by our College Data Analytics Team
For student athletes, the right college balances academics with athletics. We have ranked 46 programs for Men’s Soccer (Division III) 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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Explore the leading programs below:
No school ranked higher than Swarthmore College this year for Men's Soccer (Division III). Located in Swarthmore, PA, Swarthmore College is a private not-for-profit institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $11,257, against $8,023 in expenses. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $0.
Carnegie Mellon University is one of the top schools for Men's Soccer (Division III), at #2. Carnegie Mellon University is a private not-for-profit school based in Pittsburgh, PA. The program generates about $6,547 in revenue per athlete, against $6,470 in expenses. The school awards about $0 in athletic aid per athlete.
Franklin and Marshall College ranked #3 among the best colleges for Men's Soccer (Division III). Located in Lancaster, PA, Franklin and Marshall College is a private not-for-profit institution. Team revenue averages $7,465 per participant, compared with $6,812 spent per athlete. The school awards about $53 in athletic aid per athlete.
Haverford College earned the #4 place for student athletes. This private not-for-profit school is set in Haverford, PA. Team revenue averages $7,079 per participant, compared with $6,988 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $0 per athlete.
Gettysburg College ranked #5 among the best colleges for Men's Soccer (Division III). Located in Gettysburg, PA, Gettysburg College is a private not-for-profit institution. The program generates about $5,760 in revenue per athlete, compared with $5,760 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $0 per athlete.
Muhlenberg College landed the #6 spot this year. Located in Allentown, PA, Muhlenberg College is a private not-for-profit institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $7,153, against $7,153 in expenses. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $0.
University of Scranton came in at #7 in this year's ranking. This private not-for-profit school is set in Scranton, PA. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $5,486, compared with $5,486 spent per athlete. The school awards about $0 in athletic aid per athlete.
Messiah University came in at #8 in this year's ranking. Based in Mechanicsburg, PA, Messiah University is a private not-for-profit institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $6,637, with expenses of about $6,314 per participant. Athletic aid averages $0 per athlete.
Elizabethtown College ranked #9 on our 2026 list for Men's Soccer (Division III). Based in Elizabethtown, PA, Elizabethtown College is a private not-for-profit institution. Team revenue averages $4,652 per participant, against $4,652 in expenses. Athletic aid averages $0 per athlete.
Dickinson College placed #10 among the best colleges for Men's Soccer (Division III). Based in Carlisle, PA, Dickinson College is a private not-for-profit institution. Team revenue averages $3,701 per participant, compared with $3,538 spent per athlete. The school awards about $0 in athletic aid per athlete.
Ursinus College placed #11 among the best colleges for Men's Soccer (Division III). Based in Collegeville, PA, Ursinus College is a private not-for-profit institution. Team revenue averages $4,089 per participant, against $4,089 in expenses. Athletic aid averages $0 per athlete.
Juniata College landed the #12 spot this year. Located in Huntingdon, PA, Juniata College is a private not-for-profit institution. Team revenue averages $6,903 per participant, with expenses of about $6,270 per participant. The school awards about $0 in athletic aid per athlete.
Susquehanna University landed the #13 spot this year. This private not-for-profit school is set in Selinsgrove, PA. The program generates about $4,297 in revenue per athlete, compared with $4,297 spent per athlete. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $0.
Allegheny College ranked #14 on our 2026 list for Men's Soccer (Division III). Located in Meadville, PA, Allegheny College is a private not-for-profit institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $6,293, against $6,293 in expenses. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $0.
DeSales University came in at #15 in this year's ranking. Based in Center Valley, PA, DeSales University is a private not-for-profit institution. The program generates about $4,930 in revenue per athlete, with expenses of about $4,794 per participant. The school awards about $0 in athletic aid per athlete.
Lebanon Valley College placed #16 among the best colleges for Men's Soccer (Division III). This private not-for-profit school is set in Annville, PA. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $3,912, compared with $3,784 spent per athlete. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $0.
Marywood University did well this year, earning the #17 position. This private not-for-profit school is set in Scranton, PA. The program generates about $4,478 in revenue per athlete, compared with $4,131 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $0 per athlete.
Moravian University ranked #18 on our 2026 list for Men's Soccer (Division III). Based in Bethlehem, PA, Moravian University is a private not-for-profit institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $4,009, with expenses of about $3,369 per participant. Athletic aid averages $0 per athlete.
Widener University placed #19 among the best colleges for Men's Soccer (Division III). Located in Chester, PA, Widener University is a private not-for-profit institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $5,376, with expenses of about $4,288 per participant. The school awards about $0 in athletic aid per athlete.
Saint Vincent College placed #20 among the best colleges for Men's Soccer (Division III). Located in Latrobe, PA, Saint Vincent College is a private not-for-profit institution. The program generates about $3,681 in revenue per athlete, against $3,681 in expenses. The school awards about $0 in athletic aid per athlete.
Arcadia University placed #21 among the best colleges for Men's Soccer (Division III). This private not-for-profit school is set in Glenside, PA. Team revenue averages $4,698 per participant, compared with $4,698 spent per athlete. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $0.
Chatham University landed the #22 spot this year. Based in Pittsburgh, PA, Chatham University is a private not-for-profit institution. The program generates about $4,361 in revenue per athlete, with expenses of about $4,361 per participant. The school awards about $0 in athletic aid per athlete.
Lancaster Bible College ranked #23 on our 2026 list for Men's Soccer (Division III). Located in Lancaster, PA, Lancaster Bible College is a private not-for-profit institution. Team revenue averages $3,979 per participant, against $3,241 in expenses. Athletic aid averages $0 per athlete.
Lycoming College did well this year, earning the #24 position. Located in Williamsport, PA, Lycoming College is a private not-for-profit institution. The program generates about $5,654 in revenue per athlete, against $4,938 in expenses. The school awards about $0 in athletic aid per athlete.
Misericordia University ranked #25 on our 2026 list for Men's Soccer (Division III). Based in Dallas, PA, Misericordia University is a private not-for-profit institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $3,287, against $3,287 in expenses. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $0.
These programs also stood out among the best this year:
*These averages are for the top 25 ranked colleges only.
This list is compiled 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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