InkboundCollege Soccer Programs in North Carolina (2027)
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North Carolina has 79 college soccer programs at 43 schools: 31 NCAA D1, 21 NCAA D2, 19 NCAA D3, 2 NAIA, and 6 Junior College. That includes 37 men's teams and 42 women's teams across 16 conferences. Every program below links to a page with its coaching staff, roster link and school data.
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Recruiting in North Carolina
North Carolina is spread across levels. NCAA Division I is the largest group with 31 programs, followed by NCAA Division II with 21 and NCAA Division III with 19. That mix gives in state players realistic options at more than one level.
There are 31 NCAA Division I programs in the state. 19 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 North Carolina compete in 16 conferences. The largest in the state by program count is the USA South Athletic Conference with 12 programs based here. 77 of the 79 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 North Carolina
31 programs. See every NCAA Division I program nationally.
NCAA Division II soccer programs in North Carolina
21 programs. See every NCAA Division II program nationally.
NCAA Division III soccer programs in North Carolina
19 programs. See every NCAA Division III program nationally.
NAIA soccer programs in North Carolina
2 programs. See every NAIA program nationally.
| School | Team | Conference | City |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montreat College | Men's | Appalachian Athletic Conference | Montreat |
| Montreat College | Women's | Appalachian Athletic Conference | Montreat |
Junior College (NJCAA, CCCAA, NWAC) soccer programs in North Carolina
6 programs. See every Junior College (NJCAA, CCCAA, NWAC) program nationally.
| School | Team | Conference | City |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cape Fear Community College | Men's | Region 10 | Wilmington |
| Cape Fear Community College | Women's | Region 10 | Wilmington |
| Louisburg College | Men's | Region 10 | Louisburg |
| Louisburg College | Women's | Region 10 | Louisburg |
| Wake Technical Community College | Men's | Region 10 | Raleigh |
| Wake Technical Community College | Women's | Region 10 | Raleigh |
Conferences with soccer programs in North Carolina
16 conferences have at least one member in North Carolina.
- American Athletic Conference
- Appalachian Athletic Conference
- Atlantic 10 Conference
- Atlantic Coast Conference
- Atlantic Sun Conference
- Big South Conference
- Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association
- Coast-to-Coast Athletic Conference
- Coastal Athletic Association
- Conference Carolinas
- Old Dominion Athletic Conference
- Region 10
- South Atlantic Conference
- Southern Conference
- Sun Belt Conference
- USA South Athletic Conference
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Frequently asked questions
- How many college soccer programs are in North Carolina?
- North Carolina has 79 college soccer programs at 43 schools, counting men's and women's teams separately: 31 NCAA D1, 21 NCAA D2, 19 NCAA D3, 2 NAIA, and 6 Junior College.
- How many D1 soccer programs are in North Carolina?
- There are 31 NCAA Division I soccer programs in North Carolina. Each one is listed in the Division I table on this page with its conference and city.
- Which conferences have soccer teams in North Carolina?
- 16 conferences have at least one member soccer program in North Carolina: American Athletic Conference, Appalachian Athletic Conference, Atlantic 10 Conference, Atlantic Coast Conference, Atlantic Sun Conference, and Big South Conference and 10 others.
- Are there junior college soccer programs in North Carolina?
- Yes. North Carolina 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 North Carolina?
- North Carolina has 37 men's college soccer teams and 42 women's college soccer teams in our data.
- Do college soccer coaches in North Carolina 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. North Carolina has 79 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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