by our College Data Analytics Team
For student athletes, the right college balances academics with athletics. We have ranked 28 schools for Women’s Soccer (Division II) by academic-athletic quality, using our 2026 methodology.
To arm you with the information you need, 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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Our analysis found Point Loma Nazarene University to be the best college for Women's Soccer (Division II) in the Far Western Region. Point Loma Nazarene University is a private not-for-profit school based in San Diego, CA. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $26,022, against $26,022 in expenses. The school awards about $14,927 in athletic aid per athlete.
Biola University landed the #2 spot for Women's Soccer (Division II). Biola University is a private not-for-profit school based in La Mirada, CA. The program generates about $17,961 in revenue per athlete, with expenses of about $17,808 per participant. Athletic aid averages $12,338 per athlete.
Azusa Pacific University ranked #3 among the best colleges for Women's Soccer (Division II). Azusa Pacific University is a private not-for-profit school based in Azusa, CA. The program generates about $19,632 in revenue per athlete, against $19,632 in expenses. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $11,069.
Seattle Pacific University landed the #4 spot for Women's Soccer (Division II). Based in Seattle, WA, Seattle Pacific University is a private not-for-profit institution. The program generates about $25,145 in revenue per athlete, against $25,145 in expenses. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $8,836.
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona came in at #5 on this year's ranking for Women's Soccer (Division II). California State Polytechnic University-Pomona is a public school based in Pomona, CA. The program generates about $22,412 in revenue per athlete, with expenses of about $20,734 per participant. The school awards about $4,180 in athletic aid per athlete.
Concordia University-Irvine did well this year, earning the #6 position. Based in Irvine, CA, Concordia University-Irvine is a private not-for-profit institution. The program generates about $19,769 in revenue per athlete, against $19,769 in expenses. Athletic aid averages $7,027 per athlete.
Western Washington University came in at #7 in this year's ranking. This public school is set in Bellingham, WA. The program generates about $22,180 in revenue per athlete, against $22,180 in expenses. Athletic aid averages $3,961 per athlete.
Westmont College placed #8 among the best colleges for Women's Soccer (Division II). Located in Santa Barbara, CA, Westmont College is a private not-for-profit institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $14,551, compared with $14,374 spent per athlete. The school awards about $6,511 in athletic aid per athlete.
Dominican University of California ranked #9 on our 2026 list for Women's Soccer (Division II). This private not-for-profit school is set in San Rafael, CA. Team revenue averages $9,822 per participant, compared with $9,822 spent per athlete. The school awards about $7,270 in athletic aid per athlete.
Fresno Pacific University came in at #10 in this year's ranking. Located in Fresno, CA, Fresno Pacific University is a private not-for-profit institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $18,295, with expenses of about $15,196 per participant. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $9,517.
California State University-San Bernardino did well this year, earning the #11 position. California State University-San Bernardino is a public school based in San Bernardino, CA. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $20,808, compared with $20,802 spent per athlete. The school awards about $5,698 in athletic aid per athlete.
University of California-Merced did well this year, earning the #12 position. Located in Merced, CA, University of California-Merced is a public institution. The program generates about $15,166 in revenue per athlete, compared with $15,057 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $1,179 per athlete.
Menlo College did well this year, earning the #13 position. This private not-for-profit school is set in Atherton, CA. The program generates about $19,744 in revenue per athlete, with expenses of about $19,744 per participant. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $13,086.
Saint Martin's University landed the #14 spot this year. Saint Martin's University is a private not-for-profit school based in Lacey, WA. The program generates about $14,611 in revenue per athlete, compared with $14,263 spent per athlete. The school awards about $8,343 in athletic aid per athlete.
Sonoma State University came in at #15 in this year's ranking. Located in Rohnert Park, CA, Sonoma State University is a public institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $17,072, against $17,072 in expenses. Athletic aid averages $3,732 per athlete.
California State University-Stanislaus placed #16 among the best colleges for Women's Soccer (Division II). Based in Turlock, CA, California State University-Stanislaus is a public institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $18,998, against $18,998 in expenses. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $3,043.
California State University-Monterey Bay placed #17 among the best colleges for Women's Soccer (Division II). California State University-Monterey Bay is a public school based in Seaside, CA. The program generates about $12,825 in revenue per athlete, with expenses of about $12,815 per participant. The school awards about $2,951 in athletic aid per athlete.
California State University-Chico placed #18 among the best colleges for Women's Soccer (Division II). California State University-Chico is a public school based in Chico, CA. The program generates about $12,443 in revenue per athlete, with expenses of about $13,335 per participant. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $2,367.
Central Washington University ranked #19 on our 2026 list for Women's Soccer (Division II). Central Washington University is a public school based in Ellensburg, WA. Team revenue averages $15,379 per participant, compared with $15,379 spent per athlete. The school awards about $6,377 in athletic aid per athlete.
California State University-East Bay did well this year, earning the #20 position. This public school is set in Hayward, CA. Team revenue averages $18,815 per participant, against $18,815 in expenses. The school awards about $5,078 in athletic aid per athlete.
California State University-Los Angeles did well this year, earning the #21 position. Located in Los Angeles, CA, California State University-Los Angeles is a public institution. The program generates about $12,673 in revenue per athlete, against $12,673 in expenses. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $3,687.
California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt did well this year, earning the #22 position. California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt is a public school based in Arcata, CA. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $16,359, against $18,314 in expenses. The school awards about $4,418 in athletic aid per athlete.
California State University-San Marcos did well this year, earning the #23 position. California State University-San Marcos is a public school based in San Marcos, CA. Team revenue averages $14,245 per participant, compared with $14,245 spent per athlete. The school awards about $2,157 in athletic aid per athlete.
University of Hawaii at Hilo landed the #24 spot this year. Based in Hilo, HI, University of Hawaii at Hilo is a public institution. Team revenue averages $17,042 per participant, with expenses of about $17,042 per participant. Athletic aid averages $6,498 per athlete.
San Francisco State University ranked #25 on our 2026 list for Women's Soccer (Division II). San Francisco State University is a public school based in San Francisco, CA. The program generates about $11,743 in revenue per athlete, with expenses of about $11,743 per participant. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $2,480.
Not far behind, these colleges also placed near the top this year:
*These averages are for the top 25 ranked colleges only.
This ranking is produced 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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