by our College Data Analytics Team
Choosing a college as a student athlete means weighing both the classroom and the competition. Our ranking highlights 21 colleges 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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Leading the list is Adelphi University, our #1 college for Women's Tennis (Division II). This private not-for-profit school is set in Garden City, NY. Team revenue averages $30,970 per participant, compared with $30,970 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $7,963 per athlete.
Thomas Jefferson University is one of the top schools for Women's Tennis (Division II), at #2. Thomas Jefferson University is a private not-for-profit school based in Philadelphia, PA. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $16,231, with expenses of about $16,231 per participant. The school awards about $13,341 in athletic aid per athlete.
Molloy University earned the #3 place for student athletes. Based in Rockville Centre, NY, Molloy University is a private not-for-profit institution. Team revenue averages $13,850 per participant, with expenses of about $15,955 per participant. Athletic aid averages $5,589 per athlete.
St. Thomas Aquinas College is one of the top schools for Women's Tennis (Division II), at #4. Located in Sparkill, NY, St. Thomas Aquinas College is a private not-for-profit institution. The program generates about $32,706 in revenue per athlete, with expenses of about $32,706 per participant. Athletic aid averages $8,813 per athlete.
Mercyhurst University earned the #5 place for student athletes. This private not-for-profit school is set in Erie, PA. The team's NCAA APR score is 1000, alongside a GSR of 100%. The federal graduation rate stands at 71%. The program generates about $18,765 in revenue per athlete, against $18,765 in expenses. Athletic aid averages $14,194 per athlete.
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania came in at #6 in this year's ranking. This public school is set in Slippery Rock, PA. Team revenue averages $35,676 per participant, against $33,841 in expenses. The school awards about $2,028 in athletic aid per athlete.
Seton Hill University landed the #7 spot this year. Based in Greensburg, PA, Seton Hill University is a private not-for-profit institution. The program generates about $6,374 in revenue per athlete, compared with $6,374 spent per athlete. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $5,657.
D'Youville University ranked #8 on our 2026 list for Women's Tennis (Division II). This private not-for-profit school is set in Buffalo, NY. The program generates about $29,077 in revenue per athlete, with expenses of about $29,077 per participant. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $8,393.
West Chester University of Pennsylvania placed #9 among the best colleges for Women's Tennis (Division II). This public school is set in West Chester, PA. The program generates about $8,620 in revenue per athlete, compared with $10,969 spent per athlete. The school awards about $2,168 in athletic aid per athlete.
Daemen University came in at #10 in this year's ranking. This private not-for-profit school is set in Amherst, NY. The program generates about $8,753 in revenue per athlete, with expenses of about $8,753 per participant. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $5,726.
Goldey-Beacom College landed the #11 spot this year. Located in Wilmington, DE, Goldey-Beacom College is a private not-for-profit institution. Team revenue averages $10,373 per participant, with expenses of about $10,373 per participant. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $5,149.
University of the District of Columbia placed #12 among the best colleges for Women's Tennis (Division II). This public school is set in Washington, DC. The program generates about $40,984 in revenue per athlete, compared with $40,984 spent per athlete. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $13,638.
Le Moyne College landed the #13 spot this year. Le Moyne College is a private not-for-profit school based in Syracuse, NY. Athletes here earn an NCAA Academic Progress Rate of 967, with a Graduation Success Rate of 100%. About 57% of athletes graduate under the federal rate. Team revenue averages $31,283 per participant, compared with $31,363 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $9,944 per athlete.
Dominican University New York placed #14 among the best colleges for Women's Tennis (Division II). Located in Orangeburg, NY, Dominican University New York is a private not-for-profit institution. Team revenue averages $9,513 per participant, against $9,513 in expenses. Athletic aid averages $4,678 per athlete.
Chestnut Hill College placed #15 among the best colleges for Women's Tennis (Division II). Based in Philadelphia, PA, Chestnut Hill College is a private not-for-profit institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $16,093, against $16,093 in expenses. The school awards about $4,192 in athletic aid per athlete.
Millersville University of Pennsylvania came in at #16 in this year's ranking. Based in Millersville, PA, Millersville University of Pennsylvania is a public institution. The program generates about $14,479 in revenue per athlete, with expenses of about $14,479 per participant. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $2,830.
Frostburg State University did well this year, earning the #17 position. This public school is set in Frostburg, MD. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $11,330, with expenses of about $11,330 per participant. The school awards about $3,617 in athletic aid per athlete.
Bowie State University did well this year, earning the #18 position. Bowie State University is a public school based in Bowie, MD. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $40,018, against $10,843 in expenses. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $2,581.
East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania placed #19 among the best colleges for Women's Tennis (Division II). Located in East Stroudsburg, PA, East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania is a public institution. Team revenue averages $13,672 per participant, against $13,587 in expenses. The school awards about $2,313 in athletic aid per athlete.
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania placed #20 among the best colleges for Women's Tennis (Division II). Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania is a public school based in Shippensburg, PA. Team revenue averages $6,527 per participant, against $7,238 in expenses. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $2,132.
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania placed #21 among the best colleges for Women's Tennis (Division II). Located in Kutztown, PA, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania is a public institution. The program generates about $5,158 in revenue per athlete, compared with $4,872 spent per athlete. The school awards about $1,904 in athletic aid per athlete.
*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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