Is this the official NAIA table?

No. NAIA publishes its own standings. Ranked XI is an independent national ranking that places all 182 NAIA clubs on one scale alongside every other league in the US pyramid, so cross-league comparison is possible.

Why does this not match the NAIA standings?

Standings measure points won inside one league or conference this season. A Ranked XI rating measures strength on a single national scale, calibrated across tiers on U.S. Open Cup results, so a club can sit high here and mid-table in its own conference.

How many NAIA clubs are rated?

182 of them, led by Grand View University Vikings at 1430. Clubs whose divisions publish no usable table are listed without a rating rather than being given an invented one.

NAIA rankings

182 rated clubs · men’s game · updated 23 September 2026

NAIA has 182 rated clubs on the Ranked XI national table. They sit on the same scale as MLS and NWSL, so a league position and a national rank are the same unit. Top of NAIA this week: Grand View University Vikings at 1430, #459 of 2,142 rated men’s clubs in the country. Updated 23 September 2026.

182Rated clubs

1430Top rating (Grand View University Vikings)

#459Best national rank

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What is NAIA?

The NAIA is college soccer outside the NCAA — smaller schools with their own national championship, and a long history of overlooked talent reaching the pro game.

Top five in NAIA right now

Grand View University Vikings (1430, #459 nationally), Bethel University Wildcats (1428, #463 nationally), Keiser University Seahawks (1428, #464 nationally), Life University Eagles (1426, #477 nationally), MidAmerica Nazarene University Pioneers (1426, #478 nationally). Every club below is on the same scale — tap through for its national rank, weekly movement and nearest rivals.

