by our College Data Analytics Team
Choosing a college as a student athlete means weighing both the classroom and the competition. We have ranked 19 programs for Women’s Soccer (Division II) by academic-athletic quality, using our 2026 methodology.
To help you decide, College Factual weighs 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 Dallas Baptist University to be the best college for Women's Soccer (Division II) in the Southwest Region. Located in Dallas, TX, Dallas Baptist University is a private not-for-profit institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $30,842, against $30,500 in expenses. Athletic aid averages $9,215 per athlete.
Oklahoma Baptist University ranked #2 among the best colleges for Women's Soccer (Division II). Oklahoma Baptist University is a private not-for-profit school based in Shawnee, OK. The program generates about $21,313 in revenue per athlete, with expenses of about $20,259 per participant. Athletic aid averages $8,273 per athlete.
Lubbock Christian University came in at #3 on this year's ranking for Women's Soccer (Division II). Located in Lubbock, TX, Lubbock Christian University is a private not-for-profit institution. The program generates about $21,669 in revenue per athlete, with expenses of about $21,669 per participant. The school awards about $8,404 in athletic aid per athlete.
Texas A & M International University earned the #4 place for student athletes. Based in Laredo, TX, Texas A & M International University is a public institution. The program generates about $19,878 in revenue per athlete, with expenses of about $19,878 per participant. Athletic aid averages $8,327 per athlete.
Oklahoma Christian University came in at #5 on this year's ranking for Women's Soccer (Division II). Based in Edmond, OK, Oklahoma Christian University is a private not-for-profit institution. The program generates about $15,490 in revenue per athlete, against $13,576 in expenses. Athletic aid averages $7,286 per athlete.
Southern Nazarene University landed the #6 spot this year. Located in Bethany, OK, Southern Nazarene University is a private not-for-profit institution. Team revenue averages $16,618 per participant, compared with $17,649 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $7,122 per athlete.
Texas Woman's University came in at #7 in this year's ranking. Texas Woman's University is a public school based in Denton, TX. Team revenue averages $16,498 per participant, with expenses of about $16,498 per participant. The school awards about $5,871 in athletic aid per athlete.
West Texas A & M University ranked #8 on our 2026 list for Women's Soccer (Division II). West Texas A & M University is a public school based in Canyon, TX. Team revenue averages $14,395 per participant, against $14,395 in expenses. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $5,800.
The University of Texas at Tyler landed the #9 spot this year. Based in Tyler, TX, The University of Texas at Tyler is a public institution. The program generates about $12,452 in revenue per athlete, against $12,452 in expenses. The school awards about $6,209 in athletic aid per athlete.
The University of Texas Permian Basin ranked #10 on our 2026 list for Women's Soccer (Division II). The University of Texas Permian Basin is a public school based in Odessa, TX. Team revenue averages $12,554 per participant, against $16,810 in expenses. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $6,982.
Angelo State University placed #11 among the best colleges for Women's Soccer (Division II). This public school is set in San Angelo, TX. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $15,396, with expenses of about $14,523 per participant. The school awards about $5,881 in athletic aid per athlete.
Midwestern State University landed the #12 spot this year. Midwestern State University is a public school based in Wichita Falls, TX. The program generates about $13,092 in revenue per athlete, compared with $13,092 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $5,772 per athlete.
Northeastern State University did well this year, earning the #13 position. Based in Tahlequah, OK, Northeastern State University is a public institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $11,884, compared with $11,884 spent per athlete. The school awards about $7,449 in athletic aid per athlete.
University of Central Oklahoma came in at #14 in this year's ranking. University of Central Oklahoma is a public school based in Edmond, OK. The program generates about $11,440 in revenue per athlete, with expenses of about $10,355 per participant. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $6,477.
New Mexico Highlands University placed #15 among the best colleges for Women's Soccer (Division II). New Mexico Highlands University is a public school based in Las Vegas, NM. The program generates about $14,482 in revenue per athlete, against $14,482 in expenses. The school awards about $5,882 in athletic aid per athlete.
Southwestern Oklahoma State University landed the #16 spot this year. Based in Weatherford, OK, Southwestern Oklahoma State University is a public institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $11,274, compared with $11,274 spent per athlete. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $4,204.
Northwestern Oklahoma State University landed the #17 spot this year. This public school is set in Alva, OK. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $8,122, compared with $8,240 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $2,134 per athlete.
Rogers State University ranked #18 on our 2026 list for Women's Soccer (Division II). Based in Claremore, OK, Rogers State University is a public institution. Team revenue averages $12,364 per participant, compared with $12,364 spent per athlete. The school awards about $4,881 in athletic aid per athlete.
East Central University ranked #19 on our 2026 list for Women's Soccer (Division II). Based in Ada, OK, East Central University is a public institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $8,640, with expenses of about $8,640 per participant. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $4,432.
*These averages are for the top 25 ranked colleges only.
This ranking is produced 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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