by our College Data Analytics Team
For student athletes, the right college balances academics with athletics. Our ranking highlights 15 schools 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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No school ranked higher than Washington and Lee University this year for Men's Soccer (Division III). Washington and Lee University is a private not-for-profit school based in Lexington, VA. The program generates about $9,381 in revenue per athlete, compared with $9,381 spent per athlete. The school awards about $0 in athletic aid per athlete.
Christopher Newport University is one of the top schools for Men's Soccer (Division III), at #2. Based in Newport News, VA, Christopher Newport University is a public institution. The program generates about $10,790 in revenue per athlete, against $10,790 in expenses. The school awards about $0 in athletic aid per athlete.
University of Mary Washington came in at #3 on this year's ranking for Men's Soccer (Division III). This public school is set in Fredericksburg, VA. Team revenue averages $5,957 per participant, compared with $5,945 spent per athlete. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $0.
Randolph-Macon College ranked #4 among the best colleges for Men's Soccer (Division III). This private not-for-profit school is set in Ashland, VA. The program generates about $5,616 in revenue per athlete, compared with $5,307 spent per athlete. The school awards about $0 in athletic aid per athlete.
Shenandoah University came in at #5 on this year's ranking for Men's Soccer (Division III). Located in Winchester, VA, Shenandoah University is a private not-for-profit institution. Team revenue averages $5,212 per participant, compared with $5,212 spent per athlete. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $0.
University of Lynchburg placed #6 among the best colleges for Men's Soccer (Division III). Located in Lynchburg, VA, University of Lynchburg is a private not-for-profit institution. Team revenue averages $6,003 per participant, compared with $6,003 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $0 per athlete.
Roanoke College landed the #7 spot this year. Located in Salem, VA, Roanoke College is a private not-for-profit institution. The program generates about $5,921 in revenue per athlete, with expenses of about $5,921 per participant. The school awards about $0 in athletic aid per athlete.
Mary Baldwin University came in at #8 in this year's ranking. Based in Staunton, VA, Mary Baldwin University is a private not-for-profit institution. Team revenue averages $4,373 per participant, compared with $4,373 spent per athlete. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $0.
Eastern Mennonite University ranked #9 on our 2026 list for Men's Soccer (Division III). Located in Harrisonburg, VA, Eastern Mennonite University is a private not-for-profit institution. Team revenue averages $5,020 per participant, compared with $5,020 spent per athlete. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $0.
Virginia Wesleyan University did well this year, earning the #10 position. This private not-for-profit school is set in Virginia Beach, VA. Team revenue averages $4,854 per participant, against $4,854 in expenses. The school awards about $0 in athletic aid per athlete.
Regent University ranked #11 on our 2026 list for Men's Soccer (Division III). Regent University is a private not-for-profit school based in Virginia Beach, VA. Team revenue averages $2,181 per participant, with expenses of about $2,181 per participant. Athletic aid averages $0 per athlete.
Randolph College ranked #12 on our 2026 list for Men's Soccer (Division III). Randolph College is a private not-for-profit school based in Lynchburg, VA. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $3,546, compared with $3,546 spent per athlete. The school awards about $0 in athletic aid per athlete.
Southern Virginia University landed the #13 spot this year. Based in Buena Vista, VA, Southern Virginia University is a private not-for-profit institution. Team revenue averages $6,250 per participant, with expenses of about $6,250 per participant. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $90.
Averett University did well this year, earning the #14 position. Based in Danville, VA, Averett University is a private not-for-profit institution. Team revenue averages $3,778 per participant, with expenses of about $3,778 per participant. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $0.
Ferrum College landed the #15 spot this year. This private not-for-profit school is set in Ferrum, VA. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $3,447, against $3,447 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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