by our College Data Analytics Team
Choosing a college as a student athlete means weighing both the classroom and the competition. Our ranking highlights 9 programs for Women’s Tennis (Division II) by academic-athletic quality, using our 2026 methodology.
So you can compare your options, 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:
No school ranked higher than Rockhurst University this year for Women's Tennis (Division II). Rockhurst University is a private not-for-profit school based in Kansas City, MO. Team revenue averages $33,874 per participant, compared with $33,874 spent per athlete. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $8,130.
Maryville University of Saint Louis earned the #2 place for student athletes. This private not-for-profit school is set in Saint Louis, MO. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $17,413, with expenses of about $17,341 per participant. Athletic aid averages $6,338 per athlete.
Drury University is one of the top schools for Women's Tennis (Division II), at #3. Located in Springfield, MO, Drury University is a private not-for-profit institution. The program generates about $23,444 in revenue per athlete, with expenses of about $23,444 per participant. Athletic aid averages $8,859 per athlete.
Northwest Missouri State University came in at #4 on this year's ranking for Women's Tennis (Division II). Northwest Missouri State University is a public school based in Maryville, MO. Team revenue averages $102,471 per participant, with expenses of about $102,471 per participant. Athletic aid averages $6,287 per athlete.
William Jewell College ranked #5 among the best colleges for Women's Tennis (Division II). This private not-for-profit school is set in Liberty, MO. The program generates about $11,517 in revenue per athlete, with expenses of about $11,236 per participant. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $7,219.
Truman State University placed #6 among the best colleges for Women's Tennis (Division II). Truman State University is a public school based in Kirksville, MO. Team revenue averages $4,253 per participant, against $4,253 in expenses. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $3,206.
Southwest Baptist University came in at #7 in this year's ranking. Located in Bolivar, MO, Southwest Baptist University is a private not-for-profit institution. The program generates about $24,491 in revenue per athlete, with expenses of about $24,491 per participant. The school awards about $7,015 in athletic aid per athlete.
University of Missouri-St Louis landed the #8 spot this year. Located in Saint Louis, MO, University of Missouri-St Louis is a public institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $15,471, with expenses of about $19,610 per participant. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $6,395.
Missouri Western State University landed the #9 spot this year. Located in Saint Joseph, MO, Missouri Western State University is a public institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $32,706, against $32,555 in expenses. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $7,151.
*These averages are for the top 25 ranked colleges only.
This ranking is produced by College Factual, 2026 edition. The methodology weighs 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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