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 Faulkner University Eagles 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 29 October 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: Faulkner University Eagles at 1430, #418 of 2,191 rated men’s clubs in the country. Updated 29 October 2026.

182Rated clubs

1430Top rating (Faulkner University Eagles)

#418Best 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

Faulkner University Eagles (1430, #418 nationally), Life University Eagles (1421, #467 nationally), William Penn University Statesmen (1420, #472 nationally), Olivet Nazarene University Tigers (1415, #490 nationally), University of Rio Grande RedStorm (1413, #508 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	Faulkner University Eagles	Montgomery, AL	1430
2	Life University Eagles	Marietta, GA	1421
3	William Penn University Statesmen	Oskaloosa, IA	1420
4	Olivet Nazarene University Tigers	Bourbonnais, IL	1415
5	University of Rio Grande RedStorm	Rio Grande, OH	1413
6	Cumberland University Phoenix	Lebanon, TN	1412
7	Stanton University Elks	Anaheim, CA	1412
8	Rocky Mountain College Battlin' Bears	Billings, MT	1411
9	MidAmerica Nazarene University Pioneers	Olathe, KS	1409
10	Indiana Wesleyan University Wildcats	Marion, IN	1407
11	William Carey University Crusaders	Hattiesburg, MS	1406
12	Benedictine College Ravens	Atchison, KS	1404
13	Bethel University Pilots	Mishawaka, IN	1404
14	Keiser University Seahawks	West Palm Beach, FL	1404
15	Lindsey Wilson University Blue Raiders	Columbia, KY	1404
16	Union Commonwealth University Bulldogs	Barbourville, KY	1403
17	Grand View University Vikings	Des Moines, IA	1402
18	Oklahoma Wesleyan University Eagles	Bartlesville, OK	1401
19	Dalton State College Roadrunners	Dalton, GA	1400
20	Marian University Knights	Indianapolis, IN	1400
21	Georgia Gwinnett College Grizzlies	Lawrenceville, GA	1399
22	St. Thomas University Bobcats	Miami Gardens, FL	1399
23	Indiana Institute of Technology Warriors	Fort Wayne, IN	1398
24	Mid-America Christian University Evangels	Oklahoma City, OK	1398
25	University of the Cumberlands Patriots	Williamsburg, KY	1397
26	Spring Arbor University Cougars	Spring Arbor, MI	1397
27	Missouri Valley College Vikings	Marshall, MO	1396
28	Bellevue University Bruins	Bellevue, NE	1395
29	Ottawa University Braves	Ottawa, KS	1395
30	Concordia University–Nebraska Bulldogs	Seward, NE	1394
31	Clarke University Crusaders	Dubuque, IA	1393
32	Xavier University of Louisiana Gold Rush & Gold Nuggets	New Orleans, LA	1393
33	Columbia College Cougars	Columbia, MO	1392
34	Louisiana State University in Shreveport Pilots & Lady Pilots	Shreveport, LA	1392
35	Louisiana State University at Alexandria Generals	Alexandria, LA	1392
36	Texas A&M University–San Antonio Jaguars	San Antonio, TX	1391
37	Central Methodist University Eagles	Fayette, MO	1390
38	Missouri Baptist University Spartans	St. Louis, MO	1390
39	University of Mobile Rams	Prichard, AL	1390
40	John Brown University Golden Eagles	Siloam Springs, AR	1389
41	West Virginia University Institute of Technology Golden Bears	Beckley, WV	1389
42	Graceland University Yellowjackets	Lamoni, IA	1387
43	Bethel University Wildcats	McKenzie, TN	1386
44	University of Saint Francis Cougars	Fort Wayne, IN	1383
45	Baker University Wildcats	Baldwin City, KS	1382
46	Grace College & Seminary Lancers	Winona Lake, IN	1382
47	Truett McConnell University Bears	Cleveland, GA	1382
48	Friends University Falcons	Wichita, KS	1381
49	Mount Vernon Nazarene University Cougars	Mount Vernon, OH	1380
50	Carroll College Fighting Saints	Helena, MT	1379
51	Eastern Oregon University Mountaineers	La Grande, OR	1379
