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Best Women's Track and Field colleges in California

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

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393 coaches recruiting Women's Track and Field in California
Overview

Women's Track and Field colleges in California

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

Programs
76
Coaches recruiting
393
  • 24Division I
  • 21Division II
  • 13Division III
  • 8NAIA
  • 2Junior college

California has 76 colleges with Women's Track and Field programs. Of those, 24 compete in NCAA Division I, 21 in NCAA Division II, 13 in NCAA Division III, 8 in the NAIA and 2 at the junior college level. The most popular programs are University of Southern California, Stanford University and University of California, Los Angeles. Its head coach is J.J. Clark at Stanford University. 12 schools compete in the Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference, the most common conference.

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Every Women's Track and Field program in California

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Division I · 24

University of Southern California logoUniversity of Southern CaliforniaLos Angeles · Big TenStanford University logoStanford UniversityStanford · Atlantic Coast · Coach J.J. ClarkUniversity of California, Los Angeles logoUniversity of California, Los AngelesLos Angeles · Big TenUniversity of California, Berkeley logoUniversity of California, BerkeleyBerkeley · Atlantic Coast

Division II · 21

Westmont College logoWestmont CollegeSanta Barbara · Pacific West · Coach Russell SmelleyCalifornia State University, Dominguez Hills logoCalifornia State University, Dominguez HillsCarson · California Collegiate Athletic Association · Coach Lekeisha MooreCalifornia State University, Chico logoCalifornia State University, ChicoChico · California Collegiate Athletic AssociationConcordia University, Irvine logoConcordia University, IrvineIrvine · Pacific West · Coach Keegan Bloomfield

Division III · 13

California Lutheran University logoCalifornia Lutheran UniversityThousand Oaks · Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic · Coach Brett HalvaksPomona College logoPomona CollegeClaremont · Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic · Coach Kirk ReynoldsClaremont McKenna College logoClaremont McKenna CollegeClaremont · Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic · Coach Glenn StewartUniversity of California, Santa Cruz logoUniversity of California, Santa CruzSanta Cruz · Division III Independents
Questions

Questions about Women's Track and Field colleges in California

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

How many colleges in California have Women's Track and Field?

76 colleges in California have Women's Track and Field programs: 24 Division I, 21 Division II, 13 Division III, 8 NAIA and 2 Junior college.

Which colleges in California have D1 Women's Track and Field?

24 colleges in California compete in NCAA Division I Women's Track and Field: 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 16 more.

Which colleges in California have D2 Women's Track and Field?

21 colleges in California compete in NCAA Division II Women's Track and Field: 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 13 more.

Which colleges in California have D3 Women's Track and Field?

13 colleges in California compete in NCAA Division III Women's Track and Field: 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 Track and Field?

8 colleges in California compete in NAIA Women's Track and Field: California State University Maritime Academy, Hope International University, Pacific Union College, Simpson University, Soka University of America, The Master's University, University of California, Merced and Westcliff University.

Which colleges in California have JUCO Women's Track and Field?

2 colleges in California compete in NJCAA junior college Women's Track and Field: Barstow Community College and Saddleback College.

What is the most affordable college in California with Women's Track and Field?

California State University, Los Angeles has the lowest average net price at $4,460 a year after grants and scholarships.

What conference do most Women's Track and Field programs in California compete in?

The Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference has the most Women's Track and Field programs in California.

Who are the Women's Track and Field head coaches in California?

J.J. Clark (Stanford University), Shelia Burrell (San Diego State University), Justin Johnson (California State University, Northridge), Jack Hoyt (California State University, Fresno), Greg Rhines (California State University, Long Beach), Nate Garcia (University of California, San Diego), Ngoni Makusha (University of California, Davis) and Marques Barosso (California State University, Fullerton).

How do I contact Women's Track and Field coaches in California?

There are 393 coaches recruiting Women's Track and Field 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 Track and Field colleges by division in California

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

JUCO Women's Track and Field colleges in California

2 schools in California compete in NJCAA junior college.