InkboundCollege Soccer Programs in Tennessee (2027)
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Tennessee has 53 college soccer programs at 31 schools: 15 NCAA D1, 16 NCAA D2, 6 NCAA D3, 14 NAIA, and 2 Junior College. That includes 22 men's teams and 31 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 Tennessee
Tennessee is spread across levels. NCAA Division II is the largest group with 16 programs, followed by NCAA Division I with 15 and NAIA with 14. That mix gives in state players realistic options at more than one level.
There are 15 NCAA Division I programs in the state. 6 Division III programs offer a no athletic scholarship route where academic and need based aid drive the cost. 2 junior college programs give players a two year development and transfer path.
Programs in Tennessee compete in 16 conferences. The largest in the state by program count is the Gulf South Conference with 8 programs based here. 53 of the 53 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 Tennessee
15 programs. See every NCAA Division I program nationally.
NCAA Division II soccer programs in Tennessee
16 programs. See every NCAA Division II program nationally.
NCAA Division III soccer programs in Tennessee
6 programs. See every NCAA Division III program nationally.
| School | Team | Conference | City |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maryville College | Men's | Collegiate Conference of the South | Maryville |
| Maryville College | Women's | Collegiate Conference of the South | Maryville |
| Rhodes College | Men's | Southern Athletic Association | Memphis |
| Rhodes College | Women's | Southern Athletic Association | Memphis |
| Sewanee The University of the South | Men's | Southern Athletic Association | Sewanee |
| Sewanee The University of the South | Women's | Southern Athletic Association | Sewanee |
NAIA soccer programs in Tennessee
14 programs. See every NAIA program nationally.
| School | Team | Conference | City |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bethel University Tennessee | Men's | Mid-South Conference | McKenzie |
| Bethel University Tennessee | Women's | Mid-South Conference | McKenzie |
| Bryan College Tennessee | Men's | Appalachian Athletic Conference | Dayton |
| Bryan College Tennessee | Women's | Appalachian Athletic Conference | Dayton |
| Cumberland University | Men's | Mid-South Conference | Lebanon |
| Cumberland University | Women's | Mid-South Conference | Lebanon |
| Freed-Hardeman University | Men's | Mid-South Conference | Henderson |
| Freed-Hardeman University | Women's | Mid-South Conference | Henderson |
| Johnson University | Men's | Appalachian Athletic Conference | Knoxville |
| Johnson University | Women's | Appalachian Athletic Conference | Knoxville |
| Tennessee Wesleyan University | Men's | Appalachian Athletic Conference | Athens |
| Tennessee Wesleyan University | Women's | Appalachian Athletic Conference | Athens |
| University of Tennessee Southern | Men's | Southern States Athletic Conference | Pulaski |
| University of Tennessee Southern | Women's | Southern States Athletic Conference | Pulaski |
Junior College (NJCAA, CCCAA, NWAC) soccer programs in Tennessee
2 programs. See every Junior College (NJCAA, CCCAA, NWAC) program nationally.
| School | Team | Conference | City |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dyersburg State Community College | Women's | TCCAA | Dyersburg |
| Southwest Tennessee Community College | Women's | TCCAA | Memphis |
Conferences with soccer programs in Tennessee
16 conferences have at least one member in Tennessee.
- American Athletic Conference
- Appalachian Athletic Conference
- Atlantic Sun Conference
- Collegiate Conference of the South
- Conference Carolinas
- Conference USA
- Gulf South Conference
- Mid-South Conference
- Missouri Valley Conference
- Ohio Valley Conference
- South Atlantic Conference
- Southeastern Conference
- Southern Athletic Association
- Southern Conference
- Southern States Athletic Conference
- TCCAA
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Frequently asked questions
- How many college soccer programs are in Tennessee?
- Tennessee has 53 college soccer programs at 31 schools, counting men's and women's teams separately: 15 NCAA D1, 16 NCAA D2, 6 NCAA D3, 14 NAIA, and 2 Junior College.
- How many D1 soccer programs are in Tennessee?
- There are 15 NCAA Division I soccer programs in Tennessee. Each one is listed in the Division I table on this page with its conference and city.
- Which conferences have soccer teams in Tennessee?
- 16 conferences have at least one member soccer program in Tennessee: American Athletic Conference, Appalachian Athletic Conference, Atlantic Sun Conference, Collegiate Conference of the South, Conference Carolinas, and Conference USA and 10 others.
- Are there junior college soccer programs in Tennessee?
- Yes. Tennessee has 2 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 Tennessee?
- Tennessee has 22 men's college soccer teams and 31 women's college soccer teams in our data.
- Do college soccer coaches in Tennessee 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. Tennessee has 53 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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