by our College Data Analytics Team
Picking a college for your sport means looking beyond the field or court. This list ranks 703 programs for Men’s Soccer by academic-athletic quality, using our 2026 methodology.
So you can compare your options, College Factual scores each program on a blend of academic-athletic outcomes (NCAA Academic Progress Rate and Graduation Success Rate), athletic financial resources (team revenue, expenses, and aid per athlete from the EADA survey), and overall school quality, drawing on NCAA, U.S. Department of Education EADA, and IPEDS data. Learn more about our ranking methodology.
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Here are the top-ranked colleges for student athletes:
Leading the list is Stanford University, our #1 college for Men's Soccer. Located in Stanford, CA, Stanford University is a private not-for-profit institution. The team's NCAA APR score is 997, and a 100% Graduation Success Rate. About 95% of athletes graduate under the federal rate. Team revenue averages $93,424 per participant, with expenses of about $93,424 per participant. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $42,012.
University of Notre Dame earned the #2 place for student athletes. Located in Notre Dame, IN, University of Notre Dame is a private not-for-profit institution. The team's NCAA APR score is 997, with a Graduation Success Rate of 100%. The federal graduation rate stands at 94%. The program generates about $88,707 in revenue per athlete, compared with $88,707 spent per athlete. The school awards about $34,391 in athletic aid per athlete.
Northwestern University earned the #3 place for student athletes. Located in Evanston, IL, Northwestern University is a private not-for-profit institution. Northwestern University records an NCAA APR of 999, with a Graduation Success Rate of 95%. About 95% of athletes graduate under the federal rate. Team revenue averages $25,417 per participant, against $56,925 in expenses. Athletic aid averages $53,919 per athlete.
Georgetown University landed the #4 spot for Men's Soccer. Georgetown University is a private not-for-profit school based in Washington, DC. Its student-athletes post an NCAA Academic Progress Rate (APR) of 1000, with a Graduation Success Rate of 100%. The federal graduation rate stands at 94%. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $71,368, compared with $71,368 spent per athlete. The school awards about $14,232 in athletic aid per athlete.
New York University earned the #5 place for student athletes. This private not-for-profit school is set in New York, NY. Team revenue averages $15,457 per participant, with expenses of about $15,187 per participant. The school awards about $0 in athletic aid per athlete.
University of Chicago ranked #6 on our 2026 list for Men's Soccer. University of Chicago is a private not-for-profit school based in Chicago, IL. The program generates about $12,731 in revenue per athlete, against $12,731 in expenses. The school awards about $0 in athletic aid per athlete.
Villanova University ranked #7 on our 2026 list for Men's Soccer. Based in Villanova, PA, Villanova University is a private not-for-profit institution. Villanova University records an NCAA APR of 994, and a 100% Graduation Success Rate. Its federal graduation rate is 71%. The program generates about $50,242 in revenue per athlete, against $50,242 in expenses. The school awards about $25,480 in athletic aid per athlete.
Johns Hopkins University ranked #8 on our 2026 list for Men's Soccer. Johns Hopkins University is a private not-for-profit school based in Baltimore, MD. Team revenue averages $9,473 per participant, against $9,473 in expenses. Athletic aid averages $2,612 per athlete.
Fordham University landed the #9 spot this year. Fordham University is a private not-for-profit school based in Bronx, NY. Fordham University records an NCAA APR of 1000, alongside a GSR of 100%. About 62% of athletes graduate under the federal rate. Team revenue averages $48,207 per participant, compared with $48,207 spent per athlete. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $32,443.
Duke University landed the #10 spot this year. Located in Durham, NC, Duke University is a private not-for-profit institution. Athletes here earn an NCAA Academic Progress Rate of 988, alongside a GSR of 100%. About 71% of athletes graduate under the federal rate. Team revenue averages $69,942 per participant, with expenses of about $80,673 per participant. Athletic aid averages $34,321 per athlete.
Bucknell University landed the #11 spot this year. Based in Lewisburg, PA, Bucknell University is a private not-for-profit institution. The team's NCAA APR score is 1000, with a Graduation Success Rate of 100%. The federal graduation rate stands at 100%. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $39,126, against $39,126 in expenses. Athletic aid averages $19,655 per athlete.
