by our College Data Analytics Team
Picking a college for your sport means looking beyond the field or court. We have ranked 215 schools for Women’s Tennis by academic-athletic quality, using our 2026 methodology.
To arm you with the information you need, College Factual scores each program on 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:
Emory University tops our 2026 ranking of the best colleges for Women's Tennis. Emory University is a private not-for-profit school based in Atlanta, GA. The program generates about $46,716 in revenue per athlete, against $32,426 in expenses. Athletic aid averages $0 per athlete.
Washington and Lee University earned the #2 place for student athletes. Based in Lexington, VA, Washington and Lee University is a private not-for-profit institution. The program generates about $16,435 in revenue per athlete, against $15,358 in expenses. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $0.
Rollins College landed the #3 spot for Women's Tennis. Located in Winter Park, FL, Rollins College is a private not-for-profit institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $55,057, compared with $55,057 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $11,632 per athlete.
Wake Forest University ranked #4 among the best colleges for Women's Tennis. Wake Forest University is a private not-for-profit school based in Winston-Salem, NC. Athletes here earn an NCAA Academic Progress Rate of 1000, and a 100% Graduation Success Rate. About 100% of athletes graduate under the federal rate. The program generates about $148,144 in revenue per athlete, with expenses of about $148,144 per participant. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $38,933.
University of Virginia-Main Campus earned the #5 place for student athletes. Located in Charlottesville, VA, University of Virginia-Main Campus is a public institution. The team's NCAA APR score is 1000, with a Graduation Success Rate of 100%. About 100% of athletes graduate under the federal rate. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $190,478, against $190,478 in expenses. The school awards about $26,976 in athletic aid per athlete.
Vanderbilt University ranked #6 on our 2026 list for Women's Tennis. This private not-for-profit school is set in Nashville, TN. The team's NCAA APR score is 992, alongside a GSR of 100%. The federal graduation rate stands at 83%. The program generates about $215,621 in revenue per athlete, against $215,621 in expenses. The school awards about $42,235 in athletic aid per athlete.
Christopher Newport University did well this year, earning the #7 position. Based in Newport News, VA, Christopher Newport University is a public institution. The program generates about $18,734 in revenue per athlete, compared with $18,734 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $0 per athlete.
Rhodes College did well this year, earning the #8 position. Based in Memphis, TN, Rhodes College is a private not-for-profit institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $12,875, compared with $12,875 spent per athlete. The school awards about $0 in athletic aid per athlete.
Duke University ranked #9 on our 2026 list for Women's Tennis. This private not-for-profit school is set in Durham, NC. Its student-athletes post an NCAA Academic Progress Rate (APR) of 1000, with a Graduation Success Rate of 100%. The federal graduation rate stands at 71%. The program generates about $199,939 in revenue per athlete, compared with $219,477 spent per athlete. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $34,321.
Nova Southeastern University came in at #10 in this year's ranking. This private not-for-profit school is set in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Team revenue averages $46,304 per participant, with expenses of about $46,304 per participant. The school awards about $13,636 in athletic aid per athlete.
Tulane University of Louisiana landed the #11 spot this year. Tulane University of Louisiana is a private not-for-profit school based in New Orleans, LA. Tulane University of Louisiana records an NCAA APR of 1000, alongside a GSR of 100%. Its federal graduation rate is 83%. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $319,648, against $147,049 in expenses. Athletic aid averages $36,413 per athlete.
Harding University placed #12 among the best colleges for Women's Tennis. This private not-for-profit school is set in Searcy, AR. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $23,986, with expenses of about $25,518 per participant. Athletic aid averages $9,216 per athlete.
Centre College came in at #13 in this year's ranking. Centre College is a private not-for-profit school based in Danville, KY. Team revenue averages $7,009 per participant, against $7,009 in expenses. The school awards about $0 in athletic aid per athlete.
University of Mary Washington did well this year, earning the #14 position. Based in Fredericksburg, VA, University of Mary Washington is a public institution. Team revenue averages $13,619 per participant, against $14,835 in expenses. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $0.
University of Mississippi ranked #15 on our 2026 list for Women's Tennis. University of Mississippi is a public school based in University, MS. Its student-athletes post an NCAA Academic Progress Rate (APR) of 1000, with a Graduation Success Rate of 100%. About 83% of athletes graduate under the federal rate. The program generates about $255,263 in revenue per athlete, compared with $255,263 spent per athlete. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $22,457.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill landed the #16 spot this year. This public school is set in Chapel Hill, NC. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill records an NCAA APR of 1000, alongside a GSR of 100%. About 100% of athletes graduate under the federal rate. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $63,744, compared with $167,055 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $17,771 per athlete.
University of Miami landed the #17 spot this year. Based in Coral Gables, FL, University of Miami is a private not-for-profit institution. Athletes here earn an NCAA Academic Progress Rate of 1000, and a 100% Graduation Success Rate. The federal graduation rate stands at 40%. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $229,360, compared with $229,360 spent per athlete. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $38,474.
Eckerd College landed the #18 spot this year. This private not-for-profit school is set in Saint Petersburg, FL. The program generates about $20,125 in revenue per athlete, compared with $20,125 spent per athlete. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $16,706.
William & Mary ranked #19 on our 2026 list for Women's Tennis. This public school is set in Williamsburg, VA. Athletes here earn an NCAA Academic Progress Rate of 1000, alongside a GSR of 100%. About 100% of athletes graduate under the federal rate. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $116,807, against $94,505 in expenses. The school awards about $15,943 in athletic aid per athlete.
Elon University did well this year, earning the #20 position. Elon University is a private not-for-profit school based in Elon, NC. The team's NCAA APR score is 992, with a Graduation Success Rate of 100%. About 83% of athletes graduate under the federal rate. Team revenue averages $95,868 per participant, against $95,868 in expenses. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $25,795.
Furman University landed the #21 spot this year. This private not-for-profit school is set in Greenville, SC. Furman University records an NCAA APR of 1000, with a Graduation Success Rate of 100%. The federal graduation rate stands at 75%. The program generates about $116,840 in revenue per athlete, with expenses of about $116,840 per participant. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $28,699.
Randolph-Macon College landed the #22 spot this year. Based in Ashland, VA, Randolph-Macon College is a private not-for-profit institution. Team revenue averages $8,751 per participant, compared with $8,372 spent per athlete. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $0.
Mississippi State University ranked #23 on our 2026 list for Women's Tennis. Based in Mississippi State, MS, Mississippi State University is a public institution. Athletes here earn an NCAA Academic Progress Rate of 1000, with a Graduation Success Rate of 100%. Its federal graduation rate is 86%. The program generates about $144,945 in revenue per athlete, against $144,945 in expenses. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $24,143.
University of South Carolina-Columbia placed #24 among the best colleges for Women's Tennis. University of South Carolina-Columbia is a public school based in Columbia, SC. Athletes here earn an NCAA Academic Progress Rate of 1000, and a 100% Graduation Success Rate. The federal graduation rate stands at 75%. The program generates about $201,492 in revenue per athlete, with expenses of about $201,492 per participant. The school awards about $18,645 in athletic aid per athlete.
North Carolina State University at Raleigh placed #25 among the best colleges for Women's Tennis. Located in Raleigh, NC, North Carolina State University at Raleigh is a public institution. The team's NCAA APR score is 1000, alongside a GSR of 92%. Its federal graduation rate is 67%. The program generates about $68,686 in revenue per athlete, compared with $195,221 spent per athlete. The school awards about $18,384 in athletic aid per athlete.
Not far behind, these colleges also placed near the top this year:
*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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