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Review Villanova University's swim level by event, roster profile, and international admissions requirements — cost, aid and verified source evidence.

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Academic year 2025-2026 Roster & performance analysis Data updated Oct 25, 2026
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Villanova University fields a 53-swimmer roster in NCAA I (PA).

Official athletics roster last checked Oct 25, 2026; times from public meet results.

Athletic
NCAA I

53-swimmer roster

24 men and 29 women, 6 coaches.

Admissions
27.0%

Selectivity & int'l share

International students make up 1.8% of the student body.

Cost & outcome
$84,793

Total annual cost

Graduation rate 92%; median earnings $100,423 (U.S. College Scorecard).

On the roster this season.

What changed on Villanova University's official roster since Sep 1, 2026 — counts only, checked daily.

Roster movement

0 newly listed · 0 no longer listed

Last change Oct 8, 2026.

Class flow

9 freshmen · 17 seniors

Current roster by academic year.

Coaching staff

6 coaches listed

2 newly listed, 1 no longer listed since Sep 1, 2026.

Most recent results on file: Big East Conference Championships (Feb 18, 2026) · Villanova Sprintfest (Jan 31, 2026) · Villanova vs Seton Hall (Jan 30, 2026).

Swimming recruiting standards by event.

Current-roster SCY (25-yard) times — each swimmer's best over the last 4 seasons.

GenderEvent (SCY)SwimmersFastestTop 25%MedianUpdated
Men50 Free23 20.1020.9822.15 2026-10-06
Men100 Free23 44.2345.8747.48 2026-10-06
Men200 Free17 1:38.161:40.541:42.98 2026-10-06
Men500 Free12 4:29.794:32.044:34.50 2026-10-06
Men50 Back8 22.1923.5524.24 2026-10-06
Men100 Back8 48.2550.2351.28 2026-10-06
Men200 Back7 1:48.091:48.311:51.04 2026-10-06
Men50 Breast8 26.0526.1126.32 2026-10-06
Men100 Breast8 55.0055.3456.31 2026-10-06
Men200 Breast7 1:59.252:01.382:02.05 2026-10-06
Men50 Fly17 21.8623.0023.62 2026-10-06
Men100 Fly21 47.7249.8551.00 2026-10-06
Men200 Fly11 1:45.031:50.501:53.15 2026-10-06
Men100 IM7 50.8351.3452.71 2026-10-06
Men200 IM14 1:46.831:50.261:53.02 2026-10-06
Women50 Free22 22.6323.9224.41 2026-10-06
Women100 Free20 49.9851.0752.59 2026-10-06
Women200 Free17 1:48.281:49.601:51.70 2026-10-06
Women500 Free11 4:49.764:51.364:55.92 2026-10-06
Women50 Back10 25.5726.2826.95 2026-10-06
Women100 Back9 54.2055.3456.40 2026-10-06
Women200 Back9 1:56.752:00.122:05.45 2026-10-06
Women50 Breast8 28.6630.1430.36 2026-10-06
Women100 Breast8 1:01.471:03.611:04.31 2026-10-06
Women200 Breast10 2:12.942:17.012:20.34 2026-10-06
Women50 Fly15 24.8225.3826.39 2026-10-06
Women100 Fly18 53.1355.0957.05 2026-10-06
Women200 Fly9 1:58.331:58.592:01.14 2026-10-06
Women100 IM4 57.9758.1958.47 2026-10-06
Women200 IM12 1:59.542:01.712:03.13 2026-10-06

NCAA I recruiting standards by event

Full NCAA I time bands and rankings by 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.

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

Where Villanova University swimmers trained before college.

Clubs of the 44 current roster swimmers we could trace to a club in the two years before college. One swimmer can count for two clubs.

ClubWhereOn this rosterClass ofBest events before collegeCollege swimmers from club
First Colony Swim Team, Inc.Texas2 2026, 20251000 Free, 200 Free29
TAC TitansNorth Carolina1 20241000 Free85
Academy Bullets Swim ClubIllinois1 2025200 Free82
SwimMAC CarolinaNorth Carolina1 20261000 Free79
Long Island Aquatic ClubNew York1 2023200 Breast70
Dynamo Swim ClubGeorgia1 2024200 Breast61
University of Denver HilltoppersColorado1 2025400 IM61
South Jersey Aquatic ClubNew Jersey1 202350 Free55
Jersey WahoosNew Jersey1 2023500 Free54
Cheshire YMCA Sea Dog Swim ClubConnecticut1 2023500 Free52
Mason Manta RaysOhio1 202350 Fly51
Asphalt Green Unified AquaticsNew York1 202550 Fly49

What this team studies.

From the official roster.

Majors

STEM 6 · Business 10 · Other 8

Among the 24 swimmers who list a major on the official roster; 7 more have not declared yet.

Class balance

9 FR · 12 SO · 14 JR · 17 SR · 1 GR

Academic outcomes

Graduation 92% · Retention 95%

School-wide graduation and first-year retention rates (U.S. College Scorecard).

International admissions requirements.

Language

TOEFL Not disclosed · IELTS Not disclosed

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.

$84,793

Total cost of attendance

U.S. College Scorecard; international tuition $67,776.

Need-aware

International aid policy

$100,423

Median earnings

Source evidence.

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

Frequently asked questions

What are Villanova University's English requirements for international students?Villanova University has not publicly disclosed its TOEFL/IELTS minimums for international applicants.
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 53 swimmers (24 men, 29 women) with 6 coaches. For example, its men's 100 Free roster best is 44.23 with a median of 47.48.
What do Villanova University swimmers study?Of the 24 Villanova University swimmers who list a major on the official roster: STEM 6 · Business 10 · Other 8. The school's overall graduation rate is 92% (U.S. College Scorecard).
What changed on Villanova University's swim roster this season?This season's roster lists 9 freshmen and 17 seniors. Most recent results on file: Big East Conference Championships (Feb 18, 2026).

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