What UTR Do You Need for NCAA Division I — Lower / developing programs Tennis?
College coaches look at UTR before anything else — it's the fastest way they filter recruits. Here's the typical recruited range for this level:
Girls — typical rangeUTR 8.0–10.0
Boys — typical rangeUTR 10.0–11.5
Typical roster bands, not cutoffs. Coaches recruit the whole player — grades, character, and how you compete all matter. The most honest benchmark for any school is its current roster's level: ask the coach directly.
Joined the Big South Conference for tennis in 2025-26; 2024-25 went 13-6 (fourth straight double-digit win season), ranked #7 in the ITA Northeast Region; Irene Cocero and Laura Wipfli ranked #10 regionally in doubles
Four consecutive Southland Conference Tournament appearances through 2025, including a second SLC semifinal in 2025
Patricia Piorkowski McDonald hired summer 2022 after serving on the men's and women's tennis staffs at Drew University (two Landmark Conference titles); former USTA player-development research analyst; master's in kinesiology from Penn State; played D1 tennis at UConn
Home matches at the Naimoli Family Athletic and Recreational Facility in Newark, NJ; NJIT's all-sports conference is the America East
New Jersey Institute of Technology Women's: FAQs
How do I get recruited by the New Jersey Institute of Technology Women's Tennis tennis program?
Start by researching the program's roster and contacting Patricia Piorkowski McDonald (Head Coach - Women's Tennis) with your UTR rating, tournament results, and video. Most NCAA Division I recruiting starts sophomore or junior year of high school.
What UTR rating do I need for New Jersey Institute of Technology NCAA Division I tennis?
Typical recruited players at this level sit around UTR 8.0–10.0 (girls) and 10.0–11.5 (boys). Those are typical roster bands, not cutoffs — coaches recruit the whole player, and walk-ons can sit below the band. The most honest benchmark for New Jersey Institute of Technology is its current roster's level: ask the staff directly.
Does New Jersey Institute of Technology offer athletic scholarships for tennis?
Scholarship rules differ by division: D1 and D2 programs can offer athletic scholarships, D3 programs offer only academic/need-based aid, and NAIA/JUCO programs have their own aid rules. Ask the staff what is available for your recruiting class.
Who coaches the New Jersey Institute of Technology Women's Tennis program?
Patricia Piorkowski McDonald is the head coach - women's tennis. See the full staff list above — each coach has a profile page.
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