by our College Data Analytics Team
Choosing a college as a student athlete means weighing both the classroom and the competition. Our ranking highlights 13 programs for Men’s Soccer (Division II) by academic-athletic quality, using our 2026 methodology.
So you can compare your options, College Factual evaluates each program using 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:
Thomas Jefferson University tops our 2026 ranking of the best colleges for Men's Soccer (Division II). Thomas Jefferson University is a private not-for-profit school based in Philadelphia, PA. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $23,533, compared with $23,533 spent per athlete. The school awards about $13,341 in athletic aid per athlete.
Gannon University is one of the top schools for Men's Soccer (Division II), at #2. Located in Erie, PA, Gannon University is a private not-for-profit institution. Team revenue averages $13,060 per participant, against $13,060 in expenses. The school awards about $9,313 in athletic aid per athlete.
Seton Hill University is one of the top schools for Men's Soccer (Division II), at #3. Located in Greensburg, PA, Seton Hill University is a private not-for-profit institution. The program generates about $8,238 in revenue per athlete, compared with $8,238 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $5,657 per athlete.
Mercyhurst University earned the #4 place for student athletes. Mercyhurst University is a private not-for-profit school based in Erie, PA. The team's NCAA APR score is 934, alongside a GSR of 82%. Its federal graduation rate is 60%. The program generates about $12,382 in revenue per athlete, against $12,382 in expenses. Athletic aid averages $14,194 per athlete.
Point Park University landed the #5 spot for Men's Soccer (Division II). Point Park University is a private not-for-profit school based in Pittsburgh, PA. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $16,021, compared with $15,853 spent per athlete. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $6,401.
West Chester University of Pennsylvania ranked #6 on our 2026 list for Men's Soccer (Division II). This public school is set in West Chester, PA. The program generates about $6,704 in revenue per athlete, compared with $7,300 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $2,168 per athlete.
Holy Family University ranked #7 on our 2026 list for Men's Soccer (Division II). This private not-for-profit school is set in Philadelphia, PA. The program generates about $10,565 in revenue per athlete, against $10,565 in expenses. Athletic aid averages $5,523 per athlete.
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania placed #8 among the best colleges for Men's Soccer (Division II). Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania is a public school based in Slippery Rock, PA. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $7,727, compared with $7,203 spent per athlete. The school awards about $2,028 in athletic aid per athlete.
Millersville University of Pennsylvania ranked #9 on our 2026 list for Men's Soccer (Division II). Based in Millersville, PA, Millersville University of Pennsylvania is a public institution. The program generates about $10,670 in revenue per athlete, with expenses of about $10,670 per participant. The school awards about $2,830 in athletic aid per athlete.
Chestnut Hill College ranked #10 on our 2026 list for Men's Soccer (Division II). Located in Philadelphia, PA, Chestnut Hill College is a private not-for-profit institution. Team revenue averages $7,455 per participant, against $7,704 in expenses. Athletic aid averages $4,192 per athlete.
University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown did well this year, earning the #11 position. Located in Johnstown, PA, University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown is a public institution. Team revenue averages $7,403 per participant, compared with $7,403 spent per athlete. The school awards about $5,196 in athletic aid per athlete.
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania landed the #12 spot this year. Located in Shippensburg, PA, Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania is a public institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $7,867, compared with $7,891 spent per athlete. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $2,132.
East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania placed #13 among the best colleges for Men's Soccer (Division II). East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania is a public school based in East Stroudsburg, PA. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $6,527, with expenses of about $5,528 per participant. The school awards about $2,313 in athletic aid per athlete.
*These averages are for the top 25 ranked colleges only.
The ranking above is published by College Factual, 2026 edition. The methodology weighs 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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