by our College Data Analytics Team
For student athletes, the right college balances academics with athletics. We have ranked 15 colleges 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. Learn more about our ranking methodology.
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Here are the top-ranked colleges for student athletes:
No school ranked higher than Baylor University this year for Men's Tennis (Division I). 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, alongside a GSR of 100%. The federal graduation rate stands at 67%. The program generates about $156,879 in revenue per athlete, compared with $156,879 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $30,455 per athlete.
Rice University ranked #2 among the best colleges for Men's Tennis (Division I). This private not-for-profit school is set in Houston, TX. Rice University records an NCAA APR of 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, against $92,598 in expenses. The school awards about $41,166 in athletic aid per athlete.
Texas Christian University ranked #3 among the best colleges for Men's Tennis (Division I). Located in Fort Worth, TX, Texas Christian University is a private not-for-profit institution. Its student-athletes post an NCAA Academic Progress Rate (APR) of 955, alongside a GSR of 100%. Its federal graduation rate is 100%. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $205,700, compared with $205,700 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $37,174 per athlete.
Abilene Christian University is one of the top schools for Men's Tennis (Division I), at #4. Based 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%. About 86% of athletes graduate under the federal rate. The program generates about $68,498 in revenue per athlete, with expenses of about $70,245 per participant. Athletic aid averages $26,012 per athlete.
Southern Methodist University came in at #5 on this year's ranking for Men's Tennis (Division I). Southern Methodist University is a private not-for-profit school based in Dallas, TX. Southern Methodist University records an NCAA APR of 993, and a 78% Graduation Success Rate. The federal graduation rate stands at 50%. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $114,443, against $114,443 in expenses. The school awards about $56,388 in athletic aid per athlete.
The University of Texas at Austin landed the #6 spot this year. This public school is set in Austin, TX. Athletes here earn an NCAA Academic Progress Rate of 1000, alongside a GSR of 89%. Its federal graduation rate is 71%. The program generates about $40,404 in revenue per athlete, with expenses of about $198,679 per participant. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $22,650.
Texas A&M University-College Station ranked #7 on our 2026 list for Men's Tennis (Division I). This public school is set in College Station, TX. The team's NCAA APR score is 983, alongside a GSR of 100%. About 60% of athletes graduate under the federal rate. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $131,872, against $289,609 in expenses. The school awards about $17,123 in athletic aid per athlete.
University of the Incarnate Word landed the #8 spot this year. University of the Incarnate Word is a private not-for-profit school based in San Antonio, TX. University of the Incarnate Word records an NCAA APR of 1000, with a Graduation Success Rate of 100%. Its federal graduation rate is 71%. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $34,103, against $34,103 in expenses. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $18,744.
Texas Tech University came in at #9 in this year's ranking. This public school is set in Lubbock, TX. Its student-athletes post an NCAA Academic Progress Rate (APR) of 993, alongside a GSR of 80%. The federal graduation rate stands at 100%. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $21,410, against $111,785 in expenses. Athletic aid averages $13,662 per athlete.
The University of Texas at San Antonio landed the #10 spot this year. The University of Texas at San Antonio is a public school based in San Antonio, TX. The University of Texas at San Antonio records an NCAA APR of 990, alongside a GSR of 88%. The federal graduation rate stands at 25%. Team revenue averages $47,971 per participant, compared with $47,971 spent per athlete. The school awards about $16,155 in athletic aid per athlete.
The University of Texas at Arlington did well this year, earning the #11 position. Located in Arlington, TX, The University of Texas at Arlington is a public institution. The University of Texas at Arlington records an NCAA APR of 1000, alongside a GSR of 83%. The federal graduation rate stands at 33%. The program generates about $46,818 in revenue per athlete, with expenses of about $46,818 per participant. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $12,666.
Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi ranked #12 on our 2026 list for Men's Tennis (Division I). Based in Corpus Christi, TX, Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi is a public institution. The team's NCAA APR score is 1000, alongside a GSR of 100%. The federal graduation rate stands at 11%. The program generates about $63,215 in revenue per athlete, with expenses of about $63,215 per participant. Athletic aid averages $10,202 per athlete.
Lamar University ranked #13 on our 2026 list for Men's Tennis (Division I). Based in Beaumont, TX, Lamar University is a public institution. The team's NCAA APR score is 984, and a 100% Graduation Success Rate. About 67% of athletes graduate under the federal rate. Team revenue averages $43,116 per participant, compared with $43,116 spent per athlete. The school awards about $13,491 in athletic aid per athlete.
Prairie View A & M University came in at #14 in this year's ranking. This public school is set in Prairie View, TX. Prairie View A & M University posts a 100% Graduation Success Rate. About 100% of athletes graduate under the federal rate. Team revenue averages $15,634 per participant, compared with $15,634 spent per athlete. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $7,400.
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley came in at #15 in this year's ranking. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is a public school based in Edinburg, TX. 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. Team revenue averages $27,289 per participant, compared with $27,289 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $9,144 per athlete.
*These averages are for the top 25 ranked colleges only.
This list is compiled by College Factual, 2026 edition. The methodology weighs 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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