by our College Data Analytics Team
Choosing a college as a student athlete means weighing both the classroom and the competition. Our ranking highlights 12 colleges for Women’s Tennis (Division I) by academic-athletic quality, using our 2026 methodology.
To arm you with the information you need, 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:
Our analysis found University of Miami to be the best college for Women's Tennis (Division I) in Florida. Located in Coral Gables, FL, University of Miami is a private not-for-profit institution. Athletes here earn an NCAA Academic Progress Rate of 1000, alongside a GSR of 100%. The federal graduation rate stands at 40%. The program generates about $229,360 in revenue per athlete, compared with $229,360 spent per athlete. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $38,474.
University of Central Florida is one of the top schools for Women's Tennis (Division I), at #2. Based in Orlando, FL, University of Central Florida is a public institution. The team's NCAA APR score is 1000, and a 89% Graduation Success Rate. About 33% of athletes graduate under the federal rate. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $130,458, compared with $130,458 spent per athlete. The school awards about $25,195 in athletic aid per athlete.
Florida Gulf Coast University landed the #3 spot for Women's Tennis (Division I). This public school is set in Fort Myers, FL. Athletes here earn an NCAA Academic Progress Rate of 1000, alongside a GSR of 100%. Its federal graduation rate is 71%. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $73,918, against $73,918 in expenses. Athletic aid averages $18,812 per athlete.
University of South Florida ranked #4 among the best colleges for Women's Tennis (Division I). Based in Tampa, FL, University of South Florida is a public institution. Its student-athletes post an NCAA Academic Progress Rate (APR) of 1000, with a Graduation Success Rate of 88%. The federal graduation rate stands at 88%. Team revenue averages $104,222 per participant, against $104,222 in expenses. Athletic aid averages $15,287 per athlete.
Florida State University came in at #5 on this year's ranking for Women's Tennis (Division I). Florida State University is a public school based in Tallahassee, FL. Its student-athletes post an NCAA Academic Progress Rate (APR) of 1000, with a Graduation Success Rate of 100%. About 80% of athletes graduate under the federal rate. The program generates about $91,192 in revenue per athlete, compared with $91,192 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $13,364 per athlete.
Stetson University ranked #6 on our 2026 list for Women's Tennis (Division I). Based in DeLand, FL, Stetson University is a private not-for-profit institution. Stetson University records an NCAA APR of 1000, alongside a GSR of 100%. About 80% of athletes graduate under the federal rate. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $57,806, against $57,806 in expenses. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $17,035.
University of Florida placed #7 among the best colleges for Women's Tennis (Division I). University of Florida is a public school based in Gainesville, FL. The team's NCAA APR score is 983, alongside a GSR of 83%. The federal graduation rate stands at 67%. Team revenue averages $177 per participant, against $207,530 in expenses. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $23,180.
Florida International University came in at #8 in this year's ranking. This public school is set in Miami, FL. Athletes here earn an NCAA Academic Progress Rate of 1000, with a Graduation Success Rate of 86%. The federal graduation rate stands at 38%. The program generates about $75,142 in revenue per athlete, against $75,142 in expenses. The school awards about $16,058 in athletic aid per athlete.
University of North Florida landed the #9 spot this year. Based in Jacksonville, FL, University of North Florida is a public institution. University of North Florida records an NCAA APR of 991, and a 100% Graduation Success Rate. The federal graduation rate stands at 60%. Team revenue averages $48,855 per participant, with expenses of about $48,855 per participant. The school awards about $8,675 in athletic aid per athlete.
Florida Atlantic University ranked #10 on our 2026 list for Women's Tennis (Division I). Based in Boca Raton, FL, Florida Atlantic University is a public institution. Athletes here earn an NCAA Academic Progress Rate of 975, alongside a GSR of 83%. The federal graduation rate stands at 50%. The program generates about $64,013 in revenue per athlete, against $64,013 in expenses. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $16,971.
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University ranked #11 on our 2026 list for Women's Tennis (Division I). Based in Tallahassee, FL, Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University is a public institution. Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University records an NCAA APR of 990, with a Graduation Success Rate of 89%. About 83% of athletes graduate under the federal rate. The program generates about $28,008 in revenue per athlete, compared with $29,971 spent per athlete. The school awards about $11,235 in athletic aid per athlete.
Bethune-Cookman University did well this year, earning the #12 position. Located in Daytona Beach, FL, Bethune-Cookman University is a private not-for-profit institution. The team's NCAA APR score is 982, and a 60% Graduation Success Rate. Its federal graduation rate is 25%. The program generates about $28,770 in revenue per athlete, with expenses of about $28,770 per participant. The school awards about $6,940 in athletic aid per athlete.
*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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