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2023 Top Far Western US Region Men's Soccer Schools

61 Colleges
$47,190 Avg Tuition & Fees*
65% Avg 4-Year Grad Rate*

With all of the options student athletes have for higher education today, it can be tough to choose which direction to take. College Factual has developed its Best Colleges for Men's Soccer in the Far Western US Region ranking as one item you can use to help make this decision.

We analyzed 61 colleges and universities across the Far Western US Region to determine which were the best for Men's Soccer athletes in the Far Western US Region. Instead of depending on subjective information, we focus on objective factors to determine this ranking. These factors include such things as the athletic competitiveness of the school and the school's overall quality. This means that a school must provide students with a great education in addition to having a good sports team if it wants to rank well.

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Top Colleges in the Far Western US Region for Men's Soccer athletes in the Far Western US Region

See which schools came out on top of our ranking:

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Stanford University
Stanford, California
#2 in Quality in the Far Western US Region
$1,821,413 Team Revenue
1000 Academic Progress Rate

Our analysis found Stanford University to be the best school for Men’s Soccer athletes in the Far Western US Region in this year’s ranking. Located in Stanford, California, the fairly large private not-for-profit school awarded 1,699 diplomas to qualified bachelor’s degree students in . The Men’s Soccer team at Stanford brought home $1,821,413 in revenue in a single year. With a perfect academic progress rate of 1000, the team is showing that they know how to hit the books, too. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 98%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. Stanford also made our overall quality list, coming in at #2. Full Stanford University Sports Report

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University of Portland
Portland, Oregon
Top 20% in Quality in the Far Western US Region
$1,478,395 Team Revenue
977 Academic Progress Rate

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Portland. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Colleges for Men’s Soccer athletes in the Far Western US Region list. University of Portland is a private not-for-profit institution located in Portland, Oregon. The school has a small population, and it awarded 1,153 bachelor’s degrees in . The Men’s Soccer team at University of Portland brought home $1,478,395 in revenue in a single year. The great academic progress rate of 977 shows that team members perform well in the classroom, too. With a freshman retention rate of 90%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its students. University of Portland also claimed a spot on our overall quality list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools in this category. Full University of Portland Sports Report

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Loyola Marymount University
Los Angeles, California
#20 in Quality in the Far Western US Region
$1,352,349 Team Revenue
985 Academic Progress Rate

A rank of #3 on our list means Loyola Marymount University is a great place for Men’s Soccer athletes in the Far Western US Region working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in Los Angeles, California, the fairly large private not-for-profit school handed out 1,787 bachelor’s degrees in . Speaking financially, the Men’s Soccer team at Loyola Marymount took home $1,352,349 in revenue. The team members aren’t slouches in the classroom either, since the team academic progress rate is an excellent 985. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 90%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. In addition to its great ranking here, Loyola Marymount is in the top 15% of all schools on our overall quality list. Read More…

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#14 in Quality in the Far Western US Region
$621,279 Team Revenue
991 Academic Progress Rate

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Washington - Seattle Campus. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Colleges for Men’s Soccer athletes in the Far Western US Region list. Located in Seattle, Washington, the large public school handed out 9,719 bachelor’s degrees in . Speaking financially, the Men’s Soccer team at UW Seattle took home $621,279 in revenue. The team has a great academic progress rate of 991, signifying that team members care about their grades. With a freshman retention rate of 93%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its students. In addition to its great ranking here, UW Seattle is in the top 10% of all schools on our overall quality list. Read More…

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#8 in Quality in the Far Western US Region
$1,682,293 Team Revenue
961 Academic Progress Rate

The excellent sports programs at University of California - Los Angeles helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best schools for Men’s Soccer athletes in the Far Western US Region. UCLA is a large public school situated in Los Angeles, California. It awarded 9,851 bachelor’s degrees in . Speaking financially, the Men’s Soccer team at UCLA took home $1,682,293 in revenue. The team has a respectable academic progress rate of 961. With a freshman retention rate of 97%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its students. On top of its placing in this ranking, UCLA also did well on our overall quality list. It’s in the top 5% of all schools reviewed in this analysis. Read full sports report on University of California - Los Angeles

