University of Arkansas
Investment & Impact
| Men's tennis expenses | $1,254,038 |
|---|---|
| Women's tennis expenses | $1,096,629 |
How much does University of Arkansas spend on men's tennis?
University of Arkansas reported $1,254,038 in total men's tennis expenses in the 2025 EADA survey, ranking #37 of 962 men's tennis programs nationally. Figures are school-reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Does University of Arkansas offer athletic scholarships for men's athletes?
In the 2025 EADA survey, University of Arkansas's athletically related student aid averaged about $28,806 per men's athlete across all men's sports. Aid is reported at the school level, not per team.
How much does University of Arkansas spend on recruiting men's athletes?
University of Arkansas reported $2,544,123 in total recruiting expenses for men's teams in the 2025 EADA survey (school-wide, all men's sports).
How does University of Arkansas's spending compare between men's and women's tennis?
In the 2025 EADA survey, University of Arkansas reported $1,254,038 in total men's tennis expenses and $1,096,629 in total women's tennis expenses.
Can college athletes in Arkansas earn NIL money?
The Arkansas Student-Athlete Publicity Rights Act (2021, amended 2023) allows college athletes to earn NIL pay, and a 2025 law exempted certain NIL income from state income tax. (Verified 2026-06-11; source: https://cdn1.sportngin.com/attachments/document/3383-3461344/2025-2026__AAA_Handbook.pdf.)
Public DOE EADA filing, 2025 survey · figures are school-reported
How big is the University of Arkansas men's tennis roster?
University of Arkansas listed 8 players on its men's tennis roster in its 2025 filing, 20% below the NCAA Division I median of 10.
University of Arkansas's men's tennis roster is smaller than it was: 8 players in 2025, down from 14 in 2020.
A smaller squad usually means each recruit is closer to the lineup, and one injury or transfer changes the team's season more.
| Survey year | Players | Coaches |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 14 | 2 |
| 2021 | 12 | 2 |
| 2022 | 12 | 2 |
| 2023 | 7 | 2 |
| 2024 | 11 | 2 |
| 2025 | 8 | 3 |
How many coaches does University of Arkansas men's tennis have?
University of Arkansas lists 1 head coach and 2 assistants for men's tennis, which works out to about 2.7 players per coach, well below the NCAA Division I median of 4.5, by 41%.
Fewer players per coach generally means more individual court time with a coach during practice.
What does University of Arkansas spend on men's tennis?
University of Arkansas reported $1,254,038 in total men's tennis expenses for 2025, 188% above the NCAA Division I median of $435,301.
Day-to-day operating spending on the men's team came to about $40,192 per player in 2025, well above the NCAA Division I median of $10,527, by 282%.
Against the Southeastern Conference median it is in line with the Southeastern Conference median of $39,147.
Recruiting spending, which EADA reports for all men's sports at the school together rather than for tennis alone, was about $10,384 per male athlete in 2025, well above the NCAA Division I median of $1,534, by 577%.
Total men's tennis expenses rose 30% between 2020 and 2025, from $964,160 to $1,254,038.
Programs at this level may award athletic scholarships, usually as partial awards spread across the roster in tennis.
What is University of Arkansas like academically?
University of Arkansas is a large public university offering graduate degrees that admits 74% of applicants, moderately selective by national standards, where the median college admits 78%.
Admitted students' SAT scores average 1169, so a solid but not exceptional academic record fits the typical admit.
The full cost of attendance is around $27,767 a year, close to the national median of $25,497, but the average family paid about $18,209 after grants and scholarships, in the above the median nationally, so aid covers roughly 34% of the sticker price on average.
Tuition is $10,104 for AR residents and $29,966 for out-of-state students, a difference that matters when an athletic scholarship covers a fixed share.
71% of students finish their degree within six years, in the top quarter of colleges nationally and 86% of first-year students return for a second year.
Ten years after enrolling, former students earn a median of $58,191, among the top quarter of colleges.
What can you study at University of Arkansas?
Business, Management & Marketing is the largest field at 30% of degrees, followed by Health Professions (11%) and Engineering (8%).
The bachelor's degree programs below awarded the most degrees in the most recent College Scorecard field-of-study data; a recruit should ask the coach how practice and travel fit around a specific major’s lab or clinical hours.
