List of college athletic programs in California

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Notes:

  • This list is in a tabular format, with columns arranged in the following order, from left to right:
    • Athletic team description (short school name and nickname), with a link to the school's athletic program article if it exists. When only one nickname is listed, it is used for teams of both sexes. (Note that in recent years, many schools have chosen to use the same nickname for men's and women's teams even when the nickname is distinctly masculine.) When two nicknames are given, the first is used for men's teams and the other is used for women's teams. Different nicknames for a specific sport within a school are noted separately below the table.
    • Full name of school.
    • Location of school.
    • Conference of the school (if conference column is left blank, the school is either independent or the conference is unknown).
  • Apart from the ongoing conversions, the following notes apply:
    • Following the normal standard of U.S. sports media, the terms "University" and "College" are ignored in alphabetization, unless necessary to distinguish schools (such as Boston College and Boston University) or are actually used by the media in normally describing the school (formerly the case for the College of Charleston, but media now use "Charleston" for that school's athletic program).
    • Schools are also alphabetized by the names they are most commonly referred to by sports media, with non-intuitive examples included in parentheses next to the school name. This means, for example, that campuses bearing the name "University of North Carolina" may variously be found at "C" (Charlotte), "N" (North Carolina, referring to the Chapel Hill campus), and "U" (the Asheville, Greensboro, Pembroke, and Wilmington campuses, all normally referred to as UNC-{campus name}).
    • The prefix "St.", as in "Saint", is alphabetized as if it were spelled out.

NCAA[]

Division I[]

Team School City Conference Sport sponsorship
Foot-
ball		 Basketball Base-
ball		 Soft-
ball		 Soccer
M W M W
California Baptist Lancers [a] California Baptist University Riverside WAC No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Cal Poly Mustangs California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo Big West FCS [b] Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners California State University, Bakersfield Bakersfield Big West No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Cal State Fullerton Titans California State University, Fullerton Fullerton Big West No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Cal State Northridge Matadors California State University, Northridge Los Angeles Big West No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
California Golden Bears University of California, Berkeley Berkeley Pac-12 FBS Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Fresno State Bulldogs California State University, Fresno Fresno Mountain West FBS Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes
Long Beach State Beach (or "The Beach") California State University, Long Beach Long Beach Big West No Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes
Loyola Marymount Lions Loyola Marymount University Los Angeles West Coast No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Pacific Tigers University of the Pacific Stockton West Coast No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Pepperdine Waves Pepperdine University Malibu West Coast No Yes Yes Yes No No Yes
Sacramento State Hornets California State University, Sacramento Sacramento Big Sky FCS Yes Yes Yes [c] Yes Yes [d] Yes
Saint Mary's Gaels Saint Mary's College of California Moraga West Coast No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
San Diego Toreros University of San Diego San Diego West Coast FCS [e] Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
San Diego State Aztecs San Diego State University San Diego Mountain West FBS Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes [f] Yes
San Francisco Dons University of San Francisco San Francisco West Coast No Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes
San Jose State Spartans San José State University San Jose Mountain West FBS Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes [g] Yes
Santa Clara Broncos Santa Clara University Santa Clara West Coast No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Stanford Cardinal Stanford University Stanford Pac-12 FBS Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
UC Davis Aggies University of California, Davis Davis Big West FCS [b] Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
UC Irvine Anteaters University of California, Irvine Irvine Big West No Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes
UC Riverside Highlanders University of California, Riverside Riverside Big West No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
UC San Diego Tritons [h] University of California, San Diego San Diego Big West [h] No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
UC Santa Barbara Gauchos University of California, Santa Barbara Santa Barbara Big West No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
UCLA Bruins University of California, Los Angeles Los Angeles Pac-12 FBS Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
USC Trojans and Women of Troy University of Southern California Los Angeles Pac-12 FBS Yes Yes Yes No No Yes
  1. ^ As of the 2021–22 academic year, California Baptist is in the fourth year of a four-year transition to Division I and will become an active Division I member in 2022–23.
  2. ^ a b Cal Poly and UC Davis's football teams compete in the Big Sky Conference.
  3. ^ Sacramento State's baseball team competes in the Western Athletic Conference.
  4. ^ Sacramento State's men's soccer team competes in the Big West Conference.
  5. ^ San Diego's football team competes in the Pioneer Football League.
  6. ^ San Diego State's men's soccer team competes in the Pac-12 Conference.
  7. ^ San Jose State's men's soccer team competes in the Western Athletic Conference.
  8. ^ a b UC San Diego has begun its four-year transition to Division I in 2020–21.

