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Review Washington & Lee 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
Overview Event Standards Roster Feeder Clubs Academics International Admissions Cost & Aid Evidence

Washington & Lee University fields a 54-swimmer roster in NCAA III (VA).

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

Athletic
NCAA III

54-swimmer roster

26 men and 28 women, 3 coaches.

Admissions
14.0%

Selectivity & int'l share

International students make up 8.2% of the student body.

Cost & outcome
$87,000

Total annual cost

Graduation rate 94%; median earnings $94,810 (U.S. College Scorecard).

On the roster this season.

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

Roster movement

0 newly listed · 2 no longer listed

Last change Oct 10, 2026.

Class flow

21 freshmen · 11 seniors

Current roster by academic year.

Coaching staff

3 coaches listed

No staff change recorded this season.

Most recent results on file: 2026 ODAC Relays (Sep 26, 2026, Lexington) · Washington and Lee University Intrasquad (Sep 12, 2026, Lexington) · NCAA Division III Championship (Mar 18, 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 Free41 20.2521.9122.52 2026-10-06
Men100 Free17 44.0846.8247.70 2026-10-06
Men200 Free15 1:37.171:42.341:43.23 2026-10-06
Men500 Free10 4:30.884:39.864:42.02 2026-10-06
Men50 Back34 22.8625.3026.16 2026-10-06
Men100 Back14 49.2152.4953.14 2026-10-06
Men200 Back11 1:51.501:54.531:56.64 2026-10-06
Men50 Breast33 25.3327.5929.47 2026-10-06
Men100 Breast11 54.9158.1758.60 2026-10-06
Men200 Breast11 2:03.552:06.732:09.14 2026-10-06
Men50 Fly32 22.7523.8624.61 2026-10-06
Men100 Fly17 49.2151.8152.41 2026-10-06
Men200 Fly9 1:50.891:55.481:57.98 2026-10-06
Men100 IM33 52.8756.1958.50 2026-10-06
Men200 IM15 1:47.781:54.221:55.85 2026-10-06
Women50 Free40 24.1425.5726.27 2026-10-06
Women100 Free24 52.9053.9855.30 2026-10-06
Women200 Free17 1:55.751:57.271:58.54 2026-10-06
Women500 Free14 5:06.475:12.275:14.26 2026-10-06
Women50 Back35 27.4629.2630.18 2026-10-06
Women100 Back17 57.581:00.241:02.45 2026-10-06
Women200 Back10 2:02.802:07.462:10.30 2026-10-06
Women50 Breast35 29.9632.9435.18 2026-10-06
Women100 Breast12 1:05.081:06.331:09.26 2026-10-06
Women200 Breast9 2:21.672:24.872:26.91 2026-10-06
Women50 Fly35 26.2927.5728.73 2026-10-06
Women100 Fly21 56.3058.941:00.37 2026-10-06
Women200 Fly11 2:06.622:08.222:10.24 2026-10-06
Women100 IM33 1:00.151:04.521:07.53 2026-10-06
Women200 IM14 2:06.312:09.412:11.69 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
41
100 Free
17
200 Free
15
500 Free
10
1000 Free
7
1650 Free
4
50 Back
34
100 Back
14
200 Back
11
50 Breast
33
100 Breast
11
200 Breast
11
50 Fly
32
100 Fly
17
200 Fly
9
100 IM
33
200 IM
15
400 IM
7

Women's event depth

50 Free
40
100 Free
24
200 Free
17
500 Free
14
1000 Free
8
1650 Free
5
50 Back
35
100 Back
17
200 Back
10
50 Breast
35
100 Breast
12
200 Breast
9
50 Fly
35
100 Fly
21
200 Fly
11
100 IM
33
200 IM
14
400 IM
7

Where Washington & Lee University swimmers trained before college.

Clubs of the 56 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
Nova of Virginia Aquatics, IncVirginia5 2026 (3), 2025 (2)200 Fly, 200 Free, 1650 Free67
Dynamo Swim ClubGeorgia3 2026, 2025, 2023100 Breast, 50 Free, 200 Free61
Dads Club Swim TeamTexas3 2025, 2024, 2023200 Free, 50 Breast, 500 Free35
Nations Capital Swim ClubVirginia2 2026 (2)100 Free, 50 Free164
Machine AquaticsVirginia2 2026, 2024500 Free, 50 Free81
Tide SwimmingVirginia2 2025, 2024400 IM, 100 Breast55
SwimRVA RapidsVirginia2 2025, 202450 Free, 200 Free43
Nashville Aquatic ClubTennessee2 2025, 2023200 Free, 200 Back31
Cavalier Aquatics/Piedmont Family YMCAVirginia2 2026 (2)200 Fly28
Enfinity Aquatic ClubNorth Carolina2 2023 (2)50 Breast, 50 Fly19
US Aquatics ClubGeorgia2 2026, 2024100 Free, 200 Free5
Lakeside Aquatic Club (TX)Texas1 202450 Fly88

What this team studies.

From the official roster.

Class balance

21 FR · 10 SO · 12 JR · 11 SR

Academic outcomes

Graduation 94% · Retention 97%

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

International admissions requirements.

Language

TOEFL 100 (as of 2025–26) · IELTS 7.0

Application

Common App;Coalition;QuestBridge

Application systems, fee Not disclosed, RD deadline JAN 5.

Aid

Need-aware

International financial aid policy recorded for 2025-2026.

FieldValueSource status
TOEFL minimum100 (as of 2025–26)Pending
IELTS minimum7.0Pending
Application systemsCommon App;Coalition;QuestBridgeVerified
Application feeNot disclosedVerified
RD deadlineJAN 5Verified
Int'l tuition$68,045Gov data
Total cost (COA)$87,000Gov data
Aid for internationalNeed-awareVerified

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

Cost, aid and outcomes.

$87,000

Total cost of attendance

U.S. College Scorecard; international tuition $68,045.

Need-aware

International aid policy

$94,810

Median earnings

Source evidence.

International aidScholarships and/or financial aid application ( international students are eligible for both at W&L; see international aid instructions ) source ↗
Verified
Application processWhile we are not able to offer admission staff or alumni interviews for international students living abroad, we strongly encourage students to consider adding an InitialView interview to their application for consideration. source ↗
Verified
English requirementSuccessful applicants typically report proficiency levels at or above the following, though we always consider English proficiency scores in context as part of the overall holistic review: DET: 130 IELTS: 7 TOEFL: 100 source ↗
Pending

Frequently asked questions

What are Washington & Lee University's English requirements for international students?Washington & Lee University lists a minimum TOEFL of 100 (as of 2025–26) and IELTS 7.0 for international applicants.
How much does it cost to attend Washington & Lee University?Washington & Lee University has a total annual cost of attendance of about $87,000 (international tuition $68,045).
Does Washington & Lee University offer financial aid to international students?Washington & Lee University's international aid policy is recorded as: Need-aware.
How competitive is Washington & Lee University's swim program?Washington & Lee University competes in NCAA III and carries 54 swimmers (26 men, 28 women) with 3 coaches. For example, its men's 100 Free roster best is 44.08 with a median of 47.70.
What changed on Washington & Lee University's swim roster this season?Since Sep 1, 2026, 0 swimmers were newly listed on the official roster and 2 from last season are no longer listed; last change Oct 10, 2026. This season's roster lists 21 freshmen and 11 seniors. Most recent results on file: 2026 ODAC Relays (Sep 26, 2026).

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