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Comprehensive Guide to Division II Men's College Soccer Rankings

For student athletes hoping to get recruited for men’s soccer, understanding the landscape of Division II college soccer is crucial. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. This article provides an in-depth look at the rankings, key contenders, and factors influencing team performance in Division II men's college soccer.

Understanding the Ranking Methodology

To identify the best schools for D2 Men's Soccer athletes, College Factual analyzed 183 schools in the United States. The ranking methodology focuses on different objective factors such as the overall quality of the school, the school's athletic competitiveness, and the amount of athletic aid per student. It's not enough to have a great sports team; the school must also focus on academic excellence.

One ranking on its own is not enough to give a complete understanding of educational options, so it can be refined by location. There are also a number of other tools and rankings based on other factors. These other rankings highlight colleges that excel in other factors such as value or diversity as well as schools that excel in serving different groups of students such as online students or returning adults. A tool called College Combat lets you create customized comparisons based on the factors that matter the most.

Top Programs in Division II Men's Soccer

Several teams have consistently demonstrated excellence, securing top positions in the rankings. Here’s a look at some of the leading programs:

  • Adelphi University: Adelphi University tops this year’s ranking as the best school for D2 Men’s Soccer athletes.

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  • University of California - San Diego: You’ll join some of the best athletes around if you attend University of California - San Diego. The school came in at #2 in this year’s ranking. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 95%.

  • Saint Edward’s University: You’ll join some of the best athletes around if you attend Saint Edward’s University. The school came in at #3 in this year’s ranking. St. Edward’s University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Austin, Texas.

  • Rockhurst University: A rank of #4 on our list means Rockhurst University is a great place for D2 Men’s Soccer athletes working on their bachelor’s degree.

  • Rollins College: You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Rollins College. It ranked #5 on our list. Rollins is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Winter Park, Florida.

  • LIU Post: LIU Post landed the #6 spot on the Best Colleges for Division II Men’s Soccer ranking.

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  • Molloy College: With a ranking of #7, Molloy College did quite well on the Best Colleges for Division II Men’s Soccer ranking. The D2 Men’s Soccer team at Molloy made $275,611 in revenue, while incurring $260,646 in expenses. On top of its placing in this ranking, Molloy also did well on our overall quality list.

  • Regis University: With a ranking of #8, Regis University did quite well on the Best Colleges for Division II Men’s Soccer ranking. Regis U is a private not-for-profit institution located in Denver, Colorado.

  • Le Moyne College: Le Moyne College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Colleges for Division II Men’s Soccer ranking. LeMoyne brought in $532,629 while tallying up $501,487 in expenses for its D2 Men’s Soccer team. On top of its placing in this ranking, LeMoyne also did well on our overall quality list.

  • Merrimack College: Merrimack College came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Colleges for Division II Men’s Soccer ranking.

  • Lynn University: Lynn University did quite well in the Best Colleges for Division II Men’s Soccer ranking, coming in at #11.

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  • Missouri University of Science and Technology: With a ranking of #12, Missouri University of Science and Technology did quite well on the Best Colleges for Division II Men’s Soccer ranking. Missouri University of Science and Technology excels when it comes to quality.

  • Mercyhurst University: Mercyhurst University did quite well in the Best Colleges for Division II Men’s Soccer ranking, coming in at #13. Mercyhurst is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Erie, Pennsylvania.

  • Harding University: Harding University came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Colleges for Division II Men’s Soccer ranking. Searcy, Arkansas is the setting for this small institution of higher learning.

  • Eckerd College: Eckerd College ranked #15 on this year’s Best Colleges for Division II Men’s Soccer list. Eckerd is a private not-for-profit institution located in Saint Petersburg, Florida. Eckerd also claimed a spot on our overall quality list.

  • Florida Institute of Technology: Florida Institute of Technology did quite well in the Best Colleges for Division II Men’s Soccer ranking, coming in at #16. Florida Tech is a private not-for-profit institution located in Melbourne, Florida. Florida Tech brought in $496,536 while tallying up $490,984 in expenses for its D2 Men’s Soccer team.

  • Gannon University: Gannon University came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Best Colleges for Division II Men’s Soccer ranking. Gannon is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Erie, Pennsylvania. The D2 Men’s Soccer team at Gannon made $531,181 in revenue, while incurring $522,366 in expenses.

  • New York Institute of Technology: New York Institute of Technology ranked #18 on this year’s Best Colleges for Division II Men’s Soccer list.

  • Western Washington University: Western Washington University came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Best Colleges for Division II Men’s Soccer ranking.

  • Seattle Pacific University: With a ranking of #20, Seattle Pacific University did quite well on the Best Colleges for Division II Men’s Soccer ranking. SPU is located in Seattle, Washington and, has a small student population. The D2 Men’s Soccer team at SPU made $749,533 in revenue, while incurring $749,532 in expenses.

