by our College Data Analytics Team
Picking a college for your sport means looking beyond the field or court. Our ranking highlights 12 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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Leading the list is Dallas Baptist University, our #1 college for Women's Tennis (Division II). Based in Dallas, TX, Dallas Baptist University is a private not-for-profit institution. The program generates about $42,932 in revenue per athlete, compared with $42,860 spent per athlete. The school awards about $9,215 in athletic aid per athlete.
Lubbock Christian University came in at #2 on this year's ranking for Women's Tennis (Division II). Based in Lubbock, TX, Lubbock Christian University is a private not-for-profit institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $28,725, compared with $28,725 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $8,404 per athlete.
The University of Texas at Tyler is one of the top schools for Women's Tennis (Division II), at #3. Located in Tyler, TX, The University of Texas at Tyler is a public institution. Team revenue averages $39,950 per participant, against $39,950 in expenses. Athletic aid averages $6,209 per athlete.
The University of Texas Permian Basin landed the #4 spot for Women's Tennis (Division II). Located in Odessa, TX, The University of Texas Permian Basin is a public institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $29,001, with expenses of about $17,212 per participant. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $6,982.
Angelo State University came in at #5 on this year's ranking for Women's Tennis (Division II). Based in San Angelo, TX, Angelo State University is a public institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $36,490, with expenses of about $30,046 per participant. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $5,881.
University of Central Oklahoma did well this year, earning the #6 position. Based in Edmond, OK, University of Central Oklahoma is a public institution. Team revenue averages $34,550 per participant, against $34,251 in expenses. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $6,477.
Texas A&M University-Kingsville came in at #7 in this year's ranking. Based in Kingsville, TX, Texas A&M University-Kingsville is a public institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $16,219, against $35,472 in expenses. Athletic aid averages $4,790 per athlete.
Northeastern State University did well this year, earning the #8 position. Located in Tahlequah, OK, Northeastern State University is a public institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $25,111, with expenses of about $25,111 per participant. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $7,449.
Western New Mexico University came in at #9 in this year's ranking. Western New Mexico University is a public school based in Silver City, NM. Team revenue averages $21,870 per participant, with expenses of about $21,776 per participant. Athletic aid averages $9,177 per athlete.
Midwestern State University ranked #10 on our 2026 list for Women's Tennis (Division II). Located in Wichita Falls, TX, Midwestern State University is a public institution. The program generates about $19,740 in revenue per athlete, compared with $19,740 spent per athlete. The school awards about $5,772 in athletic aid per athlete.
Cameron University placed #11 among the best colleges for Women's Tennis (Division II). Based in Lawton, OK, Cameron University is a public institution. The program generates about $22,754 in revenue per athlete, compared with $22,164 spent per athlete. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $7,117.
Southeastern Oklahoma State University came in at #12 in this year's ranking. Located in Durant, OK, Southeastern Oklahoma State University is a public institution. The program generates about $22,515 in revenue per athlete, against $22,515 in expenses. Athletic aid averages $4,833 per athlete.
*These averages are for the top 25 ranked colleges only.
This list is compiled 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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