by our College Data Analytics Team
Choosing a college as a student athlete means weighing both the classroom and the competition. 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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Here are the top-ranked colleges for student athletes:
Lee University tops our 2026 ranking of the best colleges for Women's Tennis (Division II). Based in Cleveland, TN, Lee University is a private not-for-profit institution. Team revenue averages $32,035 per participant, compared with $32,035 spent per athlete. The school awards about $8,272 in athletic aid per athlete.
Carson-Newman University is one of the top schools for Women's Tennis (Division II), at #2. Based in Jefferson City, TN, Carson-Newman University is a private not-for-profit institution. Team revenue averages $29,539 per participant, with expenses of about $29,238 per participant. The school awards about $10,904 in athletic aid per athlete.
Lincoln Memorial University is one of the top schools for Women's Tennis (Division II), at #3. This private not-for-profit school is set in Harrogate, TN. The program generates about $9,178 in revenue per athlete, against $9,202 in expenses. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $8,449.
Christian Brothers University came in at #4 on this year's ranking for Women's Tennis (Division II). This private not-for-profit school is set in Memphis, TN. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $28,676, against $23,558 in expenses. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $3,833.
King University is one of the top schools for Women's Tennis (Division II), at #5. Based in Bristol, TN, King University is a private not-for-profit institution. Team revenue averages $38,424 per participant, against $59,515 in expenses. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $7,932.
Tusculum University ranked #6 on our 2026 list for Women's Tennis (Division II). This private not-for-profit school is set in Greeneville, TN. The program generates about $19,084 in revenue per athlete, with expenses of about $19,088 per participant. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $6,457.
*These averages are for the top 25 ranked colleges only.
The ranking above is published 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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