by our College Data Analytics Team
Choosing a college as a student athlete means weighing both the classroom and the competition. Our ranking highlights 10 programs for Women’s Soccer (Division II) by academic-athletic quality, using our 2026 methodology.
To help you decide, 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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Leading the list is Shepherd University, our #1 college for Women's Soccer (Division II). Based in Shepherdstown, WV, Shepherd University is a public institution. Team revenue averages $10,931 per participant, against $10,931 in expenses. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $3,796.
West Liberty University landed the #2 spot for Women's Soccer (Division II). This public school is set in West Liberty, WV. Team revenue averages $7,875 per participant, compared with $7,875 spent per athlete. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $4,841.
Fairmont State University ranked #3 among the best colleges for Women's Soccer (Division II). This public school is set in Fairmont, WV. The program generates about $10,959 in revenue per athlete, compared with $10,026 spent per athlete. The school awards about $4,874 in athletic aid per athlete.
Davis & Elkins College earned the #4 place for student athletes. This private not-for-profit school is set in Elkins, WV. The program generates about $13,789 in revenue per athlete, against $13,780 in expenses. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $7,033.
Wheeling University ranked #5 among the best colleges for Women's Soccer (Division II). Wheeling University is a private not-for-profit school based in Wheeling, WV. The program generates about $22,517 in revenue per athlete, compared with $16,867 spent per athlete. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $8,271.
West Virginia State University came in at #6 in this year's ranking. West Virginia State University is a public school based in Institute, WV. The program generates about $17,680 in revenue per athlete, compared with $17,680 spent per athlete. The school awards about $6,933 in athletic aid per athlete.
West Virginia Wesleyan College ranked #7 on our 2026 list for Women's Soccer (Division II). This private not-for-profit school is set in Buckhannon, WV. The program generates about $6,709 in revenue per athlete, compared with $6,709 spent per athlete. The school awards about $3,641 in athletic aid per athlete.
Bluefield State University did well this year, earning the #8 position. Bluefield State University is a public school based in Bluefield, WV. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $10,075, compared with $10,075 spent per athlete. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $5,976.
Glenville State University did well this year, earning the #9 position. Based in Glenville, WV, Glenville State University is a public institution. Team revenue averages $10,097 per participant, compared with $9,356 spent per athlete. The school awards about $4,454 in athletic aid per athlete.
Concord University landed the #10 spot this year. This public school is set in Athens, WV. Team revenue averages $6,588 per participant, compared with $6,588 spent per athlete. The school awards about $3,226 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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