by our College Data Analytics Team
Picking a college for your sport means looking beyond the field or court. This list ranks 10 programs for Men’s Soccer (Division II) by academic-athletic quality, using our 2026 methodology.
To help you decide, 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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Our analysis found Dallas Baptist University to be the best college for Men's Soccer (Division II) in the Southwest Region. This private not-for-profit school is set in Dallas, TX. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $20,654, with expenses of about $18,248 per participant. Athletic aid averages $9,215 per athlete.
Texas A & M International University came in at #2 on this year's ranking for Men's Soccer (Division II). Based in Laredo, TX, Texas A & M International University is a public institution. The program generates about $16,832 in revenue per athlete, with expenses of about $16,832 per participant. The school awards about $8,327 in athletic aid per athlete.
Oklahoma Christian University came in at #3 on this year's ranking for Men's Soccer (Division II). This private not-for-profit school is set in Edmond, OK. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $14,482, against $12,742 in expenses. Athletic aid averages $7,286 per athlete.
Lubbock Christian University is one of the top schools for Men's Soccer (Division II), at #4. Located in Lubbock, TX, Lubbock Christian University is a private not-for-profit institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $16,019, with expenses of about $16,019 per participant. The school awards about $8,404 in athletic aid per athlete.
The University of Texas at Tyler earned the #5 place for student athletes. Based in Tyler, TX, The University of Texas at Tyler is a public institution. The program generates about $16,148 in revenue per athlete, against $16,148 in expenses. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $6,209.
Southern Nazarene University came in at #6 in this year's ranking. This private not-for-profit school is set in Bethany, OK. The program generates about $9,999 in revenue per athlete, against $10,679 in expenses. The school awards about $7,122 in athletic aid per athlete.
West Texas A & M University did well this year, earning the #7 position. Located in Canyon, TX, West Texas A & M University is a public institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $10,523, compared with $10,523 spent per athlete. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $5,800.
Northeastern State University placed #8 among the best colleges for Men's Soccer (Division II). Located in Tahlequah, OK, Northeastern State University is a public institution. The program generates about $11,380 in revenue per athlete, with expenses of about $11,380 per participant. The school awards about $7,449 in athletic aid per athlete.
Midwestern State University ranked #9 on our 2026 list for Men's Soccer (Division II). Based in Wichita Falls, TX, Midwestern State University is a public institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $11,139, against $11,139 in expenses. Athletic aid averages $5,772 per athlete.
Rogers State University ranked #10 on our 2026 list for Men's Soccer (Division II). Located in Claremore, OK, Rogers State University is a public institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $11,435, against $11,435 in expenses. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $4,881.
*These averages are for the top 25 ranked colleges only.
This ranking is produced 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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