Athletic scholarship · Tennis · USA

Your tennis level can open the door to a US college.

Play college tennis in the USA and earn your degree

We assess your level, find the programs that fit you and support you all the way to campus.

Assess my profile →Understand the divisions

≈ 1,000

college tennis programs

159

tennis athletes placed by AP

115

universities where they compete

20 hrs

max. practice per week in season

Scholarships by division

How many tennis scholarships?

Select a division to see scholarships per team, funding potential and the network of programs.

Since the House v. NCAA settlement (July 1, 2025), Division I works with roster limits (“up to N”) rather than a fixed number of scholarships. The former cap is shown for reference.

Women’s scholarships / team

up to 10

formerly 8 scholarships

Men’s scholarships / team

up to 10

formerly 4.5 scholarships

Colleges (network)

~1000

programs (approx.)

Possible scholarship

up to 100%

full ride possible

Preparation

months recommended

What level for which division?

Find your step

The higher you go, the more selective it gets. But every step leads to a US degree, and our tennis athletes are on every level.

Benchmark: UTR (Universal Tennis Rating)

D1
Men 12 – 14+ · Women 9.5 – 11+
The most demanding programs. Often ITF junior-ranked players.
36 AP athletes
D2
Men 10 – 12 · Women 7.5 – 9.5
A very strong level, many international players, a good balance of sport and studies.
58 AP athletes
D3
Men 8.5 – 11 · Women 6 – 9
No athletic scholarships: academic merit aid instead.
NAIA
Men 10 – 12 · Women 7.5 – 9.5
Smaller universities, more flexible recruiting, a schedule close to Division II.
36 AP athletes
NJCAA
Men 8 – 11 · Women 5 – 8
Two years at a junior college, often a stepping stone to Division I or II.
20 AP athletes

Indicative benchmarks: every coach recruits for their own needs. NCAA Division I targets a national level. Division II, the NAIA and the NJCAA are excellent alternatives, depending on the profile. Every profile is reviewed case by case.

Daily life

A typical day as a student-athlete

9 am – 12 pmClasses

12:30 – 1:30 pmLunch

2 – 5 pmPractice

5 – 6 pmStrength and conditioning

6:30 – 7:30 pmDinner

8 – 9:30 pmStudy hall

9:30 – 10:30 pmHomework

10:30 pm – 12 amFree time

US college tennis

Live tennis on an American campus

Top-level facilities, professional coaches, a structured season: tennis and a recognized degree, together.

Training

How college tennis teams train

About 5 to 6 sessions a week, 2 to 3 hours a day: technical and tactical work on court, plus weights and track work. During the match season, 1 to 3 dual matches a week, often on back-to-back weekends. The fall segment is out of season and stays under the 8-hour weekly cap.

The season

Your year, from the first practice to the title

August
Classes start and practice resumes.
Sept. – Nov.
Fall individual segment: ITA tournaments, up to the NCAA Individual Championships.
Jan. – Feb.
Team dual matches resume: 6 singles and 3 doubles per match.
March – April
Heart of the team season (conference play), about 20 matches, then conference tournaments.
Mid-May
NCAA Division I team championships. Division II, Division III, NAIA and NJCAA follow in May.

The championships. The team title is decided in the spring, but tennis really has two segments: individual events peak as early as November (NCAA Individual Championships). Division II, Division III, NAIA and NJCAA complete the picture.

Where they compete

Our tennis athletes are all over the USA

Each square is a state. The darker it is, the more athletes we have placed there. Real journeys, taken from our files.

states

115

universities

Florida21
Georgia13
New York10
Louisiana10
Texas10
Tennessee9

For parents

The three questions you are asking

Sending your child to study in the United States at 18 is a family decision. Here is what we answer most often.

How much does it cost?

An athletic scholarship covers all or part of tuition, housing and meals. What remains to pay depends on the division, the university and the application. We work it out with you, college by college, before you commit to anything.

Who looks after them on campus?

A coach and their staff, a strength and conditioning coach, a medical team and academic tutors. The NCAA caps practice at 20 hours a week in season so classes come first. And we stay reachable throughout their studies.

What is the degree worth?

An accredited four-year US bachelor’s degree, fluent English and real international experience: a profile that employers and master’s programs look for, at home and abroad.

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They did it

Our tennis athletes

Real journeys, real universities.