by our College Data Analytics Team
Choosing a college as a student athlete means weighing both the classroom and the competition. Our ranking highlights 45 schools for Men’s Tennis 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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Rice University earned the #1 spot in this year's ranking for Men's Tennis. Rice University is a private not-for-profit school based in Houston, TX. Athletes here earn an NCAA Academic Progress Rate of 1000, and a 91% Graduation Success Rate. About 71% of athletes graduate under the federal rate. The program generates about $92,598 in revenue per athlete, with expenses of about $92,598 per participant. Athletic aid averages $41,166 per athlete.
Baylor University landed the #2 spot for Men's Tennis. Located in Waco, TX, Baylor University is a private not-for-profit institution. The team's NCAA APR score is 1000, alongside a GSR of 100%. About 67% of athletes graduate under the federal rate. The program generates about $156,879 in revenue per athlete, against $156,879 in expenses. The school awards about $30,455 in athletic aid per athlete.
The University of Texas at Austin ranked #3 among the best colleges for Men's Tennis. The University of Texas at Austin is a public school based in Austin, TX. The team's NCAA APR score is 1000, alongside a GSR of 89%. Its federal graduation rate is 71%. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $40,404, compared with $198,679 spent per athlete. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $22,650.
Abilene Christian University came in at #4 on this year's ranking for Men's Tennis. This private not-for-profit school is set in Abilene, TX. Abilene Christian University records an NCAA APR of 1000, alongside a GSR of 100%. About 86% of athletes graduate under the federal rate. Team revenue averages $68,498 per participant, with expenses of about $70,245 per participant. The school awards about $26,012 in athletic aid per athlete.
Austin College came in at #5 on this year's ranking for Men's Tennis. This private not-for-profit school is set in Sherman, TX. Team revenue averages $9,115 per participant, compared with $8,931 spent per athlete. The school awards about $0 in athletic aid per athlete.
Southern Methodist University placed #6 among the best colleges for Men's Tennis. Located in Dallas, TX, Southern Methodist University is a private not-for-profit institution. Its student-athletes post an NCAA Academic Progress Rate (APR) of 993, alongside a GSR of 78%. About 50% of athletes graduate under the federal rate. The program generates about $114,443 in revenue per athlete, against $114,443 in expenses. The school awards about $56,388 in athletic aid per athlete.
University of Arizona placed #7 among the best colleges for Men's Tennis. This public school is set in Tucson, AZ. Athletes here earn an NCAA Academic Progress Rate of 994, with a Graduation Success Rate of 86%. About 75% of athletes graduate under the federal rate. Team revenue averages $92,472 per participant, with expenses of about $92,472 per participant. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $20,887.
Texas Christian University ranked #8 on our 2026 list for Men's Tennis. This private not-for-profit school is set in Fort Worth, TX. Its student-athletes post an NCAA Academic Progress Rate (APR) of 955, with a Graduation Success Rate of 100%. The federal graduation rate stands at 100%. Team revenue averages $205,700 per participant, with expenses of about $205,700 per participant. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $37,174.
University of Dallas placed #9 among the best colleges for Men's Tennis. Located in Irving, TX, University of Dallas is a private not-for-profit institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $5,570, with expenses of about $5,570 per participant. Athletic aid averages $0 per athlete.
Texas A&M University-College Station landed the #10 spot this year. Texas A&M University-College Station is a public school based in College Station, TX. Its student-athletes post an NCAA Academic Progress Rate (APR) of 983, with a Graduation Success Rate of 100%. The federal graduation rate stands at 60%. The program generates about $131,872 in revenue per athlete, compared with $289,609 spent per athlete. The school awards about $17,123 in athletic aid per athlete.
Dallas Baptist University landed the #11 spot this year. This private not-for-profit school is set in Dallas, TX. The program generates about $22,420 in revenue per athlete, compared with $22,226 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $9,215 per athlete.
University of Tulsa did well this year, earning the #12 position. This private not-for-profit school is set in Tulsa, OK. Athletes here earn an NCAA Academic Progress Rate of 982, and a 100% Graduation Success Rate. Its federal graduation rate is 50%. Team revenue averages $146,140 per participant, compared with $146,140 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $34,797 per athlete.
