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Best Field Hockey colleges in California

Explore colleges in California recruiting Field Hockey athletes, most popular programs first. Open any school to see its division, costs and coaches, or let our field hockey recruiting platform email every coach for you.

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Overview

Field Hockey colleges in California

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

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12
Coaches recruiting
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  • 4Division I
  • 1Division II
  • 5Division III
  • 1NAIA
  • 1Junior college

California has 12 colleges with Field Hockey programs: Stanford University, University of California, Berkeley, University of California, Davis, California State University, Fullerton, William & Mary, Claremont McKenna College, Pitzer College, Chapman University, Scripps College, University of Redlands, Simpson University and Barstow Community College. Of those, 4 compete in NCAA Division I, 1 in NCAA Division II, 5 in NCAA Division III, 1 in the NAIA and 1 at the junior college level. The most popular programs are Stanford University, University of California, Berkeley and University of California, Davis. Its head coach is Austin Pile at University of California, Davis. 5 schools compete in the Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference, the most common conference.

Lowest net priceCalifornia State University, Fullerton · $7,064Average yearly cost after aidMost selectiveStanford University · 4%Acceptance rateLargest campusUniversity of California, Berkeley · 45,882Undergraduate students
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Every Field Hockey program in California

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Division I · 4

Stanford University logoStanford UniversityStanford · Atlantic CoastUniversity of California, Berkeley logoUniversity of California, BerkeleyBerkeley · Atlantic CoastUniversity of California, Davis logoUniversity of California, DavisDavis · Big Sky · Coach Austin PileCalifornia State University, Fullerton logoCalifornia State University, FullertonFullerton · Big West

Division II · 1

William & Mary logoWilliam & MaryRocklin · Pacific West · Coach Tess Ellis

Division III · 5

Claremont McKenna College logoClaremont McKenna CollegeClaremont · Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic · Coach Lauren UhrPitzer College logoPitzer CollegeClaremont · Southern California Intercollegiate AthleticChapman University logoChapman UniversityOrange · Southern California Intercollegiate AthleticScripps College logoScripps CollegeClaremont · Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic · Coach Lauren Uhr

NAIA · 1

Simpson University logoSimpson UniversityRedding · California Pacific

Junior college · 1

Barstow Community College logoBarstow Community CollegeBarstow · Region 4
Questions

Questions about Field Hockey colleges in California

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

How many colleges in California have Field Hockey?

12 colleges in California have Field Hockey programs: 4 Division I, 1 Division II, 5 Division III, 1 NAIA and 1 Junior college.

Which colleges in California have D1 Field Hockey?

4 colleges in California compete in NCAA Division I Field Hockey: California State University, Fullerton, Stanford University, University of California, Berkeley and University of California, Davis.

Which colleges in California have D2 Field Hockey?

1 college in California competes in NCAA Division II Field Hockey: William & Mary.

Which colleges in California have D3 Field Hockey?

5 colleges in California compete in NCAA Division III Field Hockey: Chapman University, Claremont McKenna College, Pitzer College, Scripps College and University of Redlands.

Which colleges in California have NAIA Field Hockey?

1 college in California competes in NAIA Field Hockey: Simpson University.

Which colleges in California have JUCO Field Hockey?

1 college in California competes in NJCAA junior college Field Hockey: Barstow Community College.

What is the most affordable college in California with Field Hockey?

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

What conference do most Field Hockey programs in California compete in?

The Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference has the most Field Hockey programs in California.

Who are the Field Hockey head coaches in California?

Austin Pile (University of California, Davis), Tess Ellis (William & Mary), Lauren Uhr (Claremont McKenna College), Lauren Uhr (Scripps College) and Sean Hansen (University of Redlands).

How do I contact Field Hockey coaches in California?

There are 20 coaches recruiting Field Hockey 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

Field Hockey colleges by division in California

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

D1 Field Hockey colleges in California

4 schools in California compete in NCAA Division I.

D2 Field Hockey colleges in California

1 school in California competes in NCAA Division II.

D3 Field Hockey colleges in California

5 schools in California compete in NCAA Division III.

NAIA Field Hockey colleges in California

1 school in California competes in NAIA.

JUCO Field Hockey colleges in California

1 school in California competes in NJCAA junior college.