What UTR do you need for NAIA men's tennis?
The short answer
For NAIA men's tennis, the UTR roster floor is around 8.5, scholarship-track sits near 10.0, and the elite band is around 11.5. These are entry zones, not hard cutoffs — verify with each program.
Academic filter for the same division: GPA floor 2.0, scholarship-track 2.6, elite 3.3.
UTR by division
Full comparison across every division we have sourced data for. Roster floor · scholarship band · elite band.
| Division | Roster floor | Scholarship-track | Elite |
|---|---|---|---|
| D1 | 11.0 | 12.0 | 13.0 |
| D2 | 9.5 | 11.0 | 12.0 |
| D3 | 7.0 | 9.0 | 10.0 |
| NAIA | 8.5 | 10.0 | 11.5 |
Lower confidence — fewer published NAIA sources. Roster floor 8.5. Scholarship 10.0–11.5. Elite 11.5+.
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 UTR do you need for NAIA men's tennis?
For NAIA men's tennis, the roster floor is around 8.5, scholarship-track sits near 10.0, and the elite band is around 11.5. Entry zones, not hard cutoffs — verify with each program.
Is 8.5 UTR enough for NAIA men's tennis?
8.5 sits at the NAIA men's tennis roster floor — the lower lineup / walk-on band. Scholarship-track programs typically want closer to 10.0, and elite lineups look for 11.5+.
What is a good UTR for college men's tennis?
"Good" depends on the division you're targeting. NAIA men's tennis coaches filter starting at 8.5, with scholarship-track around 10.0 and elite 11.5+. Use the full division table above to see where your athlete's number lands.
How were the NAIA men's tennis UTR numbers sourced?
Lower confidence — fewer published NAIA sources. Roster floor 8.5. Scholarship 10.0–11.5. Elite 11.5+.