  • Wingate University: Wingate University came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Best Colleges for Division II Men’s Soccer ranking. Wingate brought in $584,196 while tallying up $574,211 in expenses for its D2 Men’s Soccer team.

  • Cedarville University: Cedarville University came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Best Colleges for Division II Men’s Soccer ranking. Cedarville is a private not-for-profit institution located in Cedarville, Ohio. With a freshman retention rate of 86%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its students.

  • Drury University: Drury University ranked #23 on this year’s Best Colleges for Division II Men’s Soccer list.

  • California Baptist University: California Baptist University came in at #24 in this year’s edition of the Best Colleges for Division II Men’s Soccer ranking. Cal Baptist brought in $1,129,867 while tallying up $1,123,367 in expenses for its D2 Men’s Soccer team. So, the team made money for the school, bringing in $6,500 in profit.

  • West Chester University of Pennsylvania: West Chester University of Pennsylvania did quite well in the Best Colleges for Division II Men’s Soccer ranking, coming in at #25. The D2 Men’s Soccer team at WCUPA made $231,261 in revenue, while incurring $200,460 in expenses.

Teams to Watch

Several other teams have shown promise and are receiving votes, indicating their potential to climb the rankings. These include:

  • Wilmington University
  • Tiffin University
  • California State University-San Bernardino
  • University of Bridgeport
  • Adelphi University
  • University of Hawaii-Hilo
  • Post University
  • Bloomsburg University
  • Gannon University
  • Concord University
  • Lewis University
  • Mars Hill University
  • Florida Tech
  • Florida Southern College
  • Western Oregon University
  • Menlo College
  • Auburn University Montgomery
  • Newman University
  • Bentley University
  • Colorado State University-Pueblo
  • Seattle Pacific University
  • California State University-Los Angeles
  • Northeastern State University
  • Chowan University
  • Regis University
  • Nova Southeastern University
  • Texas Woman's University
  • Drury University
  • University of Texas-Tyler
  • Fort Lewis College
  • University of Montevallo
  • Saint Anselm College
  • Concordia University Irvine
  • Point Loma Nazarene University
  • California State University Stanislaus
  • Indiana University of Pennsylvania
  • Wingate University
  • Clayton State University
  • Fort Hays State University
  • Point Loma Nazarene University
  • University of Tampa

Recent Division II Men's College Soccer Rankings

To provide a sense of the competitive landscape, here are the Division II Men's College Soccer Rankings:

  1. Lynn University (Prev: 1, W-L-T: 8-0-0)
  2. California State University-Los Angeles (Prev: 2, W-L-T: 8-0-2)
  3. University of Charleston (Prev: 3, W-L-T: 11-0-1)
  4. University of Colorado-Colorado Springs (Prev: 4, W-L-T: 9-0-2)
  5. Limestone University (Prev: 5, W-L-T: 7-0-2)
  6. Southern New Hampshire University (Prev: 19, W-L-T: 9-1-0)
  7. Colorado State University-Pueblo (Prev: 9, W-L-T: 8-2-1)
  8. McKendree University (Prev: 7, W-L-T: 8-0-4)
  9. California State University Chico (Prev: 12, W-L-T: 8-1-2)
  10. Franklin Pierce University (Prev: 6, W-L-T: 6-1-3)
  11. Coker University (Prev: 8, W-L-T: 9-1-0)
  12. University of West Florida (Prev: NR, W-L-T: 6-1-2)
  13. Gannon University (Prev: 16, W-L-T: 7-2-2)
  14. Midwestern State University (Prev: 22, W-L-T: 8-1-2)
  15. Western Oregon University (Prev: 24, W-L-T: 8-1-1)
  16. Tiffin University (Prev: 23, W-L-T: 8-2-1)
  17. Cal Poly Pomona (Prev: 18, W-L-T: 9-1-2)
  18. Southern Nazarene University (Prev: 21, W-L-T: 7-3-2)
  19. Florida Tech (Prev: RV, W-L-T: 7-2-0)
  20. Mercy University (Prev: 10, W-L-T: 5-1-4)
  21. Auburn University Montgomery (Prev: 11, W-L-T: 5-1-5)
  22. University of Indianapolis (Prev: RV, W-L-T: 8-2-1)
  23. Lincoln Memorial University (Prev: RV, W-L-T: 6-2-2)
  24. Rogers State University (Prev: 25, W-L-T: 4-4-3)
  25. Bloomsburg University (Prev: RV, W-L-T: 8-2-1)

Also receiving votes: Wingate University, Clayton State University, Fort Hays State University, Point Loma Nazarene University, University of Tampa, Fort Lewis College, Adelphi University, St. Mary's University (Texas).

