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Review William Paterson 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 22, 2026
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William Paterson University fields a 23-swimmer roster in NCAA III (NJ).

Official athletics roster last checked Oct 22, 2026; times from public meet results.

Athletic
NCAA III

23-swimmer roster

11 men and 12 women, 6 coaches.

Admissions
90.1%

Selectivity & int'l share

International students make up 2.6% of the student body.

Cost & outcome
$38,116

Total annual cost

Graduation rate 44%; median earnings $57,780 (U.S. College Scorecard).

On the roster this season.

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

Roster movement

0 newly listed · 0 no longer listed

No change recorded yet this season.

Roster posted now

4 freshmen · 3 seniors

The college's site still shows last season's roster (2025-26); the 2026-27 roster is not posted yet.

Coaching staff

6 coaches listed

No staff change recorded this season.

Most recent results on file: New Jersey Athletic Conference Championship (Feb 12, 2026) · WPUNJ Vs FDU (Jan 31, 2026) · William Paterson Vs Ramapo Meet (Jan 27, 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 Free15 22.2023.8824.57 2026-10-06
Men100 Free14 50.5452.0954.29 2026-10-06
Men200 Free11 1:51.052:00.872:07.31 2026-10-06
Men500 Free8 4:59.595:50.726:06.92 2026-10-06
Men50 Back6 26.3527.1329.82 2026-10-06
Men100 Back6 56.8359.921:01.75 2026-10-06
Men200 Back4 2:06.572:11.492:16.86 2026-10-06
Men50 Breast8 29.5231.1334.88 2026-10-06
Men100 Breast9 1:02.981:06.511:13.70 2026-10-06
Men200 Breast5 2:20.662:32.792:42.17 2026-10-06
Men50 Fly11 26.0727.3828.04 2026-10-06
Men100 Fly11 58.251:00.841:01.86 2026-10-06
Men100 IM6 59.861:02.541:04.47 2026-10-06
Men200 IM8 2:06.792:16.642:20.67 2026-10-06
Women50 Free13 25.6727.3627.86 2026-10-06
Women100 Free10 55.0657.671:03.86 2026-10-06
Women200 Free11 2:04.552:09.972:20.18 2026-10-06
Women500 Free6 5:33.735:40.695:56.73 2026-10-06
Women50 Back10 27.9732.3535.88 2026-10-06
Women100 Back10 1:00.701:08.551:11.88 2026-10-06
Women200 Back5 2:18.612:26.722:27.03 2026-10-06
Women50 Breast6 33.8035.0435.80 2026-10-06
Women100 Breast6 1:12.161:14.611:16.37 2026-10-06
Women200 Breast4 2:36.012:42.172:56.51 2026-10-06
Women50 Fly7 27.6829.8532.12 2026-10-06
Women100 Fly6 1:00.351:04.991:12.41 2026-10-06
Women100 IM7 1:05.031:07.481:09.69 2026-10-06
Women200 IM7 2:22.912:28.072:42.41 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
15
100 Free
14
200 Free
11
500 Free
8
1000 Free
5
1650 Free
3
50 Back
6
100 Back
6
200 Back
4
50 Breast
8
100 Breast
9
200 Breast
5
50 Fly
11
100 Fly
11
100 IM
6
200 IM
8
400 IM
4

Women's event depth

50 Free
13
100 Free
10
200 Free
11
500 Free
6
1000 Free
6
1650 Free
4
50 Back
10
100 Back
10
200 Back
5
50 Breast
6
100 Breast
6
200 Breast
4
50 Fly
7
100 Fly
6
100 IM
7
200 IM
7
400 IM
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Where William Paterson University swimmers trained before college.

Clubs of the 9 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
Greater Somerset County YMCANew Jersey1 2025100 Free67
Jersey Flyers Aquatic ClubNew Jersey1 2024100 Free36
West Morris Area YMCANew Jersey1 2025200 Back18
Middies Wave RydersNew York1 20231000 Free14
Eastern Express Swim TeamNew Jersey1 202650 Free12
Ridgewood YMCANew Jersey1 2025200 Free5
Water Warriors Aquatic TeamNew Jersey1 202550 Free3
Meadowlands Area YMCAYMCA1 202550 Free1
Wildwood Crest DolphinsNew Jersey1 2024100 Free1

What this team studies.

From the official roster.

Majors

STEM 6 · Business 4 · Other 13

Among the 23 swimmers who list a major on the official roster.

Class balance

4 FR · 11 SO · 5 JR · 3 SR

Academic outcomes

Graduation 44% · Retention 74%

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

International admissions requirements.

Language

TOEFL 79 · IELTS 6.0

Application

Direct/Institutional

Application systems, fee Not disclosed, RD deadline June 1 (as of 2025–26).

Aid

Merit aid (as of 2025–26)

International financial aid policy recorded for 2025-2026.

FieldValueSource status
TOEFL minimum79Verified
IELTS minimum6.0Verified
Application systemsDirect/InstitutionalPending
Application feeNot disclosedPending
RD deadlineJune 1 (as of 2025–26)Pending
Int'l tuition$25,344Gov data
Total cost (COA)$38,116Gov data
Aid for internationalMerit aid (as of 2025–26)Pending

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

Cost, aid and outcomes.

$38,116

Total cost of attendance

U.S. College Scorecard; international tuition $25,344.

Merit aid (as of 2025–26)

International aid policy

$57,780

Median earnings

Source evidence.

Application processFall Deadlines After June 1 - Rolling Admissions June 1 - Regular March 1 - University Honors College Consideration January 1 - Merit Scholarship Consideration December 1 - Priority Nursing Consideration Spring Deadlines December 1 Freshman… source ↗
Pending
English requirementExam Minimum Required Score TOEFL iBT (Test of English as a Foreign Language Internet-Based Test) 79 IELTS Academic (International English Language Testing System) 6.0 overall band Duolingo English Test 105 source ↗
Verified
International aidInternational students are not eligible for federal and state financial assistance at William Paterson University. source ↗
Pending

Frequently asked questions

What are William Paterson University's English requirements for international students?William Paterson University lists a minimum TOEFL of 79 and IELTS 6.0 for international applicants.
How much does it cost to attend William Paterson University?William Paterson University has a total annual cost of attendance of about $38,116 (international tuition $25,344).
Does William Paterson University offer financial aid to international students?William Paterson University's international aid policy is recorded as: Merit aid (as of 2025–26).
How competitive is William Paterson University's swim program?William Paterson University competes in NCAA III and carries 23 swimmers (11 men, 12 women) with 6 coaches. For example, its men's 100 Free roster best is 50.54 with a median of 54.29.
What do William Paterson University swimmers study?Of the 23 William Paterson University swimmers who list a major on the official roster: STEM 6 · Business 4 · Other 13. The school's overall graduation rate is 44% (U.S. College Scorecard).
What changed on William Paterson University's swim roster this season?The roster currently posted on the college's site is last season's (2025-26): 4 freshmen and 3 seniors; the 2026-27 roster is not posted yet. Most recent results on file: New Jersey Athletic Conference Championship (Feb 12, 2026).

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