NCAA III swimming program

Virginia Wesleyan CollegeSwimming Recruiting & International Admissions

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

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

Virginia Wesleyan College 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 III

21-swimmer roster

11 men and 10 women, 2 coaches. See the event time bands below to gauge the recruiting standard.

Admissions
72.9%

Selectivity & int'l share

International students make up 3.1% of the student body. Language, deadlines and aid are detailed below with source status.

Cost & outcome
$51,255

Total annual cost

Graduation rate 42%; median earnings $50,074 (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 Free11 21.7322.8123.43 2026-02-14
Men100 Free11 47.9450.2652.03 2026-02-14
Men200 Free10 1:48.311:51.301:53.23 2026-02-13
Men500 Free5 5:04.285:08.795:10.70 2026-02-12
Men50 Back8 25.0126.3128.62 2026-02-13
Men100 Back5 55.1858.061:00.78 2026-02-13
Men200 Back3 1:58.702:01.802:04.89 2026-02-14
Men50 Breast6 27.7131.1732.42 2026-01-31
Men100 Breast6 59.461:09.741:12.78 2026-02-13
Men50 Fly8 23.0924.4626.98 2026-02-13
Men100 Fly6 50.4253.991:01.58 2026-02-13
Men100 IM3 55.0256.5358.04 2026-02-14
Men200 IM3 1:55.502:01.532:07.55 2026-02-12
Women50 Free10 24.4425.8726.78 2026-02-14
Women100 Free10 53.8757.0059.06 2026-02-14
Women200 Free8 2:05.562:07.222:08.84 2026-02-13
Women500 Free7 5:37.585:42.365:47.25 2026-02-12
Women50 Back6 28.8029.8432.95 2026-02-13
Women100 Back5 1:00.941:02.021:06.08 2026-02-13
Women200 Back3 2:12.932:13.742:14.55 2026-02-14
Women50 Breast5 31.5733.7334.86 2026-02-13
Women100 Breast5 1:08.371:11.711:16.47 2026-02-13
Women50 Fly8 29.2030.7531.08 2026-01-31
Women100 Fly6 1:03.661:09.021:12.32 2026-02-13
Women100 IM4 1:05.081:06.111:08.43 2026-02-13
Women200 IM4 2:22.122:22.832:23.74 2026-02-12

NCAA III recruiting standards by event

See how Virginia Wesleyan College's level compares — full NCAA III 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.

Virginia Wesleyan College competes in NCAA III with 21 swimmers (11 men, 10 women) and 2 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
11
100 Free
11
200 Free
10
500 Free
5
1000 Free
3
1650 Free
3
50 Back
8
100 Back
5
200 Back
3
50 Breast
6
100 Breast
6
50 Fly
8
100 Fly
6
100 IM
3
200 IM
3

Women's event depth

50 Free
10
100 Free
10
200 Free
8
500 Free
7
1000 Free
5
1650 Free
3
50 Back
6
100 Back
5
200 Back
3
50 Breast
5
100 Breast
5
50 Fly
8
100 Fly
6
100 IM
4
200 IM
4

International admissions requirements.

What an international applicant needs — each field with its source status. "Not disclosed" is never treated as zero.

Language

TOEFL 80 · IELTS 6.5

Minimum English scores international applicants are expected to meet.

Application

Common App;Direct/Institutional

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

Aid

Merit aid

International financial aid policy recorded for 2025-2026.

FieldValueSource status
TOEFL minimum80Pending
IELTS minimum6.5Pending
Application systemsCommon App;Direct/InstitutionalVerified
Application feeNot disclosedVerified
RD deadlineNot disclosedVerified
Int'l tuition$37,500Gov data
Total cost (COA)$51,255Gov data
Aid for internationalMerit aidPending

Cost, aid and outcomes.

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

$51,255

Total cost of attendance

Annual total cost from government data. International tuition $37,500.

Merit aid

International aid policy

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

$50,074

Median earnings

Graduation rate 42%. 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.

Application processVWU has a rolling admission policy so you can apply anytime. source ↗
Verified
International aidInternational students who enroll in the traditional day program at Virginia Wesleyan University to complete a bachelor's degree will receive a merit scholarship valued at a minimum of $21,000 per year. source ↗
Pending
English requirementMinimum TOEFL score of 550 (paper-based) or 80 (internet-based, pre–January 2026) or 4.5 (January 2026 and later) · Minimum of 6.5 on the IELTS exam source ↗
Pending

Is Virginia Wesleyan College a good fit for international swimmers?

Virginia Wesleyan College competes in NCAA III and carries 21 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 (80 TOEFL / 6.5 IELTS), application systems, deadlines, total cost ($51,255) and aid (Merit aid) — all shown above with source status.

How to use this page

Start with the event standards to see if your times are near Virginia Wesleyan College'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 Virginia Wesleyan College's English requirements for international students?Virginia Wesleyan College lists a minimum TOEFL of 80 and IELTS 6.5 for international applicants (academic year 2025-2026).
How much does it cost to attend Virginia Wesleyan College?Virginia Wesleyan College has a total annual cost of attendance of about $51,255 (international tuition $37,500).
Does Virginia Wesleyan College offer financial aid to international students?Virginia Wesleyan College's international aid policy is recorded as: Merit aid.
How competitive is Virginia Wesleyan College's swim program?Virginia Wesleyan College competes in NCAA III and carries 21 swimmers (11 men, 10 women) with 2 coaches. For example, its men's 100 Free roster best is 47.94 with a median of 52.03.

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