Key Takeaways from the Rankings

  • Dominant Teams: Lynn University and California State University-Los Angeles have shown strong performances.
  • Significant Climbs: Southern New Hampshire University made a notable jump in the rankings.
  • Consistent Contenders: Teams like the University of Charleston and the University of Colorado-Colorado Springs remain competitive.

NCAA Division I Men's College Soccer Rankings

To provide a broader context, here’s a look at the Division I Men's College Soccer Rankings:

  1. West Virginia (Prev: 4, W-L-T: 8-0-3)
  2. Stanford (Prev: 5, W-L-T: 8-1-3)
  3. Marshall (Prev: 6, W-L-T: 8-1-2)
  4. Pittsburgh (Prev: 1, W-L-T: 10-3-0)
  5. Ohio State (Prev: 2, W-L-T: 9-1-2)
  6. Maryland (Prev: 9, W-L-T: 7-1-4)
  7. North Carolina (Prev: 7, W-L-T: 7-1-4)
  8. Clemson (Prev: 12, W-L-T: 7-2-2)
  9. San Diego (Prev: 10, W-L-T: 8-1-2)
  10. SMU (Prev: 15, W-L-T: 6-1-5)
  11. Duke (Prev: 16, W-L-T: 5-2-4)
  12. Penn (Prev: 18, W-L-T: 9-1-1)
  13. Western Michigan (Prev: 14, W-L-T: 8-0-5)
  14. Denver (Prev: 3, W-L-T: 7-2-4)
  15. Missouri State (Prev: 17, W-L-T: 8-2-1)
  16. Cornell (Prev: 20, W-L-T: 8-1-2)
  17. Georgetown (Prev: 19, W-L-T: 6-3-4)
  18. Michigan (Prev: NR, W-L-T: 6-1-4)
  19. UCLA (Prev: NR, W-L-T: 5-3-4)
  20. Vermont (Prev: NR, W-L-T: 7-1-4)
  21. Hofstra (Prev: 21, W-L-T: 9-3-1)
  22. High Point (Prev: NR, W-L-T: 8-2-2)
  23. NC State (Prev: NR, W-L-T: 5-2-4)
  24. Duquesne (Prev: NR, W-L-T: 9-2-1)
  25. Akron (Prev: NR, W-L-T: 7-3-3)

Also receiving votes: George Mason University (9), Charlotte (8), University of California Santa Barbara (8), Seton Hall University (7), James Madison University (6), Virginia Tech (5), Providence College (2), UMKC (1), University of North Carolina-Greensboro (1)

NCAA Division III Men's College Rankings

Here’s a look at the Division III Men's College Soccer Rankings:

  1. University of Mary Washington (Prev: 1, W-L-T: 13-0-1)
  2. Tufts University (Prev: 2, W-L-T: 9-0-2)
  3. Middlebury College (Prev: 3, W-L-T: 10-0-2)
  4. Colorado College (Prev: 4, W-L-T: 10-1-2)
  5. Gustavus Adolphus College (Prev: 5, W-L-T: 11-0-2)
  6. Dickinson College (Prev: 6, W-L-T: 11-1-1)
  7. Montclair State University (Prev: 10, W-L-T: 10-2-1)
  8. University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire (Prev: 12, W-L-T: 10-1-3)
  9. North Park University (Prev: 16, W-L-T: 9-1-4)
  10. Vassar College (Prev: 13, W-L-T: 9-2-0)
  11. Denison University (Prev: 17, W-L-T: 8-1-3)
  12. Amherst College (Prev: 14, W-L-T: 8-1-2)
  13. Franklin & Marshall College (Prev: 9, W-L-T: 7-0-6)
  14. Babson College (Prev: 11, W-L-T: 7-1-6)
  15. Hope College (Prev: 7, W-L-T: 9-1-2)
  16. Kenyon College (Prev: 2, W-L-T: 7-2-3)
  17. Ohio Northern University (Prev: 24, W-L-T: 9-2-2)
  18. Trinity University (Texas) (Prev: 23, W-L-T: 10-0-2)
  19. SUNY Oneonta (Prev: 20, W-L-T: 8-2-3)
  20. Washington & Lee University (Prev: NR, W-L-T: 8-3-1)
  21. SUNY Cortland (Prev: 25, W-L-T: 9-3-3)
  22. Williams College (Prev: NR, W-L-T: 8-2-2)
  23. Rowan University (Prev: 19, W-L-T: 5-4-5)
  24. Southwestern University (Prev: 18, W-L-T: 7-1-3)
  25. Occidental College (Prev: NR, W-L-T: 8-1-3)

Also receiving votes: Wheaton College (Mass.), York College (Pa.), Virginia Wesleyan University, Johns Hopkins University, St.

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