by our College Data Analytics Team
Picking a college for your sport means looking beyond the field or court. Our ranking highlights 22 colleges for Men’s Soccer (Division I) 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:
Boston University earned the #1 spot in this year's ranking for Men's Soccer (Division I). Based in Boston, MA, Boston University is a private not-for-profit institution. Boston University records an NCAA APR of 983, alongside a GSR of 94%. Its federal graduation rate is 85%. Team revenue averages $54,888 per participant, against $54,888 in expenses. Athletic aid averages $27,954 per athlete.
Boston College earned the #2 place for student athletes. Located in Chestnut Hill, MA, Boston College is a private not-for-profit institution. Its student-athletes post an NCAA Academic Progress Rate (APR) of 977, with a Graduation Success Rate of 100%. Its federal graduation rate is 77%. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $56,881, with expenses of about $56,881 per participant. The school awards about $29,391 in athletic aid per athlete.
Northeastern University ranked #3 among the best colleges for Men's Soccer (Division I). Located in Boston, MA, Northeastern University is a private not-for-profit institution. Athletes here earn an NCAA Academic Progress Rate of 984, alongside a GSR of 100%. The federal graduation rate stands at 70%. The program generates about $42,641 in revenue per athlete, against $42,641 in expenses. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $24,558.
Providence College came in at #4 on this year's ranking for Men's Soccer (Division I). This private not-for-profit school is set in Providence, RI. Its student-athletes post an NCAA Academic Progress Rate (APR) of 974, with a Graduation Success Rate of 100%. Its federal graduation rate is 83%. Team revenue averages $64,254 per participant, against $64,254 in expenses. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $25,955.
Quinnipiac University ranked #5 among the best colleges for Men's Soccer (Division I). This private not-for-profit school is set in Hamden, CT. The team's NCAA APR score is 990, and a 91% Graduation Success Rate. Its federal graduation rate is 90%. The program generates about $38,433 in revenue per athlete, compared with $38,433 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $27,084 per athlete.
Fairfield University did well this year, earning the #6 position. Based in Fairfield, CT, Fairfield University is a private not-for-profit institution. Fairfield University records an NCAA APR of 990, and a 92% Graduation Success Rate. About 69% of athletes graduate under the federal rate. The program generates about $35,392 in revenue per athlete, with expenses of about $35,392 per participant. Athletic aid averages $19,587 per athlete.
University of Connecticut ranked #7 on our 2026 list for Men's Soccer (Division I). University of Connecticut is a public school based in Storrs, CT. Its student-athletes post an NCAA Academic Progress Rate (APR) of 979, alongside a GSR of 80%. The federal graduation rate stands at 9%. The program generates about $53,791 in revenue per athlete, compared with $53,791 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $20,776 per athlete.
University of Rhode Island placed #8 among the best colleges for Men's Soccer (Division I). University of Rhode Island is a public school based in Kingston, RI. University of Rhode Island records an NCAA APR of 986, alongside a GSR of 86%. About 38% of athletes graduate under the federal rate. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $41,893, against $41,893 in expenses. Athletic aid averages $19,857 per athlete.
College of the Holy Cross placed #9 among the best colleges for Men's Soccer (Division I). College of the Holy Cross is a private not-for-profit school based in Worcester, MA. The team's NCAA APR score is 1000, alongside a GSR of 82%. The federal graduation rate stands at 75%. Team revenue averages $25,715 per participant, compared with $25,715 spent per athlete. The school awards about $17,801 in athletic aid per athlete.
Harvard University placed #10 among the best colleges for Men's Soccer (Division I). Located in Cambridge, MA, Harvard University is a private not-for-profit institution. The team's NCAA APR score is 1000, alongside a GSR of 100%. The program generates about $23,419 in revenue per athlete, compared with $23,419 spent per athlete. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $0.
University of Vermont ranked #11 on our 2026 list for Men's Soccer (Division I). Located in Burlington, VT, University of Vermont is a public institution. Its student-athletes post an NCAA Academic Progress Rate (APR) of 973, with a Graduation Success Rate of 85%. About 77% of athletes graduate under the federal rate. The program generates about $71,408 in revenue per athlete, against $71,433 in expenses. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $12,164.
