by our College Data Analytics Team
For student athletes, the right college balances academics with athletics. We have ranked 8 programs for Men’s Tennis (Division II) by academic-athletic quality, using our 2026 methodology.
To help you decide, College Factual weighs 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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Our analysis found Dallas Baptist University to be the best college for Men's Tennis (Division II) in the Southwest Region. This private not-for-profit school is set in Dallas, TX. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $22,420, against $22,226 in expenses. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $9,215.
Lubbock Christian University came in at #2 on this year's ranking for Men's Tennis (Division II). Based in Lubbock, TX, Lubbock Christian University is a private not-for-profit institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $23,257, compared with $23,257 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $8,404 per athlete.
The University of Texas at Tyler came in at #3 on this year's ranking for Men's Tennis (Division II). The University of Texas at Tyler is a public school based in Tyler, TX. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $35,915, compared with $35,915 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $6,209 per athlete.
The University of Texas Permian Basin is one of the top schools for Men's Tennis (Division II), at #4. Located in Odessa, TX, The University of Texas Permian Basin is a public institution. The program generates about $54,198 in revenue per athlete, with expenses of about $15,967 per participant. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $6,982.
Western New Mexico University came in at #5 on this year's ranking for Men's Tennis (Division II). Based in Silver City, NM, Western New Mexico University is a public institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $20,341, compared with $20,182 spent per athlete. The school awards about $9,177 in athletic aid per athlete.
Midwestern State University landed the #6 spot this year. Located in Wichita Falls, TX, Midwestern State University is a public institution. The program generates about $15,835 in revenue per athlete, with expenses of about $15,835 per participant. The school awards about $5,772 in athletic aid per athlete.
Cameron University placed #7 among the best colleges for Men's Tennis (Division II). Cameron University is a public school based in Lawton, OK. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $14,958, against $14,496 in expenses. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $7,117.
Southeastern Oklahoma State University did well this year, earning the #8 position. This public school is set in Durant, OK. The program generates about $14,466 in revenue per athlete, against $14,466 in expenses. Athletic aid averages $4,833 per athlete.
*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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