For example, its Women 50 Free roster best is 23.87.

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