NCAA I swimming program

Yale UniversitySwimming Recruiting & International Admissions

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

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

Yale 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

58-swimmer roster

30 men and 28 women, 7 coaches. See the event time bands below to gauge the recruiting standard.

Admissions
3.9%

Selectivity & int'l share

International students make up 11.2% of the student body. Language, deadlines and aid are detailed below with source status.

Cost & outcome
$88,300

Total annual cost

Graduation rate 96%; median earnings $100,533 (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 Free26 18.8219.8820.77 2026-03-27
Men100 Free25 41.8443.6845.11 2026-03-28
Men200 Free20 1:31.861:35.831:38.72 2026-03-25
Men500 Free15 4:07.684:22.634:36.67 2026-03-27
Men50 Back19 20.9222.6023.09 2026-03-25
Men100 Back18 46.1147.4448.89 2026-02-27
Men200 Back11 1:41.701:42.651:44.64 2026-02-28
Men50 Breast11 23.9824.4325.69 2026-02-27
Men100 Breast10 51.9952.6454.36 2026-02-27
Men200 Breast7 1:53.741:57.281:58.80 2026-02-28
Men50 Fly20 20.4422.1923.00 2026-03-26
Men100 Fly24 44.1947.9149.55 2026-03-26
Men200 Fly14 1:43.621:47.711:48.82 2026-02-28
Men200 IM14 1:42.861:45.761:48.34 2026-02-26
Women50 Free23 22.8323.2224.42 2026-02-19
Women100 Free19 50.0550.5951.92 2026-02-21
Women200 Free18 1:46.671:49.091:51.44 2026-02-20
Women500 Free7 4:45.434:48.884:51.42 2026-02-19
Women50 Back11 24.5726.5426.72 2026-02-20
Women100 Back8 53.2554.7755.44 2026-02-20
Women200 Back8 1:54.791:59.192:02.27 2026-02-21
Women50 Breast10 27.8629.6430.95 2026-02-20
Women100 Breast10 59.961:02.851:06.01 2026-02-20
Women200 Breast9 2:12.472:16.502:18.12 2026-02-21
Women50 Fly9 25.0925.3026.16 2026-02-20
Women100 Fly17 53.3956.1257.96 2026-02-20
Women200 Fly6 1:57.801:59.662:02.84 2026-02-21
Women200 IM14 1:58.832:00.572:03.75 2026-02-19

NCAA I recruiting standards by event

See how Yale 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.

Yale University competes in NCAA I with 58 swimmers (30 men, 28 women) and 7 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
26
100 Free
25
200 Free
20
500 Free
15
1000 Free
6
1650 Free
5
50 Back
19
100 Back
18
200 Back
11
50 Breast
11
100 Breast
10
200 Breast
7
50 Fly
20
100 Fly
24
200 Fly
14
200 IM
14
400 IM
9

Women's event depth

50 Free
23
100 Free
19
200 Free
18
500 Free
7
1000 Free
6
1650 Free
5
50 Back
11
100 Back
8
200 Back
8
50 Breast
10
100 Breast
10
200 Breast
9
50 Fly
9
100 Fly
17
200 Fly
6
200 IM
14
400 IM
9

International admissions requirements.

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

Language

TOEFL Not disclosed · IELTS Not disclosed

Minimum English scores international applicants are expected to meet.

Application

Common App;Coalition;QuestBridge

Application systems, fee Not disclosed, RD deadline January 2.

Aid

Full-need

International financial aid policy recorded for 2025-2026.

FieldValueSource status
TOEFL minimumNot disclosedNot disclosed
IELTS minimumNot disclosedNot disclosed
Application systemsCommon App;Coalition;QuestBridgeVerified
Application feeNot disclosedVerified
RD deadlineJanuary 2Verified
Int'l tuition$67,250Gov data
Total cost (COA)$88,300Gov data
Aid for internationalFull-needVerified

Cost, aid and outcomes.

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

$88,300

Total cost of attendance

Annual total cost from government data. International tuition $67,250.

Full-need

International aid policy

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

$100,533

Median earnings

Graduation rate 96%. 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.

International aidYale’s need-based financial aid awards meet the full demonstrated financial need of all students, regardless of citizenship or immigration status. source ↗
Verified
Application processYale welcomes applicants from all backgrounds. source ↗
Verified

Is Yale University a good fit for international swimmers?

Yale University competes in NCAA I and carries 58 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 (Not disclosed TOEFL / Not disclosed IELTS), application systems, deadlines, total cost ($88,300) and aid (Full-need) — all shown above with source status.

How to use this page

Start with the event standards to see if your times are near Yale 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 Yale University's English requirements for international students?Yale University has not publicly disclosed its TOEFL/IELTS minimums for international applicants (academic year 2025-2026).
How much does it cost to attend Yale University?Yale University has a total annual cost of attendance of about $88,300 (international tuition $67,250).
Does Yale University offer financial aid to international students?Yale University's international aid policy is recorded as: Full-need.
How competitive is Yale University's swim program?Yale University competes in NCAA I and carries 58 swimmers (30 men, 28 women) with 7 coaches. For example, its men's 100 Free roster best is 41.84 with a median of 45.11.

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