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San Diego State University
San Diego, California

San Diego State University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Colleges for Men’s Soccer in the Far Western US Region ranking. San Diego, California is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 8,969 students in . SDSU brought in $1,369,385 while tallying up $962,307 in expenses for its Men’s Soccer team. That boils down to a yearly profit of $407,078 for the sports team. The academic progress rate of the team is 961. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 90%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. Read More…

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#18 in Quality in the Far Western US Region
$1,425,094 Team Revenue
958 Academic Progress Rate

University of California - Santa Barbara ranked #7 on this year’s Best Colleges for Men’s Soccer in the Far Western US Region list. UCSB is located in Santa Barbara, California and, has a large student population. In , this school awarded 6,839 bachelor’s degrees to qualified undergraduates. The Men’s Soccer team at UCSB brought home $1,425,094 in revenue in a single year. The academic progress rate of the team is 958. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 91%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. In addition to its great ranking here, UCSB is in the top 15% of all schools on our overall quality list. Read full sports report on University of California - Santa Barbara

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University of San Francisco
San Francisco, California
Top 20% in Quality in the Far Western US Region
$1,224,961 Team Revenue
1000 Academic Progress Rate

With a ranking of #8, University of San Francisco did quite well on the 2023 Best Colleges for Men’s Soccer in the Far Western US Region ranking. USFCA is located in San Francisco, California and, has a medium-sized student population. In , this school awarded 1,626 bachelor’s degrees to qualified undergraduates. On the financial side of things, the Men’s Soccer team at USFCA made $1,224,961 in revenue. The team had a perfect academic progress rate of 1000. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 86%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. On top of its placing in this ranking, USFCA also did well on our overall quality list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools reviewed in this analysis. Read full sports report on University of San Francisco

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University of the Pacific
Stockton, California
Top 20% in Quality in the Far Western US Region
$1,124,928 Team Revenue
992 Academic Progress Rate

University of the Pacific ranked #9 on this year’s Best Colleges for Men’s Soccer in the Far Western US Region list. Pacific is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school situated in Stockton, California. It awarded 869 bachelor’s degrees in . Speaking financially, the Men’s Soccer team at Pacific took home $1,124,928 in revenue. The team has a great academic progress rate of 992, signifying that team members care about their grades. Pacific also claimed a spot on our overall quality list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools in this category. Read full sports report on University of the Pacific

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Gonzaga University
Spokane, Washington
#19 in Quality in the Far Western US Region
$1,313,868 Team Revenue
1000 Academic Progress Rate

Gonzaga University came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Colleges for Men’s Soccer in the Far Western US Region ranking. Gonzaga is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school situated in Spokane, Washington. It awarded 1,289 bachelor’s degrees in . Speaking financially, the Men’s Soccer team at Gonzaga took home $1,313,868 in revenue. The team had a perfect academic progress rate of 1000. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 92%. Gonzaga also claimed a spot on our overall quality list. It’s in the top 15% of all schools in this category. Full Gonzaga University Sports Report

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#12 in Quality in the Far Western US Region
$730,306 Team Revenue
$44,978 Avg Tuition & Fees

University of California - San Diego came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Colleges for Men’s Soccer in the Far Western US Region ranking. This large public school is located in La Jolla, California, and it awarded 9,422 bachelor’s degrees in . Speaking financially, the Men’s Soccer team at UCSD took home $730,306 in revenue. With a freshman retention rate of 95%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its students. On top of its placing in this ranking, UCSD also did well on our overall quality list. It’s in the top 10% of all schools reviewed in this analysis. Read More…

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#10 in Quality in the Far Western US Region
$152,135 Team Revenue
985 Academic Progress Rate

