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List of NCAA Division II women's soccer programs

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This is a list of the schools in Division II of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) in the United States and Canada that have women's soccer as a varsity sport. In the 2023 season, there are a total of 249 women's Division II soccer programs. Conference affiliations are current for the coming 2024 season.

NCAA Division II women's soccer programs

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  • Reclassifying institutions in yellow. Institution that has announced a future departure from Division II in pink.
School Nickname City State/
Province
Conference Note
Academy of Art University Urban Knights San Francisco California Pacific West Conference
Adams State University Grizzlies Alamosa Colorado Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference
Adelphi University Panthers Garden City New York Northeast-10 Conference
University of Alabama in Huntsville Chargers Huntsville Alabama Gulf South Conference
Albany State University Golden Rams Albany Georgia Peach Belt Conference [a]
Allen University Yellow Jackets Columbia South Carolina Independent [b][c]
American International College Yellow Jackets Springfield Massachusetts Northeast-10 Conference
Anderson University Trojans Anderson South Carolina South Atlantic Conference
Angelo State University Rambelles San Angelo Texas Lone Star Conference
Ashland University Eagles Ashland Ohio Great Midwest Athletic Conference
Assumption University Greyhounds Worcester Massachusetts Northeast-10 Conference
Auburn University at Montgomery Warhawks Montgomery Alabama Gulf South Conference
Augustana University Vikings Sioux Falls South Dakota Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference
Azusa Pacific University Cougars Azusa California Pacific West Conference
Barry University Buccaneers Miami Shores Florida Sunshine State Conference
Barton College Bulldogs Wilson North Carolina Conference Carolinas
Belmont Abbey College Crusaders Belmont North Carolina Conference Carolinas
Bemidji State University Beavers Bemidji Minnesota Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference
Bentley University Falcons Waltham Massachusetts Northeast-10 Conference
Biola University Eagles La Mirada California Pacific West Conference
Black Hills State University Yellow Jackets Spearfish South Dakota Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania Huskies Bloomsburg Pennsylvania Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference
Bluefield State University Big Blues Bluefield West Virginia Independent [d]
University of Bridgeport Purple Knights Bridgeport Connecticut Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference
Caldwell University Cougars Caldwell New Jersey Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference
California State Polytechnic University, Humboldt (Cal Poly Humboldt) Lumberjacks Arcata California California Collegiate Athletic Association
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona (Cal Poly Pomona) Broncos Pomona California California Collegiate Athletic Association
California State University, Chico (Chico State) Wildcats Chico California California Collegiate Athletic Association
California State University, Dominguez Hills Toros Carson California California Collegiate Athletic Association
California State University, East Bay Pioneers Hayward California California Collegiate Athletic Association
California State University, Los Angeles Golden Eagles Los Angeles California California Collegiate Athletic Association
California State University, Monterey Bay Otters Seaside California California Collegiate Athletic Association
California State University, San Bernardino Coyotes San Bernardino California California Collegiate Athletic Association
California State University San Marcos Cougars San Marcos California California Collegiate Athletic Association
California State University, Stanislaus Warriors Turlock California California Collegiate Athletic Association
Carson–Newman University Eagles Jefferson City Tennessee South Atlantic Conference
Catawba College Indians Salisbury North Carolina South Atlantic Conference
Cedarville University Yellow Jackets Cedarville Ohio Great Midwest Athletic Conference
University of Central Missouri Jennies Warrensburg Missouri Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association
University of Central Oklahoma Bronchos Oklahoma Oklahoma Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association
Central Washington University Wildcats Ellensburg Washington Great Northwest Athletic Conference
Chaminade University of Honolulu Silverswords Honolulu Hawai'i Pacific West Conference
University of Charleston Golden Eagles Charleston West Virginia Mountain East Conference
Chestnut Hill College Griffins Philadelphia Pennsylvania Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference
Chowan University Hawks Murfreesboro North Carolina Conference Carolinas
Christian Brothers University Buccaneers Memphis Tennessee Gulf South Conference
Clayton State University Lakers Morrow Georgia Peach Belt Conference
Coker University Cobras Hartsville South Carolina South Atlantic Conference
