
Stanford University
Elite ProgramStanford, California
NCAA D1 · Atlantic Coast
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Stanford, California
NCAA D1 · Atlantic Coast

Los Angeles, California
NCAA D1 · Big Ten

Berkeley, California
NCAA D1 · Atlantic Coast

San Diego, California
NCAA D1 · Mountain West

Sacramento, California
NCAA D1 · Big Sky





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Northridge, California
NCAA D1 · Big West
How the programs break down by division, conference, cost and size. Updated October 2026.
California has 84 colleges with Men's Soccer programs. Of those, 23 compete in NCAA Division I, 21 in NCAA Division II, 13 in NCAA Division III, 11 in the NAIA and 3 at the junior college level. The most popular programs are Stanford University, University of California, Los Angeles and University of California, Berkeley. Their head coaches are Jeremy Gunn at Stanford University, Ryan Jorden at University of California, Los Angeles and Leonard Griffin at University of California, Berkeley. 12 schools compete in the Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference, the most common conference.
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Stanford UniversityStanford · Atlantic Coast · Coach Jeremy Gunn$18k net price · 4% accepted
University of California, Los AngelesLos Angeles · Big Ten · Coach Ryan Jorden$14.5k net price · 9% accepted
University of California, BerkeleyBerkeley · Atlantic Coast · Coach Leonard Griffin$16.5k net price · 11% accepted
San Diego State UniversitySan Diego · Mountain West · Coach Ryan Hopkins$14.7k net price · 36% accepted
California State University, Dominguez HillsCarson · California Collegiate Athletic Association · Coach Eddie Soto$9.2k net price · 93% accepted
California State University, ChicoChico · California Collegiate Athletic Association · Coach Michael Linenberger$14.6k net price · 93% accepted
Concordia University, IrvineIrvine · Pacific West$29.4k net price · 66% accepted
Point Loma Nazarene UniversitySan Diego · Pacific West · Coach Phil Wolf$36.4k net price · 84% accepted
California Lutheran UniversityThousand Oaks · Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic · Coach Miguel Ruiz$27.1k net price · 76% accepted
Pomona CollegeClaremont · Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic · Coach Clint Moore7% accepted
Claremont McKenna CollegeClaremont · Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic · Coach Edward Cartee10% accepted
University of California, Santa CruzSanta Cruz · Division III Independents · Coach Tim Vom Steeg$18.1k net price · 66% accepted
The Master's UniversitySanta Clarita · Great Southwest Athletic · Coach Jim Rickard$33.5k net price · 84% accepted
Simpson UniversityRedding · California Pacific · Coach Gary Weaver$28.5k net price · 86% accepted
Soka University of AmericaAliso Viejo · California Pacific · Coach Shawn Beyer$18.8k net price · 43% accepted
Westcliff UniversityIrvine · California Pacific · Coach Randy Dodge$26.1k net price · 73% accepted
San Diego Miramar CollegeSan Diego · Coach Ernie Reyes$8.1k net price
Mt. San Antonio CollegeWalnut · California Community College Athletic Association · Coach Juan Sanchez$8.5k net price
Chabot CollegeHayward · California Community College Athletic Association$11k net price
College of the RedwoodsEureka · Coach Paris Ruiz$9.4k net priceQuick answers about the programs and how to reach their coaches.
84 colleges in California have Men's Soccer programs: 23 Division I, 21 Division II, 13 Division III, 11 NAIA and 3 Junior college.
23 colleges in California compete in NCAA Division I Men's Soccer: California Baptist University, California State University, Bakersfield, California State University, Fresno, California State University, Fullerton, California State University, Long Beach, California State University, Northridge, California State University, Sacramento, Loyola Marymount University and 15 more.
21 colleges in California compete in NCAA Division II Men's Soccer: Academy of Art University, Azusa Pacific University, Biola University, California State Polytechnic University, Humboldt, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, California State University, Chico, California State University, Dominguez Hills, California State University, East Bay and 13 more.
13 colleges in California compete in NCAA Division III Men's Soccer: California Institute of Technology, California Lutheran University, Chapman University, Claremont McKenna College, Harvey Mudd College, Occidental College, Pitzer College, Pomona College and 5 more.
11 colleges in California compete in NAIA Men's Soccer: California State University Maritime Academy, Hope International University, La Sierra University, Life Pacific University, Pacific Union College, Providence Christian College, Simpson University, Soka University of America and 3 more.
3 colleges in California compete in NJCAA junior college Men's Soccer: Cypress College, Ohlone College and Saddleback College.
Imperial Valley College has the lowest average net price at $1,890 a year after grants and scholarships.
The Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference has the most Men's Soccer programs in California.
Jeremy Gunn (Stanford University), Ryan Jorden (University of California, Los Angeles), Leonard Griffin (University of California, Berkeley), Ryan Hopkins (San Diego State University), Matt McDougall (California State University, Sacramento), Terry Davila (California State University, Northridge), Ron Pulvers (California State University, Fresno) and Jesus Sanchez (San Jose State University).
There are 318 coaches recruiting Men's Soccer in California. 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.
The most popular programs at each level, with links to the full lists.
23 schools in California compete in NCAA Division I. The 12 most popular are listed below.
21 schools in California compete in NCAA Division II. The 12 most popular are listed below.
13 schools in California compete in NCAA Division III. The 12 most popular are listed below.
11 schools in California compete in NAIA.
3 schools in California compete in NJCAA junior college.