by our College Data Analytics Team
Choosing a college as a student athlete means weighing both the classroom and the competition. Our ranking highlights 6 colleges 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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No school ranked higher than Michigan Technological University this year for Men's Tennis (Division II). Michigan Technological University is a public school based in Houghton, MI. Team revenue averages $25,716 per participant, compared with $25,716 spent per athlete. The school awards about $13,159 in athletic aid per athlete.
Grand Valley State University is one of the top schools for Men's Tennis (Division II), at #2. This public school is set in Allendale, MI. The program generates about $35,894 in revenue per athlete, compared with $35,740 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $6,088 per athlete.
Northwood University came in at #3 on this year's ranking for Men's Tennis (Division II). Based in Midland, MI, Northwood University is a private not-for-profit institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $19,605, compared with $19,605 spent per athlete. The school awards about $7,948 in athletic aid per athlete.
Lake Superior State University earned the #4 place for student athletes. This public school is set in Sault Ste Marie, MI. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $22,892, with expenses of about $22,892 per participant. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $8,276.
Ferris State University earned the #5 place for student athletes. Based in Big Rapids, MI, Ferris State University is a public institution. Team revenue averages $23,157 per participant, with expenses of about $23,157 per participant. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $5,572.
Davenport University ranked #6 on our 2026 list for Men's Tennis (Division II). Located in Grand Rapids, MI, Davenport University is a private not-for-profit institution. The program generates about $19,528 in revenue per athlete, with expenses of about $19,528 per participant. Athletic aid averages $6,850 per athlete.
*These averages are for the top 25 ranked colleges only.
This list is compiled by College Factual, 2026 edition. Rankings consider 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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