by our College Data Analytics Team
Choosing a college as a student athlete means weighing both the classroom and the competition. Our ranking highlights 5 schools for Men’s Tennis (Division II) by academic-athletic quality, using our 2026 methodology.
To arm you with the information you need, 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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Explore the leading programs below:
Lewis University earned the #1 spot in this year's ranking for Men's Tennis (Division II). This private not-for-profit school is set in Romeoville, IL. The program generates about $21,480 in revenue per athlete, with expenses of about $21,447 per participant. The school awards about $9,669 in athletic aid per athlete.
University of Illinois Springfield came in at #2 on this year's ranking for Men's Tennis (Division II). University of Illinois Springfield is a public school based in Springfield, IL. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $16,763, with expenses of about $16,763 per participant. The school awards about $4,768 in athletic aid per athlete.
Quincy University ranked #3 among the best colleges for Men's Tennis (Division II). Based in Quincy, IL, Quincy University is a private not-for-profit institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $30,670, against $31,178 in expenses. The school awards about $8,507 in athletic aid per athlete.
McKendree University is one of the top schools for Men's Tennis (Division II), at #4. Located in Lebanon, IL, McKendree University is a private not-for-profit institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $13,730, with expenses of about $13,730 per participant. Athletic aid averages $6,695 per athlete.
Roosevelt University landed the #5 spot for Men's Tennis (Division II). Located in Chicago, IL, Roosevelt University is a private not-for-profit institution. Team revenue averages $13,747 per participant, with expenses of about $13,747 per participant. The school awards about $8,633 in athletic aid per athlete.
*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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