NCAA I swimming program

University of VirginiaSwimming Recruiting & International Admissions

Review University of Virginia'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 Virginia belongs on your college list.

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

University of Virginia 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

51-swimmer roster

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

Admissions
54.8%

Selectivity & int'l share

International students make up 4.6% of the student body. Language, deadlines and aid are detailed below with source status.

Cost & outcome
$36,951

Total annual cost

Graduation rate 86%; median earnings $81,698 (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 Free24 18.9219.4620.30 2026-03-27
Men100 Free20 41.7442.5843.34 2026-03-28
Men200 Free22 1:30.031:34.471:36.78 2026-03-26
Men500 Free15 4:13.434:19.704:25.88 2026-02-18
Men50 Back16 21.1922.0822.38 2026-03-27
Men100 Back17 45.0546.4647.78 2026-03-27
Men200 Back15 1:37.431:42.321:43.10 2026-03-28
Men50 Breast8 24.5324.9625.05 2026-02-20
Men100 Breast7 52.7052.9252.97 2026-02-28
Men200 Breast5 1:53.561:57.291:59.01 2026-02-21
Men50 Fly18 20.3121.4321.96 2026-03-26
Men100 Fly20 43.5846.7148.06 2026-03-26
Men200 Fly9 1:38.161:43.221:45.89 2026-03-28
Men100 IM3 48.1348.4648.79 2023-10-27
Men200 IM17 1:38.481:43.391:47.01 2026-03-28
Women50 Free26 20.7421.8822.89 2026-03-20
Women100 Free22 45.5447.5548.92 2026-03-21
Women200 Free26 1:39.231:43.461:46.09 2026-03-19
Women500 Free16 4:32.694:37.084:43.43 2026-03-20
Women50 Back13 22.7324.3425.38 2026-03-20
Women100 Back13 48.2451.5252.92 2026-03-20
Women200 Back15 1:46.091:52.811:55.28 2026-03-21
Women50 Breast12 27.2127.9428.61 2026-03-19
Women100 Breast11 57.7659.371:01.03 2026-03-19
Women200 Breast9 2:02.972:07.002:07.85 2026-03-20
Women50 Fly13 22.3523.6724.18 2026-03-19
Women100 Fly21 48.4751.7453.64 2026-03-19
Women200 Fly14 1:51.351:53.561:55.09 2026-03-21
Women200 IM17 1:53.491:56.091:57.25 2026-03-21

NCAA I recruiting standards by event

See how University of Virginia'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 Virginia competes in NCAA I with 51 swimmers and 7 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
24
100 Free
20
200 Free
22
500 Free
15
1000 Free
6
1650 Free
4
50 Back
16
100 Back
17
200 Back
15
50 Breast
8
100 Breast
7
200 Breast
5
50 Fly
18
100 Fly
20
200 Fly
9
100 IM
3
200 IM
17
400 IM
8

Women's event depth

50 Free
26
100 Free
22
200 Free
26
500 Free
16
1000 Free
10
1650 Free
7
50 Back
13
100 Back
13
200 Back
15
50 Breast
12
100 Breast
11
200 Breast
9
50 Fly
13
100 Fly
21
200 Fly
14
100 IM
200 IM
17
400 IM
9

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

Common App

Application systems, fee Not disclosed, RD deadline January 5.

Aid

None

International financial aid policy recorded for 2025-2026.

FieldValueSource status
TOEFL minimumNot disclosedNot disclosed
IELTS minimumNot disclosedNot disclosed
Application systemsCommon AppVerified
Application feeNot disclosedVerified
RD deadlineJanuary 5Verified
Int'l tuition$37,764Gov data
Total cost (COA)$36,951Gov data
Aid for internationalNoneVerified

Cost, aid and outcomes.

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

$36,951

Total cost of attendance

Annual total cost from government data. International tuition $37,764.

None

International aid policy

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

$81,698

Median earnings

Graduation rate 86%. 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 aidWe are unable to award financial aid to international or foreign students. source ↗
Verified

Is University of Virginia a good fit for international swimmers?

University of Virginia competes in NCAA I and carries 51 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 ($36,951) and aid (None) — 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 Virginia'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 Virginia's English requirements for international students?University of Virginia has not publicly disclosed its TOEFL/IELTS minimums for international applicants (academic year 2025-2026).
How much does it cost to attend University of Virginia?University of Virginia has a total annual cost of attendance of about $36,951 (international tuition $37,764).
Does University of Virginia offer financial aid to international students?University of Virginia's international aid policy is recorded as: None.
How competitive is University of Virginia's swim program?University of Virginia competes in NCAA I and carries 51 swimmers with 7 coaches. For example, its men's 100 Free roster best is 41.74 with a median of 43.34.

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