NCAA I swimming program

Vanderbilt UniversitySwimming Recruiting & International Admissions

Review Vanderbilt University's swim level by event, roster profile, and international admissions requirements — cost, aid and verified source evidence. Use this page to decide whether Vanderbilt University belongs on your college list.

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

Vanderbilt 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

29-swimmer roster

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

Admissions
5.9%

Selectivity & int'l share

International students make up 11.2% of the student body. Language, deadlines and aid are detailed below with source status.

Cost & outcome
$89,590

Total annual cost

Graduation rate 94%; median earnings $91,565 (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
Women50 Free26 23.0923.9524.41 2026-03-12
Women100 Free22 50.5851.8852.36 2026-02-21
Women200 Free14 1:50.551:51.781:52.62 2026-02-19
Women500 Free9 4:54.244:57.555:00.25 2026-02-20
Women50 Back11 25.1926.3327.04 2026-03-12
Women100 Back11 52.9555.9557.30 2026-03-13
Women200 Back8 1:55.511:59.132:01.33 2026-03-14
Women50 Breast8 28.4428.9329.84 2026-02-19
Women100 Breast8 1:01.111:02.351:03.66 2026-03-13
Women200 Breast8 2:12.042:16.062:18.24 2026-03-14
Women50 Fly12 25.4825.8626.60 2026-02-20
Women100 Fly15 55.1555.7657.61 2026-02-20
Women200 Fly8 2:00.872:02.182:04.14 2026-02-18
Women100 IM3 1:01.011:01.051:01.08 2025-01-17
Women200 IM12 2:02.832:03.962:05.91 2026-02-21

NCAA I recruiting standards by event

See how Vanderbilt 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.

Vanderbilt University competes in NCAA I with 29 swimmers and 5 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
100 Free
200 Free
500 Free
1000 Free
50 Back
100 Back
200 Back
50 Breast
100 Breast
200 Breast
50 Fly
100 Fly
200 Fly
100 IM
200 IM
400 IM

Women's event depth

50 Free
26
100 Free
22
200 Free
14
500 Free
9
1000 Free
4
50 Back
11
100 Back
11
200 Back
8
50 Breast
8
100 Breast
8
200 Breast
8
50 Fly
12
100 Fly
15
200 Fly
8
100 IM
3
200 IM
12
400 IM
8

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 7.0

Minimum English scores international applicants are expected to meet.

Application

Common App;Coalition;QuestBridge

Application systems, fee $50, RD deadline Not disclosed.

Aid

Need-aware

International financial aid policy recorded for 2025-2026.

FieldValueSource status
TOEFL minimumNot disclosedVerified
IELTS minimum7.0Verified
Application systemsCommon App;Coalition;QuestBridgeVerified
Application fee$50Verified
RD deadlineNot disclosedVerified
Int'l tuition$67,498Gov data
Total cost (COA)$89,590Gov data
Aid for internationalNeed-awareVerified

Cost, aid and outcomes.

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

$89,590

Total cost of attendance

Annual total cost from government data. International tuition $67,498.

Need-aware

International aid policy

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

$91,565

Median earnings

Graduation rate 94%. 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 aidVanderbilt is need-aware for international citizens. Should an international citizen apply for financial assistance, the financial aid application and the amount of financial aid required may be a factor in a final admissions decision. source ↗
Verified
English requirementTest Recommended minimum score TOEFL iBT 5 TOEFL Essentials 10.5 IELTS 7.0 Cambridge English C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency 185 LanguageCert 75 Duolingo English Test 130 source ↗
Verified
Application processStudents attending high school internationally or non-U.S. citizens attending high school in the U.S. may schedule a video interview with InitialView. source ↗
Verified

Is Vanderbilt University a good fit for international swimmers?

Vanderbilt University competes in NCAA I and carries 29 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 / 7.0 IELTS), application systems, deadlines, total cost ($89,590) and aid (Need-aware) — all shown above with source status.

How to use this page

Start with the event standards to see if your times are near Vanderbilt 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 Vanderbilt University's English requirements for international students?Vanderbilt University lists IELTS 7.0 for international applicants (academic year 2025-2026).
How much does it cost to attend Vanderbilt University?Vanderbilt University has a total annual cost of attendance of about $89,590 (international tuition $67,498).
Does Vanderbilt University offer financial aid to international students?Vanderbilt University's international aid policy is recorded as: Need-aware.
How competitive is Vanderbilt University's swim program?Vanderbilt University competes in NCAA I and carries 29 swimmers with 5 coaches. For example, its Women 50 Free roster best is 23.09.

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