by our College Data Analytics Team
Picking a college for your sport means looking beyond the field or court. Our ranking highlights 7 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:
North Greenville University earned the #1 spot in this year's ranking for Men's Tennis (Division II). Based in Tigerville, SC, North Greenville University is a private not-for-profit institution. The program generates about $26,994 in revenue per athlete, with expenses of about $26,003 per participant. The school awards about $15,158 in athletic aid per athlete.
Lander University landed the #2 spot for Men's Tennis (Division II). Based in Greenwood, SC, Lander University is a public institution. Team revenue averages $27,487 per participant, against $25,916 in expenses. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $5,383.
Converse University landed the #3 spot for Men's Tennis (Division II). Located in Spartanburg, SC, Converse University is a private not-for-profit institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $14,928, compared with $14,798 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $7,241 per athlete.
Newberry College landed the #4 spot for Men's Tennis (Division II). Based in Newberry, SC, Newberry College is a private not-for-profit institution. The program generates about $15,041 in revenue per athlete, compared with $15,343 spent per athlete. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $5,596.
Coker University is one of the top schools for Men's Tennis (Division II), at #5. Coker University is a private not-for-profit school based in Hartsville, SC. Team revenue averages $16,757 per participant, compared with $16,498 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $6,938 per athlete.
Francis Marion University placed #6 among the best colleges for Men's Tennis (Division II). Based in Florence, SC, Francis Marion University is a public institution. Team revenue averages $15,001 per participant, compared with $15,001 spent per athlete. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $5,654.
Benedict College placed #7 among the best colleges for Men's Tennis (Division II). Based in Columbia, SC, Benedict College is a private not-for-profit institution. Team revenue averages $45,709 per participant, against $23,960 in expenses. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $5,098.
*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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