InkboundCollege Soccer Programs in Arkansas (2027)
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Arkansas has 28 college soccer programs at 16 schools: 8 NCAA D1, 4 NCAA D2, 6 NCAA D3, 6 NAIA, and 4 Junior College. That includes 12 men's teams and 16 women's teams across 13 conferences. Every program below links to a page with its coaching staff, roster link and school data.
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Recruiting in Arkansas
Arkansas is spread across levels. NCAA Division I is the largest group with 8 programs, followed by NCAA Division III with 6 and NAIA with 6. That mix gives in state players realistic options at more than one level.
There are 8 NCAA Division I programs in the state. 6 Division III programs offer a no athletic scholarship route where academic and need based aid drive the cost. 4 junior college programs give players a two year development and transfer path.
Programs in Arkansas compete in 13 conferences. The largest in the state by program count is the Great American Conference with 4 programs based here. 27 of the 28 programs have a head coach on record in our data, and each program page lists the full coaching staff we have.
NCAA Division I soccer programs in Arkansas
8 programs. See every NCAA Division I program nationally.
| School | Team | Conference | City |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas State University | Women's | Sun Belt Conference | Jonesboro |
| University of Arkansas | Women's | Southeastern Conference | Fayetteville |
| University of Arkansas at Little Rock | Women's | Ohio Valley Conference | Little Rock |
| University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff | Women's | Southwestern Athletic Conference | Pine Bluff |
| University of Arkansas Cossatot | Men's | Bi-State Conference | De Queen |
| University of Arkansas Cossatot | Women's | Bi-State Conference | De Queen |
| University of Central Arkansas | Men's | Atlantic Sun Conference | Conway |
| University of Central Arkansas | Women's | Atlantic Sun Conference | Conway |
NCAA Division II soccer programs in Arkansas
4 programs. See every NCAA Division II program nationally.
| School | Team | Conference | City |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harding University | Men's | Great American Conference | Searcy |
| Harding University | Women's | Great American Conference | Searcy |
| Ouachita Baptist University | Men's | Great American Conference | Arkadelphia |
| Ouachita Baptist University | Women's | Great American Conference | Arkadelphia |
NCAA Division III soccer programs in Arkansas
6 programs. See every NCAA Division III program nationally.
| School | Team | Conference | City |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hendrix College | Men's | Southern Athletic Association | Conway |
| Hendrix College | Women's | Southern Athletic Association | Conway |
| Lyon College | Men's | St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | Batesville |
| Lyon College | Women's | St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | Batesville |
| University of the Ozarks | Men's | Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference | Clarksville |
| University of the Ozarks | Women's | Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference | Clarksville |
NAIA soccer programs in Arkansas
6 programs. See every NAIA program nationally.
| School | Team | Conference | City |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Baptist College | Men's | American Midwest Conference | Conway |
| Central Baptist College | Women's | American Midwest Conference | Conway |
| John Brown University | Men's | Sooner Athletic Conference | Siloam Springs |
| John Brown University | Women's | Sooner Athletic Conference | Siloam Springs |
| Williams Baptist University | Men's | American Midwest Conference | Walnut Ridge |
| Williams Baptist University | Women's | American Midwest Conference | Walnut Ridge |
Junior College (NJCAA, CCCAA, NWAC) soccer programs in Arkansas
4 programs. See every Junior College (NJCAA, CCCAA, NWAC) program nationally.
| School | Team | Conference | City |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Park College | Men's | Region 2 | Hot Springs |
| National Park College | Women's | Region 2 | Hot Springs |
| University of Arkansas Rich Mountain | Men's | Region 2 | Mena |
| University of Arkansas Rich Mountain | Women's | Region 2 | Mena |
Conferences with soccer programs in Arkansas
13 conferences have at least one member in Arkansas.
- American Midwest Conference
- Atlantic Sun Conference
- Bi-State Conference
- Great American Conference
- Ohio Valley Conference
- Region 2
- Sooner Athletic Conference
- Southeastern Conference
- Southern Athletic Association
- Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference
- Southwestern Athletic Conference
- St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
- Sun Belt Conference
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Frequently asked questions
- How many college soccer programs are in Arkansas?
- Arkansas has 28 college soccer programs at 16 schools, counting men's and women's teams separately: 8 NCAA D1, 4 NCAA D2, 6 NCAA D3, 6 NAIA, and 4 Junior College.
- How many D1 soccer programs are in Arkansas?
- There are 8 NCAA Division I soccer programs in Arkansas. Each one is listed in the Division I table on this page with its conference and city.
- Which conferences have soccer teams in Arkansas?
- 13 conferences have at least one member soccer program in Arkansas: American Midwest Conference, Atlantic Sun Conference, Bi-State Conference, Great American Conference, Ohio Valley Conference, and Region 2 and 7 others.
- Are there junior college soccer programs in Arkansas?
- Yes. Arkansas has 4 junior college soccer programs. Junior college is a two year path that many players use to develop and then transfer to a four year school.
- How many men's and women's soccer teams are in Arkansas?
- Arkansas has 12 men's college soccer teams and 16 women's college soccer teams in our data.
- Do college soccer coaches in Arkansas recruit players from in state?
- Many programs recruit heavily from their own state and region, especially at the Division II, Division III, NAIA and junior college levels. Arkansas has 28 programs that a local player can reach without leaving the state, and each program page lists the coaching staff to contact.
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