University of Southern California
Elite ProgramLos Angeles, California
NCAA D1 · Big Ten
46.6k students10% accepted
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Best Men's Golf colleges in California
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Stanford University
Elite ProgramStanford, California
NCAA D1 · Atlantic Coast
18.6k students4% accepted$18k net price
University of California, Los Angeles
Elite ProgramLos Angeles, California
NCAA D1 · Big Ten
47.3k students9% accepted$14.5k net price
University of California, Berkeley
Elite ProgramBerkeley, California
NCAA D1 · Atlantic Coast
45.9k students11% accepted$16.5k net price
San Diego State University
PopularSan Diego, California
NCAA D1 · Mountain West
41.1k students36% accepted$14.7k net price
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California State University, Sacramento
PopularSacramento, California
NCAA D1 · Big Sky
31.9k students94% accepted$10.1k net price
Overview
Men's Golf colleges in California
How the programs break down by division, conference, cost and size. Updated October 2026.
- Programs
- 51
- Coaches recruiting
- 89
- 23Division I
- 10Division II
- 9Division III
- 5NAIA
- 1Junior college
California has 51 colleges with Men's Golf programs. Of those, 23 compete in NCAA Division I, 10 in NCAA Division II, 9 in NCAA Division III, 5 in the NAIA and 1 at the junior college level. The most popular programs are University of Southern California, Stanford University and University of California, Los Angeles. 8 schools compete in the Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference, the most common conference.
Lowest net priceCalifornia State University, San Bernardino · $5,231Average yearly cost after aid
Most selectiveStanford University · 4%Acceptance rate
Largest campusUniversity of California, Los Angeles · 47,335Undergraduate students
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Division I · 23
University of Southern CaliforniaLos Angeles · Big Ten10% acceptedStanford UniversityStanford · Atlantic Coast$18k net price · 4% acceptedUniversity of California, Los AngelesLos Angeles · Big Ten$14.5k net price · 9% acceptedUniversity of California, BerkeleyBerkeley · Atlantic Coast$16.5k net price · 11% accepted
Division II · 10
Westmont CollegeSanta Barbara · Pacific West77% accepted
California State University, Dominguez HillsCarson · California Collegiate Athletic Association$9.2k net price · 93% accepted
California State University, ChicoChico · California Collegiate Athletic Association$14.6k net price · 93% accepted
Sonoma State UniversityRohnert Park · California Collegiate Athletic Association$14.6k net price · 93% accepted
Division III · 9
California Lutheran UniversityThousand Oaks · Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic$27.1k net price · 76% accepted
Claremont McKenna CollegeClaremont · Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic10% accepted
University of California, Santa CruzSanta Cruz · Division III Independents$18.1k net price · 66% accepted
Chapman UniversityOrange · Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic$48k net price · 65% accepted
NAIA · 5
The Master's UniversitySanta Clarita · Great Southwest Athletic$33.5k net price · 84% accepted
Simpson UniversityRedding · California Pacific$28.5k net price · 86% accepted
Soka University of AmericaAliso Viejo · California Pacific$18.8k net price · 43% accepted
Hope International UniversityFullerton · Great Southwest Athletic$30.5k net price · 33% accepted
Junior college · 1
Questions
Questions about Men's Golf colleges in California
Quick answers about the programs and how to reach their coaches.
How many colleges in California have Men's Golf?
51 colleges in California have Men's Golf programs: 23 Division I, 10 Division II, 9 Division III, 5 NAIA and 1 Junior college.
Which colleges in California have D1 Men's Golf?
23 colleges in California compete in NCAA Division I Men's Golf: California Baptist University, 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, Loyola Marymount University and 15 more.
Which colleges in California have D2 Men's Golf?
10 colleges in California compete in NCAA Division II Men's Golf: Academy of Art University, California State University, Chico, California State University, Dominguez Hills, California State University, Monterey Bay, California State University, San Bernardino, California State University, San Marcos, California State University, Stanislaus, Sonoma State University and 2 more.
Which colleges in California have D3 Men's Golf?
9 colleges in California compete in NCAA Division III Men's Golf: California Lutheran University, Chapman University, Claremont McKenna College, Harvey Mudd College, Occidental College, Scripps College, University of California, Santa Cruz, University of La Verne and 1 more.
Which colleges in California have NAIA Men's Golf?
5 colleges in California compete in NAIA Men's Golf: Hope International University, La Sierra University, Simpson University, Soka University of America and The Master's University.
Which colleges in California have JUCO Men's Golf?
1 college in California competes in NJCAA junior college Men's Golf: Cypress College.
What is the most affordable college in California with Men's Golf?
California State University, San Bernardino has the lowest average net price at $5,231 a year after grants and scholarships.
What conference do most Men's Golf programs in California compete in?
The Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference has the most Men's Golf programs in California.
How do I contact Men's Golf coaches in California?
There are 89 coaches recruiting Men's Golf 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 Golf colleges by division in California
The most popular programs at each level, with links to the full lists.
D1 Men's Golf colleges in California
23 schools in California compete in NCAA Division I. The 12 most popular are listed below.
- University of Southern California
- Stanford University
- University of California, Los Angeles
- University of California, Berkeley
- San Diego State University
- California State University, Sacramento
- California State University, Northridge
- California State University, Fresno
- San Jose State University
- University of California, Santa Barbara
- California State University, Long Beach
- University of California, San Diego
D2 Men's Golf colleges in California
10 schools in California compete in NCAA Division II.
- Westmont College
- California State University, Dominguez Hills
- California State University, Chico
- Sonoma State University
- Academy of Art University
- California State University, Stanislaus
- William & Mary
- California State University, San Bernardino
- California State University, Monterey Bay
- California State University, San Marcos
D3 Men's Golf colleges in California
9 schools in California compete in NCAA Division III.
NAIA Men's Golf colleges in California
5 schools in California compete in NAIA.
JUCO Men's Golf colleges in California
1 school in California competes in NJCAA junior college.