52	Southeastern University Fire	Lakeland, FL	1379
53	Madonna University Crusaders	Livonia, MI	1378
54	Mount Mercy University Mustangs	Cedar Rapids, IA	1378
55	Southern Oregon University Raiders	Ashland, OR	1378
56	University of Tennessee Southern FireHawks	Pulaski, TN	1378
57	The Master's University Mustangs	Santa Clarita, CA	1377
58	Park University Pirates	Parkville, MO	1376
59	College of Idaho Coyotes	Caldwell, ID	1375
60	Florida National University Conquistadors	Miami, FL	1375
61	Embry–Riddle Aeronautical University, Prescott Eagles	Prescott, AZ	1374
62	Tennessee Wesleyan University Bulldogs	Athens, TN	1374
63	Northwestern College Red Raiders	Orange City, IA	1373
64	Bushnell University Beacons	Eugene, OR	1372
65	Savannah College of Art and Design Bees	Savannah, GA	1370
66	Southwestern Christian University Eagles	Bethany, OK	1369
67	Judson University Eagles	Elgin, IL	1368
68	Milligan University Buffaloes	Elizabethton, TN	1368
69	Blue Mountain Christian University Toppers	Blue Mountain, MS	1367
70	Briar Cliff University Chargers	Sioux City, IA	1367
71	Carolina University Bruins	Winston-Salem, NC	1367
72	Morningside University Mustangs	Sioux City, IA	1367
73	Thomas University Night Hawks	Thomasville, GA	1367
74	Campbellsville University Tigers	Campbellsville, KY	1366
75	Dordt University Defenders	Sioux Center, IA	1366
76	William Woods University Owls	Fulton, MO	1366
77	Aquinas College Saints	Grand Rapids, MI	1365
78	Holy Cross College Saints	Notre Dame, IN	1365
79	Oklahoma City University Stars	Oklahoma City, OK	1365
80	Warner Pacific University Knights	Portland, OR	1365
81	Westcliff University Warriors	Irvine, CA	1365
82	York University Panthers	York, NE	1365
83	Dakota Wesleyan University Tigers	Mitchell, SD	1364
84	Freed–Hardeman University Lions	Henderson, TN	1364
85	University of Northwestern Ohio Racers	Lima, OH	1364
86	Harris–Stowe State University Hornets	St. Louis, MO	1363
87	Huntington University Foresters	Huntington, IN	1363
88	Lawrence Technological University Blue Devils	Southfield, MI	1363
89	New College of Florida Mighty Banyans	Sarasota, FL	1363
90	Park University Gilbert Buccaneers	Gilbert, AZ	1363
91	Williams Baptist University Eagles	Walnut Ridge, AR	1362
92	Arizona Christian University Firestorm	Phoenix, AZ	1361
93	Taylor University Trojans	Upland, IN	1361
94	Reinhardt University Eagles	Waleska, GA	1360
95	University of the Southwest Mustangs	Hobbs, NM	1358
96	University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma Drovers	Chickasha, OK	1357
97	Florida Memorial University Lions	Miami Gardens, FL	1356
98	Viterbo University V-Hawks	La Crosse, WI	1356
99	McPherson College Bulldogs	McPherson, KS	1355
100	Midland University Warriors	Fremont, NE	1354
101	Oregon Institute of Technology Owls	Klamath Falls, OR	1354
102	Saint Xavier University Cougars	Chicago, IL	1353
103	Oklahoma Panhandle State University Aggies	Goodwell, OK	1352
104	University of Saint Mary Spires	Leavenworth, KS	1352
105	Hope International University Royals	Fullerton, CA	1351
106	Our Lady of the Lake University Saints	San Antonio, TX	1351
107	Benedictine University at Mesa Redhawks	Mesa, AZ	1350
108	Columbia International University Rams	Columbia, SC	1350
109	Corban University Warriors	Salem, OR	1348
110	Louisiana Christian University Wildcats	Pineville, LA	1348
111	University of Pikeville Bears	Pikeville, KY	1348
112	The Evergreen State College Geoducks	Olympia, WA	1346
113	Kansas Wesleyan University Coyotes	Salina, KS	1346
114	Soka University of America Lions	Aliso Viejo, CA	1345
115	Brescia University Bearcats	Owensboro, KY	1344
