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Best Women's Volleyball colleges in California

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374 coaches recruiting Women's Volleyball in California
Overview

Women's Volleyball colleges in California

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

Programs
91
Coaches recruiting
374
  • 26Division I
  • 21Division II
  • 13Division III
  • 10NAIA
  • 3Junior college

California has 91 colleges with Women's Volleyball programs. Of those, 26 compete in NCAA Division I, 21 in NCAA Division II, 13 in NCAA Division III, 10 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 Brad Keller at University of Southern California, Kevin Hambly at Stanford University and Matt Werle 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 Volleyball program in California

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Division I · 26

University of Southern California logoUniversity of Southern CaliforniaLos Angeles · Big Ten · Coach Brad KellerStanford University logoStanford UniversityStanford · Atlantic Coast · Coach Kevin HamblyUniversity of California, Los Angeles logoUniversity of California, Los AngelesLos Angeles · Big Ten · Coach Matt WerleUniversity of California, Berkeley logoUniversity of California, BerkeleyBerkeley · Atlantic Coast · Coach Jen Malcom

Division II · 21

Westmont College logoWestmont CollegeSanta Barbara · Pacific West · Coach Ruth McGolpinCalifornia State University, Dominguez Hills logoCalifornia State University, Dominguez HillsCarson · California Collegiate Athletic Association · Coach Teddi EskoCalifornia State University, Chico logoCalifornia State University, ChicoChico · California Collegiate Athletic Association · Coach Ruben VoltaConcordia University, Irvine logoConcordia University, IrvineIrvine · Pacific West · Coach Eryn Leja-Martin

Division III · 13

California Lutheran University logoCalifornia Lutheran UniversityThousand Oaks · Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic · Coach Kellee RoeselPomona College logoPomona CollegeClaremont · Southern California Intercollegiate AthleticClaremont McKenna College logoClaremont McKenna CollegeClaremont · Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic · Coach Kurt VlasichUniversity of California, Santa Cruz logoUniversity of California, Santa CruzSanta Cruz · Division III Independents · Coach Michael Henchy

Other associations · 18

San Diego Miramar College logoSan Diego Miramar CollegeSan Diego · Coach Brooke CallahanMt. San Antonio College logoMt. San Antonio CollegeWalnut · California Community College Athletic Association · Coach Samantha NeelySanta Rosa Junior College logoSanta Rosa Junior CollegeSanta Rosa · Nor-Cal · Coach Ally SatherCollege of the Redwoods logoCollege of the RedwoodsEureka · Coach Macy Thomas
Questions

Questions about Women's Volleyball colleges in California

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

How many colleges in California have Women's Volleyball?

91 colleges in California have Women's Volleyball programs: 26 Division I, 21 Division II, 13 Division III, 10 NAIA and 3 Junior college.

Which colleges in California have D1 Women's Volleyball?

26 colleges in California compete in NCAA Division I Women's Volleyball: 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 Volleyball?

21 colleges in California compete in NCAA Division II Women's Volleyball: 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 Volleyball?

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

10 colleges in California compete in NAIA Women's Volleyball: Hope International University, La Sierra University, Life Pacific University, Pacific Union College, Providence Christian College, Simpson University, Soka University of America, The Master's University and 2 more.

Which colleges in California have JUCO Women's Volleyball?

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

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

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

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

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

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

Brad Keller (University of Southern California), Kevin Hambly (Stanford University), Matt Werle (University of California, Los Angeles), Jen Malcom (University of California, Berkeley), Brent Hilliard (San Diego State University), Caroline Walters (California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo), Ruben Volta (California State University, Sacramento) and Aquiles Montoya (California State University, Northridge).

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

There are 374 coaches recruiting Women's Volleyball 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 Volleyball colleges by division in California

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

JUCO Women's Volleyball colleges in California

3 schools in California compete in NJCAA junior college.