Stanford University
Elite ProgramStanford, California
NCAA D1 · Atlantic Coast
18.6k students4% accepted$18k net price
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Best Field Hockey colleges in California
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University of California, Berkeley
Elite ProgramBerkeley, California
NCAA D1 · Atlantic Coast
45.9k students11% accepted$16.5k net price
University of California, Davis
RecognizedDavis, California
NCAA D1 · Big Sky
40.1k students42% accepted$17.3k net price
California State University, Fullerton
RecognizedFullerton, California
NCAA D1 · Big West
43.7k students91% accepted$7.1k net price
William & Mary
Somewhat RecognizedRocklin, California
NCAA D2 · Pacific West
1.9k students93% accepted
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Pitzer College
Somewhat RecognizedClaremont, California
NCAA D3 · Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic
1.2k students25% accepted
Overview
Field Hockey colleges in California
How the programs break down by division, conference, cost and size. Updated October 2026.
- Programs
- 9
- Coaches recruiting
- 23
- 4Division I
- 1Division II
- 2Division III
- 1NAIA
- 1Junior college
California has 9 colleges with Field Hockey programs. Of those, 4 compete in NCAA Division I, 1 in NCAA Division II, 2 in NCAA Division III, 1 in the NAIA and 1 at the junior college level. The most popular programs are Stanford University, University of California, Berkeley and University of California, Davis. 2 schools compete in the Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference, the most common conference.
Lowest net priceCalifornia State University, Fullerton · $7,064Average yearly cost after aid
Most selectiveStanford University · 4%Acceptance rate
Largest campusUniversity of California, Berkeley · 45,882Undergraduate students
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Every Field Hockey program in California
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Division I · 4
Stanford UniversityStanford · Atlantic Coast$18k net price · 4% acceptedUniversity of California, BerkeleyBerkeley · Atlantic Coast$16.5k net price · 11% acceptedUniversity of California, DavisDavis · Big Sky$17.3k net price · 42% acceptedCalifornia State University, FullertonFullerton · Big West$7.1k net price · 91% acceptedDivision II · 1
Division III · 2
Junior college · 1
Questions
Questions about Field Hockey colleges in California
Quick answers about the programs and how to reach their coaches.
How many colleges in California have Field Hockey?
9 colleges in California have Field Hockey programs: 4 Division I, 1 Division II, 2 Division III, 1 NAIA and 1 Junior college.
Which colleges in California have D1 Field Hockey?
4 colleges in California compete in NCAA Division I Field Hockey: California State University, Fullerton, Stanford University, University of California, Berkeley and University of California, Davis.
Which colleges in California have D2 Field Hockey?
1 college in California competes in NCAA Division II Field Hockey: William & Mary.
Which colleges in California have D3 Field Hockey?
2 colleges in California compete in NCAA Division III Field Hockey: Chapman University and Pitzer College.
Which colleges in California have NAIA Field Hockey?
1 college in California competes in NAIA Field Hockey: Simpson University.
Which colleges in California have JUCO Field Hockey?
1 college in California competes in NJCAA junior college Field Hockey: Barstow Community College.
What is the most affordable college in California with Field Hockey?
California State University, Fullerton has the lowest average net price at $7,064 a year after grants and scholarships.
What conference do most Field Hockey programs in California compete in?
The Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference has the most Field Hockey programs in California.
How do I contact Field Hockey coaches in California?
There are 23 coaches recruiting Field Hockey 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
Field Hockey colleges by division in California
The most popular programs at each level, with links to the full lists.
D1 Field Hockey colleges in California
4 schools in California compete in NCAA Division I.
D2 Field Hockey colleges in California
1 school in California competes in NCAA Division II.
D3 Field Hockey colleges in California
2 schools in California compete in NCAA Division III.
JUCO Field Hockey colleges in California
1 school in California competes in NJCAA junior college.