by our College Data Analytics Team
Choosing a college as a student athlete means weighing both the classroom and the competition. This list ranks 12 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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Thomas Jefferson University tops our 2026 ranking of the best colleges for Men's Tennis (Division II). Thomas Jefferson University is a private not-for-profit school based in Philadelphia, PA. Team revenue averages $32,030 per participant, compared with $32,030 spent per athlete. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $13,341.
Adelphi University came in at #2 on this year's ranking for Men's Tennis (Division II). Adelphi University is a private not-for-profit school based in Garden City, NY. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $25,889, with expenses of about $25,889 per participant. Athletic aid averages $7,963 per athlete.
St. Thomas Aquinas College ranked #3 among the best colleges for Men's Tennis (Division II). Located in Sparkill, NY, St. Thomas Aquinas College is a private not-for-profit institution. The program generates about $24,476 in revenue per athlete, against $24,476 in expenses. Athletic aid averages $8,813 per athlete.
West Chester University of Pennsylvania ranked #4 among the best colleges for Men's Tennis (Division II). This public school is set in West Chester, PA. The program generates about $7,640 in revenue per athlete, against $8,373 in expenses. The school awards about $2,168 in athletic aid per athlete.
Mercyhurst University came in at #5 on this year's ranking for Men's Tennis (Division II). Located in Erie, PA, Mercyhurst University is a private not-for-profit institution. Athletes here earn an NCAA Academic Progress Rate of 1000, alongside a GSR of 89%. The federal graduation rate stands at 50%. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $16,728, against $16,728 in expenses. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $14,194.
Daemen University did well this year, earning the #6 position. Located in Amherst, NY, Daemen University is a private not-for-profit institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $14,059, with expenses of about $14,059 per participant. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $5,726.
Le Moyne College came in at #7 in this year's ranking. Based in Syracuse, NY, Le Moyne College is a private not-for-profit institution. Its student-athletes post an NCAA Academic Progress Rate (APR) of 1000, alongside a GSR of 88%. The federal graduation rate stands at 57%. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $28,200, with expenses of about $28,268 per participant. The school awards about $9,944 in athletic aid per athlete.
University of the District of Columbia placed #8 among the best colleges for Men's Tennis (Division II). University of the District of Columbia is a public school based in Washington, DC. Team revenue averages $26,681 per participant, with expenses of about $26,681 per participant. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $13,638.
Chestnut Hill College ranked #9 on our 2026 list for Men's Tennis (Division II). This private not-for-profit school is set in Philadelphia, PA. The program generates about $10,512 in revenue per athlete, compared with $10,512 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $4,192 per athlete.
Millersville University of Pennsylvania placed #10 among the best colleges for Men's Tennis (Division II). Based in Millersville, PA, Millersville University of Pennsylvania is a public institution. The program generates about $8,812 in revenue per athlete, compared with $8,812 spent per athlete. The school awards about $2,830 in athletic aid per athlete.
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania ranked #11 on our 2026 list for Men's Tennis (Division II). Kutztown University of Pennsylvania is a public school based in Kutztown, PA. The program generates about $7,179 in revenue per athlete, with expenses of about $7,045 per participant. Athletic aid averages $1,904 per athlete.
Frostburg State University landed the #12 spot this year. Based in Frostburg, MD, Frostburg State University is a public institution. The program generates about $6,563 in revenue per athlete, against $6,563 in expenses. The school awards about $3,617 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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