Full NAIA table

	Club	Location	Rating
1	Grand View University Vikings	Des Moines, IA	1430
2	Bethel University Wildcats	McKenzie, TN	1428
3	Keiser University Seahawks	West Palm Beach, FL	1428
4	Life University Eagles	Marietta, GA	1426
5	MidAmerica Nazarene University Pioneers	Olathe, KS	1426
6	West Virginia University Institute of Technology Golden Bears	Beckley, WV	1423
7	Bethel University Pilots	Mishawaka, IN	1422
8	Cumberland University Phoenix	Lebanon, TN	1422
9	Lindsey Wilson University Blue Raiders	Columbia, KY	1420
10	Oklahoma Wesleyan University Eagles	Bartlesville, OK	1419
11	Indiana Institute of Technology Warriors	Fort Wayne, IN	1417
12	Olivet Nazarene University Tigers	Bourbonnais, IL	1416
13	Baker University Wildcats	Baldwin City, KS	1414
14	University of the Cumberlands Patriots	Williamsburg, KY	1414
15	Georgia Gwinnett College Grizzlies	Lawrenceville, GA	1414
16	Madonna University Crusaders	Livonia, MI	1413
17	St. Thomas University Bobcats	Miami Gardens, FL	1413
18	William Penn University Statesmen	Oskaloosa, IA	1413
19	Indiana Wesleyan University Wildcats	Marion, IN	1410
20	Park University Pirates	Parkville, MO	1410
21	Grace College & Seminary Lancers	Winona Lake, IN	1408
22	Louisiana State University in Shreveport Pilots & Lady Pilots	Shreveport, LA	1407
23	New College of Florida Mighty Banyans	Sarasota, FL	1407
24	Ottawa University Braves	Ottawa, KS	1406
25	William Carey University Crusaders	Hattiesburg, MS	1406
26	Faulkner University Eagles	Montgomery, AL	1405
27	Central Methodist University Eagles	Fayette, MO	1404
28	Dalton State College Roadrunners	Dalton, GA	1403
29	John Brown University Golden Eagles	Siloam Springs, AR	1402
30	University of Rio Grande RedStorm	Rio Grande, OH	1402
31	Campbellsville University Tigers	Campbellsville, KY	1401
32	University of Northwestern Ohio Racers	Lima, OH	1401
33	Warner Pacific University Knights	Portland, OR	1401
34	Carroll College Fighting Saints	Helena, MT	1400
35	Marian University Knights	Indianapolis, IN	1399
36	Midland University Warriors	Fremont, NE	1399
37	University of Tennessee Southern FireHawks	Pulaski, TN	1399
38	Union Commonwealth University Bulldogs	Barbourville, KY	1399
39	Xavier University of Louisiana Gold Rush & Gold Nuggets	New Orleans, LA	1399
40	Missouri Valley College Vikings	Marshall, MO	1398
41	Bellevue University Bruins	Bellevue, NE	1397
42	Benedictine College Ravens	Atchison, KS	1397
43	Spring Arbor University Cougars	Spring Arbor, MI	1396
44	William Woods University Owls	Fulton, MO	1396
45	Florida National University Conquistadors	Miami, FL	1395
46	Savannah College of Art and Design Bees	Savannah, GA	1395
47	Eastern Oregon University Mountaineers	La Grande, OR	1394
48	Florida Memorial University Lions	Miami Gardens, FL	1394
49	Louisiana State University at Alexandria Generals	Alexandria, LA	1394
50	Clarke University Crusaders	Dubuque, IA	1393
51	Mid-America Christian University Evangels	Oklahoma City, OK	1393
52	Oklahoma City University Stars	Oklahoma City, OK	1393
53	University of Mobile Rams	Prichard, AL	1391
54	Mount Mercy University Mustangs	Cedar Rapids, IA	1391
55	Northwestern College Red Raiders	Orange City, IA	1391
56	Columbia College Cougars	Columbia, MO	1390
57	Concordia University–Nebraska Bulldogs	Seward, NE	1390
58	Missouri Baptist University Spartans	St. Louis, MO	1390
59	Milligan University Buffaloes	Elizabethton, TN	1390
60	Viterbo University V-Hawks	La Crosse, WI	1390
61	Westcliff University Warriors	Irvine, CA	1388
62	College of Idaho Coyotes	Caldwell, ID	1387
63	La Sierra University Golden Eagles	Riverside, CA	1387
64	Southeastern University Fire	Lakeland, FL	1386
65	Stanton University Elks	Anaheim, CA	1386
66	Thomas University Night Hawks	Thomasville, GA	1386
67	Saint Xavier University Cougars	Chicago, IL	1385
68	Morningside University Mustangs	Sioux City, IA	1384
69	Mount Vernon Nazarene University Cougars	Mount Vernon, OH	1384
70	Southern Oregon University Raiders	Ashland, OR	1384
71	Briar Cliff University Chargers	Sioux City, IA	1381
72	Rocky Mountain College Battlin' Bears	Billings, MT	1381
73	Benedictine University at Mesa Redhawks	Mesa, AZ	1380
74	Graceland University Yellowjackets	Lamoni, IA	1380
75	Holy Cross College Saints	Notre Dame, IN	1380
76	Huntington University Foresters	Huntington, IN	1380
77	Kansas Wesleyan University Coyotes	Salina, KS	1380
78	Lawrence Technological University Blue Devils	Southfield, MI	1380
79	Harris–Stowe State University Hornets	St. Louis, MO	1379
80	Hastings College Broncos	Hastings, NE	1379
81	University of Saint Francis Cougars	Fort Wayne, IN	1379
82	Judson University Eagles	Elgin, IL	1378
83	Texas A&M University–San Antonio Jaguars	San Antonio, TX	1378
84	York University Panthers	York, NE	1378
85	Arizona Christian University Firestorm	Phoenix, AZ	1377
86	Oregon Institute of Technology Owls	Klamath Falls, OR	1377
87	Hope International University Royals	Fullerton, CA	1376
88	Taylor University Trojans	Upland, IN	1376
89	Cleary University Cougars	Howell, MI	1375
90	Truett McConnell University Bears	Cleveland, GA	1375
91	Williams Baptist University Eagles	Walnut Ridge, AR	1375
92	Bushnell University Beacons	Eugene, OR	1374
93	Governors State University Jaguars	University Park, IL	1373
94	Tennessee Wesleyan University Bulldogs	Athens, TN	1373
95	Cornerstone University Golden Eagles	Grand Rapids, MI	1372
96	Freed–Hardeman University Lions	Henderson, TN	1372
97	Southwestern Christian University Eagles	Bethany, OK	1372
98	Wayland Baptist University Pioneers & Flying Queens	Plainview, TX	1372
99	Aquinas College Saints	Grand Rapids, MI	1371
100	Carolina University Bruins	Winston-Salem, NC	1371
101	Embry–Riddle Aeronautical University, Prescott Eagles	Prescott, AZ	1371
