by our College Data Analytics Team
For student athletes, the right college balances academics with athletics. We have ranked 62 programs for Men’s Soccer (Division II) by academic-athletic quality, using our 2026 methodology.
So you can compare your options, College Factual weighs 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 Union University, our #1 college for Men's Soccer (Division II). Union University is a private not-for-profit school based in Jackson, TN. The program generates about $25,905 in revenue per athlete, with expenses of about $25,867 per participant. Athletic aid averages $17,895 per athlete.
Nova Southeastern University landed the #2 spot for Men's Soccer (Division II). Based in Fort Lauderdale, FL, Nova Southeastern University is a private not-for-profit institution. Team revenue averages $25,100 per participant, with expenses of about $25,100 per participant. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $13,636.
Rollins College earned the #3 place for student athletes. Located in Winter Park, FL, Rollins College is a private not-for-profit institution. Team revenue averages $20,767 per participant, compared with $20,767 spent per athlete. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $11,632.
Florida Institute of Technology ranked #4 among the best colleges for Men's Soccer (Division II). Based in Melbourne, FL, Florida Institute of Technology is a private not-for-profit institution. Team revenue averages $26,046 per participant, compared with $26,046 spent per athlete. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $13,103.
Eckerd College came in at #5 on this year's ranking for Men's Soccer (Division II). Based in Saint Petersburg, FL, Eckerd College is a private not-for-profit institution. Team revenue averages $18,951 per participant, against $18,951 in expenses. Athletic aid averages $16,706 per athlete.
Harding University did well this year, earning the #6 position. Located in Searcy, AR, Harding University is a private not-for-profit institution. The program generates about $13,531 in revenue per athlete, against $14,521 in expenses. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $9,216.
Florida Southern College ranked #7 on our 2026 list for Men's Soccer (Division II). Located in Lakeland, FL, Florida Southern College is a private not-for-profit institution. The program generates about $17,137 in revenue per athlete, against $17,137 in expenses. The school awards about $8,785 in athletic aid per athlete.
Lynn University placed #8 among the best colleges for Men's Soccer (Division II). This private not-for-profit school is set in Boca Raton, FL. The program generates about $24,679 in revenue per athlete, with expenses of about $24,679 per participant. The school awards about $12,987 in athletic aid per athlete.
Flagler College ranked #9 on our 2026 list for Men's Soccer (Division II). This private not-for-profit school is set in Saint Augustine, FL. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $24,057, with expenses of about $24,057 per participant. The school awards about $9,076 in athletic aid per athlete.
Palm Beach Atlantic University landed the #10 spot this year. Palm Beach Atlantic University is a private not-for-profit school based in West Palm Beach, FL. Team revenue averages $16,470 per participant, with expenses of about $16,450 per participant. Athletic aid averages $10,383 per athlete.
Lee University placed #11 among the best colleges for Men's Soccer (Division II). Lee University is a private not-for-profit school based in Cleveland, TN. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $17,642, with expenses of about $17,642 per participant. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $8,272.
Spring Hill College came in at #12 in this year's ranking. Located in Mobile, AL, Spring Hill College is a private not-for-profit institution. Team revenue averages $17,889 per participant, with expenses of about $16,887 per participant. Athletic aid averages $7,824 per athlete.
North Greenville University landed the #13 spot this year. Located in Tigerville, SC, North Greenville University is a private not-for-profit institution. Team revenue averages $15,527 per participant, against $15,692 in expenses. The school awards about $15,158 in athletic aid per athlete.
University of West Florida came in at #14 in this year's ranking. Located in Pensacola, FL, University of West Florida is a public institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $12,549, compared with $13,605 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $7,536 per athlete.
Ouachita Baptist University came in at #15 in this year's ranking. This private not-for-profit school is set in Arkadelphia, AR. Team revenue averages $12,111 per participant, against $12,082 in expenses. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $6,935.
Lincoln Memorial University landed the #16 spot this year. Based in Harrogate, TN, Lincoln Memorial University is a private not-for-profit institution. The program generates about $13,000 in revenue per athlete, against $12,868 in expenses. The school awards about $8,449 in athletic aid per athlete.
University of Alabama in Huntsville placed #17 among the best colleges for Men's Soccer (Division II). This public school is set in Huntsville, AL. Team revenue averages $12,393 per participant, against $12,393 in expenses. Athletic aid averages $5,175 per athlete.
Catawba College placed #18 among the best colleges for Men's Soccer (Division II). Catawba College is a private not-for-profit school based in Salisbury, NC. The program generates about $13,707 in revenue per athlete, against $12,928 in expenses. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $9,164.
Carson-Newman University landed the #19 spot this year. Located in Jefferson City, TN, Carson-Newman University is a private not-for-profit institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $20,538, against $20,538 in expenses. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $10,904.
Trevecca Nazarene University ranked #20 on our 2026 list for Men's Soccer (Division II). Based in Nashville, TN, Trevecca Nazarene University is a private not-for-profit institution. Team revenue averages $10,921 per participant, compared with $10,582 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $5,766 per athlete.
Christian Brothers University ranked #21 on our 2026 list for Men's Soccer (Division II). Based in Memphis, TN, Christian Brothers University is a private not-for-profit institution. Team revenue averages $13,146 per participant, against $14,158 in expenses. Athletic aid averages $3,833 per athlete.
Kentucky Wesleyan College did well this year, earning the #22 position. Kentucky Wesleyan College is a private not-for-profit school based in Owensboro, KY. The program generates about $11,496 in revenue per athlete, with expenses of about $11,988 per participant. The school awards about $8,522 in athletic aid per athlete.
Wingate University came in at #23 in this year's ranking. This private not-for-profit school is set in Wingate, NC. The program generates about $19,181 in revenue per athlete, compared with $18,809 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $6,748 per athlete.
Lenoir-Rhyne University placed #24 among the best colleges for Men's Soccer (Division II). Located in Hickory, NC, Lenoir-Rhyne University is a private not-for-profit institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $12,366, with expenses of about $12,366 per participant. The school awards about $7,094 in athletic aid per athlete.
University of West Alabama came in at #25 in this year's ranking. University of West Alabama is a public school based in Livingston, AL. The program generates about $20,298 in revenue per athlete, compared with $20,056 spent per athlete. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $11,323.
These schools rounded out the top of the list:
*These averages are for the top 25 ranked colleges only.
This list is compiled 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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