NCAA I swimming program

University of South CarolinaSwimming Recruiting & International Admissions

Review University of South Carolina'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 South Carolina belongs on your college list.

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

University of South Carolina 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

50-swimmer roster

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

Admissions
60.2%

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
$31,638

Total annual cost

Graduation rate 79%; median earnings $62,177 (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
Men50 Free15 19.7920.1720.52 2026-02-28
Men100 Free14 43.4744.0844.93 2026-03-01
Men200 Free16 1:32.921:36.921:38.47 2026-03-26
Men500 Free10 4:11.884:19.184:26.72 2026-03-27
Men50 Back5 21.3322.0722.65 2026-02-18
Men100 Back5 46.5946.7848.17 2026-03-01
Men200 Back7 1:41.341:45.271:46.81 2026-02-28
Men50 Breast5 24.2424.2425.38 2026-02-28
Men100 Breast5 51.6952.7355.04 2026-02-28
Men200 Breast4 1:52.581:54.251:57.22 2026-03-01
Men50 Fly8 21.2221.8822.67 2026-02-21
Men100 Fly13 45.8849.0151.30 2026-02-21
Men200 Fly6 1:43.241:46.141:48.98 2026-02-18
Men200 IM7 1:48.021:48.371:49.35 2026-02-28
Women50 Free32 22.0123.1723.62 2026-02-21
Women100 Free27 48.4350.0950.78 2026-02-21
Women200 Free25 1:43.601:47.391:50.02 2026-03-19
Women500 Free19 4:39.034:44.654:49.62 2026-03-20
Women50 Back14 24.5825.0025.99 2026-02-18
Women100 Back14 51.5053.3154.26 2026-03-20
Women200 Back14 1:51.231:55.851:56.93 2026-03-21
Women50 Breast10 28.0728.6229.01 2026-02-18
Women100 Breast10 1:00.601:01.051:01.68 2026-02-18
Women200 Breast9 2:09.922:12.582:14.77 2026-03-20
Women50 Fly21 24.3524.8525.57 2026-02-19
Women100 Fly31 52.1454.3856.17 2026-03-19
Women200 Fly14 1:53.801:57.801:59.94 2026-03-21
Women200 IM17 1:57.152:00.382:02.25 2026-03-21

NCAA I recruiting standards by event

See how University of South Carolina'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 South Carolina competes in NCAA I with 50 swimmers and 6 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
15
100 Free
14
200 Free
16
500 Free
10
1000 Free
7
1650 Free
6
50 Back
5
100 Back
5
200 Back
7
50 Breast
5
100 Breast
5
200 Breast
4
50 Fly
8
100 Fly
13
200 Fly
6
200 IM
7
400 IM
5

Women's event depth

50 Free
32
100 Free
27
200 Free
25
500 Free
19
1000 Free
13
1650 Free
11
50 Back
14
100 Back
14
200 Back
14
50 Breast
10
100 Breast
10
200 Breast
9
50 Fly
21
100 Fly
31
200 Fly
14
200 IM
17
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 77 · IELTS 6.5

Minimum English scores international applicants are expected to meet.

Application

Not disclosed

Application systems, fee Not disclosed, RD deadline Dec. 1.

Aid

Merit aid

International financial aid policy recorded for 2025-2026.

FieldValueSource status
TOEFL minimum77Verified
IELTS minimum6.5Verified
Application systemsNot disclosedVerified
Application feeNot disclosedVerified
RD deadlineDec. 1Verified
Int'l tuition$35,972Gov data
Total cost (COA)$31,638Gov data
Aid for internationalMerit aidVerified

Cost, aid and outcomes.

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

$31,638

Total cost of attendance

Annual total cost from government data. International tuition $35,972.

Merit aid

International aid policy

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

$62,177

Median earnings

Graduation rate 79%. 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 aidHowever, the University does not currently offer need-based scholarships to international student. source ↗
Verified
English requirementEnglish proficiency score Exam Minimum Score TOEFL Internet-Based 77 TOEFL Paper-Based 550 IELTS 6.5 PTE 53 Duolingo 115 SAT 560 (Evidence-Based Reading Writing Subscore) ACT 22 (English Subscore) source ↗
Verified
Application processThe application process at the University of South Carolina looks a little different depending on your student type. Whether you’re a high school senior, a transfer student, an international applicant, or returning to Carolina, we’ll gu… source ↗
Verified

Is University of South Carolina a good fit for international swimmers?

University of South Carolina competes in NCAA I and carries 50 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 (77 TOEFL / 6.5 IELTS), application systems, deadlines, total cost ($31,638) 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 South Carolina'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 South Carolina's English requirements for international students?University of South Carolina lists a minimum TOEFL of 77 and IELTS 6.5 for international applicants (academic year 2025-2026).
How much does it cost to attend University of South Carolina?University of South Carolina has a total annual cost of attendance of about $31,638 (international tuition $35,972).
Does University of South Carolina offer financial aid to international students?University of South Carolina's international aid policy is recorded as: Merit aid.
How competitive is University of South Carolina's swim program?University of South Carolina competes in NCAA I and carries 50 swimmers with 6 coaches. For example, its men's 100 Free roster best is 43.47 with a median of 44.93.

Does University of South Carolina belong on your list?

Enter your event, time and age. Swim to College will show where you stand vs same-age college swimmers and compare programs that may fit better.

Check My Fit Compare Schools