by our College Data Analytics Team
For student athletes, the right college balances academics with athletics. 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 scores each program on 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:
West Liberty University tops our 2026 ranking of the best colleges for Men's Tennis (Division II). This public school is set in West Liberty, WV. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $8,541, compared with $8,541 spent per athlete. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $4,841.
Davis & Elkins College ranked #2 among the best colleges for Men's Tennis (Division II). Located in Elkins, WV, Davis & Elkins College is a private not-for-profit institution. The program generates about $14,593 in revenue per athlete, compared with $14,178 spent per athlete. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $7,033.
Fairmont State University earned the #3 place for student athletes. Fairmont State University is a public school based in Fairmont, WV. Team revenue averages $9,483 per participant, compared with $8,343 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $4,874 per athlete.
Shepherd University is one of the top schools for Men's Tennis (Division II), at #4. Located in Shepherdstown, WV, Shepherd University is a public institution. Team revenue averages $5,472 per participant, compared with $5,472 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $3,796 per athlete.
West Virginia State University came in at #5 on this year's ranking for Men's Tennis (Division II). West Virginia State University is a public school based in Institute, WV. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $15,186, against $21,431 in expenses. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $6,933.
Bluefield State University ranked #6 on our 2026 list for Men's Tennis (Division II). Located in Bluefield, WV, Bluefield State University is a public institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $13,380, compared with $13,380 spent per athlete. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $5,976.
West Virginia Wesleyan College landed the #7 spot this year. Located in Buckhannon, WV, West Virginia Wesleyan College is a private not-for-profit institution. The program generates about $6,871 in revenue per athlete, against $6,871 in expenses. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $3,641.
*These averages are for the top 25 ranked colleges only.
This ranking is produced 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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