by our College Data Analytics Team
Choosing a college as a student athlete means weighing both the classroom and the competition. Our ranking highlights 8 programs for Men’s Soccer (Division II) by academic-athletic quality, using our 2026 methodology.
To arm you with the information you need, 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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No school ranked higher than Rockhurst University this year for Men's Soccer (Division II). Located in Kansas City, MO, Rockhurst University is a private not-for-profit institution. The program generates about $8,107 in revenue per athlete, against $8,107 in expenses. The school awards about $8,130 in athletic aid per athlete.
Maryville University of Saint Louis ranked #2 among the best colleges for Men's Soccer (Division II). Maryville University of Saint Louis is a private not-for-profit school based in Saint Louis, MO. Team revenue averages $23,694 per participant, compared with $22,324 spent per athlete. The school awards about $6,338 in athletic aid per athlete.
Drury University came in at #3 on this year's ranking for Men's Soccer (Division II). Located in Springfield, MO, Drury University is a private not-for-profit institution. The program generates about $12,869 in revenue per athlete, with expenses of about $12,869 per participant. The school awards about $8,859 in athletic aid per athlete.
Missouri University of Science and Technology landed the #4 spot for Men's Soccer (Division II). Based in Rolla, MO, Missouri University of Science and Technology is a public institution. Team revenue averages $8,791 per participant, against $8,791 in expenses. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $5,772.
Truman State University came in at #5 on this year's ranking for Men's Soccer (Division II). This public school is set in Kirksville, MO. Team revenue averages $6,307 per participant, against $6,307 in expenses. Athletic aid averages $3,206 per athlete.
William Jewell College did well this year, earning the #6 position. William Jewell College is a private not-for-profit school based in Liberty, MO. Team revenue averages $8,305 per participant, compared with $8,247 spent per athlete. The school awards about $7,219 in athletic aid per athlete.
University of Missouri-St Louis landed the #7 spot this year. University of Missouri-St Louis is a public school based in Saint Louis, MO. Team revenue averages $12,144 per participant, with expenses of about $11,978 per participant. Athletic aid averages $6,395 per athlete.
Southwest Baptist University landed the #8 spot this year. Southwest Baptist University is a private not-for-profit school based in Bolivar, MO. Team revenue averages $8,897 per participant, with expenses of about $8,897 per participant. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $7,015.
*These averages are for the top 25 ranked colleges only.
This list is compiled by College Factual, 2026 edition. Rankings consider 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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