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.
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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Centre College tops our 2026 ranking of the best colleges for Men's Soccer (Division III). Located in Danville, KY, Centre College is a private not-for-profit institution. The program generates about $6,608 in revenue per athlete, against $6,608 in expenses. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $0.
Transylvania University earned the #2 place for student athletes. Located in Lexington, KY, Transylvania University is a private not-for-profit institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $4,377, with expenses of about $4,377 per participant. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $0.
Asbury University is one of the top schools for Men's Soccer (Division III), at #3. Asbury University is a private not-for-profit school based in Wilmore, KY. The program generates about $4,628 in revenue per athlete, against $4,628 in expenses. Athletic aid averages $0 per athlete.
Spalding University landed the #4 spot for Men's Soccer (Division III). Based in Louisville, KY, Spalding University is a private not-for-profit institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $4,848, against $4,848 in expenses. Athletic aid averages $0 per athlete.
Berea College landed the #5 spot for Men's Soccer (Division III). This private not-for-profit school is set in Berea, KY. The program generates about $3,537 in revenue per athlete, against $3,474 in expenses. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $0.
*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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