Colorado Christian University Cougars Lakewood Colorado Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference
Colorado Mesa University Mavericks Grand Junction Colorado Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference
Colorado School of Mines Orediggers Golden Colorado Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference
Colorado State University–Pueblo ThunderWolves Pueblo Colorado Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference
University of Colorado Colorado Springs Mountain Lions Colorado Springs Colorado Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference
Columbus State University Cougars Columbus Georgia Peach Belt Conference
Concord University Mountain Lions Athens West Virginia Mountain East Conference
Concordia University–Irvine Eagles Irvine California Pacific West Conference
Concordia University–St. Paul Golden Bears St. Paul Minnesota Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference
Converse University Valkyries Spartanburg South Carolina Conference Carolinas
Daemen University Wildcats Amherst New York East Coast Conference
Dallas Baptist University Patriots Dallas Texas Lone Star Conference
Davenport University Panthers Grand Rapids Michigan Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
Davis & Elkins College Senators Elkins West Virginia Mountain East Conference
Delta State University Lady Statesmen Cleveland Mississippi Gulf South Conference
Dominican University of California Penguins San Rafael California Pacific West Conference
Dominican University New York Chargers Orangeburg New York Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference
Drury University Panthers Springfield Missouri Great Lakes Valley Conference
D'Youville University Saints Buffalo New York East Coast Conference
East Central University Tigers Ada Oklahoma Great American Conference
East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania Warriors East Stroudsburg Pennsylvania Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference
Eastern New Mexico University Greyhounds Portales New Mexico Lone Star Conference
Eckerd College Tritons St. Petersburg Florida Sunshine State Conference
Edward Waters University Tigers Jacksonville Florida Independent [b]
Embry–Riddle Aeronautical University Eagles Daytona Beach Florida Sunshine State Conference
Emmanuel University Lions Franklin Springs Georgia Conference Carolinas
Emory and Henry College Wasps Emory Virginia South Atlantic Conference
Emporia State University Hornets Emporia Kansas Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association
Erskine College Flying Fleet Due West South Carolina Conference Carolinas
Fairmont State University Fighting Falcons Fairmont West Virginia Mountain East Conference
Felician University Golden Falcons Rutherford New Jersey Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference
Ferris State University Bulldogs Big Rapids Michigan Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
University of Findlay Oilers Findlay Ohio Great Midwest Athletic Conference
Flagler College Saints St. Augustine Florida Peach Belt Conference
Florida Southern College Moccasins Lakeland Florida Sunshine State Conference
Florida Institute of Technology Panthers Melbourne Florida Sunshine State Conference
Fort Hays State University Tigers Hays Kansas Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association
Fort Lewis College Skyhawks Durango Colorado Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference
Francis Marion University Patriots Florence South Carolina Conference Carolinas
Franklin Pierce University Ravens Rindge New Hampshire Northeast-10 Conference
Fresno Pacific University Sunbirds Fresno California Pacific West Conference
Frostburg State University Bobcats Frostburg Maryland Mountain East Conference
Gannon University Golden Knights Erie Pennsylvania Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference
Georgia College & State University Bobcats Milledgeville Georgia Peach Belt Conference
Georgia Southwestern State University Hurricanes Americus Georgia Peach Belt Conference
Georgian Court University Lions Lakewood New Jersey Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference
Goldey–Beacom College Lightning Pike Creek Valley Delaware Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference
Grand Valley State University Lakers Allendale Michigan Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
Harding University Lady Bisons Searcy Arkansas Great American Conference
Hawai'i Pacific University Sharks Honolulu Hawai'i Pacific West Conference
University of Hawai'i at Hilo Vulcans Hilo Hawai'i Pacific West Conference
Holy Family University Tigers Philadelphia Pennsylvania Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference
University of Illinois at Springfield Prairie Stars Springfield Illinois Great Lakes Valley Conference
Indiana University of Pennsylvania Crimson Hawks Indiana Pennsylvania Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference
University of Indianapolis Greyhounds Indianapolis Indiana Great Lakes Valley Conference
Thomas Jefferson University (Jefferson) Rams Philadelphia Pennsylvania Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference
