What UTR Do You Need for NCAA Division I — Mid-major 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 9.0–11.0
Boys — typical rangeUTR 10.5–12.5
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.
Ryan Jump was named head coach on Aug. 6, 2026, promoted after serving as an assistant in 2025-26; he succeeded Elizabeth Lumpkin Robinson.
Won the program's first MVC team title in 2025, clinched by Marta Halbersztadt at No. 4 singles, then went a perfect 7-0 in MVC regular-season play in 2025-26.
Beat a Big Ten opponent (Indiana) for the first time since 2010.
2026-27 roster features 2024-25 MVC Freshman of the Year Edit Cosmo (14-4 singles last season) and newcomer Kristina Tai, who transferred from Drake.
University of Illinois Chicago Women's: FAQs
How do I get recruited by the University of Illinois Chicago Women's Tennis tennis program?
Start by researching the program's roster and contacting Ryan Jump (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 University of Illinois Chicago NCAA Division I tennis?
Typical recruited players at this level sit around UTR 9.0–11.0 (girls) and 10.5–12.5 (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 University of Illinois Chicago is its current roster's level: ask the staff directly.
Does University of Illinois Chicago 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 University of Illinois Chicago Women's Tennis program?
Ryan Jump is the head coach. See the full staff list above — each coach has a profile page.
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