With a ranking of #12, University of California - Berkeley did quite well on the 2023 Best Colleges for Men’s Soccer in the Far Western US Region ranking. UC Berkeley is a public institution located in Berkeley, California. The school has a large population, and it awarded 10,103 bachelor’s degrees in . On the financial side of things, the Men’s Soccer team at UC Berkeley made $152,135 in revenue. The team has a great academic progress rate of 985, signifying that team members care about their grades. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 96%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. As a testament to the quality of education it offers, UC Berkeley also is in the top 10% of our overall quality ranking. Read full sports report on University of California - Berkeley

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Santa Clara University
Santa Clara, California
#9 in Quality in the Far Western US Region
$1,524,223 Team Revenue
990 Academic Progress Rate

Santa Clara University came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Colleges for Men’s Soccer in the Far Western US Region ranking. Santa Clara, California is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 1,587 students in . Speaking financially, the Men’s Soccer team at SCU took home $1,524,223 in revenue. The team has a great academic progress rate of 990, signifying that team members care about their grades. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 94%. On top of its placing in this ranking, SCU also did well on our overall quality list. It’s in the top 10% of all schools reviewed in this analysis. Read full sports report on Santa Clara University

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University of San Diego
San Diego, California
#25 in Quality in the Far Western US Region
$926,823 Team Revenue
984 Academic Progress Rate

With a ranking of #14, University of San Diego did quite well on the 2023 Best Colleges for Men’s Soccer in the Far Western US Region ranking. Located in San Diego, California, the medium-sized private not-for-profit school handed out 1,688 bachelor’s degrees in . The Men’s Soccer team at USD brought home $926,823 in revenue in a single year. The team members aren’t slouches in the classroom either, since the team academic progress rate is an excellent 984. With a freshman retention rate of 92%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its students. On top of its placing in this ranking, USD also did well on our overall quality list. It’s in the top 15% of all schools reviewed in this analysis. Full University of San Diego Sports Report

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#11 in Quality in the Far Western US Region
$709,730 Team Revenue
995 Academic Progress Rate

University of California - Davis did quite well in the 2023 Best Colleges for Men’s Soccer in the Far Western US Region ranking, coming in at #15. Located in Davis, California, the large public school handed out 9,615 bachelor’s degrees in . Speaking financially, the Men’s Soccer team at UC Davis took home $709,730 in revenue. The team members aren’t slouches in the classroom either, since the team academic progress rate is an excellent 995. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 91%. In addition to its great ranking here, UC Davis is in the top 10% of all schools on our overall quality list. Read full sports report on University of California - Davis

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Oregon State University
Corvallis, Oregon

Oregon State University did quite well in the 2023 Best Colleges for Men’s Soccer in the Far Western US Region ranking, coming in at #16. Oregon State is a public institution located in Corvallis, Oregon. The school has a large population, and it awarded 6,014 bachelor’s degrees in . Speaking financially, the Men’s Soccer team at Oregon State took home $1,513,045 in revenue. The team has a respectable academic progress rate of 972. With a freshman retention rate of 87%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its students. Read More…

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#24 in Quality in the Far Western US Region
$855,420 Team Revenue
965 Academic Progress Rate

California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo landed the #17 spot on the 2023 Best Colleges for Men’s Soccer in the Far Western US Region ranking. California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo is a large public school located in San Luis Obispo, California that handed out 4,987 bachelor’s degrees in . The Men’s Soccer team at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo brought home $855,420 in revenue in a single year. The academic progress rate of the team is 965. With a freshman retention rate of 95%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its students. Cal Poly San Luis Obispo excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 15% of all schools on our overall quality list. Full California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo Sports Report

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Top 20% in Quality in the Far Western US Region
$691,461 Team Revenue
987 Academic Progress Rate

University of California - Riverside ranked #18 on this year’s Best Colleges for Men’s Soccer in the Far Western US Region list. UCR is a public institution located in Riverside, California. The school has a large population, and it awarded 5,880 bachelor’s degrees in . UCR brought in $691,461 while tallying up $654,424 in expenses for its Men’s Soccer team. So, the team made money for the school, bringing in $37,037 in profit. The great academic progress rate of 987 shows that team members perform well in the classroom, too. With a freshman retention rate of 88%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its students. UCR also claimed a spot on our overall quality list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools in this category. Read More…