Washington University in St Louis ranked #12 on our 2026 list for Men's Soccer. Based in St. Louis, MO, Washington University in St Louis is a private not-for-profit institution. Team revenue averages $13,180 per participant, with expenses of about $11,368 per participant. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $0.
Lafayette College placed #13 among the best colleges for Men's Soccer. Based in Easton, PA, Lafayette College is a private not-for-profit institution. Its student-athletes post an NCAA Academic Progress Rate (APR) of 996, alongside a GSR of 100%. About 73% of athletes graduate under the federal rate. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $47,569, compared with $47,569 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $18,987 per athlete.
Michigan State University placed #14 among the best colleges for Men's Soccer. Located in East Lansing, MI, Michigan State University is a public institution. The team's NCAA APR score is 997, alongside a GSR of 93%. Its federal graduation rate is 92%. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $64,164, against $64,164 in expenses. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $22,500.
Amherst College came in at #15 in this year's ranking. Located in Amherst, MA, Amherst College is a private not-for-profit institution. Team revenue averages $14,121 per participant, with expenses of about $14,121 per participant. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $0.
Clemson University did well this year, earning the #16 position. This public school is set in Clemson, SC. Its student-athletes post an NCAA Academic Progress Rate (APR) of 997, alongside a GSR of 96%. The federal graduation rate stands at 53%. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $105,408, against $105,408 in expenses. Athletic aid averages $21,730 per athlete.
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus came in at #17 in this year's ranking. Based in Pittsburgh, PA, University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus is a public institution. The team's NCAA APR score is 996, and a 100% Graduation Success Rate. Its federal graduation rate is 28%. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $79,338, compared with $79,338 spent per athlete. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $30,613.
Emory University placed #18 among the best colleges for Men's Soccer. Located in Atlanta, GA, Emory University is a private not-for-profit institution. Team revenue averages $13,230 per participant, compared with $9,751 spent per athlete. The school awards about $0 in athletic aid per athlete.
Loyola University Chicago came in at #19 in this year's ranking. This private not-for-profit school is set in Chicago, IL. Loyola University Chicago records an NCAA APR of 994, and a 100% Graduation Success Rate. About 56% of athletes graduate under the federal rate. Team revenue averages $45,004 per participant, with expenses of about $45,004 per participant. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $23,325.
Bowdoin College placed #20 among the best colleges for Men's Soccer. Located in Brunswick, ME, Bowdoin College is a private not-for-profit institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $12,187, with expenses of about $9,854 per participant. The school awards about $0 in athletic aid per athlete.
Ohio State University-Main Campus came in at #21 in this year's ranking. Based in Columbus, OH, Ohio State University-Main Campus is a public institution. Its student-athletes post an NCAA Academic Progress Rate (APR) of 988, with a Graduation Success Rate of 96%. About 65% of athletes graduate under the federal rate. The program generates about $81,452 in revenue per athlete, compared with $81,452 spent per athlete. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $27,151.
Tufts University ranked #22 on our 2026 list for Men's Soccer. Located in Medford, MA, Tufts University is a private not-for-profit institution. The program generates about $9,126 in revenue per athlete, against $8,486 in expenses. The school awards about $0 in athletic aid per athlete.
Santa Clara University landed the #23 spot this year. This private not-for-profit school is set in Santa Clara, CA. Athletes here earn an NCAA Academic Progress Rate of 990, with a Graduation Success Rate of 94%. Its federal graduation rate is 75%. Team revenue averages $61,084 per participant, with expenses of about $61,084 per participant. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $19,355.
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor did well this year, earning the #24 position. This public school is set in Ann Arbor, MI. Its student-athletes post an NCAA Academic Progress Rate (APR) of 1000, with a Graduation Success Rate of 100%. About 92% of athletes graduate under the federal rate. The program generates about $5,544 in revenue per athlete, compared with $73,829 spent per athlete. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $28,650.
Washington and Lee University came in at #25 in this year's ranking. Based in Lexington, VA, Washington and Lee University is a private not-for-profit institution. Team revenue averages $9,381 per participant, with expenses of about $9,381 per participant. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $0.
