Valparaiso UniversitySwimming Recruiting & International Admissions
Review Valparaiso University's swim level by event, roster profile, and international admissions requirements — cost, aid and verified source evidence.
Valparaiso University fields a 57-swimmer roster in NCAA I (IN).
Official athletics roster last checked Oct 25, 2026; times from public meet results.
57-swimmer roster
29 men and 28 women, 3 coaches.
Selectivity & int'l share
International students make up 4.0% of the student body.
Total annual cost
Graduation rate 70%; median earnings $63,191 (U.S. College Scorecard).
On the roster this season.
What changed on Valparaiso University's official roster since Sep 1, 2026 — counts only, checked daily.
0 newly listed · 0 no longer listed
No change recorded yet this season.
21 freshmen · 11 seniors
Current roster by academic year.
3 coaches listed
No staff change recorded this season.
Most recent results on file: CSCAA National Invitational Championship (Mar 12, 2026) · Missouri Valley Conference Championships (Feb 25, 2026) · Wabash Last Chance Meet (Feb 22, 2026).
Swimming recruiting standards by event.
Current-roster SCY (25-yard) times — each swimmer's best over the last 4 seasons.
| Gender | Event (SCY) | Swimmers | Fastest | Top 25% | Median | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men | 50 Free | 30 | 20.95 | 21.61 | 22.19 | 2026-10-06 |
| Men | 100 Free | 29 | 45.69 | 46.96 | 48.11 | 2026-10-06 |
| Men | 200 Free | 24 | 1:39.10 | 1:44.25 | 1:46.47 | 2026-10-06 |
| Men | 500 Free | 15 | 4:33.40 | 4:42.97 | 4:49.37 | 2026-10-06 |
| Men | 50 Back | 20 | 23.08 | 25.25 | 26.84 | 2026-10-06 |
| Men | 100 Back | 19 | 49.69 | 54.16 | 56.91 | 2026-10-06 |
| Men | 200 Back | 13 | 1:49.46 | 2:01.40 | 2:05.92 | 2026-10-06 |
| Men | 50 Breast | 14 | 25.67 | 26.51 | 27.91 | 2026-10-06 |
| Men | 100 Breast | 13 | 56.01 | 56.41 | 59.22 | 2026-10-06 |
| Men | 200 Breast | 10 | 2:02.06 | 2:09.11 | 2:12.25 | 2026-10-06 |
| Men | 50 Fly | 25 | 22.91 | 23.36 | 24.58 | 2026-10-06 |
| Men | 100 Fly | 26 | 49.79 | 51.05 | 52.84 | 2026-10-06 |
| Men | 200 Fly | 13 | 1:50.58 | 1:52.75 | 1:54.81 | 2026-10-06 |
| Men | 100 IM | 13 | 51.15 | 53.40 | 55.26 | 2026-10-06 |
| Men | 200 IM | 22 | 1:51.31 | 1:58.28 | 1:59.38 | 2026-10-06 |
| Women | 50 Free | 26 | 24.07 | 25.51 | 26.52 | 2026-10-06 |
| Women | 100 Free | 25 | 52.38 | 55.06 | 56.91 | 2026-10-06 |
| Women | 200 Free | 23 | 1:52.31 | 1:59.93 | 2:05.10 | 2026-10-06 |
| Women | 500 Free | 17 | 5:04.65 | 5:19.90 | 5:34.27 | 2026-10-06 |
| Women | 50 Back | 17 | 27.14 | 28.73 | 29.57 | 2026-10-06 |
| Women | 100 Back | 18 | 58.16 | 1:00.89 | 1:03.01 | 2026-10-06 |
| Women | 200 Back | 14 | 2:04.16 | 2:09.60 | 2:13.25 | 2026-10-06 |
| Women | 50 Breast | 10 | 30.64 | 32.54 | 35.62 | 2026-10-06 |
| Women | 100 Breast | 10 | 1:06.94 | 1:09.06 | 1:14.92 | 2026-10-06 |
| Women | 200 Breast | 8 | 2:24.92 | 2:28.68 | 2:36.41 | 2026-10-06 |
| Women | 50 Fly | 20 | 26.89 | 28.31 | 29.71 | 2026-10-06 |
| Women | 100 Fly | 19 | 58.28 | 1:02.74 | 1:03.83 | 2026-10-06 |
| Women | 200 Fly | 11 | 2:07.61 | 2:17.80 | 2:20.95 | 2026-10-06 |
| Women | 100 IM | 11 | 1:02.09 | 1:04.79 | 1:06.05 | 2026-10-06 |
| Women | 200 IM | 16 | 2:12.47 | 2:15.78 | 2:19.72 | 2026-10-06 |
NCAA I recruiting standards by event
Full NCAA I time bands and rankings by event:
Roster profile & event depth.
Men's event depth
Women's event depth
Where Valparaiso University swimmers trained before college.
Clubs of the 56 current roster swimmers we could trace to a club in the two years before college. One swimmer can count for two clubs.
| Club | Where | On this roster | Class of | Best events before college | College swimmers from club |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dads Club Swim Team | Texas | 3 | 2026, 2025 (2) | 100 Breast, 200 Free, 100 Free | 35 |
| Rocket Aquatics | Wisconsin | 3 | 2025 (2), 2023 | 50 Fly, 100 Free, 200 Fly | 19 |
| Academy Bullets Swim Club | Illinois | 2 | 2026, 2024 | 100 Breast, 500 Free | 82 |
| FMC Aquatic Club | Illinois | 2 | 2026, 2025 | 200 Free, 100 Free | 59 |
| Front Range Barracudas | Colorado | 2 | 2026, 2023 | 500 Free, 100 Free | 24 |
| Peoria Area Water Wizards | Illinois | 2 | 2025, 2024 | 500 Free | 13 |
| Howard Suamico Storm Breakers | Wisconsin | 2 | 2026, 2023 | 100 Free, 1000 Free | 7 |
| Race Aquatics | Kentucky | 2 | 2026, 2025 | 50 Fly, 100 Breast | 6 |
| Lakeside Aquatic Club (TX) | Texas | 1 | 2026 | 1000 Free | 88 |
| Scottsdale Aquatic Club | Arizona | 1 | 2025 | 200 Free | 59 |
| Badger Aquatic Club (WI) | Wisconsin | 1 | 2026 | 200 Free | 33 |
| SwimUnited Swim Team | Ohio | 1 | 2023 | 100 Free | 30 |
What this team studies.
From the official roster.
STEM 16 · Business 10 · Other 9
Among the 35 swimmers who list a major on the official roster.
21 FR · 16 SO · 9 JR · 11 SR
Graduation 70% · Retention 75%
School-wide graduation and first-year retention rates (U.S. College Scorecard).
International admissions requirements.
TOEFL 75 · IELTS 6.0
Not disclosed
Application systems, fee Not disclosed, RD deadline Not disclosed.
Unclear (as of 2025–26)
International financial aid policy recorded for 2025-2026.
| Field | Value | Source status |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL minimum | 75 | Verified |
| IELTS minimum | 6.0 | Verified |
| Application systems | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Application fee | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| RD deadline | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Int'l tuition | $48,450 | Gov data |
| Total cost (COA) | $58,437 | Gov data |
| Aid for international | Unclear (as of 2025–26) | Not disclosed |
Values marked “as of” were last confirmed on the school’s own website in that application cycle.
Cost, aid and outcomes.
Total cost of attendance
U.S. College Scorecard; international tuition $48,450.