by our College Data Analytics Team
Choosing a college as a student athlete means weighing both the classroom and the competition. We have ranked 36 schools for Men’s Tennis (Division III) by academic-athletic quality, using our 2026 methodology.
So you can compare your options, 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 Emory University to be the best college for Men's Tennis (Division III) in the Southeast Region. This private not-for-profit school is set in Atlanta, GA. The program generates about $25,999 in revenue per athlete, with expenses of about $18,510 per participant. The school awards about $0 in athletic aid per athlete.
Washington and Lee University ranked #2 among the best colleges for Men's Tennis (Division III). Located in Lexington, VA, Washington and Lee University is a private not-for-profit institution. Team revenue averages $17,605 per participant, compared with $17,605 spent per athlete. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $0.
Christopher Newport University came in at #3 on this year's ranking for Men's Tennis (Division III). Christopher Newport University is a public school based in Newport News, VA. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $18,259, with expenses of about $18,259 per participant. The school awards about $0 in athletic aid per athlete.
Rhodes College landed the #4 spot for Men's Tennis (Division III). Based in Memphis, TN, Rhodes College is a private not-for-profit institution. Team revenue averages $9,147 per participant, with expenses of about $9,147 per participant. Athletic aid averages $0 per athlete.
Centre College came in at #5 on this year's ranking for Men's Tennis (Division III). This private not-for-profit school is set in Danville, KY. Team revenue averages $7,530 per participant, with expenses of about $7,530 per participant. The school awards about $0 in athletic aid per athlete.
University of Mary Washington landed the #6 spot this year. University of Mary Washington is a public school based in Fredericksburg, VA. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $18,298, compared with $17,983 spent per athlete. The school awards about $0 in athletic aid per athlete.
Shenandoah University came in at #7 in this year's ranking. Based in Winchester, VA, Shenandoah University is a private not-for-profit institution. Team revenue averages $9,868 per participant, with expenses of about $9,868 per participant. The school awards about $0 in athletic aid per athlete.
Berry College placed #8 among the best colleges for Men's Tennis (Division III). Based in Mount Berry, GA, Berry College is a private not-for-profit institution. Team revenue averages $6,195 per participant, compared with $6,132 spent per athlete. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $0.
Randolph-Macon College came in at #9 in this year's ranking. Randolph-Macon College is a private not-for-profit school based in Ashland, VA. Team revenue averages $3,854 per participant, with expenses of about $3,537 per participant. Athletic aid averages $0 per athlete.
Transylvania University did well this year, earning the #10 position. This private not-for-profit school is set in Lexington, KY. Team revenue averages $7,403 per participant, compared with $7,403 spent per athlete. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $0.
Berea College landed the #11 spot this year. This private not-for-profit school is set in Berea, KY. Team revenue averages $10,092 per participant, against $3,582 in expenses. Athletic aid averages $0 per athlete.
Asbury University landed the #12 spot this year. This private not-for-profit school is set in Wilmore, KY. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $6,374, compared with $6,374 spent per athlete. The school awards about $0 in athletic aid per athlete.
University of Lynchburg landed the #13 spot this year. University of Lynchburg is a private not-for-profit school based in Lynchburg, VA. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $7,380, against $7,380 in expenses. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $0.
Hendrix College did well this year, earning the #14 position. Located in Conway, AR, Hendrix College is a private not-for-profit institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $5,529, compared with $5,529 spent per athlete. The school awards about $0 in athletic aid per athlete.
Covenant College ranked #15 on our 2026 list for Men's Tennis (Division III). Covenant College is a private not-for-profit school based in Lookout Mountain, GA. The program generates about $2,952 in revenue per athlete, compared with $2,600 spent per athlete. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $0.
Roanoke College placed #16 among the best colleges for Men's Tennis (Division III). Located in Salem, VA, Roanoke College is a private not-for-profit institution. The program generates about $3,720 in revenue per athlete, compared with $3,720 spent per athlete. The school awards about $0 in athletic aid per athlete.
Millsaps College did well this year, earning the #17 position. This private not-for-profit school is set in Jackson, MS. Team revenue averages $7,849 per participant, compared with $7,849 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $0 per athlete.
Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte ranked #18 on our 2026 list for Men's Tennis (Division III). Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte is a private not-for-profit school based in Charlotte, NC. The program generates about $7,829 in revenue per athlete, compared with $6,809 spent per athlete. The school awards about $0 in athletic aid per athlete.
Oglethorpe University came in at #19 in this year's ranking. This private not-for-profit school is set in Atlanta, GA. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $5,655, compared with $5,655 spent per athlete. The school awards about $0 in athletic aid per athlete.
Piedmont University landed the #20 spot this year. Located in Demorest, GA, Piedmont University is a private not-for-profit institution. The program generates about $9,556 in revenue per athlete, against $9,556 in expenses. The school awards about $0 in athletic aid per athlete.
Huntingdon College placed #21 among the best colleges for Men's Tennis (Division III). Based in Montgomery, AL, Huntingdon College is a private not-for-profit institution. Team revenue averages $8,270 per participant, with expenses of about $8,101 per participant. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $1,932.
Mary Baldwin University ranked #22 on our 2026 list for Men's Tennis (Division III). Located in Staunton, VA, Mary Baldwin University is a private not-for-profit institution. Team revenue averages $5,205 per participant, with expenses of about $5,205 per participant. Athletic aid averages $0 per athlete.
Randolph College landed the #23 spot this year. This private not-for-profit school is set in Lynchburg, VA. Team revenue averages $5,708 per participant, compared with $5,708 spent per athlete. The school awards about $0 in athletic aid per athlete.
Belhaven University placed #24 among the best colleges for Men's Tennis (Division III). Belhaven University is a private not-for-profit school based in Jackson, MS. The program generates about $6,820 in revenue per athlete, against $6,820 in expenses. Athletic aid averages $0 per athlete.
Averett University came in at #25 in this year's ranking. This private not-for-profit school is set in Danville, VA. Team revenue averages $7,890 per participant, with expenses of about $7,890 per participant. The school awards about $0 in athletic aid per athlete.
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*These averages are for the top 25 ranked colleges only.
This ranking is produced 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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