Yale University ranked #12 on our 2026 list for Men's Soccer (Division I). Located in New Haven, CT, Yale University is a private not-for-profit institution. Athletes here earn an NCAA Academic Progress Rate of 1000, with a Graduation Success Rate of 100%. Team revenue averages $20,388 per participant, with expenses of about $20,388 per participant. The school awards about $0 in athletic aid per athlete.
University of New Hampshire-Main Campus ranked #13 on our 2026 list for Men's Soccer (Division I). Based in Durham, NH, University of New Hampshire-Main Campus is a public institution. Athletes here earn an NCAA Academic Progress Rate of 953, and a 94% Graduation Success Rate. Its federal graduation rate is 65%. Team revenue averages $42,219 per participant, compared with $42,219 spent per athlete. The school awards about $19,869 in athletic aid per athlete.
Dartmouth College placed #14 among the best colleges for Men's Soccer (Division I). Dartmouth College is a private not-for-profit school based in Hanover, NH. Its student-athletes post an NCAA Academic Progress Rate (APR) of 1000, alongside a GSR of 94%. The program generates about $20,639 in revenue per athlete, against $20,639 in expenses. Athletic aid averages $0 per athlete.
Brown University placed #15 among the best colleges for Men's Soccer (Division I). Located in Providence, RI, Brown University is a private not-for-profit institution. The team's NCAA APR score is 991, with a Graduation Success Rate of 92%. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $26,108, with expenses of about $26,108 per participant. The school awards about $0 in athletic aid per athlete.
Merrimack College did well this year, earning the #16 position. Based in North Andover, MA, Merrimack College is a private not-for-profit institution. Its student-athletes post an NCAA Academic Progress Rate (APR) of 982, and a 100% Graduation Success Rate. The federal graduation rate stands at 63%. Team revenue averages $20,585 per participant, against $20,585 in expenses. The school awards about $20,394 in athletic aid per athlete.
University of Massachusetts-Amherst landed the #17 spot this year. Located in Amherst, MA, University of Massachusetts-Amherst is a public institution. The team's NCAA APR score is 979, alongside a GSR of 67%. Its federal graduation rate is 40%. Team revenue averages $39,920 per participant, compared with $39,920 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $17,175 per athlete.
Bryant University landed the #18 spot this year. Bryant University is a private not-for-profit school based in Smithfield, RI. The team's NCAA APR score is 964, with a Graduation Success Rate of 100%. The federal graduation rate stands at 100%. The program generates about $29,591 in revenue per athlete, against $29,591 in expenses. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $14,982.
Stonehill College ranked #19 on our 2026 list for Men's Soccer (Division I). Based in Easton, MA, Stonehill College is a private not-for-profit institution. The team's NCAA APR score is 983, with a Graduation Success Rate of 100%. About 87% of athletes graduate under the federal rate. Team revenue averages $19,210 per participant, against $19,210 in expenses. Athletic aid averages $14,278 per athlete.
University of Massachusetts-Lowell landed the #20 spot this year. Based in Lowell, MA, University of Massachusetts-Lowell is a public institution. Athletes here earn an NCAA Academic Progress Rate of 967, with a Graduation Success Rate of 100%. About 55% of athletes graduate under the federal rate. The program generates about $36,085 in revenue per athlete, compared with $36,085 spent per athlete. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $11,361.
Central Connecticut State University ranked #21 on our 2026 list for Men's Soccer (Division I). Based in New Britain, CT, Central Connecticut State University is a public institution. Athletes here earn an NCAA Academic Progress Rate of 996, alongside a GSR of 75%. The federal graduation rate stands at 13%. The program generates about $14,753 in revenue per athlete, compared with $14,753 spent per athlete. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $7,791.
Sacred Heart University did well this year, earning the #22 position. Located in Fairfield, CT, Sacred Heart University is a private not-for-profit institution. The team's NCAA APR score is 970, and a 67% Graduation Success Rate. Its federal graduation rate is 38%. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $25,754, against $25,754 in expenses. The school awards about $11,128 in athletic aid per athlete.
*These averages are for the top 25 ranked colleges only.
This list is compiled by College Factual, 2026 edition. Rankings consider 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.
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