Division II[]

Team School City Conference Sport sponsorship
Basketball Base-
ball		 Soft-
ball		 Soccer
M W M W
Academy of Art Urban Knights Academy of Art University San Francisco PacWest Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Azusa Pacific Cougars Azusa Pacific University Azusa PacWest Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Biola Eagles Biola University La Mirada PacWest Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Cal Poly Humboldt Lumberjacks California State Polytechnic University, Humboldt Arcata CCAA Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes
Cal Poly Pomona Broncos California State Polytechnic University, Pomona Pomona CCAA Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes
Cal State Dominguez Hills Toros California State University, Dominguez Hills Carson CCAA Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Cal State East Bay Pioneers California State University, East Bay Hayward CCAA Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Chico State Wildcats California State University, Chico Chico CCAA Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Cal State Los Angeles Golden Eagles California State University, Los Angeles Los Angeles CCAA Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes
Cal State Monterey Bay Otters California State University, Monterey Bay Seaside CCAA Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Cal State San Bernardino Coyotes California State University, San Bernardino San Bernardino CCAA Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Cal State San Marcos Cougars California State University, San Marcos San Marcos CCAA Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Concordia Eagles Concordia University, Irvine Irvine PacWest Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Dominican Penguins Dominican University of California San Rafael PacWest Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes
Fresno Pacific Sunbirds Fresno Pacific University Fresno PacWest Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes
Holy Names Hawks Holy Names University Oakland PacWest Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Point Loma Nazarene Sea Lions Point Loma Nazarene University San Diego PacWest Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes
San Francisco State Gators San Francisco State University San Francisco CCAA Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Sonoma State Seawolves Sonoma State University Rohnert Park CCAA Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Stanislaus State Warriors California State University, Stanislaus Turlock CCAA Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

Division III[]

Team School(s) City Conference Sport sponsorship
Foot-
ball		 Basketball Base-
ball		 Soft-
ball		 Soccer
M W M W
California Lutheran Kingsmen and Regals California Lutheran University Thousand Oaks Southern California Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Caltech Beavers California Institute of Technology Pasadena Southern California No Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes
Chapman Panthers Chapman University Orange Southern California Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Claremont-Mudd-Scripps Stags and Athenas Claremont McKenna College
Harvey Mudd College
Scripps College		 Claremont Southern California Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
La Verne Leopards University of La Verne La Verne Southern California Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Mills Cyclones Mills College Oakland Coast to Coast No No No No No No Yes
Occidental Tigers Occidental College Los Angeles Southern California No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Pomona-Pitzer Sagehens Pomona College
Pitzer College		 Claremont Southern California Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Redlands Bulldogs University of Redlands Redlands Southern California Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
UC Santa Cruz Banana Slugs University of California, Santa Cruz Santa Cruz Coast to Coast No Yes Yes No No Yes Yes
Whittier Poets Whittier College Whittier Southern California Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

NAIA[]

Team School City Conference Sport sponsorship
Basketball Base-
ball		 Soft-
ball		 Soccer
M W M W
Antelope Valley Pioneers University of Antelope Valley Lancaster Cal Pac Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Cal Maritime Keelhaulers California State University Maritime Academy Vallejo Cal Pac Yes Yes No No Yes Yes
Hope International Royals Hope International University Fullerton Golden State Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
La Sierra Golden Eagles La Sierra University Riverside Cal Pac Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Life Pacific Warriors Life Pacific College San Dimas Golden State Yes Yes No No Yes Yes
Marymount Mariners Marymount California University Rancho Palos Verdes Cal Pac No No Yes Yes Yes Yes
The Master's Mustangs The Master's University Santa Clarita Golden State Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes
Menlo Oaks Menlo College Atherton Golden State Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Pacific Union Pioneers Pacific Union College Angwin Cal Pac Yes Yes No No Yes No
Providence Christian Sea Beggars Providence Christian College Pasadena Cal Pac No No Yes No Yes Yes
Saint Katherine Firebirds University of Saint Katherine San Marcos Cal Pac Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
San Diego Christian Hawks San Diego Christian College Santee Golden State Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Simpson Red Hawks Simpson University Redding Cal Pac Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Soka Lions Soka University of America Aliso Viejo Cal Pac No No No No Yes Yes
UC Merced Golden Bobcats University of California, Merced Merced Cal Pac Yes Yes No No Yes Yes
Vanguard Lions Vanguard University Costa Mesa Golden State Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Westcliff Warriors Westcliff University Irvine Cal Pac Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Westmont Warriors Westmont College Santa Barbara Golden State Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes
William Jessup Warriors William Jessup University Rocklin Golden State Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

