College Soccer Scholarships and Recruiting
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How do I get a college soccer scholarship? There are over one thousand universities that offer the chance to play college soccer, and coaches do not have the resources to find every qualified athlete. Coaches expect you to take the initiative and contact them first. If you want to increase your chances of being considered for a soccer scholarship, follow our guide. |
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How do I get a college soccer coach to see me? Getting college coaches to your matches is not easy. Because of small recruiting budgets, many soccer coaches require you to come to them. In fact, for the top schools in the country it is mandatory that prospects attend their summer camps for further consideration. Find out what else you can do by following our tips. |
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How do I improve my chances of earning a college soccer scholarship? With so many soccer programs out there, earning a scholarship is as much about your talent as it is about knowing what you are looking for in a school and team. Taking the time to narrow down a realistic list of schools will allow you more time to focus your efforts. Here are more tips for how to achieve your end goal of being offered a scholarship. |
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How do I get recruited for a soccer scholarship? There are thousands of international and domestic athletes for soccer coaches to choose from, and it takes a lot of hard work to show coaches that you are exactly what they are looking for. If you want to play at the top level, it is mandatory that coaches watch you in person. Finding those opportunities is up to you; here is our advice. |
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What are the academic requirements to be eligible for a soccer scholarship? Based on what level you want to compete, the requirements change. Keep in mind that just meeting the minimums does not guarantee you admission into your school of choice. Check here to see if you have met the academic eligibility standards of each division level. |
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What are the athletic requirements to receive a soccer scholarship? These marks were gathered by evaluating the freshman classes of some of the top programs at each level. There are always exceptions if you fit what a program is looking for. Use these as a guide and do some research on your own.Men’s SoccerNCAA D1:
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NCAA D3/NAIA:
Women’s Soccer NCAA D1:
NCAA D2:
NCAA D3/NAIA:
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How many soccer scholarships are available and what schools offer them? Scholarships are only awarded to the best players. Getting a scholarship is a matter of being honest in your abilities and your contribution to the team.Number of scholarships offered per team, per year, by Division:Competition for scholarship money is extremely competitive. If getting a scholarship is the most important thing maybe looking at the NAIA level would be better than the NCAA DII level.Remember, soccer is an equivalency sport which means all scholarships are NOT full scholarships, and coaches may divide the total number of scholarships allotted to them between as many athletes as they wish. Men’s Soccer NCAA D1: 9.9 Women’s Soccer NCAA D1: 14 Number of College Soccer Programs Men’s Soccer NCAA D1: 204 Women’s Soccer NCAA D1: 314 *NCAA Division 3 schools do not offer athletic scholarships, but do offer other forms of financial aid. |
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Who are the top college soccer programs in each division? The top programs on any given year can change but these are some of the best programs over the past few years.Men’s Soccer NCAA D1:Louisville, Akron, Maryland, North Carolina, Butler, California, SMU, UCLA, Connecticut, Princeton, Monmouth, William & Mary, UC Irvine, UC Santa Barbara, Notre Dame, Charlotte, Creighton, South Carolina, Michigan, Virginia, Brown, Providence NCAA D2:Franklin Pierce, Midwestern State, Colorado Mines, Northern Kentucky, Rollins, Charlestown, Grand Canyon, Truman, Montevallo, Dowling, Regis, Ashland, Flagler, West Virginia Wesleyan, Tampa NCAA D3:Trinity, Ohio Wesleyan, Messiah, Christopher Newport, Wisconsin-Oshkosh, Bowdoin, St. Lawrence, Washington-St. Louise, Swarthmore, Dominican, DePauw, Emory, Stevens, Middlebury, Wisconsin-Whitewater, Texas-Tyler, Calvin, York NAIA:University of Rio Grande, Notre Dame College (Ohio), Hastings College, Simon Fraser University, Lindsey Wilson College, University of Maine at Fort Kent, University of Mobile, Kansas Wesleyan University, Bryan College, Belhaven University, Vanguard University Women’s Soccer NCAA D1: Stanford, Portland, North Carolina, Maryland, Florida, Oklahoma State, Notre Dame, Virginia, Texas A&M, UNC Greensboro, Florida State, Marquette, Illinois, West Virginia, Oregon State, UC Irvine, Ohio State NCAA D2: St. Rose, Central Missouri, Fort Lewis, West Chester, Grand Valley State, West Florida, Columbus State, St. Edward’s, Seattle Pacific, California (Pennsylvania), Armstrong Atlantic, UC San Diego, CW Post, Tampa NCAA D3: Messiah, Hardin-Simmons, Otterbein, Loras, Wheaton, Trinity, Emory, Illinois Western, Williams, William Smith, TCNJ, Johns Hopkins, Oneonta State, Eastern Connecticut State NAIA: Concordia University, Lee University, Azusa Pacific University, Martin Methodist College, Indiana Wesleyan University, The Master’s College, Graceland University, Lindsey Wilson College, Robert Morris University, California Baptist University, University of Mobile, Oklahoma City University |
IMPORTANT: NAIA Rule Changes. You must now register with the NAIA Clearinghouse.
“Football is a team game until the goalkeeper makes a mistake and then it becomes an individual sport.”
John Keeley
(Ex professional goalkeeper Oldham and Brighton & Hove Albion)
Attending a college soccer summer camp could be the best recruiting move you ever make.
