by our College Data Analytics Team
For student athletes, the right college balances academics with athletics. This list ranks 50 programs for Men’s Tennis (Division III) 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:
University of Chicago tops our 2026 ranking of the best colleges for Men's Tennis (Division III). Based in Chicago, IL, University of Chicago is a private not-for-profit institution. The program generates about $14,010 in revenue per athlete, with expenses of about $14,010 per participant. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $0.
Case Western Reserve University landed the #2 spot for Men's Tennis (Division III). Based in Cleveland, OH, Case Western Reserve University is a private not-for-profit institution. The program generates about $12,097 in revenue per athlete, compared with $12,097 spent per athlete. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $0.
Denison University earned the #3 place for student athletes. Based in Granville, OH, Denison University is a private not-for-profit institution. Team revenue averages $12,504 per participant, against $12,504 in expenses. The school awards about $0 in athletic aid per athlete.
Kalamazoo College came in at #4 on this year's ranking for Men's Tennis (Division III). Kalamazoo College is a private not-for-profit school based in Kalamazoo, MI. Team revenue averages $14,176 per participant, against $14,176 in expenses. Athletic aid averages $0 per athlete.
Kenyon College earned the #5 place for student athletes. Located in Gambier, OH, Kenyon College is a private not-for-profit institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $8,408, with expenses of about $8,408 per participant. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $0.
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology came in at #6 in this year's ranking. Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology is a private not-for-profit school based in Terre Haute, IN. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $8,210, with expenses of about $8,210 per participant. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $0.
Oberlin College landed the #7 spot this year. This private not-for-profit school is set in Oberlin, OH. The program generates about $8,769 in revenue per athlete, with expenses of about $8,769 per participant. Athletic aid averages $0 per athlete.
DePauw University ranked #8 on our 2026 list for Men's Tennis (Division III). This private not-for-profit school is set in Greencastle, IN. Team revenue averages $7,609 per participant, compared with $7,609 spent per athlete. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $0.
Illinois Institute of Technology ranked #9 on our 2026 list for Men's Tennis (Division III). Based in Chicago, IL, Illinois Institute of Technology is a private not-for-profit institution. Team revenue averages $11,228 per participant, with expenses of about $11,228 per participant. The school awards about $0 in athletic aid per athlete.
Illinois Wesleyan University placed #10 among the best colleges for Men's Tennis (Division III). Based in Bloomington, IL, Illinois Wesleyan University is a private not-for-profit institution. The program generates about $3,357 in revenue per athlete, compared with $3,357 spent per athlete. The school awards about $0 in athletic aid per athlete.
The College of Wooster ranked #11 on our 2026 list for Men's Tennis (Division III). Located in Wooster, OH, The College of Wooster is a private not-for-profit institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $10,416, compared with $10,000 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $0 per athlete.
Ohio Northern University ranked #12 on our 2026 list for Men's Tennis (Division III). Ohio Northern University is a private not-for-profit school based in Ada, OH. Team revenue averages $7,376 per participant, with expenses of about $7,376 per participant. Athletic aid averages $0 per athlete.
John Carroll University landed the #13 spot this year. Located in University Heights, OH, John Carroll University is a private not-for-profit institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $5,468, against $5,468 in expenses. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $0.
Calvin University did well this year, earning the #14 position. Located in Grand Rapids, MI, Calvin University is a private not-for-profit institution. Team revenue averages $4,212 per participant, with expenses of about $4,212 per participant. Athletic aid averages $0 per athlete.
Hope College did well this year, earning the #15 position. Based in Holland, MI, Hope College is a private not-for-profit institution. Team revenue averages $2,997 per participant, with expenses of about $2,997 per participant. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $0.
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse placed #16 among the best colleges for Men's Tennis (Division III). Based in La Crosse, WI, University of Wisconsin-La Crosse is a public institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $6,731, compared with $8,381 spent per athlete. The school awards about $0 in athletic aid per athlete.
Franciscan University of Steubenville placed #17 among the best colleges for Men's Tennis (Division III). Based in Steubenville, OH, Franciscan University of Steubenville is a private not-for-profit institution. The program generates about $4,562 in revenue per athlete, compared with $4,201 spent per athlete. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $0.
North Central College placed #18 among the best colleges for Men's Tennis (Division III). Located in Naperville, IL, North Central College is a private not-for-profit institution. Team revenue averages $6,839 per participant, with expenses of about $5,193 per participant. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $0.
Lawrence University placed #19 among the best colleges for Men's Tennis (Division III). This private not-for-profit school is set in Appleton, WI. The program generates about $3,893 in revenue per athlete, compared with $3,893 spent per athlete. The school awards about $0 in athletic aid per athlete.
Lake Forest College landed the #20 spot this year. Lake Forest College is a private not-for-profit school based in Lake Forest, IL. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $6,343, against $6,343 in expenses. Athletic aid averages $0 per athlete.
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater did well this year, earning the #21 position. Located in Whitewater, WI, University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is a public institution. The program generates about $10,419 in revenue per athlete, with expenses of about $7,225 per participant. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $0.
Earlham College placed #22 among the best colleges for Men's Tennis (Division III). Based in Richmond, IN, Earlham College is a private not-for-profit institution. Team revenue averages $9,047 per participant, with expenses of about $9,047 per participant. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $0.
Milwaukee School of Engineering placed #23 among the best colleges for Men's Tennis (Division III). Based in Milwaukee, WI, Milwaukee School of Engineering is a private not-for-profit institution. Team revenue averages $2,494 per participant, against $2,494 in expenses. Athletic aid averages $0 per athlete.
Wisconsin Lutheran College came in at #24 in this year's ranking. This private not-for-profit school is set in Milwaukee, WI. The program generates about $10,361 in revenue per athlete, compared with $10,361 spent per athlete. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $0.
Trine University did well this year, earning the #25 position. Based in Angola, IN, Trine University is a private not-for-profit institution. Team revenue averages $4,393 per participant, with expenses of about $4,527 per participant. Athletic aid averages $0 per athlete.
Not far behind, these colleges also placed near the top this year:
*These averages are for the top 25 ranked colleges only.
This list is compiled by College Factual, 2026 edition. The methodology weighs 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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