by our College Data Analytics Team
Choosing a college as a student athlete means weighing both the classroom and the competition. We have ranked 32 colleges for Women’s Tennis (Division I) 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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Leading the list is Southern Methodist University, our #1 college for Women's Tennis (Division I). Based in Dallas, TX, Southern Methodist University is a private not-for-profit institution. The team's NCAA APR score is 1000, and a 100% Graduation Success Rate. The federal graduation rate stands at 100%. The program generates about $175,576 in revenue per athlete, compared with $175,576 spent per athlete. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $56,388.
Texas Christian University ranked #2 among the best colleges for Women's Tennis (Division I). Based in Fort Worth, TX, Texas Christian University is a private not-for-profit institution. Its student-athletes post an NCAA Academic Progress Rate (APR) of 1000, alongside a GSR of 89%. About 86% of athletes graduate under the federal rate. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $220,096, with expenses of about $220,096 per participant. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $37,174.
Rice University ranked #3 among the best colleges for Women's Tennis (Division I). Rice University is a private not-for-profit school based in Houston, TX. Rice University records an NCAA APR of 1000, alongside a GSR of 100%. About 86% of athletes graduate under the federal rate. Team revenue averages $147,746 per participant, compared with $147,746 spent per athlete. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $41,166.
Baylor University came in at #4 on this year's ranking for Women's Tennis (Division I). Located in Waco, TX, Baylor University is a private not-for-profit institution. The team's NCAA APR score is 992, with a Graduation Success Rate of 100%. The federal graduation rate stands at 67%. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $152,054, against $152,054 in expenses. The school awards about $30,455 in athletic aid per athlete.
Texas A&M University-College Station landed the #5 spot for Women's Tennis (Division I). Based in College Station, TX, Texas A&M University-College Station is a public institution. Athletes here earn an NCAA Academic Progress Rate of 992, alongside a GSR of 89%. Its federal graduation rate is 89%. The program generates about $246,398 in revenue per athlete, against $441,214 in expenses. Athletic aid averages $17,123 per athlete.
Arizona State University Campus Immersion came in at #6 in this year's ranking. This public school is set in Tempe, AZ. The team's NCAA APR score is 991, with a Graduation Success Rate of 100%. Its federal graduation rate is 86%. The program generates about $228,232 in revenue per athlete, with expenses of about $228,232 per participant. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $27,490.
University of Arizona came in at #7 in this year's ranking. Located in Tucson, AZ, University of Arizona is a public institution. Athletes here earn an NCAA Academic Progress Rate of 1000, alongside a GSR of 100%. Its federal graduation rate is 56%. Team revenue averages $102,991 per participant, compared with $102,991 spent per athlete. The school awards about $20,887 in athletic aid per athlete.
University of Tulsa landed the #8 spot this year. This private not-for-profit school is set in Tulsa, OK. Its student-athletes post an NCAA Academic Progress Rate (APR) of 992, alongside a GSR of 100%. Its federal graduation rate is 50%. The program generates about $126,238 in revenue per athlete, against $126,238 in expenses. The school awards about $34,797 in athletic aid per athlete.
The University of Texas at Austin landed the #9 spot this year. The University of Texas at Austin is a public school based in Austin, TX. The University of Texas at Austin records an NCAA APR of 1000, alongside a GSR of 100%. The federal graduation rate stands at 83%. Team revenue averages $27,046 per participant, compared with $183,435 spent per athlete. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $22,650.
Abilene Christian University ranked #10 on our 2026 list for Women's Tennis (Division I). Based in Abilene, TX, Abilene Christian University is a private not-for-profit institution. Athletes here earn an NCAA Academic Progress Rate of 1000, and a 100% Graduation Success Rate. The federal graduation rate stands at 100%. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $43,439, with expenses of about $81,333 per participant. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $26,012.
University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus landed the #11 spot this year. Located in Norman, OK, University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus is a public institution. University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus records an NCAA APR of 992, with a Graduation Success Rate of 100%. Its federal graduation rate is 50%. The program generates about $2,995 in revenue per athlete, against $187,031 in expenses. The school awards about $27,789 in athletic aid per athlete.
The University of Texas at San Antonio did well this year, earning the #12 position. This public school is set in San Antonio, TX. Its student-athletes post an NCAA Academic Progress Rate (APR) of 1000, with a Graduation Success Rate of 100%. About 63% of athletes graduate under the federal rate. The program generates about $64,300 in revenue per athlete, against $64,300 in expenses. The school awards about $16,155 in athletic aid per athlete.
