by our College Data Analytics Team
Picking a college for your sport means looking beyond the field or court. This list ranks 29 colleges for Men’s Soccer by academic-athletic quality, using our 2026 methodology.
So you can compare your options, College Factual scores each program on 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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Our analysis found University of Tulsa to be the best college for Men's Soccer in the Southwest Region. This private not-for-profit school is set in Tulsa, OK. University of Tulsa records an NCAA APR of 997, alongside a GSR of 95%. Its federal graduation rate is 54%. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $56,560, against $56,560 in expenses. Athletic aid averages $34,797 per athlete.
Southern Methodist University came in at #2 on this year's ranking for Men's Soccer. Based in Dallas, TX, Southern Methodist University is a private not-for-profit institution. Southern Methodist University records an NCAA APR of 982, and a 76% Graduation Success Rate. Its federal graduation rate is 60%. The program generates about $86,584 in revenue per athlete, compared with $86,584 spent per athlete. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $56,388.
Dallas Baptist University ranked #3 among the best colleges for Men's Soccer. Dallas Baptist University is a private not-for-profit school based in Dallas, TX. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $20,654, against $18,248 in expenses. The school awards about $9,215 in athletic aid per athlete.
Austin College earned the #4 place for student athletes. Located in Sherman, TX, Austin College is a private not-for-profit institution. The program generates about $5,616 in revenue per athlete, with expenses of about $5,538 per participant. The school awards about $0 in athletic aid per athlete.
University of Dallas landed the #5 spot for Men's Soccer. University of Dallas is a private not-for-profit school based in Irving, TX. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $4,602, against $4,602 in expenses. Athletic aid averages $0 per athlete.
University of the Incarnate Word came in at #6 in this year's ranking. Based in San Antonio, TX, University of the Incarnate Word is a private not-for-profit institution. Its student-athletes post an NCAA Academic Progress Rate (APR) of 976, and a 95% Graduation Success Rate. About 80% of athletes graduate under the federal rate. The program generates about $24,232 in revenue per athlete, compared with $24,232 spent per athlete. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $18,744.
Grand Canyon University placed #7 among the best colleges for Men's Soccer. Located in Phoenix, AZ, Grand Canyon University is a private for-profit institution. Its student-athletes post an NCAA Academic Progress Rate (APR) of 967, with a Graduation Success Rate of 100%. Its federal graduation rate is 60%. The program generates about $40,039 in revenue per athlete, with expenses of about $40,039 per participant. The school awards about $9,958 in athletic aid per athlete.
Oklahoma Christian University ranked #8 on our 2026 list for Men's Soccer. Located in Edmond, OK, Oklahoma Christian University is a private not-for-profit institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $14,482, with expenses of about $12,742 per participant. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $7,286.
Houston Christian University did well this year, earning the #9 position. Houston Christian University is a private not-for-profit school based in Houston, TX. Houston Christian University records an NCAA APR of 971, alongside a GSR of 88%. Its federal graduation rate is 67%. The program generates about $34,660 in revenue per athlete, with expenses of about $34,660 per participant. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $20,924.
LeTourneau University landed the #10 spot this year. LeTourneau University is a private not-for-profit school based in Longview, TX. The program generates about $5,052 in revenue per athlete, compared with $5,052 spent per athlete. The school awards about $0 in athletic aid per athlete.
Texas A & M International University placed #11 among the best colleges for Men's Soccer. Located in Laredo, TX, Texas A & M International University is a public institution. Team revenue averages $16,832 per participant, against $16,832 in expenses. Athletic aid averages $8,327 per athlete.
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley placed #12 among the best colleges for Men's Soccer. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is a public school based in Edinburg, TX. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley records an NCAA APR of 977, with a Graduation Success Rate of 87%. Its federal graduation rate is 53%. The program generates about $27,627 in revenue per athlete, compared with $27,627 spent per athlete. The school awards about $9,144 in athletic aid per athlete.
Lubbock Christian University landed the #13 spot this year. This private not-for-profit school is set in Lubbock, TX. The program generates about $16,019 in revenue per athlete, with expenses of about $16,019 per participant. The school awards about $8,404 in athletic aid per athlete.
Texas Lutheran University landed the #14 spot this year. Based in Seguin, TX, Texas Lutheran University is a private not-for-profit institution. The program generates about $3,995 in revenue per athlete, against $3,943 in expenses. Athletic aid averages $0 per athlete.
University of Mary Hardin-Baylor came in at #15 in this year's ranking. University of Mary Hardin-Baylor is a private not-for-profit school based in Belton, TX. The program generates about $5,511 in revenue per athlete, compared with $5,511 spent per athlete. The school awards about $0 in athletic aid per athlete.
Hardin-Simmons University landed the #16 spot this year. This private not-for-profit school is set in Abilene, TX. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $5,926, compared with $5,465 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $0 per athlete.
Southern Nazarene University did well this year, earning the #17 position. Based in Bethany, OK, Southern Nazarene University is a private not-for-profit institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $9,999, with expenses of about $10,679 per participant. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $7,122.
The University of Texas at Tyler ranked #18 on our 2026 list for Men's Soccer. The University of Texas at Tyler is a public school based in Tyler, TX. The program generates about $16,148 in revenue per athlete, with expenses of about $16,148 per participant. Athletic aid averages $6,209 per athlete.
West Texas A & M University did well this year, earning the #19 position. Based in Canyon, TX, West Texas A & M University is a public institution. Team revenue averages $10,523 per participant, compared with $10,523 spent per athlete. The school awards about $5,800 in athletic aid per athlete.
East Texas Baptist University landed the #20 spot this year. This private not-for-profit school is set in Marshall, TX. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $6,168, compared with $6,168 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $0 per athlete.
Midwestern State University came in at #21 in this year's ranking. Midwestern State University is a public school based in Wichita Falls, TX. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $11,139, against $11,139 in expenses. The school awards about $5,772 in athletic aid per athlete.
Oral Roberts University came in at #22 in this year's ranking. Oral Roberts University is a private not-for-profit school based in Tulsa, OK. Athletes here earn an NCAA Academic Progress Rate of 959, with a Graduation Success Rate of 75%. The federal graduation rate stands at 21%. Team revenue averages $31,494 per participant, against $31,494 in expenses. The school awards about $15,443 in athletic aid per athlete.
Northeastern State University did well this year, earning the #23 position. Northeastern State University is a public school based in Tahlequah, OK. Team revenue averages $11,380 per participant, with expenses of about $11,380 per participant. The school awards about $7,449 in athletic aid per athlete.
Schreiner University came in at #24 in this year's ranking. Schreiner University is a private not-for-profit school based in Kerrville, TX. The program generates about $3,959 in revenue per athlete, against $3,843 in expenses. The school awards about $0 in athletic aid per athlete.
Concordia University Texas landed the #25 spot this year. Concordia University Texas is a private not-for-profit school based in Austin, TX. Team revenue averages $4,542 per participant, with expenses of about $4,542 per participant. Athletic aid averages $0 per athlete.
These schools rounded out the top of the list:
*These averages are for the top 25 ranked colleges only.
This list is compiled by College Factual, 2026 edition. Programs are scored on 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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