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Best Women's Soccer colleges in California

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Overview

Women's Soccer colleges in California

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

Programs
91
Coaches recruiting
364
  • 26Division I
  • 22Division II
  • 13Division III
  • 11NAIA
  • 3Junior college

California has 91 colleges with Women's Soccer programs. Of those, 26 compete in NCAA Division I, 22 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 University of Southern California, Stanford University and University of California, Los Angeles. Their head coaches are Jane Alukonis at University of Southern California, Paul Ratcliffe at Stanford University and Gof Boyoko at University of California, Los Angeles. 12 schools compete in the Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference, the most common conference.

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Every Women's Soccer program in California

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Division I · 26

University of Southern California logoUniversity of Southern CaliforniaLos Angeles · Big Ten · Coach Jane AlukonisStanford University logoStanford UniversityStanford · Atlantic Coast · Coach Paul RatcliffeUniversity of California, Los Angeles logoUniversity of California, Los AngelesLos Angeles · Big Ten · Coach Gof BoyokoUniversity of California, Berkeley logoUniversity of California, BerkeleyBerkeley · Atlantic Coast · Coach Neil McGuire

Division II · 22

Westmont College logoWestmont CollegeSanta Barbara · Pacific West · Coach Lauren MatthiasCalifornia State University, Dominguez Hills logoCalifornia State University, Dominguez HillsCarson · California Collegiate Athletic Association · Coach Adriana Valdez LopezCalifornia State University, Chico logoCalifornia State University, ChicoChico · California Collegiate Athletic Association · Coach Tim StraderConcordia University, Irvine logoConcordia University, IrvineIrvine · Pacific West · Coach Joshua Glover

Division III · 13

California Lutheran University logoCalifornia Lutheran UniversityThousand Oaks · Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic · Coach Frank MarinoPomona College logoPomona CollegeClaremont · Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic · Coach Miranda ArmstrongClaremont McKenna College logoClaremont McKenna CollegeClaremont · Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic · Coach David NolanUniversity of California, Santa Cruz logoUniversity of California, Santa CruzSanta Cruz · Division III Independents · Coach Paul Stumpf
Questions

Questions about Women's Soccer colleges in California

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

How many colleges in California have Women's Soccer?

91 colleges in California have Women's Soccer programs: 26 Division I, 22 Division II, 13 Division III, 11 NAIA and 3 Junior college.

Which colleges in California have D1 Women's Soccer?

26 colleges in California compete in NCAA Division I Women's Soccer: California Baptist University, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, 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 and 18 more.

Which colleges in California have D2 Women's Soccer?

22 colleges in California compete in NCAA Division II Women'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 14 more.

Which colleges in California have D3 Women's Soccer?

13 colleges in California compete in NCAA Division III Women'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 Women's Soccer?

11 colleges in California compete in NAIA Women'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 Women's Soccer?

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

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

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

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

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

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

Jane Alukonis (University of Southern California), Paul Ratcliffe (Stanford University), Gof Boyoko (University of California, Los Angeles), Neil McGuire (University of California, Berkeley), Mike Friesen (San Diego State University), Oige Kennedy (California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo), Tim Strader (California State University, Sacramento) and Gina Brewer (California State University, Northridge).

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

There are 364 coaches recruiting Women'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

Women's Soccer colleges by division in California

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

JUCO Women's Soccer colleges in California

3 schools in California compete in NJCAA junior college.