University of Southern California
Elite ProgramLos Angeles, California
NCAA D1 · Big Ten
46.6k students10% accepted
Colleges
Best Women's Lacrosse 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, 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
University of California, Davis
RecognizedDavis, California
NCAA D1 · Big Sky
40.1k students42% accepted$17.3k net price
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University of California, Riverside
RecognizedRiverside, California
NCAA D1 · Big West
26.4k students76% accepted$14.6k net price
Overview
Women's Lacrosse colleges in California
How the programs break down by division, conference, cost and size. Updated October 2026.
- Programs
- 19
- Coaches recruiting
- 56
- 6Division I
- 3Division II
- 10Division III
California has 19 colleges with Women's Lacrosse programs. Of those, 6 compete in NCAA Division I, 3 in NCAA Division II and 10 in NCAA Division III. The most popular programs are University of Southern California, Stanford University and University of California, Berkeley. 10 schools compete in the Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference, the most common conference.
Lowest net priceUniversity of California, Riverside · $14,562Average yearly cost after aid
Most selectiveStanford University · 4%Acceptance rate
Largest campusUniversity of Southern California · 46,566Undergraduate students
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Division I · 6
University of Southern CaliforniaLos Angeles · Big Ten10% acceptedStanford UniversityStanford · Atlantic Coast$18k net price · 4% acceptedUniversity of California, BerkeleyBerkeley · Atlantic Coast$16.5k net price · 11% acceptedSan Diego State UniversitySan Diego · Mountain West$14.7k net price · 36% acceptedDivision II · 3
Division III · 10
California Lutheran UniversityThousand Oaks · Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic$27.1k net price · 76% accepted
Pomona CollegeClaremont · Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic7% accepted
Claremont McKenna CollegeClaremont · Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic10% accepted
Pitzer CollegeClaremont · Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic25% accepted
Questions
Questions about Women's Lacrosse colleges in California
Quick answers about the programs and how to reach their coaches.
How many colleges in California have Women's Lacrosse?
19 colleges in California have Women's Lacrosse programs: 6 Division I, 3 Division II and 10 Division III.
Which colleges in California have D1 Women's Lacrosse?
6 colleges in California compete in NCAA Division I Women's Lacrosse: San Diego State University, Stanford University, University of California, Berkeley, University of California, Davis, University of California, Riverside and University of Southern California.
Which colleges in California have D2 Women's Lacrosse?
3 colleges in California compete in NCAA Division II Women's Lacrosse: Concordia University, Irvine, Dominican University of California and William & Mary.
Which colleges in California have D3 Women's Lacrosse?
10 colleges in California compete in NCAA Division III Women's Lacrosse: California Lutheran University, Chapman University, Claremont McKenna College, Harvey Mudd College, Occidental College, Pitzer College, Pomona College, Scripps College and 2 more.
What is the most affordable college in California with Women's Lacrosse?
University of California, Riverside has the lowest average net price at $14,562 a year after grants and scholarships.
What conference do most Women's Lacrosse programs in California compete in?
The Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference has the most Women's Lacrosse programs in California.
How do I contact Women's Lacrosse coaches in California?
There are 56 coaches recruiting Women's Lacrosse 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 Lacrosse colleges by division in California
The most popular programs at each level, with links to the full lists.
D1 Women's Lacrosse colleges in California
6 schools in California compete in NCAA Division I.
D2 Women's Lacrosse colleges in California
3 schools in California compete in NCAA Division II.
D3 Women's Lacrosse colleges in California
10 schools in California compete in NCAA Division III.