NCAA I swimming program

Villanova UniversitySwimming Recruiting & International Admissions

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

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

Villanova 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

54-swimmer roster

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

Admissions
27.0%

Selectivity & int'l share

International students make up 1.8% of the student body. Language, deadlines and aid are detailed below with source status.

Cost & outcome
$84,793

Total annual cost

Graduation rate 92%; median earnings $100,423 (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 Free23 20.1020.9822.15 2026-02-20
Men100 Free23 44.2345.8747.48 2026-02-21
Men200 Free17 1:38.161:40.541:42.98 2026-02-20
Men500 Free12 4:29.794:32.044:34.50 2026-02-19
Men50 Back8 22.1923.5524.24 2026-02-18
Men100 Back8 48.2550.2351.28 2026-02-20
Men200 Back7 1:48.091:48.311:51.04 2026-02-21
Men50 Breast8 26.0526.1126.32 2026-02-20
Men100 Breast8 55.0055.3456.31 2026-02-20
Men200 Breast7 1:59.252:01.382:02.05 2026-02-21
Men50 Fly17 21.8623.0023.62 2026-02-20
Men100 Fly21 47.7249.8551.00 2026-02-20
Men200 Fly11 1:45.031:50.501:53.15 2026-02-21
Men100 IM7 50.8351.3452.71 2026-01-31
Men200 IM14 1:46.831:50.261:53.02 2026-02-19
Women50 Free22 22.6323.9224.41 2026-02-21
Women100 Free20 49.9851.0752.59 2026-02-21
Women200 Free17 1:48.281:49.601:51.70 2026-02-20
Women500 Free11 4:49.764:51.364:55.92 2026-02-19
Women50 Back10 25.5726.2826.95 2026-02-20
Women100 Back9 54.2055.3456.40 2026-02-20
Women200 Back9 1:56.752:00.122:05.45 2026-02-21
Women50 Breast8 28.6630.1430.36 2026-02-20
Women100 Breast8 1:01.471:03.611:04.31 2026-02-20
Women200 Breast10 2:12.942:17.012:20.34 2026-02-21
Women50 Fly15 24.8225.3826.39 2026-02-20
Women100 Fly18 53.1355.0957.05 2026-02-20
Women200 Fly9 1:58.331:58.592:01.14 2026-02-21
Women100 IM4 57.9758.1958.47 2026-01-06
Women200 IM12 1:59.542:01.712:03.13 2026-02-20

NCAA I recruiting standards by event

See how Villanova 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.

Villanova University competes in NCAA I with 54 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
23
100 Free
23
200 Free
17
500 Free
12
1000 Free
7
1650 Free
6
50 Back
8
100 Back
8
200 Back
7
50 Breast
8
100 Breast
8
200 Breast
7
50 Fly
17
100 Fly
21
200 Fly
11
100 IM
7
200 IM
14
400 IM
11

Women's event depth

50 Free
22
100 Free
20
200 Free
17
500 Free
11
1000 Free
9
1650 Free
8
50 Back
10
100 Back
9
200 Back
9
50 Breast
8
100 Breast
8
200 Breast
10
50 Fly
15
100 Fly
18
200 Fly
9
100 IM
4
200 IM
12
400 IM
10

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;Coalition

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

Aid

Need-aware

International financial aid policy recorded for 2025-2026.

FieldValueSource status
TOEFL minimumNot disclosedNot disclosed
IELTS minimumNot disclosedNot disclosed
Application systemsCommon App;CoalitionVerified
Application feeNot disclosedVerified
RD deadlineNot disclosedVerified
Int'l tuition$67,776Gov data
Total cost (COA)$84,793Gov data
Aid for internationalNeed-awareVerified

Cost, aid and outcomes.

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

$84,793

Total cost of attendance

Annual total cost from government data. International tuition $67,776.

Need-aware

International aid policy

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

$100,423

Median earnings

Graduation rate 92%. 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 aidInternational students are eligible to apply for merit scholarships as well as limited need-based financial aid. Admission for international students (non-U.S. citizens or permanent residents) is need-aware, which means a family’s ability… source ↗
Verified
Application processVillanova University is a member of both the Common Application and the Coalition Application. source ↗
Verified
English requirementVillanova University requires a minimum TOEFL score of 90 for undergraduate admissions. source ↗
Web source

Is Villanova University a good fit for international swimmers?

Villanova University competes in NCAA I and carries 54 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 ($84,793) 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 Villanova 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 Villanova University's English requirements for international students?Villanova University has not publicly disclosed its TOEFL/IELTS minimums for international applicants (academic year 2025-2026).
How much does it cost to attend Villanova University?Villanova University has a total annual cost of attendance of about $84,793 (international tuition $67,776).
Does Villanova University offer financial aid to international students?Villanova University's international aid policy is recorded as: Need-aware.
How competitive is Villanova University's swim program?Villanova University competes in NCAA I and carries 54 swimmers with 5 coaches. For example, its men's 100 Free roster best is 44.23 with a median of 47.48.

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