Jessup University Warriors Rocklin California Pacific West Conference [c]
Kentucky Wesleyan College Panthers Owensboro Kentucky Great Midwest Athletic Conference
King University Tornado Bristol Tennessee Conference Carolinas
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Golden Bears Kutztown Pennsylvania Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference
Lake Erie College Storm Painesville Ohio Great Midwest Athletic Conference
Lander University Bearcats Greenwood South Carolina Peach Belt Conference
Lee University Flames Cleveland Tennessee Gulf South Conference
Lees–McRae College Bobcats Banner Elk North Carolina Conference Carolinas
Lenoir–Rhyne University Bears Hickory North Carolina South Atlantic Conference
Lewis University Flyers Romeoville Illinois Great Lakes Valley Conference
Limestone University Saints Gaffney South Carolina South Atlantic Conference
Lincoln University (Missouri) Blue Tigers Jefferson City Missouri Great Lakes Valley Conference
Lincoln University (Pennsylvania) Lions Chester County Pennsylvania Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference [e]
Lincoln Memorial University Railsplitters Harrogate Tennessee South Atlantic Conference
Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania Bald Eagles Lock Haven Pennsylvania Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference
Lubbock Christian University Lady Chaps Lubbock Texas Lone Star Conference
Lynn University Fighting Knights Boca Raton Florida Sunshine State Conference
Malone University Pioneers Canton Ohio Great Midwest Athletic Conference
Mansfield University of Pennsylvania Mountaineers Mansfield Pennsylvania Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference
Mars Hill University Lions Mars Hill North Carolina South Atlantic Conference
University of Mary Marauders Bismarck North Dakota Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference
Maryville University Saints St. Louis Missouri Great Lakes Valley Conference
McKendree University Bearcats Lebanon Illinois Great Lakes Valley Conference
Menlo College Oaks Atherton California Pacific West Conference [c]
Mercy University Mavericks Dobbs Ferry New York East Coast Conference
Metropolitan State University of Denver Roadrunners Denver Colorado Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference
Michigan Technological University Huskies Houghton Michigan Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
Midwestern State University Mustangs Wichita Falls Texas Lone Star Conference
Millersville University of Pennsylvania Marauders Millersville Pennsylvania Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference
University of Minnesota Crookston Golden Eagles Crookston Minnesota Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference
University of Minnesota Duluth Bulldogs Duluth Minnesota Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference
Minnesota State University, Mankato Mavericks Mankato Minnesota Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference
Minnesota State University Moorhead Dragons Moorhead Minnesota Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference
Minot State University Beavers Minot North Dakota Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference
Mississippi College Choctaws Clinton Mississippi Gulf South Conference
Missouri University of Science and Technology Miners Rolla Missouri Great Lakes Valley Conference
University of Missouri–St. Louis Tritons St. Louis Missouri Great Lakes Valley Conference
Missouri Southern State University Lions Joplin Missouri Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association
Missouri Western State University Griffons St. Joseph Missouri Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association
Molloy University Lions Rockville Centre New York East Coast Conference
Montana State University Billings Yellowjackets Billings Montana Great Northwest Athletic Conference
University of Montevallo Falcons Montevallo Alabama Gulf South Conference
University of Mount Olive Trojans Mount Olive North Carolina Conference Carolinas
University of Nebraska at Kearney Lopers Kearney Nebraska Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association
University of New Haven Chargers West Haven Connecticut Northeast-10 Conference
New Mexico Highlands University Cowgirls Las Vegas New Mexico Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference
Newberry College Wolves Newberry South Carolina South Atlantic Conference
Newman University Jets Wichita Kansas Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association
University of North Carolina at Pembroke Braves Pembroke North Carolina Conference Carolinas
University of North Georgia Nighthawks Dahlonega Georgia Peach Belt Conference
North Greenville University Crusaders Tigerville South Carolina Conference Carolinas
Northeastern State University RiverHawks Tahlequah Oklahoma Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association
Northern Michigan University Wildcats Marquette Michigan Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
Northern State University Wolves Aberdeen South Dakota Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference
Northwest Missouri State University Bearcats Missouri Missouri Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association
