by our College Data Analytics Team
Picking a college for your sport means looking beyond the field or court. Our ranking highlights 235 programs for Men’s Tennis (Division I) by academic-athletic quality, using our 2026 methodology.
To help you decide, College Factual weighs a blend of academic-athletic outcomes (NCAA Academic Progress Rate and Graduation Success Rate), athletic financial resources (team revenue, expenses, and aid per athlete from the EADA survey), and overall school quality, drawing on NCAA, U.S. Department of Education EADA, and IPEDS data. Learn more about our ranking methodology.
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Here are the top-ranked colleges for student athletes:
No school ranked higher than Northwestern University this year for Men's Tennis (Division I). Located in Evanston, IL, Northwestern University is a private not-for-profit institution. Athletes here earn an NCAA Academic Progress Rate of 1000, with a Graduation Success Rate of 100%. Its federal graduation rate is 90%. The program generates about $62,226 in revenue per athlete, against $100,117 in expenses. The school awards about $53,919 in athletic aid per athlete.
Vanderbilt University earned the #2 place for student athletes. Located in Nashville, TN, Vanderbilt University is a private not-for-profit institution. Its student-athletes post an NCAA Academic Progress Rate (APR) of 992, and a 100% Graduation Success Rate. About 100% of athletes graduate under the federal rate. The program generates about $120,803 in revenue per athlete, against $120,803 in expenses. The school awards about $42,235 in athletic aid per athlete.
Tulane University of Louisiana landed the #3 spot for Men's Tennis (Division I). Based in New Orleans, LA, Tulane University of Louisiana is a private not-for-profit institution. Tulane University of Louisiana records an NCAA APR of 1000, and a 100% Graduation Success Rate. Its federal graduation rate is 83%. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $205,815, against $103,487 in expenses. Athletic aid averages $36,413 per athlete.
Fordham University landed the #4 spot for Men's Tennis (Division I). This private not-for-profit school is set in Bronx, NY. The program generates about $9,846 in revenue per athlete, compared with $9,846 spent per athlete. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $32,443.
University of Virginia-Main Campus ranked #5 among the best colleges for Men's Tennis (Division I). This public school is set in Charlottesville, VA. University of Virginia-Main Campus records an NCAA APR of 1000, alongside a GSR of 100%. Its federal graduation rate is 80%. The program generates about $127,705 in revenue per athlete, with expenses of about $127,705 per participant. Athletic aid averages $26,976 per athlete.
Rice University ranked #6 on our 2026 list for Men's Tennis (Division I). Rice University is a private not-for-profit school based in Houston, TX. Athletes here earn an NCAA Academic Progress Rate of 1000, with a Graduation Success Rate of 91%. The federal graduation rate stands at 71%. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $92,598, compared with $92,598 spent per athlete. The school awards about $41,166 in athletic aid per athlete.
Baylor University ranked #7 on our 2026 list for Men's Tennis (Division I). This private not-for-profit school is set in Waco, TX. Its student-athletes post an NCAA Academic Progress Rate (APR) of 1000, and a 100% Graduation Success Rate. The federal graduation rate stands at 67%. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $156,879, compared with $156,879 spent per athlete. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $30,455.
University of Notre Dame ranked #8 on our 2026 list for Men's Tennis (Division I). This private not-for-profit school is set in Notre Dame, IN. Athletes here earn an NCAA Academic Progress Rate of 987, and a 100% Graduation Success Rate. The federal graduation rate stands at 100%. The program generates about $142,733 in revenue per athlete, against $142,733 in expenses. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $34,391.
University of California-Los Angeles placed #9 among the best colleges for Men's Tennis (Division I). University of California-Los Angeles is a public school based in Los Angeles, CA. Its student-athletes post an NCAA Academic Progress Rate (APR) of 994, with a Graduation Success Rate of 85%. About 77% of athletes graduate under the federal rate. The program generates about $182,012 in revenue per athlete, with expenses of about $182,012 per participant. The school awards about $24,306 in athletic aid per athlete.
Michigan State University did well this year, earning the #10 position. Located in East Lansing, MI, Michigan State University is a public institution. Michigan State University records an NCAA APR of 994, with a Graduation Success Rate of 100%. The federal graduation rate stands at 100%. Team revenue averages $147,788 per participant, compared with $147,788 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $22,500 per athlete.
Duke University placed #11 among the best colleges for Men's Tennis (Division I). Based in Durham, NC, Duke University is a private not-for-profit institution. Duke University records an NCAA APR of 986, and a 100% Graduation Success Rate. About 78% of athletes graduate under the federal rate. Team revenue averages $109,462 per participant, against $136,791 in expenses. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $34,321.
Wake Forest University did well this year, earning the #12 position. This private not-for-profit school is set in Winston-Salem, NC. Wake Forest University records an NCAA APR of 991, alongside a GSR of 86%. About 67% of athletes graduate under the federal rate. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $127,444, with expenses of about $127,444 per participant. The school awards about $38,933 in athletic aid per athlete.
