NCAA III swimming program

Widener UniversitySwimming Recruiting & International Admissions

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

Academic year 2025-2026 Roster & performance analysis Data updated Oct 25, 2026

Widener University fields a 43-swimmer roster in NCAA III (PA).

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

Athletic
NCAA III

43-swimmer roster

24 men and 19 women, 4 coaches.

Admissions
70.9%

Selectivity & int'l share

International students make up 1.6% of the student body.

Cost & outcome
$70,621

Total annual cost

Graduation rate 68%; median earnings $70,920 (U.S. College Scorecard).

On the roster this season.

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

Roster movement

0 newly listed · 1 no longer listed

Last change Oct 14, 2026.

Class flow

15 freshmen · 9 seniors

Current roster by academic year.

Coaching staff

4 coaches listed

No staff change recorded this season.

Most recent results on file: Middle Atlantic Championships (Feb 12, 2026) · York vs Widener (Jan 24, 2026) · Widener vs Immaculata vs Bryn (Jan 21, 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 Free18 21.3922.4523.99 2026-10-06
Men100 Free16 46.5149.4151.41 2026-10-06
Men200 Free13 1:41.471:52.341:53.70 2026-10-06
Men500 Free10 4:37.415:04.265:17.42 2026-10-06
Men50 Back9 24.0826.7828.19 2026-10-06
Men100 Back7 52.1458.031:01.92 2026-10-06
Men200 Back5 1:55.052:07.372:07.83 2026-10-06
Men50 Breast11 26.3328.9531.48 2026-10-06
Men100 Breast10 56.221:01.591:06.20 2026-10-06
Men200 Breast8 2:04.992:15.992:25.41 2026-10-06
Men50 Fly13 23.0925.1326.04 2026-10-06
Men100 Fly14 50.1954.0256.41 2026-10-06
Men200 Fly9 1:55.642:03.552:04.77 2026-10-06
Men100 IM3 1:01.991:02.671:03.36 2026-10-06
Men200 IM13 1:53.132:04.952:13.37 2026-10-06
Women50 Free21 24.9426.6027.50 2026-10-06
Women100 Free17 53.7859.211:00.65 2026-10-06
Women200 Free15 1:56.892:10.752:14.70 2026-10-06
Women500 Free10 5:25.935:47.125:57.25 2026-10-06
Women50 Back11 29.0430.6231.86 2026-10-06
Women100 Back11 1:01.871:03.601:07.13 2026-10-06
Women200 Back9 2:17.062:18.772:21.34 2026-10-06
Women50 Breast11 32.5133.7736.74 2026-10-06
Women100 Breast12 1:09.571:12.171:17.47 2026-10-06
Women200 Breast9 2:34.972:36.812:38.85 2026-10-06
Women50 Fly9 28.8029.2230.96 2026-10-06
Women100 Fly10 1:02.501:04.891:09.46 2026-10-06
Women200 Fly7 2:19.622:29.712:34.49 2026-10-06
Women100 IM3 1:04.421:05.521:06.62 2026-10-06
Women200 IM12 2:19.712:24.922:26.15 2026-10-06

Roster profile & event depth.

Men's event depth

50 Free
18
100 Free
16
200 Free
13
500 Free
10
1000 Free
7
1650 Free
3
50 Back
9
100 Back
7
200 Back
5
50 Breast
11
100 Breast
10
200 Breast
8
50 Fly
13
100 Fly
14
200 Fly
9
100 IM
3
200 IM
13
400 IM
4

Women's event depth

50 Free
21
100 Free
17
200 Free
15
500 Free
10
1000 Free
11
1650 Free
3
50 Back
11
100 Back
11
200 Back
9
50 Breast
11
100 Breast
12
200 Breast
9
50 Fly
9
100 Fly
10
200 Fly
7
100 IM
3
200 IM
12
400 IM
6

Where Widener University swimmers trained before college.

Clubs of the 29 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
South Jersey Aquatic ClubNew Jersey3 2026, 2025, 2023200 Free, 50 Free, 1650 Free55
Jersey WahoosNew Jersey3 2025, 2024, 2023200 Back, 100 Free, 200 Free54
MLY Phoenix YMCANew Jersey2 2025, 2023200 Free, 500 Free16
Suburban Seahawks ClubPennsylvania1 2025200 Free40
Greater Philadelphia Aquatic Club1 2025200 Back29
Lancaster Aquatic ClubMiddle Atlantic Swimming1 2024100 Free16
Parkland Swimming ClubPennsylvania1 2023500 Free16
Zeus Swim TeamConnecticut1 202450 Breast15
Hershey Aquatic ClubPennsylvania1 2024400 IM14
Barracuda Swim ClubTennessee1 2026200 Fly13
Eagle Swimming AssociationTexas1 20241000 Free13
Eastern Express Swim TeamNew Jersey1 2026500 Free12

What this team studies.

From the official roster.

Majors

STEM 10 · Business 4 · Other 17

Among the 31 swimmers who list a major on the official roster.

Class balance

15 FR · 8 SO · 11 JR · 9 SR

Academic outcomes

Graduation 68% · Retention 78%

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

International admissions requirements.

Language

TOEFL 79 · IELTS 6.5

Application

Direct/Institutional

Application systems, fee $0 (as of 2025–26), RD deadline Not disclosed.

Aid

Merit aid

International financial aid policy recorded for 2025-2026.

FieldValueSource status
TOEFL minimum79Pending
IELTS minimum6.5Pending
Application systemsDirect/InstitutionalVerified
Application fee$0 (as of 2025–26)Verified
RD deadlineNot disclosedVerified
Int'l tuition$55,730Gov data
Total cost (COA)$70,621Gov 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.

$70,621

Total cost of attendance

U.S. College Scorecard; international tuition $55,730.

Merit aid

International aid policy

$70,920

Median earnings

Source evidence.

Application processInternational applications are reviewed on a rolling basis which means there is no set deadline for applying. source ↗
Verified
English requirementTOEFL iBT (Home and Paper) Speaking Proficiency Sections All Other Sections 79 minimum 19 minimum (26 for nursing students) 17 minimum 79 minimum N/A N/A TOEFL Essentials 8.5 minimum 8.5 minimum IELTS 6.5 6.5 Pearson Test of English Academi… source ↗
Pending
International aidExclusive Widener Scholarships for International Undergraduate Students · Widener Presidential Scholarship—starting at $25,000 per year/$100,000 over four years source ↗
Pending

Frequently asked questions

What are Widener University's English requirements for international students?Widener University lists a minimum TOEFL of 79 and IELTS 6.5 for international applicants.
How much does it cost to attend Widener University?Widener University has a total annual cost of attendance of about $70,621 (international tuition $55,730).
Does Widener University offer financial aid to international students?Widener University's international aid policy is recorded as: Merit aid.
How competitive is Widener University's swim program?Widener University competes in NCAA III and carries 43 swimmers (24 men, 19 women) with 4 coaches. For example, its men's 100 Free roster best is 46.51 with a median of 51.41.
What do Widener University swimmers study?Of the 31 Widener University swimmers who list a major on the official roster: STEM 10 · Business 4 · Other 17. The school's overall graduation rate is 68% (U.S. College Scorecard).
What changed on Widener University's swim roster this season?Since Sep 1, 2026, 0 swimmers were newly listed on the official roster and 1 from last season are no longer listed; last change Oct 14, 2026. This season's roster lists 15 freshmen and 9 seniors. Most recent results on file: Middle Atlantic Championships (Feb 12, 2026).

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