California Community College Athletic Association[]

Team School City Conference
Alameda Cougars College of Alameda Alameda Bay Valley
Allan Hancock Bulldogs Allan Hancock College Santa Maria Western State
American River Beavers American River College Sacramento Big 8
Antelope Valley Marauders Antelope Valley College Lancaster Western State
Bakersfield Renegades Bakersfield College Bakersfield Western State
Barstow Vikings Barstow Community College Barstow
Butte Roadrunners Butte College Oroville
Cabrillo Seahawks Cabrillo College Aptos Coast
Cañada Colts Cañada College Redwood City Coast
Canyons Cougars College of the Canyons Santa Clarita Western State
Cerritos Falcons Cerritos College Norwalk South Coast
Cerro Coso Coyotes Cerro Coso Community College Ridgecrest
Chabot Gladiators Chabot College Hayward Coast
Chaffey Panthers Chaffey College Rancho Cucamonga
Citrus Fighting Owls Citrus College Glendora Western State
Clovis Crush Clovis Community College Fresno Central Valley
Columbia Claim Jumpers Columbia College Sonora Central Valley
Contra Costa Comets Contra Costa College San Pablo Bay Valley
Copper Mountain Fighting Cacti Copper Mountain College Joshua Tree
Cosumnes River Hawks Cosumnes River College Sacramento Big 8
Crafton Hills Roadrunners Crafton Hills College Yucaipa
Cuesta Cougars Cuesta College San Luis Obispo Western State
Cuyamaca Coyotes Cuyamaca College El Cajon Pacific Coast
Cypress Chargers Cypress College Cypress Orange Empire
De Anza Mountain Lions De Anza College Cupertino Coast
Desert Roadrunners College of the Desert Palm Desert
Diablo Valley Vikings Diablo Valley College Pleasant Hill Big 8
East Los Angeles Huskies East Los Angeles College Monterey Park South Coast
El Camino Warriors El Camino College Torrance South Coast
El Camino Compton Center Tartars El Camino College Compton Center Compton South Coast
Evergreen Valley Hawks Evergreen Valley College San Jose Coast
Feather River Golden Eagles Feather River College Quincy
Folsom Lake Falcons Folsom Lake College Folsom Big 8
Foothill Owls Foothill College Los Altos Hills Coast
Fresno City Rams Fresno City College Fresno Central Valley
Fullerton Hornets Fullerton College Fullerton Orange Empire
Gavilan Rams Gavilan College Gilroy Coast
Glendale Vaqueros Glendale Community College Glendale Western State
Golden West Rustlers Golden West College Huntington Beach Orange Empire
Grossmont Griffins Grossmont College El Cajon Pacific Coast
Hartnell Panthers Hartnell College Salinas Coast
Imperial Valley Arabs Imperial Valley College Imperial Pacific Coast
Irvine Valley Lasers Irvine Valley College Irvine Orange Empire
Lake Tahoe Coyotes Lake Tahoe Community College South Lake Tahoe
Laney Eagles Laney College Oakland Bay Valley
Las Positas Hawks Las Positas College Livermore Coast
Lassen Cougars Lassen College Susanville
Long Beach City Vikings Long Beach City College Long Beach South Coast
Los Angeles Harbor Seahawks Los Angeles Harbor College Wilmington South Coast
Los Angeles Mission Eagles Los Angeles Mission College Sylmar Western State
Los Angeles Pierce Brahmas Los Angeles Pierce College Woodland Hills Western State
Los Angeles Southwest Cougars Los Angeles Southwest College Los Angeles South Coast
Los Angeles Trade Tech Beavers Los Angeles Trade-Technical College Los Angeles South Coast
Los Angeles Valley Monarchs Los Angeles Valley College Valley Glen Western State
Los Medanos Mustangs Los Medanos College Pittsburg Bay Valley
