InkboundCollege Soccer Programs in Minnesota (2027)
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Minnesota has 54 college soccer programs at 34 schools: 3 NCAA D1, 10 NCAA D2, 35 NCAA D3, and 6 Junior College. That includes 23 men's teams and 31 women's teams across 7 conferences. Every program below links to a page with its coaching staff, roster link and school data.
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Recruiting in Minnesota
Minnesota leans heavily toward NCAA Division III: 35 programs, about 65 percent of the state's total. Families focused on other levels will have a shorter in state list and may need to look at neighboring states.
There are 3 NCAA Division I programs in the state. 35 Division III programs offer a no athletic scholarship route where academic and need based aid drive the cost. 6 junior college programs give players a two year development and transfer path.
Programs in Minnesota compete in 7 conferences. The largest in the state by program count is the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference with 23 programs based here. 54 of the 54 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 Minnesota
3 programs. See every NCAA Division I program nationally.
| School | Team | Conference | City |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Minnesota | Women's | Big Ten | Minneapolis |
| University of St. Thomas Minnesota | Men's | The Summit League | Saint Paul |
| University of St. Thomas Minnesota | Women's | The Summit League | Saint Paul |
NCAA Division II soccer programs in Minnesota
10 programs. See every NCAA Division II program nationally.
| School | Team | Conference | City |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bemidji State University | Women's | Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference | Bemidji |
| Concordia University, St. Paul Minnesota | Women's | Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference | Saint Paul |
| Minnesota State University Mankato | Women's | Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference | Mankato |
| Minnesota State University Moorhead | Women's | Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference | Moorhead |
| Southwest Minnesota State University | Women's | Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference | Marshall |
| St. Cloud State University | Men's | Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference | Saint Cloud |
| St. Cloud State University | Women's | Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference | Saint Cloud |
| University of Minnesota Crookston | Women's | Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference | Crookston |
| University of Minnesota Duluth | Women's | Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference | Duluth |
| Winona State University | Women's | Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference | Winona |
NCAA Division III soccer programs in Minnesota
35 programs. See every NCAA Division III program nationally.
Junior College (NJCAA, CCCAA, NWAC) soccer programs in Minnesota
6 programs. See every Junior College (NJCAA, CCCAA, NWAC) program nationally.
| School | Team | Conference | City |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandria Technical & Community College | Men's | Minnesota College Athletic Conference | Alexandria |
| Alexandria Technical & Community College | Women's | Minnesota College Athletic Conference | Alexandria |
| Anoka-Ramsey Community College | Men's | MCAC | Coon Rapids |
| Anoka-Ramsey Community College | Women's | MCAC | Coon Rapids |
| Minnesota West Community & Technical College | Men's | MCAC | Granite Falls |
| Riverland Community College | Men's | MCAC | Austin |
Conferences with soccer programs in Minnesota
7 conferences have at least one member in Minnesota.
- Big Ten
- MCAC
- Minnesota College Athletic Conference
- Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
- Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference
- The Summit League
- Upper Midwest Athletic Conference
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Frequently asked questions
- How many college soccer programs are in Minnesota?
- Minnesota has 54 college soccer programs at 34 schools, counting men's and women's teams separately: 3 NCAA D1, 10 NCAA D2, 35 NCAA D3, and 6 Junior College.
- How many D1 soccer programs are in Minnesota?
- There are 3 NCAA Division I soccer programs in Minnesota. Each one is listed in the Division I table on this page with its conference and city.
- Which conferences have soccer teams in Minnesota?
- 7 conferences have at least one member soccer program in Minnesota: Big Ten, MCAC, Minnesota College Athletic Conference, Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference, Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference, and The Summit League and 1 others.
- Are there junior college soccer programs in Minnesota?
- Yes. Minnesota has 6 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 Minnesota?
- Minnesota has 23 men's college soccer teams and 31 women's college soccer teams in our data.
- Do college soccer coaches in Minnesota 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. Minnesota has 54 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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