Northwest Nazarene University Crusaders Nampa Idaho Great Northwest Athletic Conference
Northwestern Oklahoma State University Rangers Alva Oklahoma Great American Conference
Northwood University Timberwolves Midland Michigan Great Midwest Athletic Conference
Nova Southeastern University Sharks Davie Florida Sunshine State Conference
Ohio Dominican University Panthers Columbus Ohio Great Midwest Athletic Conference
Oklahoma Baptist University Bison Shawnee Oklahoma Great American Conference
Oklahoma Christian University Lady Eagles Oklahoma City Oklahoma Lone Star Conference
Ouachita Baptist University Tigers Arkadelphia Arkansas Great American Conference
Pace University Setters Pleasantville New York Northeast-10 Conference
Palm Beach Atlantic University Sailfish West Palm Beach Florida Sunshine State Conference
Pennsylvania Western University, California (PennWest California) Vulcans California Pennsylvania Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference
Pennsylvania Western University, Clarion (PennWest Clarion) Golden Eagles California Pennsylvania Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference
Pennsylvania Western University, Edinboro (PennWest Edinboro) Fighting Scots Edinboro Pennsylvania Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference
University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown Mountain Cats Johnstown Pennsylvania Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference
Point Loma Nazarene University Sea Lions San Diego California Pacific West Conference
Point Park University Pioneers Pittsburgh Pennsylvania Mountain East Conference [c]
Post University Eagles Waterbury Connecticut Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference
University of Puerto Rico at Bayamón Cowgirls Bayamón Puerto Rico Independent
University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras Jerezanas San Juan Puerto Rico Independent
Purdue University Northwest Pride Hammond Indiana Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
Queens College Knights Flushing New York East Coast Conference
Quincy University Hawks Quincy Illinois Great Lakes Valley Conference
Regis University Rangers Denver Colorado Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference
Roberts Wesleyan University Redhawks North Chili New York East Coast Conference
Rockhurst University Hawks Kansas City Missouri Great Lakes Valley Conference
Rogers State University Hillcats Claremore Oklahoma Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association
Rollins College Tars Winter Park Florida Sunshine State Conference
Roosevelt University Lakers Chicago Illinois Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference [c]
Saginaw Valley State University Cardinals University Center Michigan Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
Saint Anselm College Hawks Goffstown New Hampshire Northeast-10 Conference
St. Cloud State University Huskies St. Cloud Minnesota Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference
St. Edward's University Hilltoppers Austin Texas Lone Star Conference
Saint Leo University Lions St. Leo Florida Sunshine State Conference
Saint Martin's University Saints Lacey Washington Great Northwest Athletic Conference
St. Mary's University Rattlers San Antonio Texas Lone Star Conference
Saint Michael's College Purple Knights Colchester Vermont Northeast-10 Conference
St. Thomas Aquinas College Spartans Sparkill New York East Coast Conference
Salem University Tigers Salem West Virginia Independent
San Francisco State University Gators San Francisco California California Collegiate Athletic Association
Seattle Pacific University Falcons Seattle Washington Great Northwest Athletic Conference
Seton Hill University Griffins Greensburg Pennsylvania Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference
Shaw University Bears Raleigh North Carolina Independent [d]
Shepherd University Rams Shepherdstown West Virginia Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania Raiders Shippensburg Pennsylvania Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference
Shorter University Hawks Rome Georgia Conference Carolinas
Simon Fraser University Red Leafs Burnaby British Columbia Great Northwest Athletic Conference
University of Sioux Falls Cougars Sioux Falls South Dakota Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania The Rock Slippery Rock Pennsylvania Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference
Sonoma State University Seawolves Rohnert Park California California Collegiate Athletic Association
University of South Carolina Aiken Pacers Aiken South Carolina Peach Belt Conference
University of South Carolina Beaufort Sand Sharks Bluffton South Carolina Peach Belt Conference [c]
Southern Connecticut State University Fighting Owls New Haven Connecticut Northeast-10 Conference
Southern Nazarene University Crimson Storm Bethany Oklahoma Great American Conference
Southern New Hampshire University Penmen Manchester New Hampshire Northeast-10 Conference
Southern Wesleyan University Warriors Central South Carolina Conference Carolinas
Southwest Baptist University Bearcats Bolivar Missouri Great Lakes Valley Conference
Southwest Minnesota State University Mustangs Marshall Minnesota Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference
