by our College Data Analytics Team
Choosing a college as a student athlete means weighing both the classroom and the competition. Our ranking highlights 28 programs for Men’s Tennis (Division I) by academic-athletic quality, using our 2026 methodology.
So you can compare your options, College Factual scores each program on 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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Leading the list is University of California-Los Angeles, our #1 college for Men's Tennis (Division I). Located in Los Angeles, CA, University of California-Los Angeles is a public institution. Its student-athletes post an NCAA Academic Progress Rate (APR) of 994, alongside a GSR of 85%. The federal graduation rate stands at 77%. Team revenue averages $182,012 per participant, against $182,012 in expenses. Athletic aid averages $24,306 per athlete.
Stanford University landed the #2 spot for Men's Tennis (Division I). Stanford University is a private not-for-profit school based in Stanford, CA. Athletes here earn an NCAA Academic Progress Rate of 966, alongside a GSR of 100%. Its federal graduation rate is 100%. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $181,023, compared with $181,023 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $42,012 per athlete.
University of Southern California earned the #3 place for student athletes. Located in Los Angeles, CA, University of Southern California is a private not-for-profit institution. Its student-athletes post an NCAA Academic Progress Rate (APR) of 962, and a 100% Graduation Success Rate. About 89% of athletes graduate under the federal rate. The program generates about $179,469 in revenue per athlete, against $179,469 in expenses. Athletic aid averages $40,006 per athlete.
University of the Pacific came in at #4 on this year's ranking for Men's Tennis (Division I). University of the Pacific is a private not-for-profit school based in Stockton, CA. The team's NCAA APR score is 1000, alongside a GSR of 100%. The federal graduation rate stands at 40%. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $79,460, compared with $79,460 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $21,596 per athlete.
Loyola Marymount University ranked #5 among the best colleges for Men's Tennis (Division I). Loyola Marymount University is a private not-for-profit school based in Los Angeles, CA. Athletes here earn an NCAA Academic Progress Rate of 990, with a Graduation Success Rate of 82%. Its federal graduation rate is 100%. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $76,377, with expenses of about $76,377 per participant. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $40,056.
University of California-Berkeley landed the #6 spot this year. Located in Berkeley, CA, University of California-Berkeley is a public institution. The team's NCAA APR score is 992, and a 100% Graduation Success Rate. About 89% of athletes graduate under the federal rate. The program generates about $60,326 in revenue per athlete, with expenses of about $80,243 per participant. The school awards about $21,267 in athletic aid per athlete.
San Diego State University ranked #7 on our 2026 list for Men's Tennis (Division I). This public school is set in San Diego, CA. Its student-athletes post an NCAA Academic Progress Rate (APR) of 991, alongside a GSR of 100%. About 86% of athletes graduate under the federal rate. The program generates about $82,280 in revenue per athlete, against $69,125 in expenses. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $21,450.
University of San Diego ranked #8 on our 2026 list for Men's Tennis (Division I). University of San Diego is a private not-for-profit school based in San Diego, CA. Athletes here earn an NCAA Academic Progress Rate of 990, and a 100% Graduation Success Rate. About 83% of athletes graduate under the federal rate. The program generates about $101,562 in revenue per athlete, compared with $101,562 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $19,537 per athlete.
University of Portland ranked #9 on our 2026 list for Men's Tennis (Division I). University of Portland is a private not-for-profit school based in Portland, OR. University of Portland records an NCAA APR of 1000, alongside a GSR of 100%. About 88% of athletes graduate under the federal rate. The program generates about $72,679 in revenue per athlete, compared with $72,679 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $17,618 per athlete.
Seattle University landed the #10 spot this year. 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. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $19,482.
University of Nevada-Las Vegas placed #11 among the best colleges for Men's Tennis (Division I). Based in Las Vegas, NV, University of Nevada-Las Vegas is a public institution. The team's NCAA APR score is 992, with a Graduation Success Rate of 89%. Its federal graduation rate is 100%. The program generates about $37,986 in revenue per athlete, against $90,431 in expenses. Athletic aid averages $23,395 per athlete.
Santa Clara University did well this year, earning the #12 position. Based in Santa Clara, CA, Santa Clara University is a private not-for-profit institution. Its student-athletes post an NCAA Academic Progress Rate (APR) of 978, and a 100% Graduation Success Rate. Its federal graduation rate is 100%. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $80,475, with expenses of about $80,475 per participant. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $19,355.
University of Washington-Seattle Campus placed #13 among the best colleges for Men's Tennis (Division I). Based in Seattle, WA, University of Washington-Seattle Campus is a public institution. Its student-athletes post an NCAA Academic Progress Rate (APR) of 986, and a 90% Graduation Success Rate. Its federal graduation rate is 70%. Team revenue averages $27,026 per participant, compared with $177,231 spent per athlete. The school awards about $26,539 in athletic aid per athlete.
