by our College Data Analytics Team
Picking a college for your sport means looking beyond the field or court. Our ranking highlights 12 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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Our analysis found Hofstra University to be the best college for Men's Tennis (Division I) in New York. Based in Hempstead, NY, Hofstra University is a private not-for-profit institution. Athletes here earn an NCAA Academic Progress Rate of 1000, alongside a GSR of 100%. Its federal graduation rate is 60%. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $35,697, against $35,697 in expenses. Athletic aid averages $22,514 per athlete.
Columbia University in the City of New York came in at #2 on this year's ranking for Men's Tennis (Division I). Columbia University in the City of New York is a private not-for-profit school based in New York, NY. Columbia University in the City of New York records an NCAA APR of 1000, and a 100% Graduation Success Rate. The program generates about $62,357 in revenue per athlete, compared with $62,357 spent per athlete. The school awards about $0 in athletic aid per athlete.
Fordham University earned the #3 place for student athletes. Based in Bronx, NY, Fordham University is a private not-for-profit institution. Team revenue averages $9,846 per participant, against $9,846 in expenses. Athletic aid averages $32,443 per athlete.
Cornell University came in at #4 on this year's ranking for Men's Tennis (Division I). Located in Ithaca, NY, Cornell University is a private not-for-profit institution. Athletes here earn an NCAA Academic Progress Rate of 995, with a Graduation Success Rate of 100%. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $77,749, compared with $77,749 spent per athlete. The school awards about $0 in athletic aid per athlete.
University at Buffalo ranked #5 among the best colleges for Men's Tennis (Division I). Based in Buffalo, NY, University at Buffalo is a public institution. Its student-athletes post an NCAA Academic Progress Rate (APR) of 980, and a 86% Graduation Success Rate. About 80% of athletes graduate under the federal rate. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $91,062, compared with $91,062 spent per athlete. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $19,340.
Marist University placed #6 among the best colleges for Men's Tennis (Division I). Marist University is a private not-for-profit school based in Poughkeepsie, NY. Its student-athletes post an NCAA Academic Progress Rate (APR) of 1000, with a Graduation Success Rate of 100%. The federal graduation rate stands at 100%. Team revenue averages $28,324 per participant, compared with $28,324 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $9,661 per athlete.
Binghamton University did well this year, earning the #7 position. This public school is set in Vestal, NY. Its student-athletes post an NCAA Academic Progress Rate (APR) of 990, alongside a GSR of 100%. Its federal graduation rate is 100%. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $48,932, compared with $48,932 spent per athlete. The school awards about $9,522 in athletic aid per athlete.
St. John's University-New York landed the #8 spot this year. This private not-for-profit school is set in Queens, NY. St. John's University-New York records an NCAA APR of 958, alongside a GSR of 92%. About 100% of athletes graduate under the federal rate. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $50,015, against $50,015 in expenses. Athletic aid averages $29,040 per athlete.
Colgate University did well this year, earning the #9 position. Based in Hamilton, NY, Colgate University is a private not-for-profit institution. Colgate University records an NCAA APR of 982, alongside a GSR of 100%. The program generates about $23,183 in revenue per athlete, against $23,183 in expenses. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $22,658.
Wagner College placed #10 among the best colleges for Men's Tennis (Division I). Located in Staten Island, NY, Wagner College is a private not-for-profit institution. Wagner College records an NCAA APR of 985, and a 100% Graduation Success Rate. Its federal graduation rate is 100%. Team revenue averages $9,123 per participant, with expenses of about $9,123 per participant. The school awards about $15,661 in athletic aid per athlete.
Niagara University did well this year, earning the #11 position. Based in Niagara University, NY, Niagara University is a private not-for-profit institution. The team's NCAA APR score is 977, alongside a GSR of 88%. The federal graduation rate stands at 71%. Team revenue averages $23,766 per participant, with expenses of about $23,766 per participant. The school awards about $17,462 in athletic aid per athlete.
St Bonaventure University placed #12 among the best colleges for Men's Tennis (Division I). Based in Saint Bonaventure, NY, St Bonaventure University is a private not-for-profit institution. The team's NCAA APR score is 978, and a 100% Graduation Success Rate. The federal graduation rate stands at 60%. Team revenue averages $24,220 per participant, with expenses of about $24,220 per participant. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $12,194.
*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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