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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.

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Academic year 2025-2026 Roster & performance analysis Data updated Oct 26, 2026
Overview Event Standards Roster Feeder Clubs Academics International Admissions Cost & Aid Evidence

Virginia Wesleyan College fields a 20-swimmer roster in NCAA III (VA).

Official athletics roster last checked Oct 26, 2026; times from public meet results.

Athletic
NCAA III

20-swimmer roster

10 men and 10 women, 1 coaches.

Admissions
72.9%

Selectivity & int'l share

International students make up 3.1% of the student body.

Cost & outcome
$51,255

Total annual cost

Graduation rate 42%; median earnings $50,074 (U.S. College Scorecard).

On the roster this season.

What changed on Virginia Wesleyan College's official roster since Sep 1, 2026 — counts only, checked daily.

Roster movement

7 newly listed · 7 no longer listed

Last change Oct 4, 2026.

Class flow

7 freshmen · 2 seniors

Last season's roster had 3 freshmen, 9 sophomores, 4 juniors and 3 seniors.

Coaching staff

1 coaches listed

2 newly listed, 0 no longer listed since Sep 1, 2026.

Most recent results on file: 2026 ODAC Relays (Sep 26, 2026, Lexington) · Old Dominion Athletic Conference Championship (Feb 11, 2026) · Virginia Wesleyan at Randolph-Macon (Jan 31, 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 Free11 21.7322.8123.43 2026-10-06
Men100 Free12 47.9450.5252.16 2026-10-06
Men200 Free10 1:48.311:51.301:53.23 2026-10-06
Men500 Free5 5:04.285:08.795:10.70 2026-10-06
Men50 Back9 25.0126.5128.14 2026-10-06
Men100 Back5 55.1858.061:00.78 2026-10-06
Men200 Back3 1:58.702:01.802:04.89 2026-10-06
Men50 Breast6 27.7131.1732.42 2026-10-06
Men100 Breast6 59.461:09.741:12.78 2026-10-06
Men50 Fly8 23.0924.4626.96 2026-10-06
Men100 Fly6 50.4253.991:01.58 2026-10-06
Men100 IM3 55.0256.5358.04 2026-10-06
Men200 IM3 1:55.502:01.532:07.55 2026-10-06
Women50 Free10 24.4425.8726.78 2026-10-06
Women100 Free10 53.8757.0059.06 2026-10-06
Women200 Free8 2:05.562:07.222:08.84 2026-10-06
Women500 Free7 5:37.585:42.365:47.25 2026-10-06
Women50 Back6 28.8029.8432.95 2026-10-06
Women100 Back5 1:00.941:02.021:06.08 2026-10-06
Women200 Back3 2:12.932:13.742:14.55 2026-10-06
Women50 Breast5 31.5733.7334.86 2026-10-06
Women100 Breast5 1:08.371:11.711:16.47 2026-10-06
Women50 Fly9 29.2030.7831.26 2026-10-06
Women100 Fly6 1:03.661:09.021:12.32 2026-10-06
Women100 IM4 1:05.081:06.111:08.43 2026-10-06
Women200 IM4 2:22.122:22.832:23.74 2026-10-06

NCAA III recruiting standards by event

Full NCAA III 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
11
100 Free
12
200 Free
10
500 Free
5
1000 Free
3
1650 Free
3
50 Back
9
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
9
100 Fly
6
100 IM
4
200 IM
4

Where Virginia Wesleyan College swimmers trained before college.

Clubs of the 11 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
Tide SwimmingVirginia1 2025100 Free55
Cleveland Swim InstituteOhio Swimming1 2023200 Free16
Arizona DolphinsArizona1 2024200 Free14
Eagle Swimming AssociationTexas1 2026200 Free13
MAAC Swim ClubGeorgia1 2026500 Free9
YMCA Westside Silver FinsYMCA1 2024200 Free9
Episcopal AmberJaxFlorida1 2025200 Free8
Upper Perkiomen Valley YMCAPennsylvania1 2024100 Fly7
Lansdowne YMCAPennsylvania1 2024200 Free6
Montgomery Aquatic Race ClubTexas1 2024100 Free5
Oneida DolphinsNew York1 2026200 Free5
Battleground Area Swim TeamGulf Swimming1 2024100 Free2

What this team studies.

From the official roster.

Class balance

7 FR · 3 SO · 8 JR · 2 SR

Academic outcomes

Graduation 42% · Retention 74%

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

International admissions requirements.

Language

TOEFL 80 · IELTS 6.5

Application

Common App;Direct/Institutional (as of 2025–26)

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

Aid

Merit aid

International financial aid policy recorded for 2025-2026.

FieldValueSource status
TOEFL minimum80Verified
IELTS minimum6.5Verified
Application systemsCommon App;Direct/Institutional (as of 2025–26)Verified
Application feeNot disclosedVerified
RD deadlineNot disclosedVerified
Int'l tuition$37,500Gov data
Total cost (COA)$51,255Gov data
Aid for internationalMerit aidPending

Values marked “as of” were last confirmed on the school’s own website in that application cycle.

Cost, aid and outcomes.

$51,255

Total cost of attendance

U.S. College Scorecard; international tuition $37,500.

Merit aid

International aid policy

$50,074

Median earnings

Source evidence.

English requirementMinimum TOEFL score of 550 (paper-based) or 80 (internet-based, pre–January 2026) or 4.5 (January 2026 and later) Minimum 105 on the Duolingo English Test (DET) Minimum of 6.5 on the IELTS exam Minimum of 58 on the PTE exam source ↗
Verified
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

Frequently asked questions

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.
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 20 swimmers (10 men, 10 women) with 1 coaches. For example, its men's 100 Free roster best is 47.94 with a median of 52.16.
What changed on Virginia Wesleyan College's swim roster this season?Since Sep 1, 2026, 7 swimmers were newly listed on the official roster and 7 from last season are no longer listed; last change Oct 4, 2026. This season's roster lists 7 freshmen and 2 seniors; last season's roster had 3 freshmen, 9 sophomores, 4 juniors and 3 seniors. Most recent results on file: 2026 ODAC Relays (Sep 26, 2026).

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