InkboundCollege Soccer Programs in Kentucky (2027)
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Kentucky has 43 college soccer programs at 24 schools: 12 NCAA D1, 4 NCAA D2, 10 NCAA D3, and 17 NAIA. That includes 19 men's teams and 24 women's teams across 15 conferences. Every program below links to a page with its coaching staff, roster link and school data.
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Recruiting in Kentucky
Kentucky is spread across levels. NAIA is the largest group with 17 programs, followed by NCAA Division I with 12 and NCAA Division III with 10. That mix gives in state players realistic options at more than one level.
There are 12 NCAA Division I programs in the state. 10 Division III programs offer a no athletic scholarship route where academic and need based aid drive the cost. There are no junior college soccer programs in Kentucky in our data.
Programs in Kentucky compete in 15 conferences. The largest in the state by program count is the Mid-South Conference with 8 programs based here. 43 of the 43 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 Kentucky
12 programs. See every NCAA Division I program nationally.
| School | Team | Conference | City |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bellarmine University | Men's | Atlantic Sun Conference | Louisville |
| Bellarmine University | Women's | Atlantic Sun Conference | Louisville |
| Eastern Kentucky University | Women's | Atlantic Sun Conference | Richmond |
| Morehead State University | Women's | Ohio Valley Conference | Morehead |
| Murray State University | Women's | Missouri Valley Conference | Murray |
| Northern Kentucky University | Men's | Horizon League | Highland Heights |
| Northern Kentucky University | Women's | Horizon League | Highland Heights |
| University of Kentucky | Men's | Southeastern Conference | Lexington |
| University of Kentucky | Women's | Southeastern Conference | Lexington |
| University of Louisville | Men's | Atlantic Coast Conference | Louisville |
| University of Louisville | Women's | Atlantic Coast Conference | Louisville |
| Western Kentucky University | Women's | Conference USA | Bowling Green |
NCAA Division II soccer programs in Kentucky
4 programs. See every NCAA Division II program nationally.
| School | Team | Conference | City |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky Wesleyan College | Men's | Great Midwest Athletic Conference | Owensboro |
| Kentucky Wesleyan College | Women's | Great Midwest Athletic Conference | Owensboro |
| Thomas More University | Men's | Great Midwest Athletic Conference | Crestview Hills |
| Thomas More University | Women's | Great Midwest Athletic Conference | Crestview Hills |
NCAA Division III soccer programs in Kentucky
10 programs. See every NCAA Division III program nationally.
| School | Team | Conference | City |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asbury University | Men's | Collegiate Conference of the South | Wilmore |
| Asbury University | Women's | Collegiate Conference of the South | Wilmore |
| Berea College | Men's | Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference | Berea |
| Berea College | Women's | Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference | Berea |
| Centre College | Men's | Southern Athletic Association | Danville |
| Centre College | Women's | Southern Athletic Association | Danville |
| Spalding University | Men's | St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | Louisville |
| Spalding University | Women's | St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | Louisville |
| Transylvania University | Men's | Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference | Lexington |
| Transylvania University | Women's | Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference | Lexington |
NAIA soccer programs in Kentucky
17 programs. See every NAIA program nationally.
Conferences with soccer programs in Kentucky
15 conferences have at least one member in Kentucky.
- Appalachian Athletic Conference
- Atlantic Coast Conference
- Atlantic Sun Conference
- Collegiate Conference of the South
- Conference USA
- Great Midwest Athletic Conference
- Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference
- Horizon League
- Mid-South Conference
- Missouri Valley Conference
- Ohio Valley Conference
- River States Conference
- Southeastern Conference
- Southern Athletic Association
- St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
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Frequently asked questions
- How many college soccer programs are in Kentucky?
- Kentucky has 43 college soccer programs at 24 schools, counting men's and women's teams separately: 12 NCAA D1, 4 NCAA D2, 10 NCAA D3, and 17 NAIA.
- How many D1 soccer programs are in Kentucky?
- There are 12 NCAA Division I soccer programs in Kentucky. Each one is listed in the Division I table on this page with its conference and city.
- Which conferences have soccer teams in Kentucky?
- 15 conferences have at least one member soccer program in Kentucky: Appalachian Athletic Conference, Atlantic Coast Conference, Atlantic Sun Conference, Collegiate Conference of the South, Conference USA, and Great Midwest Athletic Conference and 9 others.
- Are there junior college soccer programs in Kentucky?
- Our data does not include any junior college soccer programs in Kentucky. Players looking at the junior college route will need to consider programs in nearby states.
- How many men's and women's soccer teams are in Kentucky?
- Kentucky has 19 men's college soccer teams and 24 women's college soccer teams in our data.
- Do college soccer coaches in Kentucky 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. Kentucky has 43 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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