University of Southern California
Elite ProgramLos Angeles, California
NCAA D1 · Big Ten
46.6k students10% accepted
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Best Women's Swimming and Diving 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, Fresno
PopularFresno, California
NCAA D1 · Mountain West
24.4k students95% accepted$7.8k net price
Overview
Women's Swimming and Diving colleges in California
How the programs break down by division, conference, cost and size. Updated October 2026.
- Programs
- 51
- Coaches recruiting
- 173
- 16Division I
- 7Division II
- 13Division III
- 3NAIA
- 3Junior college
California has 51 colleges with Women's Swimming and Diving programs. Of those, 16 compete in NCAA Division I, 7 in NCAA Division II, 13 in NCAA Division III, 3 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. 12 schools compete in the Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference, the most common conference.
Lowest net priceCalifornia State University, Bakersfield · $6,489Average yearly cost after aid
Most selectiveCalifornia Institute of Technology · 3%Acceptance rate
Largest campusUniversity of California, Los Angeles · 47,335Undergraduate students
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Every Women's Swimming and Diving program in California
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Division I · 16
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 · 7
Division III · 13
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
University of California, Santa CruzSanta Cruz · Division III Independents$18.1k net price · 66% accepted
NAIA · 3
Junior college · 3
Other associations · 9
Questions
Questions about Women's Swimming and Diving colleges in California
Quick answers about the programs and how to reach their coaches.
How many colleges in California have Women's Swimming and Diving?
51 colleges in California have Women's Swimming and Diving programs: 16 Division I, 7 Division II, 13 Division III, 3 NAIA and 3 Junior college.
Which colleges in California have D1 Women's Swimming and Diving?
16 colleges in California compete in NCAA Division I Women's Swimming and Diving: California Baptist University, California State University, Bakersfield, California State University, Fresno, Pepperdine University, Saint Mary's College of California, San Diego State University, San Jose State University, Stanford University and 8 more.
Which colleges in California have D2 Women's Swimming and Diving?
7 colleges in California compete in NCAA Division II Women's Swimming and Diving: Azusa Pacific University, Biola University, California State University, East Bay, Concordia University, Irvine, Fresno Pacific University, Westmont College and William & Mary.
Which colleges in California have D3 Women's Swimming and Diving?
13 colleges in California compete in NCAA Division III Women's Swimming and Diving: 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 Swimming and Diving?
3 colleges in California compete in NAIA Women's Swimming and Diving: Simpson University, Soka University of America and The Master's University.
Which colleges in California have JUCO Women's Swimming and Diving?
3 colleges in California compete in NJCAA junior college Women's Swimming and Diving: Cypress College, Ohlone College and Saddleback College.
What is the most affordable college in California with Women's Swimming and Diving?
California State University, Bakersfield has the lowest average net price at $6,489 a year after grants and scholarships.
What conference do most Women's Swimming and Diving programs in California compete in?
The Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference has the most Women's Swimming and Diving programs in California.
How do I contact Women's Swimming and Diving coaches in California?
There are 173 coaches recruiting Women's Swimming and Diving 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 Swimming and Diving colleges by division in California
The most popular programs at each level, with links to the full lists.
D1 Women's Swimming and Diving colleges in California
16 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, Fresno
- San Jose State University
- University of California, Santa Barbara
- University of California, San Diego
- University of California, Davis
- California Baptist University
- University of San Diego
D2 Women's Swimming and Diving colleges in California
7 schools in California compete in NCAA Division II.
D3 Women's Swimming and Diving colleges in California
13 schools in California compete in NCAA Division III. The 12 most popular are listed below.
- California Lutheran University
- Pomona College
- Claremont McKenna College
- University of California, Santa Cruz
- Pitzer College
- Chapman University
- Scripps College
- California Institute of Technology
- Harvey Mudd College
- University of Redlands
- University of La Verne
- Occidental College
NAIA Women's Swimming and Diving colleges in California
3 schools in California compete in NAIA.
JUCO Women's Swimming and Diving colleges in California
3 schools in California compete in NJCAA junior college.