by our College Data Analytics Team
Choosing a college as a student athlete means weighing both the classroom and the competition. Our ranking highlights 9 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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Here are the top-ranked colleges for student athletes:
Leading the list is Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte, our #1 college for Men's Soccer (Division III). Based in Charlotte, NC, Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte is a private not-for-profit institution. The program generates about $4,753 in revenue per athlete, compared with $4,753 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $0 per athlete.
William Peace University landed the #2 spot for Men's Soccer (Division III). Located in Raleigh, NC, William Peace University is a private not-for-profit institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $4,283, compared with $4,474 spent per athlete. The school awards about $0 in athletic aid per athlete.
Guilford College landed the #3 spot for Men's Soccer (Division III). Based in Greensboro, NC, Guilford College is a private not-for-profit institution. The program generates about $3,231 in revenue per athlete, against $3,531 in expenses. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $0.
Pfeiffer University ranked #4 among the best colleges for Men's Soccer (Division III). Pfeiffer University is a private not-for-profit school based in Misenheimer, NC. Team revenue averages $3,965 per participant, compared with $4,580 spent per athlete. The school awards about $0 in athletic aid per athlete.
Warren Wilson College landed the #5 spot for Men's Soccer (Division III). This private not-for-profit school is set in Swannanoa, NC. The program generates about $3,334 in revenue per athlete, with expenses of about $3,092 per participant. Athletic aid averages $0 per athlete.
Greensboro College landed the #6 spot this year. This private not-for-profit school is set in Greensboro, NC. The program generates about $3,603 in revenue per athlete, with expenses of about $3,603 per participant. Athletic aid averages $0 per athlete.
Methodist University ranked #7 on our 2026 list for Men's Soccer (Division III). This private not-for-profit school is set in Fayetteville, NC. The program generates about $3,995 in revenue per athlete, against $3,995 in expenses. The school awards about $0 in athletic aid per athlete.
North Carolina Wesleyan University did well this year, earning the #8 position. This private not-for-profit school is set in Rocky Mount, NC. The program generates about $2,479 in revenue per athlete, against $2,479 in expenses. Athletic aid averages $0 per athlete.
Brevard College ranked #9 on our 2026 list for Men's Soccer (Division III). Based in Brevard, NC, Brevard College is a private not-for-profit institution. The program generates about $2,147 in revenue per athlete, with expenses of about $2,147 per participant. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $327.
*These averages are for the top 25 ranked colleges only.
This ranking is produced 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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