by our College Data Analytics Team
Choosing a college as a student athlete means weighing both the classroom and the competition. Our ranking highlights 11 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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No school ranked higher than Bentley University this year for Women's Soccer (Division II). Located in Waltham, MA, Bentley University is a private not-for-profit institution. Team revenue averages $11,022 per participant, with expenses of about $9,825 per participant. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $8,029.
University of Bridgeport ranked #2 among the best colleges for Women's Soccer (Division II). Located in Bridgeport, CT, University of Bridgeport is a private not-for-profit institution. The program generates about $18,266 in revenue per athlete, with expenses of about $18,102 per participant. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $9,070.
Saint Anselm College ranked #3 among the best colleges for Women's Soccer (Division II). Based in Manchester, NH, Saint Anselm College is a private not-for-profit institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $14,290, compared with $11,511 spent per athlete. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $5,219.
Assumption University came in at #4 on this year's ranking for Women's Soccer (Division II). Based in Worcester, MA, Assumption University is a private not-for-profit institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $16,024, with expenses of about $15,698 per participant. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $4,778.
University of New Haven landed the #5 spot for Women's Soccer (Division II). Based in West Haven, CT, University of New Haven is a private not-for-profit institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $15,702, against $15,702 in expenses. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $7,566.
Saint Michael's College did well this year, earning the #6 position. Saint Michael's College is a private not-for-profit school based in Colchester, VT. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $10,552, compared with $10,552 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $7,634 per athlete.
Southern New Hampshire University placed #7 among the best colleges for Women's Soccer (Division II). Located in Manchester, NH, Southern New Hampshire University is a private not-for-profit institution. Team revenue averages $17,114 per participant, compared with $17,114 spent per athlete. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $4,849.
Southern Connecticut State University came in at #8 in this year's ranking. Southern Connecticut State University is a public school based in New Haven, CT. The program generates about $16,884 in revenue per athlete, against $16,884 in expenses. The school awards about $4,062 in athletic aid per athlete.
Post University came in at #9 in this year's ranking. Based in Waterbury, CT, Post University is a private for-profit institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $19,114, against $19,113 in expenses. Athletic aid averages $8,848 per athlete.
American International College landed the #10 spot this year. Located in Springfield, MA, American International College is a private not-for-profit institution. The program generates about $15,874 in revenue per athlete, with expenses of about $15,874 per participant. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $11,241.
Franklin Pierce University placed #11 among the best colleges for Women's Soccer (Division II). Based in Rindge, NH, Franklin Pierce University is a private not-for-profit institution. Team revenue averages $13,443 per participant, with expenses of about $13,443 per participant. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $292.
*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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