University of New Mexico-Main Campus landed the #13 spot this year. University of New Mexico-Main Campus is a public school based in Albuquerque, NM. University of New Mexico-Main Campus records an NCAA APR of 984, and a 100% Graduation Success Rate. About 56% of athletes graduate under the federal rate. The program generates about $81,865 in revenue per athlete, compared with $80,815 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $19,510 per athlete.
University of North Texas ranked #14 on our 2026 list for Women's Tennis (Division I). Based in Denton, TX, University of North Texas is a public institution. University of North Texas records an NCAA APR of 1000, and a 100% Graduation Success Rate. The federal graduation rate stands at 57%. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $83,910, against $83,910 in expenses. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $11,504.
University of Houston ranked #15 on our 2026 list for Women's Tennis (Division I). Located in Houston, TX, University of Houston is a public institution. The team's NCAA APR score is 992, alongside a GSR of 80%. About 50% of athletes graduate under the federal rate. Team revenue averages $103,180 per participant, with expenses of about $103,180 per participant. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $15,948.
University of the Incarnate Word placed #16 among the best colleges for Women's Tennis (Division I). This private not-for-profit school is set in San Antonio, TX. Its student-athletes post an NCAA Academic Progress Rate (APR) of 1000, and a 100% Graduation Success Rate. About 100% of athletes graduate under the federal rate. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $46,651, against $46,651 in expenses. Athletic aid averages $18,744 per athlete.
The University of Texas at Arlington ranked #17 on our 2026 list for Women's Tennis (Division I). This public school is set in Arlington, TX. Athletes here earn an NCAA Academic Progress Rate of 1000, alongside a GSR of 100%. Its federal graduation rate is 67%. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $60,052, against $60,052 in expenses. Athletic aid averages $12,666 per athlete.
Oklahoma State University-Main Campus came in at #18 in this year's ranking. This public school is set in Stillwater, OK. Oklahoma State University-Main Campus records an NCAA APR of 979, alongside a GSR of 100%. The federal graduation rate stands at 25%. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $177,274, compared with $254,032 spent per athlete. The school awards about $12,335 in athletic aid per athlete.
Northern Arizona University landed the #19 spot this year. Northern Arizona University is a public school based in Flagstaff, AZ. The team's NCAA APR score is 1000, with a Graduation Success Rate of 75%. The federal graduation rate stands at 33%. Team revenue averages $65,815 per participant, compared with $65,815 spent per athlete. The school awards about $13,581 in athletic aid per athlete.
Tarleton State University did well this year, earning the #20 position. This public school is set in Stephenville, TX. Tarleton State University records an NCAA APR of 1000, alongside a GSR of 83%. Its federal graduation rate is 57%. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $77,206, compared with $77,206 spent per athlete. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $11,883.
Grand Canyon University landed the #21 spot this year. Grand Canyon University is a private for-profit school based in Phoenix, AZ. Grand Canyon University records an NCAA APR of 1000, and a 100% Graduation Success Rate. The federal graduation rate stands at 100%. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $63,112, compared with $63,112 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $9,958 per athlete.
Texas Tech University placed #22 among the best colleges for Women's Tennis (Division I). This public school is set in Lubbock, TX. The team's NCAA APR score is 992, with a Graduation Success Rate of 100%. The federal graduation rate stands at 44%. The program generates about $23,085 in revenue per athlete, against $141,450 in expenses. The school awards about $13,662 in athletic aid per athlete.
New Mexico State University-Main Campus placed #23 among the best colleges for Women's Tennis (Division I). Based in Las Cruces, NM, New Mexico State University-Main Campus is a public institution. New Mexico State University-Main Campus records an NCAA APR of 1000, alongside a GSR of 88%. About 25% of athletes graduate under the federal rate. Team revenue averages $55,542 per participant, compared with $55,542 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $17,921 per athlete.
Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi ranked #24 on our 2026 list for Women's Tennis (Division I). This public school is set in Corpus Christi, TX. Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi records an NCAA APR of 1000, with a Graduation Success Rate of 100%. About 44% of athletes graduate under the federal rate. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $72,444, with expenses of about $72,444 per participant. The school awards about $10,202 in athletic aid per athlete.
Oral Roberts University landed the #25 spot this year. This private not-for-profit school is set in Tulsa, OK. Athletes here earn an NCAA Academic Progress Rate of 1000, alongside a GSR of 100%. Its federal graduation rate is 67%. The program generates about $39,933 in revenue per athlete, against $39,933 in expenses. Athletic aid averages $15,443 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. Rankings consider 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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