Stanford University came in at #13 in this year's ranking. This private not-for-profit school is set in Stanford, CA. Its student-athletes post an NCAA Academic Progress Rate (APR) of 966, alongside a GSR of 100%. Its federal graduation rate is 100%. Team revenue averages $181,023 per participant, compared with $181,023 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $42,012 per athlete.
Seattle University placed #14 among the best colleges for Men's Tennis (Division I). Seattle University is a private not-for-profit school based in Seattle, WA. The federal graduation rate stands at 100%. The program generates about $42,205 in revenue per athlete, against $42,205 in expenses. Athletic aid averages $19,482 per athlete.
Abilene Christian University did well this year, earning the #15 position. This private not-for-profit school is set in Abilene, TX. Its student-athletes post an NCAA Academic Progress Rate (APR) of 1000, and a 100% Graduation Success Rate. About 86% of athletes graduate under the federal rate. Team revenue averages $68,498 per participant, against $70,245 in expenses. The school awards about $26,012 in athletic aid per athlete.
University of Southern California did well this year, earning the #16 position. Based in Los Angeles, CA, University of Southern California is a private not-for-profit institution. Athletes here earn an NCAA Academic Progress Rate of 962, and a 100% Graduation Success Rate. The federal graduation rate stands at 89%. The program generates about $179,469 in revenue per athlete, with expenses of about $179,469 per participant. The school awards about $40,006 in athletic aid per athlete.
Mississippi State University landed the #17 spot this year. Mississippi State University is a public school based in Mississippi State, MS. Athletes here earn an NCAA Academic Progress Rate of 1000, with a Graduation Success Rate of 100%. About 71% of athletes graduate under the federal rate. Team revenue averages $154,274 per participant, compared with $154,274 spent per athlete. The school awards about $24,143 in athletic aid per athlete.
Indiana University-Bloomington did well this year, earning the #18 position. Located in Bloomington, IN, Indiana University-Bloomington is a public institution. Its student-athletes post an NCAA Academic Progress Rate (APR) of 1000, alongside a GSR of 80%. The federal graduation rate stands at 78%. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $91,754, with expenses of about $91,754 per participant. Athletic aid averages $23,161 per athlete.
Southern Methodist University came in at #19 in this year's ranking. Located in Dallas, TX, Southern Methodist University is a private not-for-profit institution. Its student-athletes post an NCAA Academic Progress Rate (APR) of 993, with a Graduation Success Rate of 78%. The federal graduation rate stands at 50%. The program generates about $114,443 in revenue per athlete, with expenses of about $114,443 per participant. Athletic aid averages $56,388 per athlete.
Loyola Marymount University landed the #20 spot this year. Loyola Marymount University is a private not-for-profit school based in Los Angeles, CA. The team's NCAA APR score is 990, and a 82% Graduation Success Rate. About 100% of athletes graduate under the federal rate. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $76,377, compared with $76,377 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $40,056 per athlete.
Ohio State University-Main Campus ranked #21 on our 2026 list for Men's Tennis (Division I). Located in Columbus, OH, Ohio State University-Main Campus is a public institution. Ohio State University-Main Campus records an NCAA APR of 980, and a 100% Graduation Success Rate. The federal graduation rate stands at 83%. Team revenue averages $155,225 per participant, compared with $155,225 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $27,151 per athlete.
University of California-Berkeley did well this year, earning the #22 position. University of California-Berkeley is a public school based in Berkeley, CA. The team's NCAA APR score is 992, alongside a GSR of 100%. About 89% of athletes graduate under the federal rate. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $60,326, with expenses of about $80,243 per participant. Athletic aid averages $21,267 per athlete.
The University of Texas at Austin came in at #23 in this year's ranking. This public school is set in Austin, TX. Athletes here earn an NCAA Academic Progress Rate of 1000, and a 89% Graduation Success Rate. Its federal graduation rate is 71%. Team revenue averages $40,404 per participant, compared with $198,679 spent per athlete. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $22,650.
University of Denver landed the #24 spot this year. Located in Denver, CO, University of Denver is a private not-for-profit institution. Athletes here earn an NCAA Academic Progress Rate of 990, and a 100% Graduation Success Rate. Its federal graduation rate is 50%. The program generates about $93,781 in revenue per athlete, against $93,781 in expenses. Athletic aid averages $42,890 per athlete.
Clemson University did well this year, earning the #25 position. Located in Clemson, SC, Clemson University is a public institution. Its student-athletes post an NCAA Academic Progress Rate (APR) of 993, and a 100% Graduation Success Rate. About 38% of athletes graduate under the federal rate. Team revenue averages $149,990 per participant, against $149,990 in expenses. Athletic aid averages $21,730 per athlete.
Not far behind, these colleges also placed near the top this year:
*These averages are for the top 25 ranked colleges only.
This list is compiled by College Factual, 2026 edition. Programs are scored on a blend of academic-athletic outcomes (NCAA Academic Progress Rate and Graduation Success Rate), athletic financial resources (team revenue, expenses, and athletic aid from the federal EADA survey), and overall school quality. The current methodology measures academic-athletic quality and does not include team win/loss performance.
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