{"id":248832,"date":"2025-09-14T04:07:03","date_gmt":"2025-09-14T02:07:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.madescholarships.com\/college-tennis-scholarship-in-the-usa-what-level-is-required\/"},"modified":"2025-09-16T14:20:57","modified_gmt":"2025-09-16T12:20:57","slug":"college-tennis-levels-usa","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.madescholarships.com\/en\/college-tennis-levels-usa\/","title":{"rendered":"College tennis scholarship in the USA: What level is required?"},"content":{"rendered":"

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ background_enable_image=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”]The dream of packing your tennis racket for an adventure in the United States is the ultimate ambition for many players. The American college system offers a unique opportunity to combine your passion for tennis with a bachelor’s degree. But where do you fit in among the vast array of university teams? The good news: there’s a place for every level. Whether you’re a national elite player or a highly motivated club player, as long as you’re passionate about tennis, there are opportunities. The key to finding that perfect match? Understanding the different divisions and, perhaps most importantly, your Universal Tennis Rating <\/a>(UTR). <\/p>\n

In this article, we explain how the American college system works, the college tennis levels in America, and how your Dutch tennis level translates to a spot in the NCAA<\/a>, NAIA<\/a> or NJCAA<\/a>.
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The key to college tennis: Your UTR<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

Before we discuss the different divisions, there’s one term you absolutely need to know: UTR, or “Universal Tennis Rating.” UTR is a rating system ranging from 1 to 16.50 that compares players of all skill levels worldwide. It’s based on results, not points earned in a tournament; in other words, UTR doesn’t just look at wins or losses, but primarily at the difference in games compared to your opponent and their UTR. For example, if you lose 7-5 7-6 to a player with a higher UTR, your rating can still go up because you’ve shown you’re almost equal. <\/p>\n

While national rankings are often incomparable across countries, your UTR immediately gives coaches a realistic, universal indication of your level. That’s why coaches often look at your UTR before reviewing your video, results, or resume. <\/p>\n

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How coaches use UTR<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n