by our College Data Analytics Team
Picking a college for your sport means looking beyond the field or court. We have ranked 11 schools for Men’s Soccer (Division II) by academic-athletic quality, using our 2026 methodology.
To help you decide, 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:
Florida Institute of Technology earned the #1 spot in this year's ranking for Men's Soccer (Division II). Florida Institute of Technology is a private not-for-profit school based in Melbourne, FL. The program generates about $26,046 in revenue per athlete, with expenses of about $26,046 per participant. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $13,103.
Rollins College earned the #2 place for student athletes. This private not-for-profit school is set in Winter Park, FL. Team revenue averages $20,767 per participant, with expenses of about $20,767 per participant. Athletic aid averages $11,632 per athlete.
Nova Southeastern University is one of the top schools for Men's Soccer (Division II), at #3. This private not-for-profit school is set in Fort Lauderdale, FL. The program generates about $25,100 in revenue per athlete, with expenses of about $25,100 per participant. Athletic aid averages $13,636 per athlete.
Eckerd College ranked #4 among the best colleges for Men's Soccer (Division II). Eckerd College is a private not-for-profit school based in Saint Petersburg, FL. The program generates about $18,951 in revenue per athlete, with expenses of about $18,951 per participant. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $16,706.
Florida Southern College landed the #5 spot for Men's Soccer (Division II). This private not-for-profit school is set in Lakeland, FL. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $17,137, with expenses of about $17,137 per participant. The school awards about $8,785 in athletic aid per athlete.
Lynn University landed the #6 spot this year. Lynn University is a private not-for-profit school based in Boca Raton, FL. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $24,679, with expenses of about $24,679 per participant. The school awards about $12,987 in athletic aid per athlete.
Flagler College landed the #7 spot this year. 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 came in at #8 in this year's ranking. Palm Beach Atlantic University is a private not-for-profit school based in West Palm Beach, FL. The program generates about $16,470 in revenue per athlete, compared with $16,450 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $10,383 per athlete.
University of West Florida placed #9 among the best colleges for Men's Soccer (Division II). Based in Pensacola, FL, University of West Florida is a public institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $12,549, with expenses of about $13,605 per participant. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $7,536.
Barry University ranked #10 on our 2026 list for Men's Soccer (Division II). Barry University is a private not-for-profit school based in Miami, FL. Team revenue averages $15,108 per participant, with expenses of about $15,108 per participant. The school awards about $10,733 in athletic aid per athlete.
Saint Leo University placed #11 among the best colleges for Men's Soccer (Division II). Based in Saint Leo, FL, Saint Leo University is a private not-for-profit institution. Team revenue averages $7,850 per participant, compared with $7,428 spent per athlete. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $5,812.
*These averages are for the top 25 ranked colleges only.
This ranking is produced 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.
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