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Leading the list is Emory University, our #1 college for Women's Tennis. This private not-for-profit school is set in Atlanta, GA. Team revenue averages $46,716 per participant, against $32,426 in expenses. Athletic aid averages $0 per athlete.
by our College Data Analytics Team
Choosing a college as a student athlete means weighing both the classroom and the competition. This list ranks 22 schools for Women’s Tennis by academic-athletic quality, using our 2026 methodology.
So you can compare your options, 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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Leading the list is Emory University, our #1 college for Women's Tennis. This private not-for-profit school is set in Atlanta, GA. Team revenue averages $46,716 per participant, against $32,426 in expenses. Athletic aid averages $0 per athlete.
Berry College earned the #2 place for student athletes. Berry College is a private not-for-profit school based in Mount Berry, GA. Team revenue averages $6,265 per participant, against $6,062 in expenses. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $0.
Mercer University came in at #3 on this year's ranking for Women's Tennis. Mercer University is a private not-for-profit school based in Macon, GA. Mercer University records an NCAA APR of 991, alongside a GSR of 100%. About 86% of athletes graduate under the federal rate. Team revenue averages $67,010 per participant, with expenses of about $67,010 per participant. The school awards about $23,898 in athletic aid per athlete.
Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus ranked #4 among the best colleges for Women's Tennis. Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus is a public school based in Atlanta, GA. The team's NCAA APR score is 1000, with a Graduation Success Rate of 100%. About 56% of athletes graduate under the federal rate. The program generates about $19,425 in revenue per athlete, compared with $115,906 spent per athlete. The school awards about $22,289 in athletic aid per athlete.
Oglethorpe University earned the #5 place for student athletes. This private not-for-profit school is set in Atlanta, GA. The program generates about $11,634 in revenue per athlete, against $11,634 in expenses. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $0.
University of Georgia came in at #6 in this year's ranking. Located in Athens, GA, University of Georgia is a public institution. Athletes here earn an NCAA Academic Progress Rate of 1000, and a 100% Graduation Success Rate. About 63% of athletes graduate under the federal rate. The program generates about $10,705 in revenue per athlete, compared with $125,793 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $18,925 per athlete.
Covenant College ranked #7 on our 2026 list for Women's Tennis. This private not-for-profit school is set in Lookout Mountain, GA. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $5,904, compared with $5,201 spent per athlete. The school awards about $0 in athletic aid per athlete.
Georgia State University placed #8 among the best colleges for Women's Tennis. This public school is set in Atlanta, GA. Its student-athletes post an NCAA Academic Progress Rate (APR) of 1000, alongside a GSR of 100%. The federal graduation rate stands at 78%. The program generates about $43,589 in revenue per athlete, with expenses of about $43,589 per participant. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $21,875.
Clark Atlanta University landed the #9 spot this year. Based in Atlanta, GA, Clark Atlanta University is a private not-for-profit institution. The program generates about $16,807 in revenue per athlete, with expenses of about $16,807 per participant. The school awards about $11,630 in athletic aid per athlete.
Kennesaw State University came in at #10 in this year's ranking. This public school is set in Kennesaw, GA. The team's NCAA APR score is 1000, and a 86% Graduation Success Rate. Its federal graduation rate is 57%. Team revenue averages $57,717 per participant, against $57,717 in expenses. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $12,283.
Georgia Southern University ranked #11 on our 2026 list for Women's Tennis. Georgia Southern University is a public school based in Statesboro, GA. The team's NCAA APR score is 983, with a Graduation Success Rate of 100%. Its federal graduation rate is 83%. The program generates about $55,794 in revenue per athlete, against $55,794 in expenses. Athletic aid averages $11,953 per athlete.
Young Harris College placed #12 among the best colleges for Women's Tennis. Young Harris College is a private not-for-profit school based in Young Harris, GA. The program generates about $15,665 in revenue per athlete, with expenses of about $15,665 per participant. Athletic aid averages $5,301 per athlete.
Valdosta State University ranked #13 on our 2026 list for Women's Tennis. Valdosta State University is a public school based in Valdosta, GA. Team revenue averages $25,038 per participant, compared with $25,038 spent per athlete. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $6,542.
Columbus State University landed the #14 spot this year. Columbus State University is a public school based in Columbus, GA. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $45,171, against $45,171 in expenses. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $4,670.
University of North Georgia came in at #15 in this year's ranking. University of North Georgia is a public school based in Dahlonega, GA. The program generates about $52,910 in revenue per athlete, with expenses of about $41,681 per participant. The school awards about $6,411 in athletic aid per athlete.
LaGrange College came in at #16 in this year's ranking. LaGrange College is a private not-for-profit school based in Lagrange, GA. Team revenue averages $215 per participant, compared with $1,156 spent per athlete. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $0.
Shorter University came in at #17 in this year's ranking. Located in Rome, GA, Shorter University is a private not-for-profit institution. The program generates about $17,301 in revenue per athlete, against $17,301 in expenses. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $7,563.
Fort Valley State University placed #18 among the best colleges for Women's Tennis. Located in Fort Valley, GA, Fort Valley State University is a public institution. The program generates about $9,140 in revenue per athlete, compared with $9,141 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $2,378 per athlete.
Piedmont University landed the #19 spot this year. This private not-for-profit school is set in Demorest, GA. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $6,917, against $6,917 in expenses. The school awards about $0 in athletic aid per athlete.
Middle Georgia State University came in at #20 in this year's ranking. Based in Macon, GA, Middle Georgia State University is a public institution. Team revenue averages $20,878 per participant, compared with $20,878 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $3,016 per athlete.
Georgia Southwestern State University placed #21 among the best colleges for Women's Tennis. Located in Americus, GA, Georgia Southwestern State University is a public institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $13,201, against $13,201 in expenses. Athletic aid averages $4,453 per athlete.
Savannah State University did well this year, earning the #22 position. Based in Savannah, GA, Savannah State University is a public institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $11,521, against $11,521 in expenses. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $2,151.
*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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