by our College Data Analytics Team
For student athletes, the right college balances academics with athletics. Our ranking highlights 5 programs for Men’s Soccer (Division III) by academic-athletic quality, using our 2026 methodology.
So you can compare your options, 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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No school ranked higher than Rivier University this year for Men's Soccer (Division III). Rivier University is a private not-for-profit school based in Nashua, NH. The program generates about $3,749 in revenue per athlete, with expenses of about $3,749 per participant. Athletic aid averages $0 per athlete.
Colby-Sawyer College is one of the top schools for Men's Soccer (Division III), at #2. Based in New London, NH, Colby-Sawyer College is a private not-for-profit institution. The program generates about $2,749 in revenue per athlete, with expenses of about $2,749 per participant. Athletic aid averages $0 per athlete.
Keene State College came in at #3 on this year's ranking for Men's Soccer (Division III). Based in Keene, NH, Keene State College is a public institution. The program generates about $4,178 in revenue per athlete, with expenses of about $4,120 per participant. Athletic aid averages $0 per athlete.
New England College landed the #4 spot for Men's Soccer (Division III). Located in Henniker, NH, New England College is a private not-for-profit institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $4,557, with expenses of about $4,557 per participant. Athletic aid averages $0 per athlete.
Plymouth State University ranked #5 among the best colleges for Men's Soccer (Division III). Based in Plymouth, NH, Plymouth State University is a public institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $3,377, against $3,449 in expenses. Athletic aid averages $0 per athlete.
*These averages are for the top 25 ranked colleges only.
The ranking above is published 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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