by our College Data Analytics Team
Picking a college for your sport means looking beyond the field or court. We have ranked 10 colleges for Women’s Soccer (Division III) by academic-athletic quality, using our 2026 methodology.
So you can compare your options, 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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Explore the leading programs below:
Stevens Institute of Technology earned the #1 spot in this year's ranking for Women's Soccer (Division III). Located in Hoboken, NJ, Stevens Institute of Technology is a private not-for-profit institution. Team revenue averages $9,134 per participant, against $9,134 in expenses. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $0.
The College of New Jersey landed the #2 spot for Women's Soccer (Division III). Located in Ewing, NJ, The College of New Jersey is a public institution. The program generates about $5,167 in revenue per athlete, against $5,167 in expenses. Athletic aid averages $0 per athlete.
Stockton University came in at #3 on this year's ranking for Women's Soccer (Division III). Located in Galloway, NJ, Stockton University is a public institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $8,805, compared with $8,805 spent per athlete. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $0.
Rowan University ranked #4 among the best colleges for Women's Soccer (Division III). Rowan University is a public school based in Glassboro, NJ. The program generates about $8,923 in revenue per athlete, against $7,894 in expenses. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $0.
Montclair State University ranked #5 among the best colleges for Women's Soccer (Division III). Montclair State University is a public school based in Montclair, NJ. Team revenue averages $7,667 per participant, with expenses of about $8,335 per participant. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $0.
Drew University did well this year, earning the #6 position. This private not-for-profit school is set in Madison, NJ. The program generates about $4,342 in revenue per athlete, compared with $4,342 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $0 per athlete.
William Paterson University of New Jersey placed #7 among the best colleges for Women's Soccer (Division III). This public school is set in Wayne, NJ. Team revenue averages $5,146 per participant, compared with $5,015 spent per athlete. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $0.
Saint Elizabeth University ranked #8 on our 2026 list for Women's Soccer (Division III). Based in Morristown, NJ, Saint Elizabeth University is a private not-for-profit institution. The program generates about $7,669 in revenue per athlete, compared with $7,538 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $0 per athlete.
Kean University placed #9 among the best colleges for Women's Soccer (Division III). Located in Union, NJ, Kean University is a public institution. Team revenue averages $5,510 per participant, against $5,510 in expenses. The school awards about $0 in athletic aid per athlete.
New Jersey City University landed the #10 spot this year. This public school is set in Jersey City, NJ. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $5,882, against $6,193 in expenses. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $0.
*These averages are for the top 25 ranked colleges only.
This list is compiled 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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