102	Nelson University Lions	Waxahachie, TX	1370
103	University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma Drovers	Chickasha, OK	1370
104	Park University Gilbert Buccaneers	Gilbert, AZ	1370
105	St. Ambrose University Fighting Bees & Queen Bees	Davenport, IA	1369
106	University of Pikeville Bears	Pikeville, KY	1368
107	Florida College Falcons	Temple Terrace, FL	1367
108	Dakota Wesleyan University Tigers	Mitchell, SD	1366
109	Dordt University Defenders	Sioux Center, IA	1366
110	Louisiana Christian University Wildcats	Pineville, LA	1366
111	Webber International University Warriors	Babson Park, FL	1366
112	Culver–Stockton College Wildcats	Canton, MO	1365
113	Blue Mountain Christian University Toppers	Blue Mountain, MS	1364
114	Goshen College Maple Leafs	Goshen, IN	1364
115	The Master's University Mustangs	Santa Clarita, CA	1364
116	Southwestern College Moundbuilders	Winfield, KS	1363
117	Corban University Warriors	Salem, OR	1362
118	Texas A&M University–Victoria Jaguars	Victoria, TX	1362
119	Oklahoma Panhandle State University Aggies	Goodwell, OK	1362
120	Point University Skyhawks	West Point, GA	1362
121	Tabor College Bluejays	Hillsboro, KS	1362
122	Ave Maria University Gyrenes	Ave Maria, FL	1360
123	Evangel University Valor	Springfield, MO	1360
124	Columbia International University Rams	Columbia, SC	1359
125	Columbia College Koalas	Columbia, SC	1358
126	Reinhardt University Eagles	Waleska, GA	1358
127	Soka University of America Lions	Aliso Viejo, CA	1358
128	Ottawa University Arizona Spirit	Surprise, AZ	1357
129	Friends University Falcons	Wichita, KS	1356
130	University of Saint Mary Spires	Leavenworth, KS	1355
131	McPherson College Bulldogs	McPherson, KS	1354
132	Georgetown College Tigers	Georgetown, KY	1353
133	Northwest University Eagles	Kirkland, WA	1353
134	North American University Stallions	Stafford, TX	1352
135	Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College Pomeroys	Saint Mary's, IN	1352
136	Spartanburg Methodist College Pioneers	Saxon, SC	1351
137	Bryan College Lions	Dayton, TN	1350
138	Hannibal–LaGrange University Trojans	Hannibal, MO	1350
139	Midway University Eagles	Midway, KY	1350
140	Montreat College Cavaliers	Montreat, NC	1350
141	University of Providence Argonauts	Great Falls, MT	1350
142	University of the Southwest Mustangs	Hobbs, NM	1349
143	Fisher College Falcons	Boston, MA	1348
144	Central Baptist College Mustangs	Conway, AR	1344
145	Central Christian College of Kansas Tigers	McPherson, KS	1344
146	Wiley University Wildcats	Marshall, TX	1343
147	Huston–Tillotson University Rams	Austin, TX	1342
148	Mount Marty University Lancers	Yankton, SD	1341
149	Our Lady of the Lake University Saints	San Antonio, TX	1341
150	Walla Walla University Wolves	College Place, WA	1340
151	Doane College Tigers	Crete, NE	1339
152	The Evergreen State College Geoducks	Olympia, WA	1339
153	Brescia University Bearcats	Owensboro, KY	1338
154	Indiana University Columbus Crimson Pride	Columbus, IN	1337
155	Bethel College Threshers	North Newton, KS	1335
156	Johnson University Royals	Kimberlin Heights, TN	1335
157	Pacific Union College Pioneers	Angwin, CA	1335
158	Simpson University Red Hawks	Redding, CA	1335
159	Indiana University Northwest Redhawks	Gary, IN	1334
160	Warner University Royals	Lake Wales, FL	1334
161	Jarvis Christian University Bulldogs	Hawkins, TX	1331
162	University of Michigan–Dearborn Wolverines	Dearborn, MI	1329
163	Sterling College Warriors	Sterling, KS	1329
164	University of St. Francis Fighting Saints	Joliet, IL	1328
165	Avila University Eagles	Kansas City, MO	1321
166	Brewton–Parker Christian University Barons	Mount Vernon, GA	1321
167	Paul Quinn College Tigers	Dallas, TX	1321
168	Indiana University East Red Wolves	Richmond, IN	1319
169	Rochester Christian University Warriors	Rochester, MI	1317
170	Defiance College Yellow Jackets and Lady Jackets	Defiance, OH	1308
171	Washington Adventist University Shock	Takoma Park, MD	1308
172	Bluefield University Rams	Bluefield, VA	1303
173	Talladega College Tornadoes	Talladega, AL	1303
174	Bethany College Swedes	Lindsborg, KS	1302
175	Life Pacific University Warriors	San Dimas, CA	1302
176	Waldorf University Warriors	Forest City, IA	1297
177	Mission University Patriots	Springfield, MO	1295
178	Texas College Steers	Tyler, TX	1288
179	Kentucky Christian University Knights	Grayson, KY	1250
180	Calumet College of St. Joseph Crimson Wave	Whiting, IN	1225
181	Oakwood University Ambassadors & Lady Ambassadors	Huntsville, AL	1225
182	Tougaloo College Bulldogs	Tougaloo, MS	1225

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NAIA rankings — common questions

Is this the official NAIA table?: No. NAIA publishes its own standings. Ranked XI is an independent national ranking that places all 182 NAIA clubs on one scale alongside every other league in the US pyramid, so cross-league comparison is possible.
Why does this not match the NAIA standings?: Standings measure points won inside one league or conference this season. A Ranked XI rating measures strength on a single national scale, calibrated across tiers on U.S. Open Cup results, so a club can sit high here and mid-table in its own conference.
How many NAIA clubs are rated?: 182 of them, led by Grand View University Vikings at 1430. Clubs whose divisions publish no usable table are listed without a rating rather than being given an invented one.

Every Ranked XI rating labels its basis. Cross-league placement is calibrated on ~600 U.S. Open Cup results — how the ratings work. Ranked XI is an independent project: not an official USSF or league ranking, not affiliated with any league or club, and not betting advice. Marks belong to their owners. About · FAQ · The US soccer pyramid · Corrections & removal.