by our College Data Analytics Team
For student athletes, the right college balances academics with athletics. We have ranked 28 programs for Men’s Soccer (Division II) 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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Explore the leading programs below:
No school ranked higher than Thomas Jefferson University this year for Men's Soccer (Division II). Thomas Jefferson University is a private not-for-profit school based in Philadelphia, PA. The program generates about $23,533 in revenue per athlete, compared with $23,533 spent per athlete. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $13,341.
Le Moyne College landed the #2 spot for Men's Soccer (Division II). Based in Syracuse, NY, Le Moyne College is a private not-for-profit institution. Athletes here earn an NCAA Academic Progress Rate of 958, alongside a GSR of 100%. About 57% of athletes graduate under the federal rate. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $17,538, against $17,536 in expenses. The school awards about $9,944 in athletic aid per athlete.
Adelphi University ranked #3 among the best colleges for Men's Soccer (Division II). Adelphi University is a private not-for-profit school based in Garden City, NY. The program generates about $15,998 in revenue per athlete, against $15,998 in expenses. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $7,963.
Gannon University ranked #4 among the best colleges for Men's Soccer (Division II). Gannon University is a private not-for-profit school based in Erie, PA. Team revenue averages $13,060 per participant, compared with $13,060 spent per athlete. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $9,313.
Molloy University came in at #5 on this year's ranking for Men's Soccer (Division II). Molloy University is a private not-for-profit school based in Rockville Centre, NY. The program generates about $10,865 in revenue per athlete, against $10,672 in expenses. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $5,589.
St. Thomas Aquinas College placed #6 among the best colleges for Men's Soccer (Division II). Located in Sparkill, NY, St. Thomas Aquinas College is a private not-for-profit institution. Team revenue averages $13,684 per participant, compared with $13,684 spent per athlete. The school awards about $8,813 in athletic aid per athlete.
Seton Hill University placed #7 among the best colleges for Men's Soccer (Division II). This private not-for-profit school is set in Greensburg, PA. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $8,238, compared with $8,238 spent per athlete. The school awards about $5,657 in athletic aid per athlete.
Point Park University landed the #8 spot this year. This private not-for-profit school is set in Pittsburgh, PA. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $16,021, compared with $15,853 spent per athlete. The school awards about $6,401 in athletic aid per athlete.
D'Youville University placed #9 among the best colleges for Men's Soccer (Division II). Based in Buffalo, NY, D'Youville University is a private not-for-profit institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $13,314, with expenses of about $13,311 per participant. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $8,393.
Daemen University placed #10 among the best colleges for Men's Soccer (Division II). Located in Amherst, NY, Daemen University is a private not-for-profit institution. Team revenue averages $14,297 per participant, compared with $14,297 spent per athlete. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $5,726.
Holy Family University ranked #11 on our 2026 list for Men's Soccer (Division II). Based in Philadelphia, PA, Holy Family University is a private not-for-profit institution. Team revenue averages $10,565 per participant, against $10,565 in expenses. The school awards about $5,523 in athletic aid per athlete.
West Chester University of Pennsylvania ranked #12 on our 2026 list for Men's Soccer (Division II). Located in West Chester, PA, West Chester University of Pennsylvania is a public institution. Team revenue averages $6,704 per participant, compared with $7,300 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $2,168 per athlete.
Roberts Wesleyan University placed #13 among the best colleges for Men's Soccer (Division II). This private not-for-profit school is set in Rochester, NY. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $9,244, with expenses of about $8,896 per participant. The school awards about $3,925 in athletic aid per athlete.
Caldwell University came in at #14 in this year's ranking. Located in Caldwell, NJ, Caldwell University is a private not-for-profit institution. The program generates about $8,368 in revenue per athlete, against $8,329 in expenses. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $6,698.
Mercyhurst University came in at #15 in this year's ranking. Mercyhurst University is a private not-for-profit school based in Erie, PA. Athletes here earn an NCAA Academic Progress Rate of 934, and a 82% Graduation Success Rate. Its federal graduation rate is 60%. The program generates about $12,382 in revenue per athlete, with expenses of about $12,382 per participant. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $14,194.
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania landed the #16 spot this year. Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania is a public school based in Slippery Rock, PA. The program generates about $7,727 in revenue per athlete, compared with $7,203 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $2,028 per athlete.
Georgian Court University landed the #17 spot this year. Located in Lakewood, NJ, Georgian Court University is a private not-for-profit institution. Team revenue averages $11,480 per participant, against $11,021 in expenses. The school awards about $5,874 in athletic aid per athlete.
University of the District of Columbia landed the #18 spot this year. Located in Washington, DC, University of the District of Columbia is a public institution. Team revenue averages $20,989 per participant, against $20,989 in expenses. The school awards about $13,638 in athletic aid per athlete.
Goldey-Beacom College ranked #19 on our 2026 list for Men's Soccer (Division II). This private not-for-profit school is set in Wilmington, DE. Team revenue averages $6,485 per participant, compared with $6,485 spent per athlete. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $5,149.
Felician University ranked #20 on our 2026 list for Men's Soccer (Division II). Based in Lodi, NJ, Felician University is a private not-for-profit institution. Team revenue averages $8,949 per participant, with expenses of about $8,949 per participant. The school awards about $7,189 in athletic aid per athlete.
Millersville University of Pennsylvania ranked #21 on our 2026 list for Men's Soccer (Division II). Based in Millersville, PA, Millersville University of Pennsylvania is a public institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $10,670, compared with $10,670 spent per athlete. The school awards about $2,830 in athletic aid per athlete.
Dominican University New York placed #22 among the best colleges for Men's Soccer (Division II). Located in Orangeburg, NY, Dominican University New York is a private not-for-profit institution. The program generates about $7,322 in revenue per athlete, compared with $7,322 spent per athlete. The school awards about $4,678 in athletic aid per athlete.
Mercy University came in at #23 in this year's ranking. Located in Dobbs Ferry, NY, Mercy University is a private not-for-profit institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $7,529, with expenses of about $7,529 per participant. Athletic aid averages $6,094 per athlete.
Frostburg State University landed the #24 spot this year. Frostburg State University is a public school based in Frostburg, MD. Team revenue averages $8,720 per participant, with expenses of about $8,720 per participant. Athletic aid averages $3,617 per athlete.
Chestnut Hill College landed the #25 spot this year. Chestnut Hill College is a private not-for-profit school based in Philadelphia, PA. The program generates about $7,455 in revenue per athlete, with expenses of about $7,704 per participant. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $4,192.
Not far behind, these colleges also placed near the top this year:
*These averages are for the top 25 ranked colleges only.
The ranking above is published 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
See our data sources and methodologies.