Marin Mariners College of Marin Novato Bay Valley
Mendocino Eagles Mendocino College Ukiah Bay Valley
Merced Blue Devils Merced College Merced Central Valley
Merritt Thunderbirds Merritt College Oakland Bay Valley
MiraCosta Spartans MiraCosta College Oceanside Pacific Coast
Mission Saints Mission College Santa Clara Coast
Modesto Pirates Modesto Junior College Modesto Big 8
Monterey Peninsula Lobos Monterey Peninsula College Monterey Coast
Moorpark Raiders Moorpark College Moorpark Western State
Mt. San Antonio Mounties Mt. San Antonio College Walnut South Coast
Mt. San Jacinto Eagles Mt. San Jacinto College San Jacinto
Napa Valley Storm Napa Valley College Napa Bay Valley
Norco Mustangs Norco College Norco
Ohlone Renegades Ohlone College Fremont Coast
Orange Coast Pirates Orange Coast College Costa Mesa Orange Empire
Oxnard Condors Oxnard College Oxnard Western State
Palo Verde Pirates Palo Verde College Blythe
Palomar Comets Palomar College San Marcos Pacific Coast
Pasadena City Lancers Pasadena City College Pasadena South Coast
Porterville Pirates Porterville College Porterville Central Valley
Redwoods Corsairs College of the Redwoods Eureka
Reedley Tigers Reedley College Reedley Central Valley
Rio Hondo Roadrunners Rio Hondo College Whittier South Coast
Riverside Tigers Riverside Community College Riverside Orange Empire
Sacramento City Panthers Sacramento City College Sacramento Big 8
Saddleback Bobcats Saddleback College Mission Viejo Orange Empire
San Bernardino Valley Wolverines San Bernardino Valley College San Bernardino
San Diego City Knights San Diego City College San Diego Pacific Coast
San Diego Mesa Olympians San Diego Mesa College San Diego Pacific Coast
San Diego Miramar Jets San Diego Miramar College San Diego Pacific Coast
San Francisco Rams City College of San Francisco San Francisco Coast
San Joaquin Delta Mustangs San Joaquin Delta College Stockton Big 8
San Jose Jaguars San Jose City College San Jose Coast
San Mateo Bulldogs College of San Mateo San Mateo Coast
Santa Ana Dons Santa Ana College Santa Ana Orange Empire
Santa Barbara City Vaqueros Santa Barbara City College Santa Barbara Western State
Santa Monica Corsairs Santa Monica College Santa Monica Western State
Santa Rosa Bear Cubs Santa Rosa Junior College Santa Rosa Big 8
Santiago Canyon Hawks Santiago Canyon College Orange Orange Empire
Sequoias Giants College of the Sequoias Visalia Central Valley
Shasta Knights Shasta College Redding
Sierra Wolverines Sierra College Rocklin Big 8
Siskiyous Eagles College of the Siskiyous Weed
Skyline Trojans Skyline College San Bruno Coast
Solano Falcons Solano Community College Fairfield Bay Valley
Southwestern Jaguars Southwestern College Chula Vista Pacific Coast
Taft Cougars Taft College Taft Central Valley
Ventura Pirates Ventura College Ventura Western State
Victor Valley Rams Victor Valley College Victorville
West Hills Coalinga Falcons West Hills College Coalinga Coalinga Central Valley
West Hills Lemoore Golden Eagles West Hills College Lemoore Lemoore Central Valley
West Los Angeles Wildcats West Los Angeles College Culver City Western State
West Valley Vikings West Valley College Saratoga Coast
Yuba 49ers Yuba College Marysville Bay Valley

NCCAA[]

Team School City Conference
Bethesda Flames Bethesda University Anaheim Division 1-West
West Coast Baptist Eagles West Coast Baptist College Lancaster Division 1-West

See also[]

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