- Business Administration, Management and Operations (405 degrees)
- Finance and Financial Management Services (351 degrees)
- Marketing (342 degrees)
- Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (269 degrees)
- Communication and Media Studies (226 degrees)
- Psychology, General (203 degrees)
- Biology, General (190 degrees)
- Accounting and Related Services (174 degrees)
- Mechanical Engineering (157 degrees)
- Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness (129 degrees)
What is Fayetteville, AR like to live in?
University of Arkansas sits in Fayetteville, a mid-sized city of about 97,000 people in Washington County, Arkansas.
The median household in Fayetteville earns about $59,074, which is about the Arkansas median ($58,773) but below the national median ($78,538).
Housing costs more here than in most of Arkansas: a typical home is valued around $322,500, 84% above the state median and rents are typical for the state, about $1,003 a month.
Getting around is quick: the average commute is 18 minutes against a national average near 27, and most people drive.
It reads as a college town: 18% of residents are 20 to 24, roughly 2.7 times the national share, and the median age of 29 is younger than the country's 39.
50% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, more than the Arkansas average of 25%.
What other teams does University of Arkansas field?
University of Arkansas also fields one other team with a public profile here.
Program Info
| Division | NCAA Division I |
|---|---|
| Conference | Southeastern Conference |
| Sport | Men's Tennis |
| Location | Fayetteville, AR |
| Enrollment | 28,677 |
| Type | public |
| Highest degree | Graduate |
The University of Arkansas is the flagship public research university of the state, located in Fayetteville in the Ozark Mountains of Northwest Arkansas. Fayetteville is a vibrant college town known for its scenic, hilly terrain, a lively downtown square, an extensive trail network, and a strong local culture built around the arts, outdoor recreation, and Razorback athletics. The broader Northwest Arkansas region — anchored by Fayetteville, Springdale, Rogers, and Bentonville — is one of the fastest-growing areas in the country, offering a mix of small-town community feel and expanding economic and cultural amenities. Its four-season climate, walkable campus, and tight-knit, sports-passionate community make it a distinctive place to live and compete as a student-athlete.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What division is University of Arkansas men's tennis?
- University of Arkansas men's tennis competes in NCAA Division I, the highest level of college athletics. The program is a member of the Southeastern Conference (SEC).
- What conference does University of Arkansas tennis play in?
- University of Arkansas competes in the Southeastern Conference (SEC), one of the most competitive Division I conferences in the country. SEC men's tennis features a strong slate of nationally ranked programs.
- Where is the University of Arkansas located?
- The University of Arkansas is located in Fayetteville, Arkansas, in the Ozark Mountains of the Northwest Arkansas region. Fayetteville is the state's flagship public university town and a hub for Razorback athletics, outdoor recreation, and a growing arts and dining scene.
- How do I get recruited for college tennis at the Division I level?
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- What's the difference between NCAA Division I and other divisions?
- NCAA Division I is the highest and most competitive level of college athletics, generally featuring the largest athletic budgets, most demanding schedules, and highest level of play. Division II and Division III programs typically offer a different balance of athletics, academics, and scholarship structure. As an SEC program, University of Arkansas men's tennis competes at the top of Division I.
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- Does University of Arkansas have a men's tennis team?
- Yes. University of Arkansas fields a NCAA Division I men's tennis team in the Southeastern Conference and reported 8 players in its 2025 Equity in Athletics filing.
- What division is University of Arkansas men's tennis?
- University of Arkansas competes in NCAA Division I in the Southeastern Conference. Programs at this level may award athletic scholarships, usually as partial awards spread across the roster in tennis.
- How does the University of Arkansas men's tennis roster compare with other NCAA Division I programs?
- With 8 players in 2025, University of Arkansas is 20% below the NCAA Division I median of 10, based on 237 NCAA Division I programs that reported men's tennis that year.
- How many coaches does the University of Arkansas men's tennis team have?
- 3 on the 2025 filing (1 head, 2 assistant), about 2.7 players per coach, 41% below the NCAA Division I median of 4.5.
- How much does it cost to attend University of Arkansas?
- The College Scorecard lists an average cost of attendance of $27,767 a year, and an average net price of $18,209 after grants and scholarships. Athletic aid, where the division allows it, comes on top of that and varies by recruit.
- Where is University of Arkansas?
- University of Arkansas is in Fayetteville, AR, in the Southeast region, in what the Department of Education classes as a city.
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