Southwestern Oklahoma State University Bulldogs Weatherford Oklahoma Great American Conference
Spring Hill College Badgers Mobile Alabama Gulf South Conference [f]
College of Staten Island Dolphins Staten Island New York East Coast Conference
Sul Ross State University Lobos Alpine Texas Lone Star Conference [g]
University of Tampa Spartans Tampa Florida Sunshine State Conference
Texas A&M International University Dustdevils Laredo Texas Lone Star Conference
University of Texas Permian Basin Falcons Odessa Texas Lone Star Conference
University of Texas at Tyler Patriots Tyler Texas Lone Star Conference
Texas Woman's University Pioneers Denton Texas Lone Star Conference
Thomas More University Saints Crestview Hills Kentucky Great Midwest Athletic Conference [c]
Tiffin University Dragons Tiffin Ohio Great Midwest Athletic Conference
Trevecca Nazarene University Trojans Nashville Tennessee Gulf South Conference
Truman State University (Truman) Bulldogs Kirksville Missouri Great Lakes Valley Conference
Tusculum University Pioneers Greeneville Tennessee South Atlantic Conference
Union University Bulldogs Jackson Tennessee Gulf South Conference
Upper Iowa University Peacocks Fayette Iowa Great Lakes Valley Conference
Ursuline College Arrows Pepper Pike Ohio Great Midwest Athletic Conference
Valdosta State University Blazers Valdosta Georgia Gulf South Conference
Vanguard University Lions Costa Mesa California Pacific West Conference [c]
Virginia State University Trojans Ettrick Virginia Independent [d]
Walsh University Cavaliers North Canton Ohio Great Midwest Athletic Conference
Washburn University Ichabods Topeka Kansas Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association
Wayne State College Wildcats Wayne Nebraska Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference
University of West Alabama Tigers Livingston Alabama Gulf South Conference
West Chester University Golden Rams West Chester Pennsylvania Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference
University of West Florida Argonauts Pensacola Florida Gulf South Conference
West Liberty University Hilltoppers West Liberty West Virginia Mountain East Conference
West Texas A&M University Buffaloes Canyon Texas Lone Star Conference
West Virginia State University Yellow Jackets Institute West Virginia Mountain East Conference
West Virginia Wesleyan College Bobcats Buckhannon West Virginia Mountain East Conference
Western Colorado University Mountaineers Gunnison Colorado Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference
Western Oregon University Wolves Monmouth Oregon Great Northwest Athletic Conference
Western Washington University Vikings Bellingham Washington Great Northwest Athletic Conference
Westminster University Griffins Salt Lake City Utah Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference
Westmont College Warriors Santa Barbara California Pacific West Conference [c]
Wheeling University Cardinals Wheeling West Virginia Mountain East Conference
William Jewell College Cardinals Liberty Missouri Great Lakes Valley Conference
Wilmington University Wildcats New Castle Delaware Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference
Wingate University Bulldogs Wingate North Carolina South Atlantic Conference
Winona State University Warriors Winona Minnesota Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference
University of Wisconsin–Parkside Rangers Kenosha Wisconsin Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
Young Harris College Mountain Lions Young Harris Georgia Conference Carolinas
  1. ^ Albany State — PBC affiliate member / Primary: Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference.
  2. ^ a b Allen, Edward Waters — Independent / Primary: Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference.
  3. ^ a b c d e f g h i Jessup, Menlo, Point Park, Roosevelt, South Carolina–Beaufort, Thomas More, Vanguard, Westmont — Transitioning from the NAIA.
  4. ^ a b c Bluefield State, Shaw, Virginia State — Independent / Primary: Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association.
  5. ^ Lincoln (PA) — CACC affiliate member / Primary: Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association.
  6. ^ Spring Hill — GSC affiliate member / Primary: Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference.
  7. ^ Sul Ross State — Transitioning from Division III.

Future Division II women's soccer programs

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List of NCAA Division II institutions scheduled for upward transition
School Nickname City State/
province
Future
conference
Making transition Starting Full membership
University of California, Merced (UC Merced) Golden Bobcats Merced California California Collegiate Athletic Association NAIA to Div. II 2025 2027
University of Jamestown Jimmies Jamestown North Dakota Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference
University of Texas at Dallas Comets Richardson Texas Lone Star Conference Div. III to Div. II
Ferrum College Panthers Ferrum Virginia Conference Carolinas 2028
Middle Georgia State University Knights Cochran Georgia Peach Belt Conference NAIA to Div. II

See also

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