by our College Data Analytics Team
Choosing a college as a student athlete means weighing both the classroom and the competition. We have ranked 5 schools for Men’s Tennis (Division III) 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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Here are the top-ranked colleges for student athletes:
Leading the list is Bowdoin College, our #1 college for Men's Tennis (Division III). Located in Brunswick, ME, Bowdoin College is a private not-for-profit institution. The program generates about $23,090 in revenue per athlete, compared with $18,928 spent per athlete. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $0.
Bates College ranked #2 among the best colleges for Men's Tennis (Division III). Located in Lewiston, ME, Bates College is a private not-for-profit institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $14,579, against $13,612 in expenses. The school awards about $0 in athletic aid per athlete.
Colby College ranked #3 among the best colleges for Men's Tennis (Division III). Colby College is a private not-for-profit school based in Waterville, ME. The program generates about $16,140 in revenue per athlete, compared with $16,140 spent per athlete. The school awards about $0 in athletic aid per athlete.
Thomas College landed the #4 spot for Men's Tennis (Division III). Located in Waterville, ME, Thomas College is a private not-for-profit institution. Team revenue averages $1,570 per participant, with expenses of about $1,565 per participant. The school awards about $244 in athletic aid per athlete.
University of Southern Maine came in at #5 on this year's ranking for Men's Tennis (Division III). University of Southern Maine is a public school based in Portland, ME. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $1,363, compared with $1,386 spent per athlete. The school awards about $0 in athletic aid per athlete.
*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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