by our College Data Analytics Team
Picking a college for your sport means looking beyond the field or court. This list ranks 32 schools for Women’s Soccer (Division II) in Plains States by academic-athletic quality, using our 2026 methodology.
To arm you with the information you need, 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 Maryville University of Saint Louis to be the best college for Women's Soccer (Division II) in Plains States in the The Plains States Region. This private not-for-profit school is set in Saint Louis, MO. The program generates about $23,212 in revenue per athlete, with expenses of about $20,809 per participant. Athletic aid averages $6,338 per athlete.
University of Mary landed the #2 spot for Women's Soccer (Division II) in Plains States. Based in Bismarck, ND, University of Mary is a private not-for-profit institution. The program generates about $19,530 in revenue per athlete, compared with $19,530 spent per athlete. The school awards about $6,321 in athletic aid per athlete.
Rockhurst University is one of the top schools for Women's Soccer (Division II) in Plains States, at #3. Rockhurst University is a private not-for-profit school based in Kansas City, MO. Team revenue averages $11,026 per participant, against $11,026 in expenses. The school awards about $8,130 in athletic aid per athlete.
Drury University landed the #4 spot for Women's Soccer (Division II) in Plains States. Located in Springfield, MO, Drury University is a private not-for-profit institution. The program generates about $19,256 in revenue per athlete, compared with $19,256 spent per athlete. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $8,859.
Northwest Missouri State University came in at #5 on this year's ranking for Women's Soccer (Division II) in Plains States. Located in Maryville, MO, Northwest Missouri State University is a public institution. Team revenue averages $22,678 per participant, with expenses of about $22,678 per participant. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $6,287.
University of Minnesota-Duluth did well this year, earning the #6 position. Based in Duluth, MN, University of Minnesota-Duluth is a public institution. Team revenue averages $13,289 per participant, compared with $13,289 spent per athlete. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $5,671.
Pittsburg State University did well this year, earning the #7 position. This public school is set in Pittsburg, KS. The program generates about $20,944 in revenue per athlete, with expenses of about $20,944 per participant. Athletic aid averages $5,160 per athlete.
University of Sioux Falls landed the #8 spot this year. Based in Sioux Falls, SD, University of Sioux Falls is a private not-for-profit institution. Team revenue averages $16,089 per participant, against $15,412 in expenses. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $5,811.
William Jewell College did well this year, earning the #9 position. William Jewell College is a private not-for-profit school based in Liberty, MO. Team revenue averages $8,981 per participant, compared with $8,927 spent per athlete. The school awards about $7,219 in athletic aid per athlete.
Missouri University of Science and Technology ranked #10 on our 2026 list for Women's Soccer (Division II) in Plains States. This public school is set in Rolla, MO. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $7,097, with expenses of about $7,097 per participant. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $5,772.
University of Missouri-St Louis landed the #11 spot this year. Based in Saint Louis, MO, University of Missouri-St Louis is a public institution. Team revenue averages $14,051 per participant, with expenses of about $13,450 per participant. The school awards about $6,395 in athletic aid per athlete.
Newman University placed #12 among the best colleges for Women's Soccer (Division II) in Plains States. This private not-for-profit school is set in Wichita, KS. Team revenue averages $14,519 per participant, with expenses of about $14,519 per participant. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $10,192.
Bemidji State University landed the #13 spot this year. Bemidji State University is a public school based in Bemidji, MN. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $16,681, compared with $16,681 spent per athlete. The school awards about $6,153 in athletic aid per athlete.
Washburn University landed the #14 spot this year. This public school is set in Topeka, KS. Team revenue averages $19,365 per participant, against $19,365 in expenses. The school awards about $5,727 in athletic aid per athlete.
University of Nebraska at Kearney did well this year, earning the #15 position. University of Nebraska at Kearney is a public school based in Kearney, NE. Team revenue averages $13,620 per participant, with expenses of about $13,620 per participant. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $4,590.
Emporia State University did well this year, earning the #16 position. Based in Emporia, KS, Emporia State University is a public institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $19,754, compared with $17,524 spent per athlete. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $4,709.
Winona State University placed #17 among the best colleges for Women's Soccer (Division II) in Plains States. Based in Winona, MN, Winona State University is a public institution. Team revenue averages $11,424 per participant, compared with $11,424 spent per athlete. The school awards about $3,907 in athletic aid per athlete.
Truman State University came in at #18 in this year's ranking. This public school is set in Kirksville, MO. The program generates about $8,379 in revenue per athlete, with expenses of about $8,379 per participant. The school awards about $3,206 in athletic aid per athlete.
University of Minnesota-Crookston ranked #19 on our 2026 list for Women's Soccer (Division II) in Plains States. This public school is set in Crookston, MN. Team revenue averages $16,160 per participant, compared with $16,160 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $7,101 per athlete.
University of Central Missouri did well this year, earning the #20 position. This public school is set in Warrensburg, MO. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $21,310, against $21,310 in expenses. Athletic aid averages $5,385 per athlete.
Southwest Baptist University landed the #21 spot this year. Located in Bolivar, MO, Southwest Baptist University is a private not-for-profit institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $11,021, against $11,021 in expenses. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $7,015.
Missouri Western State University came in at #22 in this year's ranking. Located in Saint Joseph, MO, Missouri Western State University is a public institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $17,914, compared with $16,141 spent per athlete. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $7,151.
Fort Hays State University came in at #23 in this year's ranking. Located in Hays, KS, Fort Hays State University is a public institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $14,738, against $14,697 in expenses. The school awards about $5,057 in athletic aid per athlete.
Saint Cloud State University did well this year, earning the #24 position. This public school is set in Saint Cloud, MN. Team revenue averages $14,153 per participant, compared with $14,153 spent per athlete. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $5,426.
Minnesota State University Moorhead placed #25 among the best colleges for Women's Soccer (Division II) in Plains States. This public school is set in Moorhead, MN. Team revenue averages $9,180 per participant, against $8,899 in expenses. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $3,722.
Not far behind, these colleges also placed near the top this year:
*These averages are for the top 25 ranked colleges only.
The ranking above is published 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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