Men’s Soccer: Scholarship & Team Data by Division
In NCAA Division I, there are 203 schools with an average roster size of 32.5 athletes. The current scholarship limit is 9.9, which will rise to 28 in 2025–26, with a roster cap of 28. Scholarships are awarded on an equivalency basis.
In NCAA Division II, there are 206 schools averaging 37.4 athletes per roster. The scholarship limit is 9, which remains the same in 2025–26. There is no roster cap, and scholarships are awarded on an equivalency basis.
In NCAA Division III, there are 409 schools with an average roster size of 32.3 athletes. This division does not offer athletic scholarships and has no roster restrictions.
In the NAIA, there are 202 schools averaging 30 athletes per roster. The scholarship limit is 12, which stays the same in 2025–26, awarded on an equivalency basis.
In the JUCO ranks, there are 246 schools with an average roster size of 19 athletes. The scholarship limit is 24, which remains unchanged for 2025–26, also under the equivalency model.
Women’s Soccer: Scholarship & Team Data by Division
In NCAA Division I, there are 352 schools sponsoring women’s soccer, with a total of 8,117 student-athletes. Each program can award up to 14 scholarships, using the headcount model.
In NCAA Division II, there are 268 schools with 5,437 student-athletes. The scholarship limit is 9.9 per program, awarded on an equivalency basis.
In NCAA Division III, 447 schools sponsor women’s soccer, with 9,803 student-athletes. This division does not provide athletic scholarships.
In the NAIA, there are 213 schools sponsoring women’s soccer, with 4,078 student-athletes. Each program can award up to 12 scholarships, using the equivalency model.
In the Junior College (NJCAA) ranks, 418 schools sponsor women’s soccer. Programs can award up to 18 scholarships per school, also under the equivalency model.
Other associations include the ACHA with 3 schools, the NCCAA I with 16 schools, the NCCAA II with 4 schools, and 1 additional school under the NCCAA general category.
Altogether, there are 1,722 schools offering women’s soccer across all divisions and associations.