by our College Data Analytics Team
For student athletes, the right college balances academics with athletics. Our ranking highlights 14 colleges for Women’s Soccer (Division I) 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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Villanova University earned the #1 spot in this year's ranking for Women's Soccer (Division I). This private not-for-profit school is set in Villanova, PA. Athletes here earn an NCAA Academic Progress Rate of 997, alongside a GSR of 100%. About 76% of athletes graduate under the federal rate. Team revenue averages $55,447 per participant, against $55,447 in expenses. The school awards about $25,480 in athletic aid per athlete.
Temple University landed the #2 spot for Women's Soccer (Division I). Temple University is a public school based in Philadelphia, PA. Temple University records an NCAA APR of 994, and a 100% Graduation Success Rate. Its federal graduation rate is 91%. Team revenue averages $64,372 per participant, compared with $64,372 spent per athlete. The school awards about $28,567 in athletic aid per athlete.
Lehigh University came in at #3 on this year's ranking for Women's Soccer (Division I). Based in Bethlehem, PA, Lehigh University is a private not-for-profit institution. Athletes here earn an NCAA Academic Progress Rate of 1000, alongside a GSR of 100%. The federal graduation rate stands at 95%. The program generates about $43,460 in revenue per athlete, with expenses of about $43,460 per participant. Athletic aid averages $19,391 per athlete.
Bucknell University is one of the top schools for Women's Soccer (Division I), at #4. This private not-for-profit school is set in Lewisburg, PA. The team's NCAA APR score is 997, alongside a GSR of 100%. About 92% of athletes graduate under the federal rate. The program generates about $53,325 in revenue per athlete, compared with $53,325 spent per athlete. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $19,655.
Lafayette College came in at #5 on this year's ranking for Women's Soccer (Division I). Based in Easton, PA, Lafayette College is a private not-for-profit institution. Its student-athletes post an NCAA Academic Progress Rate (APR) of 997, and a 100% Graduation Success Rate. The federal graduation rate stands at 95%. Team revenue averages $52,233 per participant, with expenses of about $52,233 per participant. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $18,987.
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus ranked #6 on our 2026 list for Women's Soccer (Division I). University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus is a public school based in Pittsburgh, PA. The team's NCAA APR score is 991, alongside a GSR of 94%. Its federal graduation rate is 42%. Team revenue averages $58,720 per participant, with expenses of about $58,720 per participant. Athletic aid averages $30,613 per athlete.
Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia did well this year, earning the #7 position. Located in Philadelphia, PA, Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia is a private not-for-profit institution. Its student-athletes post an NCAA Academic Progress Rate (APR) of 1000, with a Graduation Success Rate of 100%. The federal graduation rate stands at 100%. Team revenue averages $40,060 per participant, with expenses of about $40,060 per participant. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $13,694.
Drexel University came in at #8 in this year's ranking. This private not-for-profit school is set in Philadelphia, PA. Drexel University records an NCAA APR of 992, alongside a GSR of 100%. About 88% of athletes graduate under the federal rate. The program generates about $37,847 in revenue per athlete, compared with $37,847 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $25,843 per athlete.
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus placed #9 among the best colleges for Women's Soccer (Division I). Located in University Park, PA, Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus is a public institution. Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus records an NCAA APR of 994, alongside a GSR of 100%. Its federal graduation rate is 71%. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $23,599, compared with $85,204 spent per athlete. The school awards about $25,170 in athletic aid per athlete.
Robert Morris University ranked #10 on our 2026 list for Women's Soccer (Division I). Robert Morris University is a private not-for-profit school based in Moon Township, PA. Its student-athletes post an NCAA Academic Progress Rate (APR) of 1000, and a 100% Graduation Success Rate. Its federal graduation rate is 73%. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $27,124, with expenses of about $27,124 per participant. Athletic aid averages $17,083 per athlete.
Duquesne University came in at #11 in this year's ranking. Duquesne University is a private not-for-profit school based in Pittsburgh, PA. The team's NCAA APR score is 996, and a 100% Graduation Success Rate. About 83% of athletes graduate under the federal rate. The program generates about $31,018 in revenue per athlete, against $31,018 in expenses. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $17,755.
University of Pennsylvania ranked #12 on our 2026 list for Women's Soccer (Division I). Located in Philadelphia, PA, University of Pennsylvania is a private not-for-profit institution. University of Pennsylvania records an NCAA APR of 997, alongside a GSR of 100%. The program generates about $19,422 in revenue per athlete, with expenses of about $19,422 per participant. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $0.
La Salle University came in at #13 in this year's ranking. This private not-for-profit school is set in Philadelphia, PA. La Salle University records an NCAA APR of 992, and a 100% Graduation Success Rate. About 92% of athletes graduate under the federal rate. The program generates about $39,997 in revenue per athlete, compared with $39,997 spent per athlete. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $16,413.
Saint Francis University came in at #14 in this year's ranking. This private not-for-profit school is set in Loretto, PA. Saint Francis University posts a 100% Graduation Success Rate. About 72% of athletes graduate under the federal rate. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $27,936, against $27,936 in expenses. Athletic aid averages $13,253 per athlete.
*These averages are for the top 25 ranked colleges only.
This list is compiled 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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