What UTR Do You Need for NCAA Division I — Power 4 / Top 25 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 10.0–12.0
Boys — typical rangeUTR 12.0–14.0
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.
Melissa Schaub has led the program since 2013-14 with a 290-90 record, becoming the Buckeyes' all-time leader in coaching wins; she is a five-time Big Ten Coach of the Year and 2017 ITA National Coach of the Year (ohiostatebuckeyes.com).
Ohio State has played in each of the last 12 NCAA Tournaments (2014-19, 2021-26), reaching the semifinals in 2017 and 2026; won Big Ten regular-season and tournament championships in 2016, 2017 and 2021, the tournament title in 2025 and a share of the 2026 regular-season crown (ohiostatebuckeyes.com).
Home matches at the Auer Tennis Complex in Columbus, which hosted the 2026 Big Ten Tournament; indoor matches at the Ty Tucker Tennis Center (ohiostatebuckeyes.com).
Ohio State Women's: FAQs
How do I get recruited by the Ohio State University Women's Tennis tennis program?
Start by researching the program's roster and contacting Melissa Schaub (Head Coach) 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 Ohio State University NCAA Division I tennis?
Typical recruited players at this level sit around UTR 10.0–12.0 (girls) and 12.0–14.0 (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 Ohio State University is its current roster's level: ask the staff directly.
Does Ohio State University 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 Ohio State University Women's Tennis program?
Melissa Schaub is the head coach. See the full staff list above — each coach has a profile page.
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