What UTR Do You Need for NCAA Division III 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 5.5–9.0
Boys — typical rangeUTR 8.0–11.5
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.
Kate Bayard is in her 21st season as head women's tennis coach and was the 2021 ITA Division III National Coach of the Year
Jumbos have won five individual national titles under Bayard: Julia Browne (singles 2010; doubles 2008-09 with Meghan McCooey) and Elle Christensen/Tilly Rigby (singles and doubles 2022)
16 NCAA Tournament teams, 2021 national semifinalists, ranked as high as No. 3 nationally; 28 ITA All-Americans under her guidance
Tufts Women's: FAQs
How do I get recruited by the Tufts University Women's Tennis tennis program?
Start by researching the program's roster and contacting Kate Bayard (Head Coach) with your UTR rating, tournament results, and video. Most NCAA Division III recruiting starts sophomore or junior year of high school.
What UTR rating do I need for Tufts University NCAA Division III tennis?
Typical recruited players at this level sit around UTR 5.5–9.0 (girls) and 8.0–11.5 (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 Tufts University is its current roster's level: ask the staff directly.
Does Tufts 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 Tufts University Women's Tennis program?
Kate Bayard is the head coach. See the full staff list above — each coach has a profile page.
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