by our College Data Analytics Team
Choosing a college as a student athlete means weighing both the classroom and the competition. Our ranking highlights 15 programs for Women’s Soccer (Division III) by academic-athletic quality, using our 2026 methodology.
To arm you with the information you need, 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:
Leading the list is Washington and Lee University, our #1 college for Women's Soccer (Division III). Washington and Lee University is a private not-for-profit school based in Lexington, VA. The program generates about $8,148 in revenue per athlete, with expenses of about $8,148 per participant. The school awards about $0 in athletic aid per athlete.
Christopher Newport University earned the #2 place for student athletes. Based in Newport News, VA, Christopher Newport University is a public institution. The program generates about $10,556 in revenue per athlete, against $10,556 in expenses. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $0.
University of Mary Washington ranked #3 among the best colleges for Women's Soccer (Division III). University of Mary Washington is a public school based in Fredericksburg, VA. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $7,323, compared with $7,563 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $0 per athlete.
Randolph-Macon College earned the #4 place for student athletes. Based in Ashland, VA, Randolph-Macon College is a private not-for-profit institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $5,520, against $5,520 in expenses. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $0.
University of Lynchburg earned the #5 place for student athletes. This private not-for-profit school is set in Lynchburg, VA. The program generates about $12,768 in revenue per athlete, with expenses of about $12,768 per participant. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $0.
Shenandoah University did well this year, earning the #6 position. Shenandoah University is a private not-for-profit school based in Winchester, VA. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $4,762, compared with $4,762 spent per athlete. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $0.
Roanoke College ranked #7 on our 2026 list for Women's Soccer (Division III). Roanoke College is a private not-for-profit school based in Salem, VA. The program generates about $6,505 in revenue per athlete, against $6,505 in expenses. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $0.
Mary Baldwin University came in at #8 in this year's ranking. Based in Staunton, VA, Mary Baldwin University is a private not-for-profit institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $4,720, compared with $4,720 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $0 per athlete.
Virginia Wesleyan University came in at #9 in this year's ranking. This private not-for-profit school is set in Virginia Beach, VA. Team revenue averages $5,713 per participant, against $5,713 in expenses. Athletic aid averages $0 per athlete.
Randolph College landed the #10 spot this year. Located in Lynchburg, VA, Randolph College is a private not-for-profit institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $4,661, against $4,661 in expenses. Athletic aid averages $0 per athlete.
Regent University landed the #11 spot this year. Located in Virginia Beach, VA, Regent University is a private not-for-profit institution. The program generates about $3,301 in revenue per athlete, with expenses of about $3,301 per participant. The school awards about $0 in athletic aid per athlete.
Eastern Mennonite University landed the #12 spot this year. Eastern Mennonite University is a private not-for-profit school based in Harrisonburg, VA. The program generates about $4,511 in revenue per athlete, against $4,511 in expenses. The school awards about $0 in athletic aid per athlete.
Southern Virginia University placed #13 among the best colleges for Women's Soccer (Division III). Located in Buena Vista, VA, Southern Virginia University is a private not-for-profit institution. The program generates about $6,267 in revenue per athlete, with expenses of about $6,267 per participant. The school awards about $90 in athletic aid per athlete.
Averett University placed #14 among the best colleges for Women's Soccer (Division III). Based in Danville, VA, Averett University is a private not-for-profit institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $3,587, with expenses of about $3,587 per participant. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $0.
Ferrum College placed #15 among the best colleges for Women's Soccer (Division III). Located in Ferrum, VA, Ferrum College is a private not-for-profit institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $4,608, compared with $4,608 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $0 per athlete.
*These averages are for the top 25 ranked colleges only.
This list is compiled by College Factual, 2026 edition. Programs are scored on 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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