2026 Best Colleges for Men’s Tennis (Division I) in Southwest
For student athletes, the right college balances academics with athletics. We have ranked 25 schools for Men’s Tennis (Division I) by academic-athletic quality, using our 2026 methodology.
To help you decide, 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.
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Top 25 Colleges for Men’s Tennis (Division I)
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Our analysis found Baylor University to be the best college for Men's Tennis (Division I) in the Southwest Region. Located in Waco, TX, Baylor University is a private not-for-profit institution. Its student-athletes post an NCAA Academic Progress Rate (APR) of 1000, with a Graduation Success Rate of 100%. About 67% of athletes graduate under the federal rate. Team revenue averages $156,879 per participant, with expenses of about $156,879 per participant. Athletic aid averages $30,455 per athlete.
Rice University earned the #2 place for student athletes. This private not-for-profit school is set in Houston, TX. The team's NCAA APR score is 1000, with a Graduation Success Rate of 91%. About 71% of athletes graduate under the federal rate. The program generates about $92,598 in revenue per athlete, compared with $92,598 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $41,166 per athlete.
Texas Christian University earned the #3 place for student athletes. Texas Christian University is a private not-for-profit school based in Fort Worth, TX. Athletes here earn an NCAA Academic Progress Rate of 955, with a Graduation Success Rate of 100%. About 100% of athletes graduate under the federal rate. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $205,700, compared with $205,700 spent per athlete. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $37,174.
Southern Methodist University ranked #4 among the best colleges for Men's Tennis (Division I). Located in Dallas, TX, Southern Methodist University is a private not-for-profit institution. The team's NCAA APR score is 993, alongside a GSR of 78%. Its federal graduation rate is 50%. Team revenue averages $114,443 per participant, against $114,443 in expenses. Athletic aid averages $56,388 per athlete.
Abilene Christian University is one of the top schools for Men's Tennis (Division I), at #5. Located in Abilene, TX, Abilene Christian University is a private not-for-profit institution. The team's NCAA APR score is 1000, with a Graduation Success Rate of 100%. The federal graduation rate stands at 86%. The program generates about $68,498 in revenue per athlete, compared with $70,245 spent per athlete. The school awards about $26,012 in athletic aid per athlete.
The University of Texas at Austin ranked #6 on our 2026 list for Men's Tennis (Division I). The University of Texas at Austin is a public school based in Austin, TX. The University of Texas at Austin records an NCAA APR of 1000, and a 89% Graduation Success Rate. Its federal graduation rate is 71%. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $40,404, compared with $198,679 spent per athlete. The school awards about $22,650 in athletic aid per athlete.
University of Tulsa came in at #7 in this year's ranking. Located in Tulsa, OK, University of Tulsa is a private not-for-profit institution. Athletes here earn an NCAA Academic Progress Rate of 982, alongside a GSR of 100%. Its federal graduation rate is 50%. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $146,140, with expenses of about $146,140 per participant. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $34,797.
University of Arizona did well this year, earning the #8 position. Based in Tucson, AZ, University of Arizona is a public institution. The team's NCAA APR score is 994, with a Graduation Success Rate of 86%. The federal graduation rate stands at 75%. Team revenue averages $92,472 per participant, compared with $92,472 spent per athlete. The school awards about $20,887 in athletic aid per athlete.
Texas A&M University-College Station ranked #9 on our 2026 list for Men's Tennis (Division I). Texas A&M University-College Station is a public school based in College Station, TX. Its student-athletes post an NCAA Academic Progress Rate (APR) of 983, alongside a GSR of 100%. Its federal graduation rate is 60%. The program generates about $131,872 in revenue per athlete, against $289,609 in expenses. The school awards about $17,123 in athletic aid per athlete.
Arizona State University Campus Immersion ranked #10 on our 2026 list for Men's Tennis (Division I). This public school is set in Tempe, AZ. Athletes here earn an NCAA Academic Progress Rate of 972, and a 100% Graduation Success Rate. Its federal graduation rate is 0%. Team revenue averages $151,863 per participant, with expenses of about $151,863 per participant. The school awards about $27,490 in athletic aid per athlete.
University of New Mexico-Main Campus ranked #11 on our 2026 list for Men's Tennis (Division I). Located in Albuquerque, NM, University of New Mexico-Main Campus is a public institution. University of New Mexico-Main Campus records an NCAA APR of 984, and a 100% Graduation Success Rate. Its federal graduation rate is 40%. The program generates about $55,986 in revenue per athlete, with expenses of about $54,387 per participant. The school awards about $19,510 in athletic aid per athlete.