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University of Redlands
Redlands, California
Top 25% in Quality in the Far Western US Region
$191,858 Team Revenue
$55,678 Avg Tuition & Fees

University of Redlands ranked #19 on this year’s Best Colleges for Men’s Soccer in the Far Western US Region list. Located in Redlands, California, the small private not-for-profit school awarded 924 diplomas to qualified bachelor’s degree students in . On the financial side of things, the Men’s Soccer team at University of Redlands made $191,858 in revenue. Read More…

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#17 in Quality in the Far Western US Region
$823,617 Team Revenue
966 Academic Progress Rate

University of California - Irvine came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Best Colleges for Men’s Soccer in the Far Western US Region ranking. This large public school is located in Irvine, California, and it awarded 9,011 bachelor’s degrees in . Speaking financially, the Men’s Soccer team at UC Irvine took home $823,617 in revenue. The team has a respectable academic progress rate of 966. With a freshman retention rate of 93%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its students. UC Irvine excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 10% of all schools on our overall quality list. Read More…

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Chapman University
Orange, California
Top 20% in Quality in the Far Western US Region
$103,445 Team Revenue
$60,672 Avg Tuition & Fees

Chapman University came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Best Colleges for Men’s Soccer in the Far Western US Region ranking. Located in Orange, California, the fairly large private not-for-profit school awarded 2,104 diplomas to qualified bachelor’s degree students in . The Men’s Soccer team at Chapman brought home $103,445 in revenue in a single year. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 92%. As a testament to the quality of education it offers, Chapman also is in the top 20% of our overall quality ranking. Full Chapman University Sports Report

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Pomona College
Claremont, California
#3 in Quality in the Far Western US Region
$204,182 Team Revenue
$59,238 Avg Tuition & Fees

Pomona College ranked #22 on this year’s Best Colleges for Men’s Soccer in the Far Western US Region list. Located in Claremont, California, the small private not-for-profit school awarded 418 diplomas to qualified bachelor’s degree students in . The team at Pomona took home $204,182 in revenue and paid out $197,679 in expenses in recent times. Thus, the team actually made $6,503, which isn’t bad at all. Since the school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 7 to 1, those pursuing a bachelor’s degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors. In addition to its Best Colleges for Men’s Soccer in the Far Western US Region ranking, and one of the reasons why the school is on the list, Pomona is ranked #3 for overall quality in the Far Western US Region . Read full sports report on Pomona College

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Whitworth University
Spokane, Washington
Top 25% in Quality in the Far Western US Region
$162,885 Team Revenue
$48,990 Avg Tuition & Fees

Whitworth University landed the #23 spot on the 2023 Best Colleges for Men’s Soccer in the Far Western US Region ranking. This small private not-for-profit school is located in Spokane, Washington, and it awarded 643 bachelor’s degrees in . The Men’s Soccer team at Whitworth brought home $162,885 in revenue in a single year. Read full sports report on Whitworth University

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University of Puget Sound
Tacoma, Washington
Top 20% in Quality in the Far Western US Region
$115,010 Team Revenue
$57,626 Avg Tuition & Fees

University of Puget Sound ranked #24 on this year’s Best Colleges for Men’s Soccer in the Far Western US Region list. Puget Sound is located in Tacoma, Washington and, has a small student population. In , this school awarded 534 bachelor’s degrees to qualified undergraduates. Speaking financially, the Men’s Soccer team at Puget Sound took home $115,010 in revenue. Since the school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1, those pursuing a bachelor’s degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors. As a testament to the quality of education it offers, Puget Sound also is in the top 20% of our overall quality ranking. Full University of Puget Sound Sports Report

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Western Washington University
Bellingham, Washington

Western Washington University came in at #25 in this year’s edition of the Best Colleges for Men’s Soccer in the Far Western US Region ranking. WWU is a fairly large public school situated in Bellingham, Washington. It awarded 3,467 bachelor’s degrees in . On the financial side of things, the Men’s Soccer team at WWU made $429,005 in revenue. Full Western Washington University Sports Report

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