What WTN do you need for D1 men's tennis?
The short answer
For D1 men's tennis, the WTN roster floor is around Bottom third: 15.08–25.29 (median 18.02) (n=1620), the competitive band sits near Middle third: 11.56–15.07 (median 13.36), and the elite band is around Top third: 2.63–11.55 (median 8.75). These are entry zones, not hard cutoffs — verify with each program.
Academic filter for the same division: 2.3 core-course GPA (NCAA D1 initial-eligibility minimum).
ITA World Tennis Number by division
Full comparison across every division we have sourced data for. Roster floor · competitive band · elite.
| Division | Roster floor | Competitive band | Elite |
|---|---|---|---|
| D1 | Bottom third: 15.08–25.29 (median 18.02) (n=1620) | Middle third: 11.56–15.07 (median 13.36) | Top third: 2.63–11.55 (median 8.75) |
| D2 | Bottom third: 19.49–31.14 (median 22.11) (n=759) | Middle third: 16.32–19.48 (median 17.87) | Top third: 8.73–16.26 (median 14.37) |
| D3 | Bottom third: 24.86–34.70 (median 27.18) (n=1293) | Middle third: 21.05–24.84 (median 22.94) | Top third: 9.19–21.03 (median 18.15) |
| JUCO | Bottom third: 26.24–33.50 (median 29.04) (n=141) | Middle third: 21.68–26.13 (median 24.15) | Top third: 12.22–21.59 (median 18.66) |
| NAIA | Bottom third: 22.71–34.44 (median 26.11) (n=338) | Middle third: 18.86–22.69 (median 20.64) | Top third: 8.89–18.82 (median 16.23) |
Lower WTN = stronger. Bands roster-derived from players at ≥80% rating confidence. USTA WTN algorithm changes 2026-08-10 — re-verify after that date.
Source: ITA College Connect — official WTN-by-division chart, exported 2025-10-04 · wearecollegetennis.com/ita-college-connect
Honest caveats
- • These are entry zones, not hard cutoffs. A player one tick below the floor can still make a lineup with strong academics, position scarcity, or a program fit no one else spotted.
- • Numbers reflect the 2025–26 post-House recruiting landscape. Roster caps and revenue-sharing status vary by program.
- • Coaches filter on the metric before they filter on character — but character, film, and outreach are what turn a filter-pass into an offer.
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What WTN do you need for D1 men's tennis?
For D1 men's tennis, the roster floor is around Bottom third: 15.08–25.29 (median 18.02) (n=1620), the competitive band sits near Middle third: 11.56–15.07 (median 13.36), and the elite band is around Top third: 2.63–11.55 (median 8.75). Entry zones, not hard cutoffs — verify with each program.
Is Bottom third: 15.08–25.29 (median 18.02) (n=1620) WTN enough for D1 men's tennis?
Bottom third: 15.08–25.29 (median 18.02) (n=1620) sits at the D1 men's tennis roster floor — the lower lineup / walk-on band. Competitive-band programs typically want closer to Middle third: 11.56–15.07 (median 13.36), and elite lineups look for Top third: 2.63–11.55 (median 8.75)+.
What is a good WTN for college men's tennis?
"Good" depends on the division you're targeting. D1 men's tennis coaches filter starting at Bottom third: 15.08–25.29 (median 18.02) (n=1620), with the competitive band around Middle third: 11.56–15.07 (median 13.36) and elite Top third: 2.63–11.55 (median 8.75)+. Use the full division table above to see where your athlete's number lands.
How were the D1 men's tennis WTN numbers sourced?
ITA College Connect — official WTN-by-division chart, exported 2025-10-04 · wearecollegetennis.com/ita-college-connect