Northern Arizona University ranked #12 on our 2026 list for Men's Tennis (Division I). Based in Flagstaff, AZ, Northern Arizona University is a public institution. Athletes here earn an NCAA Academic Progress Rate of 1000, and a 100% Graduation Success Rate. About 86% of athletes graduate under the federal rate. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $33,323, with expenses of about $33,323 per participant. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $13,581.
University of the Incarnate Word came in at #13 in this year's ranking. Based in San Antonio, TX, University of the Incarnate Word is a private not-for-profit institution. Athletes here earn an NCAA Academic Progress Rate of 1000, and a 100% Graduation Success Rate. The federal graduation rate stands at 71%. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $34,103, compared with $34,103 spent per athlete. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $18,744.
Texas Tech University landed the #14 spot this year. This public school is set in Lubbock, TX. Texas Tech University records an NCAA APR of 993, alongside a GSR of 80%. About 100% of athletes graduate under the federal rate. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $21,410, against $111,785 in expenses. The school awards about $13,662 in athletic aid per athlete.
The University of Texas at San Antonio landed the #15 spot this year. The University of Texas at San Antonio is a public school based in San Antonio, TX. Its student-athletes post an NCAA Academic Progress Rate (APR) of 990, and a 88% Graduation Success Rate. About 25% of athletes graduate under the federal rate. Team revenue averages $47,971 per participant, compared with $47,971 spent per athlete. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $16,155.
The University of Texas at Arlington landed the #16 spot this year. Located in Arlington, TX, The University of Texas at Arlington is a public institution. The team's NCAA APR score is 1000, and a 83% Graduation Success Rate. About 33% of athletes graduate under the federal rate. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $46,818, against $46,818 in expenses. Athletic aid averages $12,666 per athlete.
New Mexico State University-Main Campus ranked #17 on our 2026 list for Men's Tennis (Division I). Located in Las Cruces, NM, New Mexico State University-Main Campus is a public institution. Its student-athletes post an NCAA Academic Progress Rate (APR) of 985, and a 100% Graduation Success Rate. About 75% of athletes graduate under the federal rate. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $35,602, with expenses of about $35,602 per participant. The school awards about $17,921 in athletic aid per athlete.
University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus ranked #18 on our 2026 list for Men's Tennis (Division I). This public school is set in Norman, OK. The team's NCAA APR score is 981, alongside a GSR of 67%. Its federal graduation rate is 60%. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $3,149, against $160,969 in expenses. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $27,789.
Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi landed the #19 spot this year. This public school is set in Corpus Christi, TX. Its student-athletes post an NCAA Academic Progress Rate (APR) of 1000, alongside a GSR of 100%. The federal graduation rate stands at 11%. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $63,215, compared with $63,215 spent per athlete. The school awards about $10,202 in athletic aid per athlete.
Lamar University landed the #20 spot this year. This public school is set in Beaumont, TX. Its student-athletes post an NCAA Academic Progress Rate (APR) of 984, alongside a GSR of 100%. Its federal graduation rate is 67%. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $43,116, with expenses of about $43,116 per participant. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $13,491.
Oklahoma State University-Main Campus did well this year, earning the #21 position. Based in Stillwater, OK, Oklahoma State University-Main Campus is a public institution. Athletes here earn an NCAA Academic Progress Rate of 980, and a 100% Graduation Success Rate. The federal graduation rate stands at 75%. Team revenue averages $25,179 per participant, with expenses of about $150,989 per participant. Athletic aid averages $12,335 per athlete.
Oral Roberts University came in at #22 in this year's ranking. Oral Roberts University is a private not-for-profit school based in Tulsa, OK. Athletes here earn an NCAA Academic Progress Rate of 976, and a 100% Graduation Success Rate. The federal graduation rate stands at 100%. Team revenue averages $32,642 per participant, with expenses of about $32,642 per participant. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $15,443.
Prairie View A & M University came in at #23 in this year's ranking. Based in Prairie View, TX, Prairie View A & M University is a public institution. Prairie View A & M University posts a 100% Graduation Success Rate. Its federal graduation rate is 100%. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $15,634, against $15,634 in expenses. Athletic aid averages $7,400 per athlete.
Grand Canyon University landed the #24 spot this year. This private for-profit school is set in Phoenix, AZ. Grand Canyon University records an NCAA APR of 954, with a Graduation Success Rate of 75%. The federal graduation rate stands at 67%. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $37,327, with expenses of about $37,327 per participant. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $9,958.
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley ranked #25 on our 2026 list for Men's Tennis (Division I). Located in Edinburg, TX, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is a public institution. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley records an NCAA APR of 970, and a 83% Graduation Success Rate. About 43% of athletes graduate under the federal rate. The program generates about $27,289 in revenue per athlete, with expenses of about $27,289 per participant. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $9,144.
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*These averages are for the top 25 ranked colleges only.
This ranking is produced 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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