by our College Data Analytics Team
Picking a college for your sport means looking beyond the field or court. This list ranks 5 programs for Women’s Tennis (Division II) by academic-athletic quality, using our 2026 methodology.
To arm you with the information you need, College Factual evaluates each program using 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 Spring Hill College to be the best college for Women's Tennis (Division II) in Alabama. This private not-for-profit school is set in Mobile, AL. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $11,567, compared with $11,567 spent per athlete. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $7,824.
University of West Alabama earned the #2 place for student athletes. University of West Alabama is a public school based in Livingston, AL. Team revenue averages $38,289 per participant, compared with $37,760 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $11,323 per athlete.
Tuskegee University earned the #3 place for student athletes. Tuskegee University is a private not-for-profit school based in Tuskegee, AL. The program generates about $8,525 in revenue per athlete, compared with $8,525 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $3,470 per athlete.
Auburn University at Montgomery earned the #4 place for student athletes. Based in Montgomery, AL, Auburn University at Montgomery is a public institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $33,837, with expenses of about $33,837 per participant. Athletic aid averages $13,718 per athlete.
University of Montevallo ranked #5 among the best colleges for Women's Tennis (Division II). Located in Montevallo, AL, University of Montevallo is a public institution. Team revenue averages $19,361 per participant, against $19,361 in expenses. Athletic aid averages $4,698 per athlete.
*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.
References
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