NCAA I swimming program

University of TennesseeSwimming Recruiting & International Admissions

Review University of Tennessee's swim level by event, roster profile, and international admissions requirements — cost, aid and verified source evidence.

Academic year 2025-2026 Roster & performance analysis Data updated Oct 25, 2026

University of Tennessee fields a 59-swimmer roster in NCAA I (TN).

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

Athletic
NCAA I

59-swimmer roster

26 men and 33 women, 7 coaches.

Admissions
41.6%

Selectivity & int'l share

International students make up 0.9% of the student body.

Cost & outcome
$53,122

Total annual cost

Graduation rate 74%; median earnings $60,249 (U.S. College Scorecard).

On the roster this season.

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

Roster movement

0 newly listed · 1 no longer listed

Last change Oct 13, 2026.

Class flow

19 freshmen · 8 seniors

Current roster by academic year.

Coaching staff

7 coaches listed

No staff change recorded this season.

Most recent results on file: CSL Match #4 (Oct 9, 2026, Knoxville) · 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 Free17 18.1919.6519.93 2026-10-15
Men100 Free14 40.1541.9143.35 2026-10-15
Men200 Free13 1:29.791:35.151:35.99 2026-10-15
Men500 Free6 4:11.864:20.164:20.94 2026-10-06
Men50 Back7 20.6721.4122.43 2026-10-06
Men100 Back7 44.3945.2046.96 2026-10-06
Men200 Back6 1:38.211:40.251:41.11 2026-10-06
Men50 Breast7 23.9924.5724.86 2026-10-06
Men100 Breast7 51.1752.4053.18 2026-10-15
Men200 Breast7 1:50.261:53.131:56.50 2026-10-15
Men50 Fly11 20.3521.1421.49 2026-10-06
Men100 Fly16 43.9346.0847.52 2026-10-15
Men200 Fly6 1:39.341:43.511:44.99 2026-10-15
Men100 IM7 48.9449.0450.67 2026-10-15
Men200 IM9 1:44.281:45.011:46.23 2026-10-15
Women50 Free23 20.8722.5222.88 2026-10-06
Women100 Free22 46.0148.3249.20 2026-10-15
Women200 Free18 1:41.711:45.011:46.66 2026-10-15
Women500 Free11 4:32.824:44.024:47.88 2026-10-15
Women50 Back14 23.6524.9125.77 2026-10-06
Women100 Back14 50.5051.7753.27 2026-10-15
Women200 Back10 1:48.871:51.311:53.31 2026-10-15
Women50 Breast11 26.4827.8429.36 2026-10-06
Women100 Breast11 56.9359.211:02.15 2026-10-06
Women200 Breast9 2:06.572:11.512:12.31 2026-10-15
Women50 Fly16 23.4524.5424.78 2026-10-06
Women100 Fly20 50.4653.1153.84 2026-10-15
Women200 Fly8 1:51.521:56.472:01.12 2026-10-06
Women100 IM8 53.2554.9855.68 2026-10-15
Women200 IM14 1:54.261:58.042:00.53 2026-10-15

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Roster profile & event depth.

Men's event depth

50 Free
17
100 Free
14
200 Free
13
500 Free
6
1000 Free
4
50 Back
7
100 Back
7
200 Back
6
50 Breast
7
100 Breast
7
200 Breast
7
50 Fly
11
100 Fly
16
200 Fly
6
100 IM
7
200 IM
9
400 IM
5

Women's event depth

50 Free
23
100 Free
22
200 Free
18
500 Free
11
1000 Free
4
50 Back
14
100 Back
14
200 Back
10
50 Breast
11
100 Breast
11
200 Breast
9
50 Fly
16
100 Fly
20
200 Fly
8
100 IM
8
200 IM
14
400 IM
6

Where University of Tennessee swimmers trained before college.

Clubs of the 38 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
TAC TitansNorth Carolina3 2025 (2), 2024100 Free, 500 Free, 400 IM85
Aquatics Canada Aquatiques3 2024, 2023, 202250 Free32
Tennessee AquaticsTennessee2 2024, 2023100 Free30
Esporte Clube Pinheiros2 2025, 202421
Mount Kelly SwimmingSwim England2 2026 (2)19
Etobicoke SwimmingOntario2 2024, 202350 Free17
Dublin Community Swim TeamOhio2 2025, 2024200 Back, 500 Free16
Nations Capital Swim ClubVirginia1 202350 Back164
Bolles School SharksFlorida1 202350 Free90
SwimMAC CarolinaNorth Carolina1 2024200 Free79
Dynamo Swim ClubGeorgia1 2023200 Free61
Team Pittsburgh Elite AquaticsPennsylvania1 20251000 Free53

What this team studies.

From the official roster.

Majors

STEM 4 · Business 11 · Other 12

Among the 27 swimmers who list a major on the official roster; 7 more have not declared yet.

Class balance

19 FR · 14 SO · 18 JR · 8 SR

Academic outcomes

Graduation 74% · Retention 92%

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

International admissions requirements.

Language

TOEFL 79 · IELTS 6.5

Application

Common App;Direct/Institutional (as of 2025–26)

Application systems, fee $75, RD deadline January 5.

Aid

Merit aid

International financial aid policy recorded for 2025-2026.

FieldValueSource status
TOEFL minimum79Verified
IELTS minimum6.5Verified
Application systemsCommon App;Direct/Institutional (as of 2025–26)Verified
Application fee$75Verified
RD deadlineJanuary 5Verified
Int'l tuition$33,256Gov data
Total cost (COA)$53,122Gov 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.

$53,122

Total cost of attendance

U.S. College Scorecard; international tuition $33,256.

Merit aid

International aid policy

$60,249

Median earnings

Source evidence.

Application processYou can apply via our Go Vols application or on the Common App The updated application for spring, summer, and fall is available in early August each year. Complete one required essay chosen from one of seven prompts. Step 2: Pay the $75 Ap… source ↗
Verified
English requirementAll applicants who are not US citizens or permanent residents must submit an English proficiency score from one of our approved exams and meet the minimum score in the table below to be considered for admissions source ↗
Verified
International aidUT does not provide fully funded scholarships for international students. source ↗
Pending

Frequently asked questions

What are University of Tennessee's English requirements for international students?University of Tennessee lists a minimum TOEFL of 79 and IELTS 6.5 for international applicants.
How much does it cost to attend University of Tennessee?University of Tennessee has a total annual cost of attendance of about $53,122 (international tuition $33,256).
Does University of Tennessee offer financial aid to international students?University of Tennessee's international aid policy is recorded as: Merit aid.
How competitive is University of Tennessee's swim program?University of Tennessee competes in NCAA I and carries 59 swimmers (26 men, 33 women) with 7 coaches. For example, its men's 100 Free roster best is 40.15 with a median of 43.35.
What do University of Tennessee swimmers study?Of the 27 University of Tennessee swimmers who list a major on the official roster: STEM 4 · Business 11 · Other 12. The school's overall graduation rate is 74% (U.S. College Scorecard).
What changed on University of Tennessee'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 13, 2026. This season's roster lists 19 freshmen and 8 seniors. Most recent results on file: CSL Match #4 (Oct 9, 2026).

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