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Best Men's Soccer colleges in California

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Overview

Men's Soccer colleges in California

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

Programs
84
Coaches recruiting
318
  • 23Division I
  • 21Division II
  • 13Division III
  • 11NAIA
  • 3Junior college

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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Every Men's Soccer program in California

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Division I · 23

Stanford University logoStanford UniversityStanford · Atlantic Coast · Coach Jeremy GunnUniversity of California, Los Angeles logoUniversity of California, Los AngelesLos Angeles · Big Ten · Coach Ryan JordenUniversity of California, Berkeley logoUniversity of California, BerkeleyBerkeley · Atlantic Coast · Coach Leonard GriffinSan Diego State University logoSan Diego State UniversitySan Diego · Mountain West · Coach Ryan Hopkins

Division II · 21

California State University, Dominguez Hills logoCalifornia State University, Dominguez HillsCarson · California Collegiate Athletic Association · Coach Eddie SotoCalifornia State University, Chico logoCalifornia State University, ChicoChico · California Collegiate Athletic Association · Coach Michael LinenbergerConcordia University, Irvine logoConcordia University, IrvineIrvine · Pacific WestPoint Loma Nazarene University logoPoint Loma Nazarene UniversitySan Diego · Pacific West · Coach Phil Wolf

Division III · 13

California Lutheran University logoCalifornia Lutheran UniversityThousand Oaks · Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic · Coach Miguel RuizPomona College logoPomona CollegeClaremont · Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic · Coach Clint MooreClaremont McKenna College logoClaremont McKenna CollegeClaremont · Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic · Coach Edward CarteeUniversity of California, Santa Cruz logoUniversity of California, Santa CruzSanta Cruz · Division III Independents · Coach Tim Vom Steeg
Questions

Questions about Men's Soccer colleges in California

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

How many colleges in California have Men's Soccer?

84 colleges in California have Men's Soccer programs: 23 Division I, 21 Division II, 13 Division III, 11 NAIA and 3 Junior college.

Which colleges in California have D1 Men's Soccer?

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.

Which colleges in California have D2 Men's Soccer?

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.

Which colleges in California have D3 Men's Soccer?

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.

Which colleges in California have NAIA Men's Soccer?

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.

Which colleges in California have JUCO Men's Soccer?

3 colleges in California compete in NJCAA junior college Men's Soccer: Cypress College, Ohlone College and Saddleback College.

What is the most affordable college in California with Men's Soccer?

Imperial Valley College has the lowest average net price at $1,890 a year after grants and scholarships.

What conference do most Men's Soccer programs in California compete in?

The Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference has the most Men's Soccer programs in California.

Who are the Men's Soccer head coaches 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).

How do I contact Men's Soccer coaches in California?

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.

By division

Men's Soccer colleges by division in California

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

JUCO Men's Soccer colleges in California

3 schools in California compete in NJCAA junior college.