University of California, Los Angeles
Elite ProgramLos Angeles, California
NCAA D1 · Big Ten
47.3k students9% accepted$14.5k net price
Colleges
Best Men's eSports colleges in California
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California State University, Bakersfield
RecognizedBakersfield, California
NCAA D1 · Big West
10.4k students94% accepted$6.5k net price
Fresno Pacific University
Somewhat RecognizedFresno, California
NCAA D2 · Pacific West
2.9k students64% accepted
Overview
Men's eSports colleges in California
How the programs break down by division, conference, cost and size. Updated October 2026.
- Programs
- 3
- Coaches recruiting
- 1
- 2Division I
- 1Division II
California has 3 colleges with Men's eSports programs. Of those, 2 compete in NCAA Division I and 1 in NCAA Division II. The most popular programs are University of California, Los Angeles, California State University, Bakersfield and Fresno Pacific University.
Lowest net priceCalifornia State University, Bakersfield · $6,489Average yearly cost after aid
Most selectiveUniversity of California, Los Angeles · 9%Acceptance rate
Largest campusUniversity of California, Los Angeles · 47,335Undergraduate students
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Every Men's eSports program in California
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Questions
Questions about Men's eSports colleges in California
Quick answers about the programs and how to reach their coaches.
How many colleges in California have Men's eSports?
3 colleges in California have Men's eSports programs: 2 Division I and 1 Division II.
Which colleges in California have D1 Men's eSports?
2 colleges in California compete in NCAA Division I Men's eSports: California State University, Bakersfield and University of California, Los Angeles.
Which colleges in California have D2 Men's eSports?
1 college in California competes in NCAA Division II Men's eSports: Fresno Pacific University.
What is the most affordable college in California with Men's eSports?
California State University, Bakersfield has the lowest average net price at $6,489 a year after grants and scholarships.
What conference do most Men's eSports programs in California compete in?
The Big West Conference has the most Men's eSports programs in California.
How do I contact Men's eSports coaches in California?
There are 1 coaches recruiting Men's eSports 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
Men's eSports colleges by division in California
The most popular programs at each level, with links to the full lists.
D1 Men's eSports colleges in California
2 schools in California compete in NCAA Division I.
D2 Men's eSports colleges in California
1 school in California competes in NCAA Division II.