Colleges & Universities

The American College system comprises approximately 5300 universities and colleges in the United States and Canada, including a total of c. 1700 soccer teams. Every University offers a broad range of academic majors and minors. The decision for the right university should therefore not only comprise the athletic level of the school’s soccer team, but should also focus on the school’s academic level and academic offering. Besides the different study fields, the universities athletic departments are also split into three different associations.

  • NCAA Divison 1 – includes the largest universities (approximately 10’000 students and more)
  • NCAA Divison 2 – comprises mid-size universities ( approximately 2’000 -10’000 students)
  • NAIA – includes smaller universities (approximately 300 – 5’000)

Please find an illustrative sample of universities sorted by the respective association below.

University of Santa Barbara, California (NCCA Divison 1)

UCSB is a university based in Santa Barbara, California.

With approxiametly 25’000 students, the university is one of the biggest public schools in California.

The university has many different housing possibilities and has one of the biggest College Soccer Stadium (16’000) in the US.

The main degrees at UCSB are listed in this link. 

University of Akron, Ohio (NCAA Divison 1)

The University of Akron is a university based in Akron, Ohio.

With approxiametly 20’000 students, the university is one of the biggest public schools in Ohio.

The university has many different housing possibilities and one of the best American Football College Teams.

The main degrees at UCSB are listed in this link. 

University of Tampa, Florida (NCAA Division 2)

The university of Tampa is a university based in Tampa, Flordia.

With approxiametly 10’000 Students, the university is one of the biggest private schools in the US.

The university has many different housing possibilities and is know for its business programs.

The main degrees at the University of Tampa are listed in this link. 

University of Charleston, West Virginia (NCAA Division 2)

The university of Charleston is a university based in Charleston, Montana.

With approxiametly 2500 Students, the university is a smaller private school in the US.

The university some housing possibilities and especially known for its academic reputation.

The main degrees at the University of Charelston are listed in this link. 

Menlo College, California (NAIA)

Menlo College is based in Atherton, California.

With approxiametly 800 Students, the university is a small private school in the middle of Silicon Valley in San Francisco.

Menlo College has different housing possibilities and is know for academic reputation especially in the field of business.

The main degrees at Menlo College are listed in this link. 

Rocky Mountian College, Montana (NAIA)

Rocky Mountain College is based in Billings, Montana.

With approxiametly 900 Students, the university is a small private school.

Menlo College has different housing possibilities and offers over 24 majors.

The main degrees at Rocky Mountain  College are listed in this link.