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249 coaches recruiting Women's Soccer in Illinois
Overview

Women's Soccer colleges in Illinois

How the programs break down by division, conference, cost and size. Updated October 2026.

Programs
77
Coaches recruiting
249
  • 11Division I
  • 6Division II
  • 22Division III
  • 7NAIA
  • 31Junior college

Illinois has 77 colleges with Women's Soccer programs. Of those, 11 compete in NCAA Division I, 6 in NCAA Division II, 22 in NCAA Division III, 7 in the NAIA and 31 at the junior college level. The most popular programs are Northwestern University, DePaul University and Southern Illinois University, Carbondale. Their head coaches are Michael Moynihan at Northwestern University, Michele O'Brien at DePaul University and Derek Burton at Southern Illinois University, Carbondale. 24 schools compete in the Region 4, the most common conference.

Lowest net priceLewis and Clark Community College · $2,781Average yearly cost after aidMost selectiveUniversity of Chicago · 4%Acceptance rateLargest campusUniversity of Illinois, Chicago · 33,906Undergraduate students
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Every Women's Soccer program in Illinois

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Division I · 11

Northwestern University logoNorthwestern UniversityEvanston · Big Ten · Coach Michael MoynihanDePaul University logoDePaul UniversityChicago · Big East · Coach Michele O'BrienSouthern Illinois University, Carbondale logoSouthern Illinois University, CarbondaleCarbondale · Missouri Valley · Coach Derek BurtonIllinois State University logoIllinois State UniversityNormal · Missouri Valley · Coach Raleigh DeRose

Division II · 6

McKendree University logoMcKendree UniversityLebanon · Great Lakes Valley · Coach Tim StrangeUniversity of Illinois Springfield logoUniversity of Illinois SpringfieldSpringfield · Great Lakes Valley · Coach Scott MyersLewis University logoLewis UniversityRomeoville · Great Lakes Valley · Coach Chris KoenigQuincy University logoQuincy UniversityQuincy · Great Lakes Valley · Coach Taylor Reis

Division III · 22

University of Chicago logoUniversity of ChicagoChicago · Midwest · Coach Amy Howley ReifertNorth Central College logoNorth Central CollegeNaperville · College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin · Coach Andrew GamarraAugustana College logoAugustana CollegeRock Island · College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin · Coach Scott MejiaWheaton College logoWheaton CollegeWheaton · College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin · Coach Patrick Gilliam

NAIA · 7

Olivet Nazarene University logoOlivet Nazarene UniversityBourbonnais · Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic · Coach Jon ForsytheGovernors State University logoGovernors State UniversityUniversity Park · Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic · Coach Alberto MaganaUniversity of Saint Francis logoUniversity of Saint FrancisJoliet · Coach Al PalarUniversity of St Francis logoUniversity of St FrancisJoliet · Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic · Coach Al Palar

Junior college · 31

Lewis and Clark Community College logoLewis and Clark Community CollegeGodfrey · Region 24 · Coach Jim TursiIllinois Central College logoIllinois Central CollegeEast Peoria · Region 24 · Coach Javier ValleCollege of DuPage logoCollege of DuPageGlen Ellyn · Region 4 · Coach Matt HannaMoraine Valley Community College logoMoraine Valley Community CollegePalos Hills · Region 4 · Coach Javier Roman
Questions

Questions about Women's Soccer colleges in Illinois

Quick answers about the programs and how to reach their coaches.

How many colleges in Illinois have Women's Soccer?

77 colleges in Illinois have Women's Soccer programs: 11 Division I, 6 Division II, 22 Division III, 7 NAIA and 31 Junior college.

Which colleges in Illinois have D1 Women's Soccer?

11 colleges in Illinois compete in NCAA Division I Women's Soccer: Chicago State University, DePaul University, Eastern Illinois University, Illinois State University, Loyola University Chicago, Northern Illinois University, Northwestern University, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale and 3 more.

Which colleges in Illinois have D2 Women's Soccer?

6 colleges in Illinois compete in NCAA Division II Women's Soccer: Lewis University, McKendree University, Quincy University, Roosevelt University, University of Illinois Springfield and University of Illinois, Springfield.

Which colleges in Illinois have D3 Women's Soccer?

22 colleges in Illinois compete in NCAA Division III Women's Soccer: Augustana College, Aurora University, Benedictine University, Blackburn College, Concordia University, Chicago, Dominican University, Elmhurst University, Eureka College and 14 more.

Which colleges in Illinois have NAIA Women's Soccer?

7 colleges in Illinois compete in NAIA Women's Soccer: Governors State University, Judson University, Olivet Nazarene University, Trinity Christian College, University of Saint Francis, University of St Francis and Xavier University.

Which colleges in Illinois have JUCO Women's Soccer?

31 colleges in Illinois compete in NJCAA junior college Women's Soccer: City Colleges of Chicago, Harry S Truman College, City Colleges of Chicago, Kennedy-King College, City Colleges of Chicago, Olive-Harvey College, City Colleges of Chicago, Richard J Daley College, City Colleges of Chicago, Wilbur Wright College, College of DuPage, College of Lake County, Elgin Community College and 23 more.

What is the most affordable college in Illinois with Women's Soccer?

Lewis and Clark Community College has the lowest average net price at $2,781 a year after grants and scholarships.

What conference do most Women's Soccer programs in Illinois compete in?

The Region 4 has the most Women's Soccer programs in Illinois.

Who are the Women's Soccer head coaches in Illinois?

Michael Moynihan (Northwestern University), Michele O'Brien (DePaul University), Derek Burton (Southern Illinois University, Carbondale), Raleigh DeRose (Illinois State University), Michael O'Neill (Northern Illinois University), Jon Sandoval (Loyola University Chicago), Dirk Bennett (Eastern Illinois University) and Derek Burton (Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville).

How do I contact Women's Soccer coaches in Illinois?

There are 249 coaches recruiting Women's Soccer in Illinois. Start a free 7-day AthleticScholar trial to see who recruits your position and send personal messages from your own Gmail, with follow-ups until they reply.

By division

Women's Soccer colleges by division in Illinois

The most popular programs at each level, with links to the full lists.

D1 Women's Soccer colleges in Illinois

11 schools in Illinois compete in NCAA Division I.

D2 Women's Soccer colleges in Illinois

6 schools in Illinois compete in NCAA Division II.

D3 Women's Soccer colleges in Illinois

22 schools in Illinois compete in NCAA Division III. The 12 most popular are listed below.

See all 22 D3 Women's Soccer colleges in Illinois

NAIA Women's Soccer colleges in Illinois

7 schools in Illinois compete in NAIA.

JUCO Women's Soccer colleges in Illinois

31 schools in Illinois compete in NJCAA junior college. The 12 most popular are listed below.

See all 31 JUCO Women's Soccer colleges in Illinois