These schools rounded out the top of the list:
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| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 51 | Babson College | Wellesley, MA |
| 52 | Point Loma Nazarene University | San Diego, CA |
| 53 | Liberty University | Lynchburg, VA |
| 54 | Northeastern University | Boston, MA |
| 55 | Rutgers University-New Brunswick | New Brunswick, NJ |
| 56 | Gonzaga University | Spokane, WA |
| 57 | Stevens Institute of Technology | Hoboken, NJ |
| 58 | University of California-Davis | Davis, CA |
| 59 | Quinnipiac University | Hamden, CT |
| 60 | Worcester Polytechnic Institute | Worcester, MA |
| 61 | University of Denver | Denver, CO |
| 62 | Boston College | Chestnut Hill, MA |
| 63 | Brandeis University | Waltham, MA |
| 64 | Massachusetts Institute of Technology | Cambridge, MA |
| 65 | Mercer University | Macon, GA |
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 91 | Thomas Jefferson University | Philadelphia, PA |
| 92 | Carleton College | Northfield, MN |
| 93 | Furman University | Greenville, SC |
| 94 | Union University | Jackson, TN |
| 95 | Connecticut College | New London, CT |
| 96 | Providence College | Providence, RI |
| 97 | Whitman College | Walla Walla, WA |
| 98 | Rhodes College | Memphis, TN |
| 99 | College of the Holy Cross | Worcester, MA |
| 100 | Rollins College | Winter Park, FL |
| 101 | Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute | Troy, NY |
| 102 | Hofstra University | Hempstead, NY |
| 103 | University of California-Berkeley | Berkeley, CA |
| 104 | Centre College | Danville, KY |
| 105 | William & Mary | Williamsburg, VA |
| 106 | Bentley University | Waltham, MA |
These colleges also performed well in our ranking:
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 107 | University of Kentucky | Lexington, KY |
| 108 | Calvin University | Grand Rapids, MI |
| 109 | Saint Louis University | Saint Louis, MO |
| 110 | Grinnell College | Grinnell, IA |
| 111 | Illinois Wesleyan University | Bloomington, IL |
| 112 | Christopher Newport University | Newport News, VA |
| 113 | Skidmore College | Saratoga Springs, NY |
| 114 | Loyola Marymount University | Los Angeles, CA |
| 115 | Gettysburg College | Gettysburg, PA |
| 116 | Seton Hall University | South Orange, NJ |
| 117 | Saint Mary’s College of California | Moraga, CA |
| 118 | Robert Morris University | Moon Township, PA |
| 119 | Maryville University of Saint Louis | Saint Louis, MO |
| 120 | Virginia Commonwealth University | Richmond, VA |
| 121 | Emerson College | Boston, MA |
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 122 | Temple University | Philadelphia, PA |
| 123 | Muhlenberg College | Allentown, PA |
| 124 | Cedarville University | Cedarville, OH |
| 125 | Biola University | La Mirada, CA |
| 126 | American University | Washington, DC |
| 127 | Ohio Northern University | Ada, OH |
| 128 | Rochester Institute of Technology | Rochester, NY |
| 129 | University of Scranton | Scranton, PA |
| 130 | Messiah University | Mechanicsburg, PA |
| 131 | George Washington University | Washington, DC |
| 132 | Kalamazoo College | Kalamazoo, MI |
| 133 | Yeshiva University | New York, NY |
| 134 | Harding University | Searcy, AR |
| 135 | St Lawrence University | Canton, NY |
| 136 | Rockhurst University | Kansas City, MO |
| 137 | DePauw University | Greencastle, IN |
| 138 | New Jersey Institute of Technology | Newark, NJ |
| 139 | Southern Methodist University | Dallas, TX |
| 140 | Berry College | Mount Berry, GA |
| 141 | Westmont College | Santa Barbara, CA |
*These averages are for the top 25 ranked colleges only.
This list is compiled by College Factual, 2026 edition. Programs are scored on a blend of academic-athletic outcomes (NCAA Academic Progress Rate and Graduation Success Rate), athletic financial resources (team revenue, expenses, and athletic aid from the federal EADA survey), and overall school quality. The current methodology measures academic-athletic quality and does not include team win/loss performance.
References
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