LeTourneau University came in at #13 in this year's ranking. This private not-for-profit school is set in Longview, TX. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $9,732, against $9,732 in expenses. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $0.
Northern Arizona University ranked #14 on our 2026 list for Men's Tennis. Based in Flagstaff, AZ, Northern Arizona University is a public institution. The team's NCAA APR score is 1000, with a Graduation Success Rate of 100%. Its federal graduation rate is 86%. The program generates about $33,323 in revenue per athlete, compared with $33,323 spent per athlete. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $13,581.
Arizona State University Campus Immersion landed the #15 spot this year. Based in Tempe, AZ, Arizona State University Campus Immersion is a public institution. Its student-athletes post an NCAA Academic Progress Rate (APR) of 972, with a Graduation Success Rate of 100%. The federal graduation rate stands at 0%. The program generates about $151,863 in revenue per athlete, against $151,863 in expenses. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $27,490.
University of the Incarnate Word did well this year, earning the #16 position. This private not-for-profit school is set in San Antonio, TX. The team's NCAA APR score is 1000, with a Graduation Success Rate of 100%. The federal graduation rate stands at 71%. The program generates about $34,103 in revenue per athlete, with expenses of about $34,103 per participant. The school awards about $18,744 in athletic aid per athlete.
Texas Tech University came in at #17 in this year's ranking. Located in Lubbock, TX, Texas Tech University is a public institution. Athletes here earn an NCAA Academic Progress Rate of 993, alongside a GSR of 80%. About 100% of athletes graduate under the federal rate. Team revenue averages $21,410 per participant, with expenses of about $111,785 per participant. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $13,662.
University of New Mexico-Main Campus ranked #18 on our 2026 list for Men's Tennis. Based in Albuquerque, NM, University of New Mexico-Main Campus is a public institution. University of New Mexico-Main Campus records an NCAA APR of 984, and a 100% Graduation Success Rate. About 40% of athletes graduate under the federal rate. Team revenue averages $55,986 per participant, with expenses of about $54,387 per participant. The school awards about $19,510 in athletic aid per athlete.
The University of Texas at Arlington landed the #19 spot this year. Based in Arlington, TX, The University of Texas at Arlington is a public institution. The team's NCAA APR score is 1000, alongside a GSR of 83%. Its federal graduation rate is 33%. The program generates about $46,818 in revenue per athlete, compared with $46,818 spent per athlete. The school awards about $12,666 in athletic aid per athlete.
Texas Lutheran University came in at #20 in this year's ranking. This private not-for-profit school is set in Seguin, TX. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $6,482, compared with $6,555 spent per athlete. The school awards about $0 in athletic aid per athlete.
The University of Texas at San Antonio placed #21 among the best colleges for Men's Tennis. This public school is set in San Antonio, TX. The team's NCAA APR score is 990, alongside a GSR of 88%. The federal graduation rate stands at 25%. Team revenue averages $47,971 per participant, with expenses of about $47,971 per participant. The school awards about $16,155 in athletic aid per athlete.
Lubbock Christian University did well this year, earning the #22 position. Located in Lubbock, TX, Lubbock Christian University is a private not-for-profit institution. The program generates about $23,257 in revenue per athlete, compared with $23,257 spent per athlete. The school awards about $8,404 in athletic aid per athlete.
New Mexico State University-Main Campus ranked #23 on our 2026 list for Men's Tennis. This public school is set in Las Cruces, NM. Athletes here earn an NCAA Academic Progress Rate of 985, with a Graduation Success Rate of 100%. Its federal graduation rate is 75%. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $35,602, compared with $35,602 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $17,921 per athlete.
Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi placed #24 among the best colleges for Men's Tennis. Located in Corpus Christi, TX, Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi is a public institution. The team's NCAA APR score is 1000, and a 100% Graduation Success Rate. About 11% of athletes graduate under the federal rate. Team revenue averages $63,215 per participant, against $63,215 in expenses. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $10,202.
University of Mary Hardin-Baylor landed the #25 spot this year. Based in Belton, TX, University of Mary Hardin-Baylor is a private not-for-profit institution. The program generates about $5,951 in revenue per athlete, against $5,951 in expenses. 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.
The ranking above is published 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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