NCAA I swimming program

University of San DiegoSwimming Recruiting & International Admissions

Review University of San Diego'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 San Diego belongs on your college list.

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

University of San Diego 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
52.4%

Selectivity & int'l share

International students make up 6.4% of the student body. Language, deadlines and aid are detailed below with source status.

Cost & outcome
$78,720

Total annual cost

Graduation rate 84%; median earnings $86,522 (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 23.4324.0724.84 2026-03-13
Women100 Free26 50.3952.3654.97 2026-03-14
Women200 Free19 1:48.631:52.571:55.92 2026-03-13
Women500 Free14 4:52.754:58.495:09.23 2026-03-12
Women50 Back26 25.8727.6629.14 2026-03-12
Women100 Back26 55.5157.451:02.57 2026-03-13
Women200 Back13 1:59.492:01.922:04.76 2026-03-14
Women50 Breast26 29.4633.3836.33 2026-02-13
Women100 Breast25 1:03.621:11.941:16.84 2026-02-13
Women200 Breast9 2:19.192:23.452:29.64 2026-02-14
Women50 Fly26 25.5626.7927.94 2026-03-12
Women100 Fly26 55.1057.5058.63 2026-03-12
Women200 Fly10 2:05.392:06.502:07.31 2026-02-14
Women100 IM26 58.661:05.021:06.16 2025-09-19
Women200 IM14 2:03.862:07.412:10.51 2026-02-12

NCAA I recruiting standards by event

See how University of San Diego'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 San Diego 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
26
100 Free
26
200 Free
19
500 Free
14
1000 Free
8
1650 Free
6
50 Back
26
100 Back
26
200 Back
13
50 Breast
26
100 Breast
25
200 Breast
9
50 Fly
26
100 Fly
26
200 Fly
10
100 IM
26
200 IM
14
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 Not disclosed · IELTS Not disclosed

Minimum English scores international applicants are expected to meet.

Application

Not disclosed

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

Aid

Merit aid

International financial aid policy recorded for 2025-2026.

FieldValueSource status
TOEFL minimumNot disclosedNot disclosed
IELTS minimumNot disclosedNot disclosed
Application systemsNot disclosedNot disclosed
Application feeNot disclosedNot disclosed
RD deadlineNot disclosedNot disclosed
Int'l tuition$59,486Gov data
Total cost (COA)$78,720Gov data
Aid for internationalMerit aidPending

Cost, aid and outcomes.

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

$78,720

Total cost of attendance

Annual total cost from government data. International tuition $59,486.

Merit aid

International aid policy

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

$86,522

Median earnings

Graduation rate 84%. 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.

International aidUSD Merit Scholarships: International students are automatically considered for merit-based scholarships during the admission process. source ↗
Pending

Is University of San Diego a good fit for international swimmers?

University of San Diego 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 (Not disclosed TOEFL / Not disclosed IELTS), application systems, deadlines, total cost ($78,720) 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 San Diego'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 San Diego's English requirements for international students?University of San Diego has not publicly disclosed its TOEFL/IELTS minimums for international applicants (academic year 2025-2026).
How much does it cost to attend University of San Diego?University of San Diego has a total annual cost of attendance of about $78,720 (international tuition $59,486).
Does University of San Diego offer financial aid to international students?University of San Diego's international aid policy is recorded as: Merit aid.
How competitive is University of San Diego's swim program?University of San Diego competes in NCAA I and carries 28 swimmers with 4 coaches. For example, its Women 50 Free roster best is 23.43.

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