InkboundCollege Soccer Programs in Iowa (2027)
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Iowa has 67 college soccer programs at 35 schools: 4 NCAA D1, 2 NCAA D2, 20 NCAA D3, 22 NAIA, and 19 Junior College. That includes 32 men's teams and 35 women's teams across 10 conferences. Every program below links to a page with its coaching staff, roster link and school data.
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Recruiting in Iowa
Iowa is spread across levels. NAIA is the largest group with 22 programs, followed by NCAA Division III with 20 and Junior College (NJCAA, CCCAA, NWAC) with 19. That mix gives in state players realistic options at more than one level.
There are 4 NCAA Division I programs in the state. 20 Division III programs offer a no athletic scholarship route where academic and need based aid drive the cost. 19 junior college programs give players a two year development and transfer path.
Programs in Iowa compete in 10 conferences. The largest in the state by program count is the ICCAC with 18 programs based here. 59 of the 67 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 Iowa
4 programs. See every NCAA Division I program nationally.
| School | Team | Conference | City |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drake University | Men's | Missouri Valley Conference | Des Moines |
| Drake University | Women's | Missouri Valley Conference | Des Moines |
| University of Iowa | Women's | Big Ten | Iowa City |
| University of Northern Iowa | Women's | Missouri Valley Conference | Cedar Falls |
NCAA Division II soccer programs in Iowa
2 programs. See every NCAA Division II program nationally.
| School | Team | Conference | City |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Iowa University | Men's | Great Lakes Valley Conference | Fayette |
| Upper Iowa University | Women's | Great Lakes Valley Conference | Fayette |
NCAA Division III soccer programs in Iowa
20 programs. See every NCAA Division III program nationally.
NAIA soccer programs in Iowa
22 programs. See every NAIA program nationally.
Junior College (NJCAA, CCCAA, NWAC) soccer programs in Iowa
19 programs. See every Junior College (NJCAA, CCCAA, NWAC) program nationally.
Conferences with soccer programs in Iowa
10 conferences have at least one member in Iowa.
- American Rivers Conference
- Big Ten
- Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference
- Great Lakes Valley Conference
- Great Plains Athletic Conference
- Heart of America Athletic Conference
- ICCAC
- Midwest Conference
- Missouri Valley Conference
- Region 11
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Frequently asked questions
- How many college soccer programs are in Iowa?
- Iowa has 67 college soccer programs at 35 schools, counting men's and women's teams separately: 4 NCAA D1, 2 NCAA D2, 20 NCAA D3, 22 NAIA, and 19 Junior College.
- How many D1 soccer programs are in Iowa?
- There are 4 NCAA Division I soccer programs in Iowa. Each one is listed in the Division I table on this page with its conference and city.
- Which conferences have soccer teams in Iowa?
- 10 conferences have at least one member soccer program in Iowa: American Rivers Conference, Big Ten, Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference, Great Lakes Valley Conference, Great Plains Athletic Conference, and Heart of America Athletic Conference and 4 others.
- Are there junior college soccer programs in Iowa?
- Yes. Iowa has 19 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 Iowa?
- Iowa has 32 men's college soccer teams and 35 women's college soccer teams in our data.
- Do college soccer coaches in Iowa 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. Iowa has 67 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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