InkboundCollege Soccer Programs in Ohio (2027)
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Ohio has 97 college soccer programs at 53 schools: 20 NCAA D1, 17 NCAA D2, 43 NCAA D3, 14 NAIA, and 3 Junior College. That includes 45 men's teams and 52 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 Ohio
Ohio is spread across levels. NCAA Division III is the largest group with 43 programs, followed by NCAA Division I with 20 and NCAA Division II with 17. That mix gives in state players realistic options at more than one level.
There are 20 NCAA Division I programs in the state. 43 Division III programs offer a no athletic scholarship route where academic and need based aid drive the cost. 3 junior college programs give players a two year development and transfer path.
Programs in Ohio compete in 16 conferences. The largest in the state by program count is the Ohio Athletic Conference with 20 programs based here. 94 of the 97 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 Ohio
20 programs. See every NCAA Division I program nationally.
NCAA Division II soccer programs in Ohio
17 programs. See every NCAA Division II program nationally.
NCAA Division III soccer programs in Ohio
43 programs. See every NCAA Division III program nationally.
NAIA soccer programs in Ohio
14 programs. See every NAIA program nationally.
Junior College (NJCAA, CCCAA, NWAC) soccer programs in Ohio
3 programs. See every Junior College (NJCAA, CCCAA, NWAC) program nationally.
| School | Team | Conference | City |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cuyahoga Community College | Men's | OCCAC | Cleveland |
| Lakeland Community College | Men's | OCCAC | Kirtland |
| Lakeland Community College | Women's | OCCAC | Kirtland |
Conferences with soccer programs in Ohio
16 conferences have at least one member in Ohio.
- Atlantic 10 Conference
- Big 12 Conference
- Big East Conference
- Big Ten
- Crossroads League
- Great Midwest Athletic Conference
- Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference
- Horizon League
- Mid-American Conference
- Missouri Valley Conference
- North Coast Athletic Conference
- OCCAC
- Ohio Athletic Conference
- Presidents' Athletic Conference
- River States Conference
- Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference
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Frequently asked questions
- How many college soccer programs are in Ohio?
- Ohio has 97 college soccer programs at 53 schools, counting men's and women's teams separately: 20 NCAA D1, 17 NCAA D2, 43 NCAA D3, 14 NAIA, and 3 Junior College.
- How many D1 soccer programs are in Ohio?
- There are 20 NCAA Division I soccer programs in Ohio. Each one is listed in the Division I table on this page with its conference and city.
- Which conferences have soccer teams in Ohio?
- 16 conferences have at least one member soccer program in Ohio: Atlantic 10 Conference, Big 12 Conference, Big East Conference, Big Ten, Crossroads League, and Great Midwest Athletic Conference and 10 others.
- Are there junior college soccer programs in Ohio?
- Yes. Ohio has 3 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 Ohio?
- Ohio has 45 men's college soccer teams and 52 women's college soccer teams in our data.
- Do college soccer coaches in Ohio 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. Ohio has 97 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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