by our College Data Analytics Team
For student athletes, the right college balances academics with athletics. We have ranked 13 programs for Men’s Soccer (Division II) in Plains States by academic-athletic quality, using our 2026 methodology.
To arm you with the information you need, 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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Maryville University of Saint Louis earned the #1 spot in this year's ranking for Men's Soccer (Division II) in Plains States. Maryville University of Saint Louis is a private not-for-profit school based in Saint Louis, MO. The program generates about $23,694 in revenue per athlete, against $22,324 in expenses. Athletic aid averages $6,338 per athlete.
Rockhurst University came in at #2 on this year's ranking for Men's Soccer (Division II) in Plains States. Rockhurst University is a private not-for-profit school based in Kansas City, MO. Team revenue averages $8,107 per participant, with expenses of about $8,107 per participant. The school awards about $8,130 in athletic aid per athlete.
Drury University landed the #3 spot for Men's Soccer (Division II) in Plains States. This private not-for-profit school is set in Springfield, MO. The program generates about $12,869 in revenue per athlete, against $12,869 in expenses. The school awards about $8,859 in athletic aid per athlete.
Newman University came in at #4 on this year's ranking for Men's Soccer (Division II) in Plains States. Located in Wichita, KS, Newman University is a private not-for-profit institution. The program generates about $13,145 in revenue per athlete, with expenses of about $13,145 per participant. The school awards about $10,192 in athletic aid per athlete.
Missouri University of Science and Technology earned the #5 place for student athletes. Located in Rolla, MO, Missouri University of Science and Technology is a public institution. Team revenue averages $8,791 per participant, with expenses of about $8,791 per participant. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $5,772.
University of Missouri-St Louis placed #6 among the best colleges for Men's Soccer (Division II) in Plains States. This public school is set in Saint Louis, MO. Team revenue averages $12,144 per participant, against $11,978 in expenses. The school awards about $6,395 in athletic aid per athlete.
William Jewell College placed #7 among the best colleges for Men's Soccer (Division II) in Plains States. This private not-for-profit school is set in Liberty, MO. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $8,305, compared with $8,247 spent per athlete. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $7,219.
Truman State University came in at #8 in this year's ranking. Located in Kirksville, MO, Truman State University is a public institution. The program generates about $6,307 in revenue per athlete, against $6,307 in expenses. Athletic aid averages $3,206 per athlete.
Southwest Baptist University landed the #9 spot this year. Located in Bolivar, MO, Southwest Baptist University is a private not-for-profit institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $8,897, against $8,897 in expenses. Athletic aid averages $7,015 per athlete.
Fort Hays State University ranked #10 on our 2026 list for Men's Soccer (Division II) in Plains States. Fort Hays State University is a public school based in Hays, KS. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $13,041, with expenses of about $13,025 per participant. Athletic aid averages $5,057 per athlete.
Saint Cloud State University ranked #11 on our 2026 list for Men's Soccer (Division II) in Plains States. Based in Saint Cloud, MN, Saint Cloud State University is a public institution. Team revenue averages $9,814 per participant, compared with $9,814 spent per athlete. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $5,426.
University of Jamestown landed the #12 spot this year. University of Jamestown is a private not-for-profit school based in Jamestown, ND. The program generates about $9,473 in revenue per athlete, with expenses of about $9,473 per participant. Athletic aid averages $5,474 per athlete.
Upper Iowa University landed the #13 spot this year. Located in Fayette, IA, Upper Iowa University is a private not-for-profit institution. The program generates about $7,254 in revenue per athlete, with expenses of about $7,217 per participant. Athletic aid averages $6,035 per athlete.
*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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