116	Spartanburg Methodist College Pioneers	Saxon, SC	1344
117	Wayland Baptist University Pioneers & Flying Queens	Plainview, TX	1344
118	Fisher College Falcons	Boston, MA	1343
119	Johnson University Royals	Kimberlin Heights, TN	1343
120	University of St. Francis Fighting Saints	Joliet, IL	1343
121	Ave Maria University Gyrenes	Ave Maria, FL	1342
122	Cornerstone University Golden Eagles	Grand Rapids, MI	1342
123	Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College Pomeroys	Saint Mary's, IN	1342
124	Texas A&M University–Victoria Jaguars	Victoria, TX	1341
125	Nelson University Lions	Waxahachie, TX	1341
126	Central Baptist College Mustangs	Conway, AR	1340
127	Cleary University Cougars	Howell, MI	1339
128	Georgetown College Tigers	Georgetown, KY	1339
129	Hannibal–LaGrange University Trojans	Hannibal, MO	1338
130	North American University Stallions	Stafford, TX	1338
131	Governors State University Jaguars	University Park, IL	1336
132	La Sierra University Golden Eagles	Riverside, CA	1336
133	Midway University Eagles	Midway, KY	1336
134	Warner University Royals	Lake Wales, FL	1336
135	Webber International University Warriors	Babson Park, FL	1336
136	Northwest University Eagles	Kirkland, WA	1334
137	Montreat College Cavaliers	Montreat, NC	1333
138	Hastings College Broncos	Hastings, NE	1331
139	Columbia College Koalas	Columbia, SC	1330
140	Doane College Tigers	Crete, NE	1330
141	Simpson University Red Hawks	Redding, CA	1330
142	Walla Walla University Wolves	College Place, WA	1330
143	Evangel University Valor	Springfield, MO	1329
144	Mount Marty University Lancers	Yankton, SD	1329
145	Southwestern College Moundbuilders	Winfield, KS	1329
146	Central Christian College of Kansas Tigers	McPherson, KS	1328
147	University of Providence Argonauts	Great Falls, MT	1328
148	Indiana University Columbus Crimson Pride	Columbus, IN	1327
149	Indiana University East Red Wolves	Richmond, IN	1327
150	Bryan College Lions	Dayton, TN	1326
151	St. Ambrose University Fighting Bees & Queen Bees	Davenport, IA	1325
152	Indiana University Northwest Redhawks	Gary, IN	1323
153	Ottawa University Arizona Spirit	Surprise, AZ	1323
154	Tabor College Bluejays	Hillsboro, KS	1323
155	Goshen College Maple Leafs	Goshen, IN	1322
156	Huston–Tillotson University Rams	Austin, TX	1321
157	Jarvis Christian University Bulldogs	Hawkins, TX	1320
158	Florida College Falcons	Temple Terrace, FL	1316
159	Paul Quinn College Tigers	Dallas, TX	1316
160	Point University Skyhawks	West Point, GA	1313
161	Culver–Stockton College Wildcats	Canton, MO	1312
162	Wiley University Wildcats	Marshall, TX	1310
163	University of Michigan–Dearborn Wolverines	Dearborn, MI	1305
164	Life Pacific University Warriors	San Dimas, CA	1304
165	Bethel College Threshers	North Newton, KS	1301
166	Brewton–Parker Christian University Barons	Mount Vernon, GA	1300
167	Mission University Patriots	Springfield, MO	1290
168	Pacific Union College Pioneers	Angwin, CA	1288
169	Avila University Eagles	Kansas City, MO	1279
170	Bluefield University Rams	Bluefield, VA	1279
171	Defiance College Yellow Jackets and Lady Jackets	Defiance, OH	1279
172	Rochester Christian University Warriors	Rochester, MI	1278
173	Sterling College Warriors	Sterling, KS	1273
174	Waldorf University Warriors	Forest City, IA	1260
175	Washington Adventist University Shock	Takoma Park, MD	1237
176	Texas College Steers	Tyler, TX	1231
177	Kentucky Christian University Knights	Grayson, KY	1229
178	Talladega College Tornadoes	Talladega, AL	1229
179	Bethany College Swedes	Lindsborg, KS	1225
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 Faulkner University Eagles 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.