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Best Men's Wrestling colleges in California

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Overview

Men's Wrestling colleges in California

How the programs break down by division, conference, cost and size. Coaches verified November 2026.

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19
Coaches recruiting
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  • 5Division I
  • 4Division II
  • 3NAIA

California has 19 colleges with Men's Wrestling programs. Of those, 5 compete in NCAA Division I, 4 in NCAA Division II, 3 in the NAIA and 7 in other associations. The most popular programs are University of Southern California, Stanford University and California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. Their head coaches are Chris Ayres at Stanford University and Jon Sioredas at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. 3 schools compete in the California Collegiate Athletic Association, the most common conference.

Lowest net priceCalifornia State University, Bakersfield · $6,489Average yearly cost after aidMost selectiveStanford University · 4%Acceptance rateLargest campusUniversity of Southern California · 46,566Undergraduate students
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Every Men's Wrestling program in California

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Division I · 5

University of Southern California logoUniversity of Southern CaliforniaLos Angeles · Big TenStanford University logoStanford UniversityStanford · Atlantic Coast · Coach Chris AyresCalifornia Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo logoCalifornia Polytechnic State University, San Luis ObispoSan Luis Obispo · Big Sky · Coach Jon SioredasCalifornia Baptist University logoCalifornia Baptist UniversityRiverside · Western Athletic

Division II · 4

California State Polytechnic University, Humboldt logoCalifornia State Polytechnic University, HumboldtArcata · California Collegiate Athletic Association · Coach Anthony ManciniMenlo College logoMenlo CollegeAtherton · Pacific West · Coach Zeke AndradeCalifornia State Polytechnic University, Pomona logoCalifornia State Polytechnic University, PomonaPomona · California Collegiate Athletic Association · Coach Anthony ManciniSan Francisco State University logoSan Francisco State UniversitySan Francisco · California Collegiate Athletic Association · Coach Jason Welch

NAIA · 3

Simpson University logoSimpson UniversityRedding · California Pacific · Coach Rodney ForsethWestcliff University logoWestcliff UniversityIrvine · California Pacific · Coach D'rell GistHope International University logoHope International UniversityFullerton · Great Southwest Athletic · Coach Alex Driggers

Other associations · 7

Mt. San Antonio College logoMt. San Antonio CollegeWalnut · California Community College Athletic Association · Coach David RiveraSanta Rosa Junior College logoSanta Rosa Junior CollegeSanta Rosa · Nor-Cal · Coach Fred DuerrChabot College logoChabot CollegeHayward · California Community College Athletic Association · Coach Michael GrijalbaCollege of the Redwoods logoCollege of the RedwoodsEureka · Coach Brandon Benvenuti
Questions

Questions about Men's Wrestling colleges in California

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

How many colleges in California have Men's Wrestling?

19 colleges in California have Men's Wrestling programs: 5 Division I, 4 Division II and 3 NAIA.

Which colleges in California have D1 Men's Wrestling?

5 colleges in California compete in NCAA Division I Men's Wrestling: California Baptist University, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, California State University, Bakersfield, Stanford University and University of Southern California.

Which colleges in California have D2 Men's Wrestling?

4 colleges in California compete in NCAA Division II Men's Wrestling: California State Polytechnic University, Humboldt, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, Menlo College and San Francisco State University.

Which colleges in California have NAIA Men's Wrestling?

3 colleges in California compete in NAIA Men's Wrestling: Hope International University, Simpson University and Westcliff University.

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

California State University, Bakersfield has the lowest average net price at $6,489 a year after grants and scholarships.

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

The California Collegiate Athletic Association has the most Men's Wrestling programs in California.

Who are the Men's Wrestling head coaches in California?

Chris Ayres (Stanford University), Jon Sioredas (California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo), Anthony Mancini (California State Polytechnic University, Humboldt), Zeke Andrade (Menlo College), Anthony Mancini (California State Polytechnic University, Pomona), Jason Welch (San Francisco State University), Rodney Forseth (Simpson University) and D'rell Gist (Westcliff University).

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

There are 33 coaches recruiting Men's Wrestling 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 Wrestling colleges by division in California

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

D1 Men's Wrestling colleges in California

5 schools in California compete in NCAA Division I.

D2 Men's Wrestling colleges in California

4 schools in California compete in NCAA Division II.

NAIA Men's Wrestling colleges in California

3 schools in California compete in NAIA.