by our College Data Analytics Team
Choosing a college as a student athlete means weighing both the classroom and the competition. We have ranked 9 programs for Women’s Soccer (Division II) by academic-athletic quality, using our 2026 methodology.
So you can compare your options, 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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Here are the top-ranked colleges for student athletes:
No school ranked higher than Colorado School of Mines this year for Women's Soccer (Division II). Colorado School of Mines is a public school based in Golden, CO. Team revenue averages $24,094 per participant, compared with $24,094 spent per athlete. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $7,984.
University of Colorado Colorado Springs is one of the top schools for Women's Soccer (Division II), at #2. Located in Colorado Springs, CO, University of Colorado Colorado Springs is a public institution. The program generates about $20,582 in revenue per athlete, with expenses of about $19,685 per participant. Athletic aid averages $5,988 per athlete.
Colorado Christian University landed the #3 spot for Women's Soccer (Division II). This private not-for-profit school is set in Lakewood, CO. The program generates about $13,633 in revenue per athlete, against $13,633 in expenses. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $5,910.
Fort Lewis College is one of the top schools for Women's Soccer (Division II), at #4. Based in Durango, CO, Fort Lewis College is a public institution. The program generates about $16,920 in revenue per athlete, compared with $16,810 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $5,356 per athlete.
Metropolitan State University of Denver landed the #5 spot for Women's Soccer (Division II). Based in Denver, CO, Metropolitan State University of Denver is a public institution. Team revenue averages $20,561 per participant, with expenses of about $20,532 per participant. Athletic aid averages $6,924 per athlete.
Western Colorado University came in at #6 in this year's ranking. This public school is set in Gunnison, CO. Team revenue averages $9,317 per participant, with expenses of about $9,317 per participant. The school awards about $3,480 in athletic aid per athlete.
Colorado State University Pueblo did well this year, earning the #7 position. Colorado State University Pueblo is a public school based in Pueblo, CO. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $14,797, compared with $14,797 spent per athlete. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $6,320.
Colorado Mesa University landed the #8 spot this year. Based in Grand Junction, CO, Colorado Mesa University is a public institution. The program generates about $13,125 in revenue per athlete, with expenses of about $12,843 per participant. Athletic aid averages $4,175 per athlete.
Adams State University came in at #9 in this year's ranking. This public school is set in Alamosa, CO. The program generates about $7,848 in revenue per athlete, with expenses of about $7,848 per participant. The school awards about $3,419 in athletic aid 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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