by our College Data Analytics Team
Picking a college for your sport means looking beyond the field or court. Our ranking highlights 11 programs for Women’s Tennis (Division III) by academic-athletic quality, using our 2026 methodology.
To arm you with the information you need, 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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Carleton College earned the #1 spot in this year's ranking for Women's Tennis (Division III). This private not-for-profit school is set in Northfield, MN. Team revenue averages $9,394 per participant, compared with $10,488 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $0 per athlete.
Macalester College came in at #2 on this year's ranking for Women's Tennis (Division III). This private not-for-profit school is set in Saint Paul, MN. The program generates about $6,578 in revenue per athlete, compared with $6,253 spent per athlete. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $0.
St Olaf College is one of the top schools for Women's Tennis (Division III), at #3. This private not-for-profit school is set in Northfield, MN. Team revenue averages $5,274 per participant, with expenses of about $4,517 per participant. Athletic aid averages $0 per athlete.
Gustavus Adolphus College earned the #4 place for student athletes. Located in Saint Peter, MN, Gustavus Adolphus College is a private not-for-profit institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $5,005, compared with $5,005 spent per athlete. The school awards about $0 in athletic aid per athlete.
St Catherine University came in at #5 on this year's ranking for Women's Tennis (Division III). Based in Saint Paul, MN, St Catherine University is a private not-for-profit institution. The program generates about $10,906 in revenue per athlete, against $10,906 in expenses. Athletic aid averages $0 per athlete.
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota ranked #6 on our 2026 list for Women's Tennis (Division III). This private not-for-profit school is set in Winona, MN. Team revenue averages $4,994 per participant, compared with $4,994 spent per athlete. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $0.
Martin Luther College landed the #7 spot this year. Located in New Ulm, MN, Martin Luther College is a private not-for-profit institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $2,657, with expenses of about $2,657 per participant. Athletic aid averages $0 per athlete.
University of Northwestern-St Paul placed #8 among the best colleges for Women's Tennis (Division III). This private not-for-profit school is set in Saint Paul, MN. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $4,787, compared with $4,787 spent per athlete. The school awards about $0 in athletic aid per athlete.
Hamline University ranked #9 on our 2026 list for Women's Tennis (Division III). Hamline University is a private not-for-profit school based in Saint Paul, MN. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $5,554, compared with $5,554 spent per athlete. The school awards about $0 in athletic aid per athlete.
University of Minnesota-Morris came in at #10 in this year's ranking. University of Minnesota-Morris is a public school based in Morris, MN. Team revenue averages $3,394 per participant, against $3,348 in expenses. The school awards about $0 in athletic aid per athlete.
Bethany Lutheran College placed #11 among the best colleges for Women's Tennis (Division III). Located in Mankato, MN, Bethany Lutheran College is a private not-for-profit institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $4,941, against $4,802 in expenses. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $0.
*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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