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Review University of South Carolina'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
Overview Event Standards Roster Feeder Clubs Academics International Admissions Cost & Aid Evidence

University of South Carolina fields a 51-swimmer roster in NCAA I (SC).

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

Athletic
NCAA I

51-swimmer roster

23 men and 28 women, 5 coaches.

Admissions
60.2%

Selectivity & int'l share

International students make up 1.2% of the student body.

Cost & outcome
$54,922

Total annual cost

Graduation rate 79%; median earnings $62,177 (U.S. College Scorecard).

On the roster this season.

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

Roster movement

0 newly listed · 1 no longer listed

Last change Oct 7, 2026.

Class flow

12 freshmen · 11 seniors

Current roster by academic year.

Coaching staff

5 coaches listed

No staff change recorded this season.

Most recent results on file: UNCW vs USC (Sep 25, 2026, Wilmington) · NCAA Division I Men's Championships (Mar 26, 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 Free21 19.7920.3520.91 2026-10-06
Men100 Free18 43.4744.6245.64 2026-10-06
Men200 Free18 1:32.921:37.411:39.20 2026-10-06
Men500 Free11 4:11.884:20.884:27.75 2026-10-06
Men50 Back6 21.3322.2123.14 2026-10-06
Men100 Back6 46.5947.1348.40 2026-10-06
Men200 Back8 1:41.341:45.941:46.99 2026-10-06
Men50 Breast5 24.2424.2425.38 2026-10-06
Men100 Breast8 51.6954.4655.48 2026-10-06
Men200 Breast7 1:52.581:57.222:00.77 2026-10-06
Men50 Fly8 21.2221.8822.67 2026-10-06
Men100 Fly15 45.8849.0849.67 2026-10-06
Men200 Fly8 1:43.241:47.051:48.98 2026-10-06
Men200 IM10 1:48.021:48.671:51.21 2026-10-06
Women50 Free33 22.0123.1823.59 2026-10-06
Women100 Free29 48.4350.2550.82 2026-10-06
Women200 Free27 1:43.601:47.441:50.46 2026-10-06
Women500 Free20 4:39.034:45.064:51.09 2026-10-06
Women50 Back15 24.5825.0825.74 2026-10-06
Women100 Back16 51.5053.4754.58 2026-10-06
Women200 Back16 1:51.231:56.131:57.57 2026-10-06
Women50 Breast10 28.0728.6229.01 2026-10-06
Women100 Breast11 1:00.601:01.191:01.69 2026-10-06
Women200 Breast11 2:09.922:13.032:15.07 2026-10-06
Women50 Fly22 24.3524.9525.66 2026-10-06
Women100 Fly33 52.1454.4256.18 2026-10-06
Women200 Fly16 1:53.801:57.952:00.35 2026-10-06
Women200 IM18 1:57.152:00.432:02.31 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
21
100 Free
18
200 Free
18
500 Free
11
1000 Free
8
1650 Free
6
50 Back
6
100 Back
6
200 Back
8
50 Breast
5
100 Breast
8
200 Breast
7
50 Fly
8
100 Fly
15
200 Fly
8
200 IM
10
400 IM
5

Women's event depth

50 Free
33
100 Free
29
200 Free
27
500 Free
20
1000 Free
15
1650 Free
11
50 Back
15
100 Back
16
200 Back
16
50 Breast
10
100 Breast
11
200 Breast
11
50 Fly
22
100 Fly
33
200 Fly
16
200 IM
18
400 IM
11

Where University of South Carolina swimmers trained before college.

Clubs of the 44 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
Y-Spartaquatics / Greater Spartanburg YMCASouth Carolina3 2026, 2025, 2023200 Breast, 100 Breast29
SwimAtlantaGeorgia2 2026, 2024500 Free, 100 Free77
Nova of Virginia Aquatics, IncVirginia2 2024, 202350 Fly, 500 Free67
Team Pittsburgh Elite AquaticsPennsylvania2 2025, 2024100 Breast, 50 Breast53
Suburban Seahawks ClubPennsylvania2 2026, 2024400 IM, 100 Fly40
Markham Aquatic ClubOntario2 2025 (2)16
Bolles School SharksFlorida1 2024100 Free90
TAC TitansNorth Carolina1 2024200 Breast85
Machine AquaticsVirginia1 2024500 Free81
Long Island Aquatic ClubNew York1 2026200 Back70
Dynamo Swim ClubGeorgia1 2025100 Breast61
Mecklenburg Swim AssociationNorth Carolina1 2026400 IM45

What this team studies.

From the official roster.

Majors

STEM 5 · Business 6 · Other 7

Among the 18 swimmers who list a major on the official roster; 3 more have not declared yet.

Class balance

12 FR · 12 SO · 16 JR · 11 SR

Academic outcomes

Graduation 79% · Retention 92%

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

International admissions requirements.

Language

TOEFL 77 · IELTS 6.5

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)$54,922Gov data
Aid for internationalMerit aidPending

Cost, aid and outcomes.

$54,922

Total cost of attendance

U.S. College Scorecard; international tuition $35,972.

Merit aid

International aid policy

$62,177

Median earnings

Source evidence.

International aidUniversity does not currently offer need-based scholarships to international student. Scholarships Undergraduate international students typically pay the out- ... source ↗
Pending
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 ↗
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Frequently asked questions

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.
How much does it cost to attend University of South Carolina?University of South Carolina has a total annual cost of attendance of about $54,922 (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 51 swimmers (23 men, 28 women) with 5 coaches. For example, its men's 100 Free roster best is 43.47 with a median of 45.64.
What do University of South Carolina swimmers study?Of the 18 University of South Carolina swimmers who list a major on the official roster: STEM 5 · Business 6 · Other 7. The school's overall graduation rate is 79% (U.S. College Scorecard).
What changed on University of South Carolina's swim roster this season?Since Sep 1, 2026, 0 swimmers were newly listed on the official roster and 1 from last season are no longer listed; last change Oct 7, 2026. This season's roster lists 12 freshmen and 11 seniors. Most recent results on file: UNCW vs USC (Sep 25, 2026).

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