by our College Data Analytics Team
For student athletes, the right college balances academics with athletics. Our ranking highlights 7 colleges for Men’s Soccer (Division III) by academic-athletic quality, using our 2026 methodology.
So you can compare your options, College Factual scores each program on 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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DePauw University earned the #1 spot in this year's ranking for Men's Soccer (Division III). Based in Greencastle, IN, DePauw University is a private not-for-profit institution. The program generates about $6,932 in revenue per athlete, compared with $6,932 spent per athlete. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $0.
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology is one of the top schools for Men's Soccer (Division III), at #2. This private not-for-profit school is set in Terre Haute, IN. The program generates about $4,367 in revenue per athlete, against $4,367 in expenses. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $0.
Earlham College landed the #3 spot for Men's Soccer (Division III). Located in Richmond, IN, Earlham College is a private not-for-profit institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $6,546, with expenses of about $6,546 per participant. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $0.
Trine University earned the #4 place for student athletes. Trine University is a private not-for-profit school based in Angola, IN. The program generates about $4,449 in revenue per athlete, compared with $4,200 spent per athlete. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $0.
Franklin College ranked #5 among the best colleges for Men's Soccer (Division III). Based in Franklin, IN, Franklin College is a private not-for-profit institution. Team revenue averages $6,279 per participant, with expenses of about $5,837 per participant. The school awards about $0 in athletic aid per athlete.
Hanover College did well this year, earning the #6 position. Hanover College is a private not-for-profit school based in Hanover, IN. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $3,472, with expenses of about $3,472 per participant. The school awards about $0 in athletic aid per athlete.
Manchester University placed #7 among the best colleges for Men's Soccer (Division III). Manchester University is a private not-for-profit school based in North Manchester, IN. The program generates about $3,306 in revenue per athlete, with expenses of about $3,147 per participant. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $0.
*These averages are for the top 25 ranked colleges only.
The ranking above is published 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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