InkboundCollege Soccer Programs in Illinois (2027)
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Illinois has 138 college soccer programs at 74 schools: 22 NCAA D1, 10 NCAA D2, 44 NCAA D3, 11 NAIA, and 51 Junior College. That includes 69 men's teams and 69 women's teams across 21 conferences. Every program below links to a page with its coaching staff, roster link and school data.
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Recruiting in Illinois
Illinois is spread across levels. Junior College (NJCAA, CCCAA, NWAC) is the largest group with 51 programs, followed by NCAA Division III with 44 and NCAA Division I with 22. That mix gives in state players realistic options at more than one level.
There are 22 NCAA Division I programs in the state. 44 Division III programs offer a no athletic scholarship route where academic and need based aid drive the cost. 51 junior college programs give players a two year development and transfer path.
Programs in Illinois compete in 21 conferences. The largest in the state by program count is the Illinois Skyway Collegiate Conference with 15 programs based here. 129 of the 138 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 Illinois
22 programs. See every NCAA Division I program nationally.
NCAA Division II soccer programs in Illinois
10 programs. See every NCAA Division II program nationally.
| School | Team | Conference | City |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lewis University | Men's | Great Lakes Valley Conference | Romeoville |
| Lewis University | Women's | Great Lakes Valley Conference | Romeoville |
| McKendree University | Men's | Great Lakes Valley Conference | Lebanon |
| McKendree University | Women's | Great Lakes Valley Conference | Lebanon |
| Quincy University | Men's | Great Lakes Valley Conference | Quincy |
| Quincy University | Women's | Great Lakes Valley Conference | Quincy |
| Roosevelt University | Men's | Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | Chicago |
| Roosevelt University | Women's | Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | Chicago |
| University of Illinois at Springfield | Men's | Great Lakes Valley Conference | Springfield |
| University of Illinois at Springfield | Women's | Great Lakes Valley Conference | Springfield |
NCAA Division III soccer programs in Illinois
44 programs. See every NCAA Division III program nationally.
NAIA soccer programs in Illinois
11 programs. See every NAIA program nationally.
| School | Team | Conference | City |
|---|---|---|---|
| Governors State University | Men's | Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference | University Park |
| Governors State University | Women's | Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference | University Park |
| Judson University | Women's | Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference | Elgin |
| Olivet Nazarene University | Men's | Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference | Bourbonnais |
| Olivet Nazarene University | Women's | Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference | Bourbonnais |
| Saint Xavier University | Men's | Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference | Chicago |
| Saint Xavier University | Women's | Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference | Chicago |
| Trinity Christian College | Men's | Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference | Palos Heights |
| Trinity Christian College | Women's | Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference | Palos Heights |
| University of St. Francis Illinois | Men's | Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference | Joliet |
| University of St. Francis Illinois | Women's | Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference | Joliet |
Junior College (NJCAA, CCCAA, NWAC) soccer programs in Illinois
51 programs. See every Junior College (NJCAA, CCCAA, NWAC) program nationally.
Conferences with soccer programs in Illinois
21 conferences have at least one member in Illinois.
- Arrowhead Conference
- Atlantic 10 Conference
- Big East Conference
- Big Ten
- Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference
- College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin
- Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
- Great Lakes Valley Conference
- Great Rivers Athletic Conference
- Illinois Skyway Collegiate Conference
- Mid-American Conference
- Mid-West Athletic Conference
- Midwest Conference
- Missouri Valley Conference
- NCCCC
- Northeast Conference
- Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference
- Ohio Valley Conference
- Region 4
- St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
- University Athletic Association
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Frequently asked questions
- How many college soccer programs are in Illinois?
- Illinois has 138 college soccer programs at 74 schools, counting men's and women's teams separately: 22 NCAA D1, 10 NCAA D2, 44 NCAA D3, 11 NAIA, and 51 Junior College.
- How many D1 soccer programs are in Illinois?
- There are 22 NCAA Division I soccer programs in Illinois. Each one is listed in the Division I table on this page with its conference and city.
- Which conferences have soccer teams in Illinois?
- 21 conferences have at least one member soccer program in Illinois: Arrowhead Conference, Atlantic 10 Conference, Big East Conference, Big Ten, Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference, and College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin and 15 others.
- Are there junior college soccer programs in Illinois?
- Yes. Illinois has 51 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 Illinois?
- Illinois has 69 men's college soccer teams and 69 women's college soccer teams in our data.
- Do college soccer coaches in Illinois 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. Illinois has 138 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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