Pepperdine University landed the #14 spot this year. Pepperdine University is a private not-for-profit school based in Malibu, CA. Athletes here earn an NCAA Academic Progress Rate of 967, with a Graduation Success Rate of 67%. The federal graduation rate stands at 67%. The program generates about $140,363 in revenue per athlete, against $140,363 in expenses. Athletic aid averages $27,861 per athlete.
University of Oregon came in at #15 in this year's ranking. Located in Eugene, OR, University of Oregon is a public institution. Its student-athletes post an NCAA Academic Progress Rate (APR) of 991, and a 88% Graduation Success Rate. Its federal graduation rate is 100%. The program generates about $7,397 in revenue per athlete, against $87,757 in expenses. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $22,739.
Gonzaga University did well this year, earning the #16 position. Based in Spokane, WA, Gonzaga University is a private not-for-profit institution. Gonzaga University records an NCAA APR of 979, and a 100% Graduation Success Rate. The federal graduation rate stands at 86%. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $142,378, compared with $138,668 spent per athlete. The school awards about $14,963 in athletic aid per athlete.
University of California-Irvine ranked #17 on our 2026 list for Men's Tennis (Division I). Located in Irvine, CA, University of California-Irvine is a public institution. Athletes here earn an NCAA Academic Progress Rate of 1000, and a 100% Graduation Success Rate. About 50% of athletes graduate under the federal rate. Team revenue averages $62,939 per participant, against $62,939 in expenses. The school awards about $13,955 in athletic aid per athlete.
Saint Mary's College of California came in at #18 in this year's ranking. Saint Mary's College of California is a private not-for-profit school based in Moraga, CA. Its student-athletes post an NCAA Academic Progress Rate (APR) of 992, with a Graduation Success Rate of 100%. About 50% of athletes graduate under the federal rate. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $64,696, against $64,696 in expenses. Athletic aid averages $18,999 per athlete.
University of Hawaii at Manoa did well this year, earning the #19 position. Located in Honolulu, HI, University of Hawaii at Manoa is a public institution. The team's NCAA APR score is 1000, with a Graduation Success Rate of 100%. About 40% of athletes graduate under the federal rate. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $35,479, against $59,198 in expenses. The school awards about $18,398 in athletic aid per athlete.
University of Nevada-Reno placed #20 among the best colleges for Men's Tennis (Division I). University of Nevada-Reno is a public school based in Reno, NV. The team's NCAA APR score is 982, alongside a GSR of 100%. About 70% of athletes graduate under the federal rate. Team revenue averages $50,695 per participant, with expenses of about $41,653 per participant. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $21,799.
University of California-Santa Barbara came in at #21 in this year's ranking. Based in Santa Barbara, CA, University of California-Santa Barbara is a public institution. Its student-athletes post an NCAA Academic Progress Rate (APR) of 984, and a 85% Graduation Success Rate. About 44% of athletes graduate under the federal rate. Team revenue averages $65,764 per participant, against $65,764 in expenses. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $11,355.
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo came in at #22 in this year's ranking. Based in San Luis Obispo, CA, California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo is a public institution. Athletes here earn an NCAA Academic Progress Rate of 976, and a 100% Graduation Success Rate. The federal graduation rate stands at 86%. The program generates about $60,503 in revenue per athlete, against $60,503 in expenses. Athletic aid averages $10,344 per athlete.
University of California-San Diego came in at #23 in this year's ranking. Located in La Jolla, CA, University of California-San Diego is a public institution. Athletes here earn an NCAA Academic Progress Rate of 988, alongside a GSR of 100%. The federal graduation rate stands at 100%. The program generates about $33,399 in revenue per athlete, compared with $33,399 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $9,847 per athlete.
University of California-Davis came in at #24 in this year's ranking. This public school is set in Davis, CA. University of California-Davis records an NCAA APR of 971, with a Graduation Success Rate of 83%. About 83% of athletes graduate under the federal rate. The program generates about $42,489 in revenue per athlete, against $42,489 in expenses. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $14,267.
Eastern Washington University came in at #25 in this year's ranking. Based in Cheney, WA, Eastern Washington University is a public institution. About 80% of athletes graduate under the federal rate. Team revenue averages $43,210 per participant, compared with $43,210 spent per athlete. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $11,120.
These schools rounded out the top of the list:
*These averages are for the top 25 ranked colleges only.
The ranking above is published by College Factual, 2026 edition. Rankings consider 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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