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Best Women's Dance colleges in California

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Overview

Women's Dance colleges in California

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

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17
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  • 7Division I
  • 5Division II
  • 3NAIA

California has 17 colleges with Women's Dance programs. Of those, 7 compete in NCAA Division I, 5 in NCAA Division II, 3 in the NAIA and 2 in other associations. The most popular programs are Stanford University, California State University, Sacramento and University of California, Davis. Their head coaches are Elvira Khasyanova at Stanford University and Brittany Lampson at University of California, Davis. 3 schools compete in the Pacific West Conference, the most common conference.

Lowest net priceCalifornia State University, Fullerton · $7,064Average yearly cost after aidMost selectiveStanford University · 4%Acceptance rateLargest campusCalifornia State University, Fullerton · 43,662Undergraduate students
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Every Women's Dance program in California

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Division I · 7

Stanford University logoStanford UniversityStanford · Atlantic Coast · Coach Elvira KhasyanovaCalifornia State University, Sacramento logoCalifornia State University, SacramentoSacramento · Big SkyUniversity of California, Davis logoUniversity of California, DavisDavis · Big Sky · Coach Brittany LampsonCalifornia State University, Fullerton logoCalifornia State University, FullertonFullerton · Big West

Division II · 5

Westmont College logoWestmont CollegeSanta Barbara · Pacific West · Coach Ariana JohnsonCalifornia State University, Dominguez Hills logoCalifornia State University, Dominguez HillsCarson · California Collegiate Athletic AssociationCalifornia State University, Chico logoCalifornia State University, ChicoChico · California Collegiate Athletic AssociationConcordia University, Irvine logoConcordia University, IrvineIrvine · Pacific West

NAIA · 3

Simpson University logoSimpson UniversityRedding · California PacificWestcliff University logoWestcliff UniversityIrvine · California Pacific · Coach Eric AndersonHope International University logoHope International UniversityFullerton · Great Southwest Athletic

Other associations · 2

Mt. San Antonio College logoMt. San Antonio CollegeWalnut · California Community College Athletic Association · Coach Austin HernandezRiverside City College logoRiverside City CollegeRiverside · California Community College Athletic Association
Questions

Questions about Women's Dance colleges in California

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

How many colleges in California have Women's Dance?

17 colleges in California have Women's Dance programs: 7 Division I, 5 Division II and 3 NAIA.

Which colleges in California have D1 Women's Dance?

7 colleges in California compete in NCAA Division I Women's Dance: California Baptist University, California State University, Fullerton, California State University, Sacramento, Stanford University, University of California, Davis, University of San Diego and University of the Pacific.

Which colleges in California have D2 Women's Dance?

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

Which colleges in California have NAIA Women's Dance?

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

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

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 Dance programs in California compete in?

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

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

Elvira Khasyanova (Stanford University), Brittany Lampson (University of California, Davis), Kristy Kane Mapes (California Baptist University), KC Hellenkamp (University of San Diego), Brandon Shaw (University of the Pacific), Ariana Johnson (Westmont College), Eric Anderson (Westcliff University) and Austin Hernandez (Mt. San Antonio College).

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

There are 14 coaches recruiting Women's Dance 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 Dance colleges by division in California

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

D1 Women's Dance colleges in California

7 schools in California compete in NCAA Division I.

D2 Women's Dance colleges in California

5 schools in California compete in NCAA Division II.

NAIA Women's Dance colleges in California

3 schools in California compete in NAIA.