Best Women's Water Polo Colleges 2026

Overview

Women's Water Polo colleges

How the programs break down by division, conference, cost and size. Updated October 2026.

Programs: 94
Coaches recruiting: 260

42Division I
11Division II
25Division III
2NAIA
7Junior college

The U.S. has 94 colleges with Women's Water Polo programs. Of those, 42 compete in NCAA Division I, 11 in NCAA Division II, 25 in NCAA Division III, 2 in the NAIA and 7 at the junior college level. The most popular programs are University of Michigan, University of Southern California and Stanford University. 12 schools compete in the Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference, the most common conference.

Lowest net priceWestmoreland County Community College · $4,247Average yearly cost after aid

Most selectiveCalifornia Institute of Technology · 3%Acceptance rate

Largest campusArizona State University · 79,818Undergraduate students

Questions

Questions about Women's Water Polo colleges

Quick answers about the programs and how to reach their coaches.

How many colleges have Women's Water Polo?

94 colleges have Women's Water Polo programs: 42 Division I, 11 Division II, 25 Division III, 2 NAIA and 7 Junior college.

Which colleges have D1 Women's Water Polo?

42 colleges compete in NCAA Division I Women's Water Polo: Arizona State University, Brown University, Bucknell University, California Baptist University, California State University, Fresno, California State University, Fullerton, California State University, Long Beach, California State University, Northridge and 34 more.

Which colleges have D2 Women's Water Polo?

11 colleges compete in NCAA Division II Women's Water Polo: Azusa Pacific University, Biola University, California State University, Monterey Bay, California State University, San Bernardino, Catawba College, Concordia University, Irvine, Florida Southern College, Gannon University and 3 more.

Which colleges have D3 Women's Water Polo?

25 colleges compete in NCAA Division III Women's Water Polo: Augustana College, Austin College, California Institute of Technology, California Lutheran University, Carthage College, Chapman University, Claremont McKenna College, Connecticut College and 17 more.

Which colleges have NAIA Women's Water Polo?

2 colleges compete in NAIA Women's Water Polo: Ottawa University and University of California, Merced.

Which colleges have JUCO Women's Water Polo?

7 colleges compete in NJCAA junior college Women's Water Polo: CUNY Hostos Community College, Cypress College, Delta College, Jefferson College, Ohlone College, Saddleback College and Westmoreland County Community College.

What is the most affordable college with Women's Water Polo?

Westmoreland County Community College has the lowest average net price at $4,247 a year after grants and scholarships.

What conference do most Women's Water Polo programs compete in?

The Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference has the most Women's Water Polo programs.

How do I contact Women's Water Polo coaches?

There are 260 coaches recruiting Women's Water Polo. 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.

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