2026 Best Colleges for Men’s Tennis (Division I) in Southeast
Choosing a college as a student athlete means weighing both the classroom and the competition. We have ranked 91 schools for Men’s Tennis (Division I) by academic-athletic quality, using our 2026 methodology.
To help you decide, College Factual evaluates each program using 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.
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Top 25 Colleges for Men’s Tennis (Division I)
Here are the top-ranked colleges for student athletes:
Our analysis found Vanderbilt University to be the best college for Men's Tennis (Division I) in the Southeast Region. Located in Nashville, TN, Vanderbilt University is a private not-for-profit institution. Vanderbilt University records an NCAA APR of 992, and a 100% Graduation Success Rate. The federal graduation rate stands at 100%. The program generates about $120,803 in revenue per athlete, compared with $120,803 spent per athlete. The school awards about $42,235 in athletic aid per athlete.
Tulane University of Louisiana ranked #2 among the best colleges for Men's Tennis (Division I). This private not-for-profit school is set in New Orleans, LA. The team's NCAA APR score is 1000, alongside a GSR of 100%. About 83% of athletes graduate under the federal rate. Team revenue averages $205,815 per participant, compared with $103,487 spent per athlete. The school awards about $36,413 in athletic aid per athlete.
University of Virginia-Main Campus earned the #3 place for student athletes. Located in Charlottesville, VA, University of Virginia-Main Campus is a public institution. Athletes here earn an NCAA Academic Progress Rate of 1000, with a Graduation Success Rate 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. The school awards about $26,976 in athletic aid per athlete.
Duke University landed the #4 spot for Men's Tennis (Division I). Located in Durham, NC, Duke University is a private not-for-profit institution. The team's NCAA APR score is 986, alongside a GSR of 100%. Its federal graduation rate is 78%. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $109,462, against $136,791 in expenses. Athletic aid averages $34,321 per athlete.
Wake Forest University earned the #5 place for student athletes. Wake Forest University is a private not-for-profit school based in Winston-Salem, NC. Its student-athletes post an NCAA Academic Progress Rate (APR) of 991, and a 86% Graduation Success Rate. About 67% of athletes graduate under the federal rate. The program generates about $127,444 in revenue per athlete, compared with $127,444 spent per athlete. The school awards about $38,933 in athletic aid per athlete.
Mississippi State University placed #6 among the best colleges for Men's Tennis (Division I). Based in Mississippi State, MS, Mississippi State University is a public institution. 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 71%. Team revenue averages $154,274 per participant, with expenses of about $154,274 per participant. Athletic aid averages $24,143 per athlete.
University of Central Florida landed the #7 spot this year. University of Central Florida is a public school based in Orlando, FL. University of Central Florida records an NCAA APR of 1000, with a Graduation Success Rate of 100%. Its federal graduation rate is 40%. Team revenue averages $122,471 per participant, with expenses of about $93,981 per participant. Athletic aid averages $25,195 per athlete.
Clemson University did well this year, earning the #8 position. Clemson University is a public school based in Clemson, SC. Athletes here earn an NCAA Academic Progress Rate of 993, and a 100% Graduation Success Rate. Its federal graduation rate is 38%. Team revenue averages $149,990 per participant, against $149,990 in expenses. Athletic aid averages $21,730 per athlete.
Belmont University ranked #9 on our 2026 list for Men's Tennis (Division I). Belmont University is a private not-for-profit school based in Nashville, TN. The team's NCAA APR score is 1000, alongside a GSR of 100%. Its federal graduation rate is 60%. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $74,639, with expenses of about $74,639 per participant. Athletic aid averages $21,742 per athlete.
North Carolina State University at Raleigh ranked #10 on our 2026 list for Men's Tennis (Division I). This public school is set in Raleigh, NC. Athletes here earn an NCAA Academic Progress Rate of 1000, alongside a GSR of 100%. The federal graduation rate stands at 60%. Team revenue averages $62,155 per participant, compared with $152,758 spent per athlete. The school awards about $18,384 in athletic aid per athlete.
Furman University came in at #11 in this year's ranking. This private not-for-profit school is set in Greenville, SC. Athletes here earn an NCAA Academic Progress Rate of 1000, with a Graduation Success Rate of 100%. About 83% of athletes graduate under the federal rate. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $38,767, with expenses of about $38,767 per participant. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $28,699.
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University ranked #12 on our 2026 list for Men's Tennis (Division I). This public school is set in Blacksburg, VA. Its student-athletes post an NCAA Academic Progress Rate (APR) of 994, alongside a GSR of 100%. About 80% of athletes graduate under the federal rate. The program generates about $11,193 in revenue per athlete, with expenses of about $78,370 per participant. Athletic aid averages $29,706 per athlete.
