NCAA I swimming program

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. Use this page to decide whether Valparaiso University belongs on your college list.

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

Valparaiso University 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

55-swimmer roster

29 men and 26 women, 4 coaches. See the event time bands below to gauge the recruiting standard.

Admissions
89.4%

Selectivity & int'l share

International students make up 4.0% of the student body. Language, deadlines and aid are detailed below with source status.

Cost & outcome
$58,437

Total annual cost

Graduation rate 70%; median earnings $63,191 (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 Free30 20.9521.6122.19 2026-03-12
Men100 Free29 45.6946.9648.11 2026-03-14
Men200 Free24 1:39.101:44.251:46.47 2026-03-13
Men500 Free15 4:33.404:42.974:49.37 2026-02-25
Men50 Back20 23.0825.2526.84 2026-03-12
Men100 Back19 49.6954.1656.91 2026-03-13
Men200 Back13 1:49.462:01.402:05.92 2026-02-28
Men50 Breast14 25.6726.5127.91 2026-02-28
Men100 Breast13 56.0156.4159.22 2026-02-27
Men200 Breast10 2:02.062:09.112:12.25 2026-02-28
Men50 Fly25 22.9123.3624.58 2026-03-14
Men100 Fly26 49.7951.0552.84 2026-03-14
Men200 Fly13 1:50.581:52.751:54.81 2026-03-14
Men100 IM13 51.1553.4055.26 2026-03-14
Men200 IM22 1:51.311:58.281:59.38 2026-02-25
Women50 Free26 24.0725.5126.52 2026-02-28
Women100 Free25 52.3855.0656.91 2026-02-28
Women200 Free23 1:52.311:59.932:05.10 2026-02-27
Women500 Free17 5:04.655:19.905:34.27 2026-02-25
Women50 Back17 27.1428.7329.57 2026-02-27
Women100 Back18 58.161:00.891:03.01 2026-02-28
Women200 Back14 2:04.162:09.602:13.25 2026-02-28
Women50 Breast10 30.6432.5435.62 2026-02-28
Women100 Breast10 1:06.941:09.061:14.92 2026-02-27
Women200 Breast8 2:24.922:28.682:36.41 2026-02-28
Women50 Fly20 26.8928.3129.71 2026-02-27
Women100 Fly19 58.281:02.741:03.83 2026-02-27
Women200 Fly11 2:07.612:17.802:20.95 2026-02-28
Women100 IM11 1:02.091:04.791:06.05 2025-11-20
Women200 IM16 2:12.472:15.782:19.72 2026-02-25

NCAA I recruiting standards by event

See how Valparaiso University'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.

Valparaiso University competes in NCAA I with 55 swimmers (29 men, 26 women) and 4 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
30
100 Free
29
200 Free
24
500 Free
15
1000 Free
9
1650 Free
7
50 Back
20
100 Back
19
200 Back
13
50 Breast
14
100 Breast
13
200 Breast
10
50 Fly
25
100 Fly
26
200 Fly
13
100 IM
13
200 IM
22
400 IM
8

Women's event depth

50 Free
26
100 Free
25
200 Free
23
500 Free
17
1000 Free
11
1650 Free
7
50 Back
17
100 Back
18
200 Back
14
50 Breast
10
100 Breast
10
200 Breast
8
50 Fly
20
100 Fly
19
200 Fly
11
100 IM
11
200 IM
16
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 75 · IELTS 6.0

Minimum English scores international applicants are expected to meet.

Application

Not disclosed

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

Aid

Unclear

International financial aid policy recorded for 2025-2026.

FieldValueSource status
TOEFL minimum75Verified
IELTS minimum6.0Verified
Application systemsNot disclosedNot disclosed
Application feeNot disclosedNot disclosed
RD deadlineNot disclosedNot disclosed
Int'l tuition$48,450Gov data
Total cost (COA)$58,437Gov data
Aid for internationalUnclearNot disclosed

Cost, aid and outcomes.

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

$58,437

Total cost of attendance

Annual total cost from government data. International tuition $48,450.

Unclear

International aid policy

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

$63,191

Median earnings

Graduation rate 70%. 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.

English requirementTOEFL (75 iBT minimum) IELTS (6.0 minimum) SAT (Reading & Writing score of minimum 500) ACT (English score of minimum 24) Duolingo English Test (DET) with a score of 110 or higher sent from Duolingo source ↗
Verified
International aidValparaiso University Scholarships for International Students in USA. ... Need-Based Scholarships * Available to students requiring additional ... source ↗
Web source

Is Valparaiso University a good fit for international swimmers?

Valparaiso University competes in NCAA I and carries 55 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 (75 TOEFL / 6.0 IELTS), application systems, deadlines, total cost ($58,437) and aid (Unclear) — all shown above with source status.

How to use this page

Start with the event standards to see if your times are near Valparaiso University'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 Valparaiso University's English requirements for international students?Valparaiso University lists a minimum TOEFL of 75 and IELTS 6.0 for international applicants (academic year 2025-2026).
How much does it cost to attend Valparaiso University?Valparaiso University has a total annual cost of attendance of about $58,437 (international tuition $48,450).
Does Valparaiso University offer financial aid to international students?Valparaiso University's international aid policy is recorded as: Unclear.
How competitive is Valparaiso University's swim program?Valparaiso University competes in NCAA I and carries 55 swimmers (29 men, 26 women) with 4 coaches. For example, its men's 100 Free roster best is 45.69 with a median of 48.11.

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