by our College Data Analytics Team
Picking a college for your sport means looking beyond the field or court. This list ranks 11 colleges for Women’s Soccer (Division I) 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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Here are the top-ranked colleges for student athletes:
Leading the list is University of Miami, our #1 college for Women's Soccer (Division I). University of Miami is a private not-for-profit school based in Coral Gables, FL. University of Miami records an NCAA APR of 995, alongside a GSR of 100%. Its federal graduation rate is 78%. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $111,910, against $111,910 in expenses. The school awards about $38,474 in athletic aid per athlete.
University of Florida is one of the top schools for Women's Soccer (Division I), at #2. This public school is set in Gainesville, FL. Its student-athletes post an NCAA Academic Progress Rate (APR) of 998, with a Graduation Success Rate of 97%. About 77% of athletes graduate under the federal rate. The program generates about $3,725 in revenue per athlete, with expenses of about $76,985 per participant. Athletic aid averages $23,180 per athlete.
University of Central Florida ranked #3 among the best colleges for Women's Soccer (Division I). University of Central Florida is a public school based in Orlando, FL. Its student-athletes post an NCAA Academic Progress Rate (APR) of 987, alongside a GSR of 100%. About 77% of athletes graduate under the federal rate. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $122,848, with expenses of about $63,357 per participant. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $25,195.
Florida Gulf Coast University came in at #4 on this year's ranking for Women's Soccer (Division I). This public school is set in Fort Myers, FL. Athletes here earn an NCAA Academic Progress Rate of 997, alongside a GSR of 100%. Its federal graduation rate is 73%. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $36,697, with expenses of about $36,697 per participant. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $18,812.
Florida Atlantic University earned the #5 place for student athletes. This public school is set in Boca Raton, FL. The team's NCAA APR score is 995, with a Graduation Success Rate of 100%. The federal graduation rate stands at 75%. The program generates about $43,025 in revenue per athlete, compared with $43,025 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $16,971 per athlete.
University of South Florida landed the #6 spot this year. University of South Florida is a public school based in Tampa, FL. University of South Florida records an NCAA APR of 995, with a Graduation Success Rate of 100%. About 50% of athletes graduate under the federal rate. Team revenue averages $47,717 per participant, compared with $47,717 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $15,287 per athlete.
Florida State University placed #7 among the best colleges for Women's Soccer (Division I). This public school is set in Tallahassee, FL. Its student-athletes post an NCAA Academic Progress Rate (APR) of 994, alongside a GSR of 90%. Its federal graduation rate is 68%. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $107,697, compared with $107,697 spent per athlete. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $13,364.
University of North Florida placed #8 among the best colleges for Women's Soccer (Division I). Based in Jacksonville, FL, University of North Florida is a public institution. University of North Florida records an NCAA APR of 1000, with a Graduation Success Rate of 97%. Its federal graduation rate is 82%. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $20,471, against $20,471 in expenses. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $8,675.
Florida International University placed #9 among the best colleges for Women's Soccer (Division I). Based in Miami, FL, Florida International University is a public institution. Its student-athletes post an NCAA Academic Progress Rate (APR) of 995, and a 89% Graduation Success Rate. Its federal graduation rate is 55%. Team revenue averages $34,062 per participant, against $34,062 in expenses. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $16,058.
Stetson University did well this year, earning the #10 position. Located in DeLand, FL, Stetson University is a private not-for-profit institution. The team's NCAA APR score is 993, and a 95% Graduation Success Rate. About 58% of athletes graduate under the federal rate. The program generates about $26,613 in revenue per athlete, with expenses of about $26,613 per participant. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $17,035.
Jacksonville University landed the #11 spot this year. Based in Jacksonville, FL, Jacksonville University is a private not-for-profit institution. Its student-athletes post an NCAA Academic Progress Rate (APR) of 980, with a Graduation Success Rate of 100%. About 57% of athletes graduate under the federal rate. The program generates about $26,516 in revenue per athlete, compared with $26,516 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $14,287 per athlete.
*These averages are for the top 25 ranked colleges only.
The ranking above is published by College Factual, 2026 edition. Rankings consider 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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