Mercer University placed #13 among the best colleges for Men's Tennis (Division I). Based in Macon, GA, Mercer University is a private not-for-profit institution. Athletes here earn an NCAA Academic Progress Rate of 1000, alongside a GSR of 100%. About 86% of athletes graduate under the federal rate. The program generates about $53,981 in revenue per athlete, compared with $53,981 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $23,898 per athlete.
Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus ranked #14 on our 2026 list for Men's Tennis (Division I). Based in Atlanta, GA, Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus is a public institution. Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus records an NCAA APR of 1000, alongside a GSR of 100%. About 86% of athletes graduate under the federal rate. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $11,870, compared with $82,096 spent per athlete. The school awards about $22,289 in athletic aid per athlete.
The University of Alabama landed the #15 spot this year. This public school is set in Tuscaloosa, AL. The University of Alabama records an NCAA APR of 983, with a Graduation Success Rate of 90%. The federal graduation rate stands at 60%. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $209,829, with expenses of about $209,829 per participant. The school awards about $20,760 in athletic aid per athlete.
University of Kentucky did well this year, earning the #16 position. This public school is set in Lexington, KY. University of Kentucky records an NCAA APR of 983, with a Graduation Success Rate of 100%. The federal graduation rate stands at 17%. The program generates about $169,542 in revenue per athlete, with expenses of about $169,542 per participant. The school awards about $23,921 in athletic aid per athlete.
Wofford College did well this year, earning the #17 position. This private not-for-profit school is set in Spartanburg, SC. Wofford College records an NCAA APR of 1000, alongside a GSR of 88%. Its federal graduation rate is 88%. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $39,376, against $39,376 in expenses. Athletic aid averages $26,368 per athlete.
Old Dominion University ranked #18 on our 2026 list for Men's Tennis (Division I). Old Dominion University is a public school based in Norfolk, VA. Athletes here earn an NCAA Academic Progress Rate of 1000, and a 86% Graduation Success Rate. The federal graduation rate stands at 60%. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $84,937, with expenses of about $84,937 per participant. The school awards about $24,728 in athletic aid per athlete.
William & Mary did well this year, earning the #19 position. This public school is set in Williamsburg, VA. William & Mary records an NCAA APR of 990, alongside a GSR of 100%. The federal graduation rate stands at 75%. The program generates about $134,809 in revenue per athlete, compared with $70,976 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $15,943 per athlete.
Florida State University ranked #20 on our 2026 list for Men's Tennis (Division I). Located in Tallahassee, FL, Florida State University is a public institution. Athletes here earn an NCAA Academic Progress Rate of 994, alongside a GSR of 88%. About 100% of athletes graduate under the federal rate. The program generates about $116,992 in revenue per athlete, against $116,992 in expenses. The school awards about $13,364 in athletic aid per athlete.
Lipscomb University ranked #21 on our 2026 list for Men's Tennis (Division I). Based in Nashville, TN, Lipscomb 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%. The federal graduation rate stands at 100%. The program generates about $47,052 in revenue per athlete, against $47,052 in expenses. Athletic aid averages $18,176 per athlete.
University of South Carolina-Columbia came in at #22 in this year's ranking. This public school is set in Columbia, SC. The team's NCAA APR score is 983, alongside a GSR of 100%. About 57% of athletes graduate under the federal rate. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $183,167, with expenses of about $183,167 per participant. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $18,645.
Middle Tennessee State University landed the #23 spot this year. Based in Murfreesboro, TN, Middle Tennessee State University is a public institution. Middle Tennessee State University records an NCAA APR of 990, and a 100% Graduation Success Rate. Its federal graduation rate is 80%. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $87,324, with expenses of about $87,324 per participant. Athletic aid averages $20,110 per athlete.
Elon University came in at #24 in this year's ranking. Elon University is a private not-for-profit school based in Elon, NC. Its student-athletes post an NCAA Academic Progress Rate (APR) of 978, and a 88% Graduation Success Rate. About 100% of athletes graduate under the federal rate. The program generates about $66,442 in revenue per athlete, with expenses of about $66,442 per participant. The school awards about $25,795 in athletic aid per athlete.
University of South Florida came in at #25 in this year's ranking. Located in Tampa, FL, University of South Florida is a public institution. University of South Florida records an NCAA APR of 1000, with a Graduation Success Rate of 100%. Its federal graduation rate is 67%. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $81,622, with expenses of about $81,622 per participant. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $15,287.
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Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 25 ranked colleges only.
The ranking above is published 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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