1972 NCAA University Division soccer tournament

The 1972 NCAA University Division soccer tournament was the 14th annual tournament organized by the National Collegiate Athletic Association to determine the national champion of men's college soccer among its University Division members in the United States.

The final match was played at the Miami Orange Bowl in Miami, Florida on December 29.

Saint Louis won their ninth national title by defeating UCLA in the championship game, 4–2. The championship was not re-awarded.

A concurrent NCAA College Division Men's Soccer Championship (now known as Division II) was held for the first time in 1972.

Qualifying
Six teams made their debut appearances in the NCAA soccer tournament: Bowling Green, Clemson, Duke, Fresno State, Rhode Island, and Washington.