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Best Women's Cheerleading colleges in California

Explore colleges in California recruiting Women's Cheerleading athletes, most popular programs first. Open any school to see its division, costs and coaches, or let our cheerleading recruiting platform email every coach for you.

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Overview

Women's Cheerleading colleges in California

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

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22
Coaches recruiting
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  • 8Division I
  • 7Division II
  • 1Division III
  • 3NAIA
  • 1Junior college

California has 22 colleges with Women's Cheerleading programs. Of those, 8 compete in NCAA Division I, 7 in NCAA Division II, 1 in NCAA Division III, 3 in the NAIA, 1 at the junior college level and 2 in other associations. The most popular programs are San Diego State University, California State University, Sacramento and San Jose State University. Its head coach is Heather Gallegos at San Jose State University. 4 schools compete in the Pacific West Conference, the most common conference.

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Every Women's Cheerleading program in California

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Questions

Questions about Women's Cheerleading colleges in California

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

How many colleges in California have Women's Cheerleading?

22 colleges in California have Women's Cheerleading programs: 8 Division I, 7 Division II, 1 Division III, 3 NAIA and 1 Junior college.

Which colleges in California have D1 Women's Cheerleading?

8 colleges in California compete in NCAA Division I Women's Cheerleading: California Baptist University, California State University, Fullerton, California State University, Sacramento, San Diego State University, San Jose State University, University of California, Davis, University of California, San Diego and University of San Diego.

Which colleges in California have D2 Women's Cheerleading?

7 colleges in California compete in NCAA Division II Women's Cheerleading: Azusa Pacific University, California State University, Chico, California State University, Dominguez Hills, California State University, Stanislaus, Concordia University, Irvine, Fresno Pacific University and Westmont College.

Which colleges in California have D3 Women's Cheerleading?

1 college in California competes in NCAA Division III Women's Cheerleading: California Lutheran University.

Which colleges in California have NAIA Women's Cheerleading?

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

Which colleges in California have JUCO Women's Cheerleading?

1 college in California competes in NJCAA junior college Women's Cheerleading: Saddleback College.

What is the most affordable college in California with Women's Cheerleading?

California State University, Fullerton has the lowest average net price at $7,064 a year after grants and scholarships.

What conference do most Women's Cheerleading programs in California compete in?

The Pacific West Conference has the most Women's Cheerleading programs in California.

Who are the Women's Cheerleading head coaches in California?

Heather Gallegos (San Jose State University), Deija James (University of California, San Diego), Brittany Lampson (University of California, Davis), Sophia Williams (California Baptist University), Ariana Johnson (Westmont College), Kandice Henderson (California State University, Dominguez Hills), Janae Magpale (Concordia University, Irvine) and Niki Burbank (Simpson University).

How do I contact Women's Cheerleading coaches in California?

There are 21 coaches recruiting Women's Cheerleading 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

Women's Cheerleading colleges by division in California

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

D3 Women's Cheerleading colleges in California

1 school in California competes in NCAA Division III.

NAIA Women's Cheerleading colleges in California

3 schools in California compete in NAIA.

JUCO Women's Cheerleading colleges in California

1 school in California competes in NJCAA junior college.