by our College Data Analytics Team
Picking a college for your sport means looking beyond the field or court. Our ranking highlights 6 schools for Women’s Tennis (Division II) 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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Cedarville University earned the #1 spot in this year's ranking for Women's Tennis (Division II). This private not-for-profit school is set in Cedarville, OH. The program generates about $13,839 in revenue per athlete, with expenses of about $13,839 per participant. Athletic aid averages $5,791 per athlete.
Walsh University landed the #2 spot for Women's Tennis (Division II). Walsh University is a private not-for-profit school based in North Canton, OH. Team revenue averages $16,009 per participant, compared with $15,120 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $5,087 per athlete.
Ashland University came in at #3 on this year's ranking for Women's Tennis (Division II). Based in Ashland, OH, Ashland University is a private not-for-profit institution. Team revenue averages $15,830 per participant, against $15,830 in expenses. The school awards about $5,808 in athletic aid per athlete.
Ursuline College is one of the top schools for Women's Tennis (Division II), at #4. Based 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.
Tiffin University ranked #5 among the best colleges for Women's Tennis (Division II). This private not-for-profit school is set in Tiffin, OH. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $16,292, against $16,292 in expenses. The school awards about $4,785 in athletic aid per athlete.
Shawnee State University ranked #6 on our 2026 list for Women's Tennis (Division II). This public school is set in Portsmouth, OH. The program generates about $8,762 in revenue per athlete, compared with $8,301 spent per athlete. The school awards about $3,174 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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