by our College Data Analytics Team
Picking a college for your sport means looking beyond the field or court. This list ranks 20 schools for Women’s Tennis (Division II) 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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Michigan Technological University tops our 2026 ranking of the best colleges for Women's Tennis (Division II). Michigan Technological University is a public school based in Houghton, MI. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $38,546, against $38,455 in expenses. The school awards about $13,159 in athletic aid per athlete.
Lewis University ranked #2 among the best colleges for Women's Tennis (Division II). Located in Romeoville, IL, Lewis University is a private not-for-profit institution. The program generates about $29,631 in revenue per athlete, with expenses of about $29,556 per participant. Athletic aid averages $9,669 per athlete.
Grand Valley State University ranked #3 among the best colleges for Women's Tennis (Division II). Located in Allendale, MI, Grand Valley State University is a public institution. The program generates about $34,026 in revenue per athlete, with expenses of about $33,870 per participant. Athletic aid averages $6,088 per athlete.
Northwood University ranked #4 among the best colleges for Women's Tennis (Division II). Located in Midland, MI, Northwood University is a private not-for-profit institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $27,664, against $27,664 in expenses. Athletic aid averages $7,948 per athlete.
University of Indianapolis landed the #5 spot for Women's Tennis (Division II). Located in Indianapolis, IN, University of Indianapolis is a private not-for-profit institution. The program generates about $33,156 in revenue per athlete, with expenses of about $33,156 per participant. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $9,002.
Cedarville University landed the #6 spot this year. This private not-for-profit school is set in Cedarville, OH. Team revenue averages $13,839 per participant, with expenses of about $13,839 per participant. The school awards about $5,791 in athletic aid per athlete.
McKendree University came in at #7 in this year's ranking. McKendree University is a private not-for-profit school based in Lebanon, IL. Team revenue averages $35,399 per participant, against $35,399 in expenses. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $6,695.
Lake Superior State University landed the #8 spot this year. Based in Sault Ste Marie, MI, Lake Superior State University is a public institution. The program generates about $29,272 in revenue per athlete, against $29,272 in expenses. The school awards about $8,276 in athletic aid per athlete.
Walsh University did well this year, earning the #9 position. This private not-for-profit school is set in North Canton, OH. The program generates about $16,009 in revenue per athlete, with expenses of about $15,120 per participant. The school awards about $5,087 in athletic aid per athlete.
University of Illinois Springfield did well this year, earning the #10 position. University of Illinois Springfield is a public school based in Springfield, IL. Team revenue averages $17,301 per participant, compared with $17,301 spent per athlete. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $4,768.
Ashland University did well this year, earning the #11 position. Based in Ashland, OH, Ashland University is a private not-for-profit institution. Team revenue averages $15,830 per participant, with expenses of about $15,830 per participant. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $5,808.
Saginaw Valley State University landed the #12 spot this year. Based in University Center, MI, Saginaw Valley State University is a public institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $25,208, with expenses of about $23,654 per participant. The school awards about $5,118 in athletic aid per athlete.
Davenport University did well this year, earning the #13 position. This private not-for-profit school is set in Grand Rapids, MI. Team revenue averages $21,379 per participant, against $21,379 in expenses. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $6,850.
Ferris State University did well this year, earning the #14 position. Ferris State University is a public school based in Big Rapids, MI. The program generates about $22,149 in revenue per athlete, with expenses of about $22,149 per participant. Athletic aid averages $5,572 per athlete.
Roosevelt University placed #15 among the best colleges for Women's Tennis (Division II). Located in Chicago, IL, Roosevelt University is a private not-for-profit institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $21,129, with expenses of about $21,129 per participant. Athletic aid averages $8,633 per athlete.
Quincy University did well this year, earning the #16 position. Located in Quincy, IL, Quincy University is a private not-for-profit institution. The program generates about $25,778 in revenue per athlete, with expenses of about $26,154 per participant. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $8,507.
Ursuline College came in at #17 in this year's ranking. Located in Pepper Pike, OH, Ursuline College is a private not-for-profit institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $5,194, compared with $5,194 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $6,040 per athlete.
Purdue University Northwest came in at #18 in this year's ranking. This public school is set in Hammond, IN. The program generates about $20,870 in revenue per athlete, with expenses of about $20,870 per participant. Athletic aid averages $3,013 per athlete.
Tiffin University did well this year, earning the #19 position. Based in Tiffin, OH, Tiffin University is a private not-for-profit institution. Team revenue averages $16,292 per participant, against $16,292 in expenses. Athletic aid averages $4,785 per athlete.
Shawnee State University landed the #20 spot this year. Located in Portsmouth, OH, Shawnee State University is a public institution. Team revenue averages $8,762 per participant, with expenses of about $8,301 per participant. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $3,174.
*These averages are for the top 25 ranked colleges only.
This list is compiled 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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