NCAA I swimming program

West Virginia UniversitySwimming Recruiting & International Admissions

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

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

West Virginia 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

27-swimmer roster

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

Admissions
89.0%

Selectivity & int'l share

International students make up 1.4% of the student body. Language, deadlines and aid are detailed below with source status.

Cost & outcome
$26,415

Total annual cost

Graduation rate 65%; median earnings $55,939 (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 Free30 20.1120.9121.84 2026-02-28
Men100 Free18 43.9345.0546.05 2026-02-28
Men200 Free20 1:35.371:38.711:40.07 2026-02-26
Men500 Free11 4:22.954:26.734:27.99 2026-02-25
Men50 Back28 21.5623.9525.21 2026-02-24
Men100 Back8 46.4448.5549.45 2026-02-27
Men200 Back9 1:42.471:43.941:46.92 2026-02-28
Men50 Breast28 25.1526.1227.45 2026-02-27
Men100 Breast12 53.7154.2855.94 2026-02-27
Men200 Breast10 1:55.671:57.261:58.00 2026-02-28
Men50 Fly29 21.8822.6523.52 2026-02-28
Men100 Fly21 47.3548.7651.57 2026-02-28
Men200 Fly9 1:46.941:48.111:48.49 2026-02-27
Men100 IM28 51.6152.9453.75 2025-09-26
Men200 IM15 1:46.621:48.501:49.75 2026-02-25
Women50 Free28 22.8623.8724.41 2026-02-27
Women100 Free20 49.9451.6952.62 2026-02-28
Women200 Free14 1:47.831:50.261:51.97 2026-02-26
Women500 Free9 4:50.294:53.084:56.73 2026-02-25
Women50 Back25 24.8726.4927.96 2026-02-26
Women100 Back14 53.4955.5556.50 2026-02-27
Women200 Back11 1:57.501:59.332:00.43 2026-02-28
Women50 Breast25 28.0729.6831.44 2026-02-27
Women100 Breast13 59.731:03.391:04.56 2026-02-27
Women200 Breast10 2:09.132:17.162:18.39 2026-02-28
Women50 Fly25 25.0226.1626.53 2026-02-26
Women100 Fly23 54.0256.3358.42 2026-02-26
Women200 Fly9 1:59.022:01.982:05.99 2026-02-27
Women100 IM20 58.1459.431:00.94 2025-10-10
Women200 IM18 1:59.982:04.192:05.68 2026-02-25

NCAA I recruiting standards by event

See how West Virginia 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.

West Virginia University competes in NCAA I with 27 swimmers and 11 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
30
100 Free
18
200 Free
20
500 Free
11
1000 Free
8
1650 Free
8
50 Back
28
100 Back
8
200 Back
9
50 Breast
28
100 Breast
12
200 Breast
10
50 Fly
29
100 Fly
21
200 Fly
9
100 IM
28
200 IM
15
400 IM
8

Women's event depth

50 Free
28
100 Free
20
200 Free
14
500 Free
9
1000 Free
7
1650 Free
6
50 Back
25
100 Back
14
200 Back
11
50 Breast
25
100 Breast
13
200 Breast
10
50 Fly
25
100 Fly
23
200 Fly
9
100 IM
20
200 IM
18
400 IM
7

International admissions requirements.

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

Language

TOEFL 79 · IELTS 6.5

Minimum English scores international applicants are expected to meet.

Application

Direct/Institutional

Application systems, fee $75, RD deadline Not disclosed.

Aid

Unclear

International financial aid policy recorded for 2025-2026.

FieldValueSource status
TOEFL minimum79Verified
IELTS minimum6.5Verified
Application systemsDirect/InstitutionalVerified
Application fee$75Verified
RD deadlineNot disclosedVerified
Int'l tuition$28,608Gov data
Total cost (COA)$26,415Gov data
Aid for internationalUnclearNot disclosed

Cost, aid and outcomes.

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

$26,415

Total cost of attendance

Annual total cost from government data. International tuition $28,608.

Unclear

International aid policy

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

$55,939

Median earnings

Graduation rate 65%. 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.

English requirementTOEFL iBT through January 2026 (Home Edition is accepted): 79 TOEFL iBT after January 2026 (Home Edition is accepted): 4.0 Academic IELTS: 6.5 TOEFL Essentials: 9.0 Duolingo English Test: 105 PTE Academic: 53 SAT EBRW: 570 ACT English: 24 source ↗
Verified
Application processTo apply, complete the WVU Application and include the nonrefundable fee of $75. source ↗
Verified
International aidInternational students are considered for non-resident student scholarships. source ↗
Web source

Is West Virginia University a good fit for international swimmers?

West Virginia University competes in NCAA I and carries 27 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 (79 TOEFL / 6.5 IELTS), application systems, deadlines, total cost ($26,415) and aid (Unclear) — all shown above with source status.

How to use this page

Start with the event standards to see if your times are near West Virginia 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 West Virginia University's English requirements for international students?West Virginia University lists a minimum TOEFL of 79 and IELTS 6.5 for international applicants (academic year 2025-2026).
How much does it cost to attend West Virginia University?West Virginia University has a total annual cost of attendance of about $26,415 (international tuition $28,608).
Does West Virginia University offer financial aid to international students?West Virginia University's international aid policy is recorded as: Unclear.
How competitive is West Virginia University's swim program?West Virginia University competes in NCAA I and carries 27 swimmers with 11 coaches. For example, its men's 100 Free roster best is 43.93 with a median of 46.05.

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