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Grand Valley State University Tennis Allendale, Michigan · NCAA Division II · GLIAC

Grand Valley State University competes in NCAA Division II in the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC). It has men’s and women’s tennis.

Grand Valley State University has men’s and women’s roster spots available for 2027 in its NCAA Division II tennis programme (number of spots not stated). As stated by the coaching staff: men UTR 11.50+ full scholarship consideration, UTR 11.25+ scholarship consideration, UTR 10.75–11.25 walk-on consideration; women UTR 8.5+ full scholarship consideration, UTR 8.2+ scholarship consideration, UTR 7.75–8.2 walk-on consideration.

Open roster spots

Men’s team
Roster spots available (number not stated) · 2027
As stated by the coaching staff:
UTR 11.50+ — full scholarship consideration
UTR 11.25+ — scholarship consideration
UTR 10.75–11.25 — walk-on consideration
Women’s team
Roster spots available (number not stated) · 2027
As stated by the coaching staff:
UTR 8.5+ — full scholarship consideration
UTR 8.2+ — scholarship consideration
UTR 7.75–8.2 — walk-on consideration

Athletic aid: as stated by the coaching staff, by UTR level — see each team above.

Listed by TNA on 18 October 2026 from details provided by the coaching staff.

How to apply — what to send

Players interested in this opening should provide:

  1. Full name and nationality
  2. Current UTR or WTN
  3. GPA and academic transcripts
  4. Tennis CV
  5. Competitive match video
  6. Preferred intake (Spring 2027, Fall 2027 or 2028)
  7. University or opportunity of interest

At a glance

University
Grand Valley State University (Grand Valley State)
Location
Allendale, Michigan
Tennis teams
Men’s Tennis · Women’s Tennis
Division
NCAA Division II
Conference
GLIAC
Estimated annual cost
$36,586 before aid (2026–27)
Undergraduates
19,002
Admission
83% admission rate — accessible
How to apply
Through TNA — one click for members

About Grand Valley State

Grand Valley State University is in Allendale, Michigan. It reports about 19,002 undergraduates.

Tennis at Grand Valley State

Grand Valley State’s women went 20–2 in 2025–26 (7–0 in the GLIAC), beat Ferris State 4–1 in the GLIAC Tournament final and reached the NCAA Division II Final Four in Surprise, Arizona, where they lost 4–2 to Nova Southeastern.

Results the coaching staff highlighted, as confirmed by official sources:

  • Men’s team: reached the NCAA Division II Elite Eight in 2025, a first in program history (lost 4–2 to Lubbock Christian after beating Columbus State 4–1 in the Sweet 16). (Source: gvsulakers.com)
  • Men’s team: 2025 GLIAC regular-season champions (7–0) and GLIAC Tournament champions (first tournament title in program history, 4–0 over Wayne State). (Source: gvsulakers.com)
  • Men’s team: as the Midwest Region’s top seed in 2025, hosted the first two NCAA rounds in Allendale and won both to reach the national finals for the first time in program history. (Source: gvsulakers.com)
  • Women’s team: reached the 2026 NCAA Division II Final Four for the first time in program history (20–2 season; lost 4–2 to Nova Southeastern in the semifinal). (Source: gvsulakers.com)
  • Natasha Sengphrachanh, the 2025 ITA Cup Division II singles champion, was ranked No. 1 in NCAA Division II women’s singles heading into spring 2026. (Source: wearecollegetennis.com)

Division II uses a partial-scholarship model: coaches may divide a team's athletics aid among several players, and athletics aid can often be combined with academic scholarships and grants. (Source: NCAA.org - Division II Athletics Scholarships) How aid works in each division.

Coaches look at your UTR and WTN — see how ratings work.

Costs and scholarships

The estimated annual cost at Grand Valley State is about $36,586 (2026–27) — tuition, fees, housing and food from the university’s official cost-of-attendance figures, before any scholarship or aid.

Scholarships: any scholarship or financial-aid offer comes from Grand Valley State and depends on the player — see “Does Grand Valley State offer tennis scholarships?” below.

Academics

Grand Valley State admitted about 83% of applicants in the latest published figures — accessible admission.

Popular programmes include:

  • Nursing
  • Marketing
  • Psychology
  • Finance
  • Exercise Science
  • Biomedical Sciences
  • Early Childhood Special Education
  • Accounting

How TNA helps

Create your free player profile, activate the TNA Scholarship Membership (€350 for 12 months) and press Apply on this page. TNA reviews your level and academics and introduces qualified players to the Grand Valley State coaching staff. The same membership lets you apply to every other TNA partner university, with no fee per application.

TNA offers access, matching, guidance and support — no scholarship, roster spot or university place is ever guaranteed.

Sources

Frequently asked questions

Is Grand Valley State NCAA Division I?

No. Grand Valley State University competes in NCAA Division II in the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC), not NCAA Division I.

Does Grand Valley State offer tennis scholarships?

NCAA Division II rules allow athletic scholarships for tennis. Whether Grand Valley State offers you one, and how much, depends on the player and the university. Division II uses a partial-scholarship model: coaches may divide a team's athletics aid among several players, and athletics aid can often be combined with academic scholarships and grants. (Source: NCAA.org - Division II Athletics Scholarships) In NCAA Division II, a men's tennis team may receive at most the equivalent of 4.5 full athletics scholarships per academic year, and coaches may split that amount among several players. (Source: 2026-27 NCAA Division II Manual, Bylaw 15.4.2.1.1 (Maximum Equivalency Limits - Men's Sports)) In NCAA Division II, a women's tennis team may receive at most the equivalent of 6.0 full athletics scholarships per academic year, and coaches may split that amount among several players. (Source: 2026-27 NCAA Division II Manual, Bylaw 15.4.2.1.2 (Maximum Equivalency Limits - Women's Sports))

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