by our College Data Analytics Team
For student athletes, the right college balances academics with athletics. This list ranks 5 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 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 Lewis University to be the best college for Women's Soccer (Division II) in Illinois. Located in Romeoville, IL, Lewis University is a private not-for-profit institution. The program generates about $18,446 in revenue per athlete, with expenses of about $18,446 per participant. The school awards about $9,669 in athletic aid per athlete.
McKendree University ranked #2 among the best colleges for Women's Soccer (Division II). This private not-for-profit school is set in Lebanon, IL. Team revenue averages $20,167 per participant, compared with $20,167 spent per athlete. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $6,695.
Roosevelt University is one of the top schools for Women's Soccer (Division II), at #3. This private not-for-profit school is set in Chicago, IL. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $20,658, compared with $20,658 spent per athlete. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $8,633.
University of Illinois Springfield ranked #4 among the best colleges for Women's Soccer (Division II). University of Illinois Springfield is a public school based in Springfield, IL. Team revenue averages $9,918 per participant, compared with $9,918 spent per athlete. The school awards about $4,768 in athletic aid per athlete.
Quincy University landed the #5 spot for Women's Soccer (Division II). Quincy University is a private not-for-profit school based in Quincy, IL. The program generates about $16,132 in revenue per athlete, against $16,135 in expenses. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $8,507.
*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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