College Swim Programs in California
All 21 NCAA swim programs in California with in-state tuition rates, net price, and recruiting data.
California has 21 NCAA swim programs: 12 Division I, 3 Division II, and 6 Division III. In-state students at public universities in California typically pay $5,000–$15,000 less in tuition than out-of-state students — a major factor in net price for swim recruits.
All California Programs
| School | City | Division | Est Net | In-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biola University | La Mirada | D2 | $28,900 | $33,700 |
| California Baptist University | Riverside | D1 | $39,500 | $55,300 |
| California Institute of Technology | Pasadena | D3 | $27,400 | $47,200 |
| California Lutheran University | Thousand Oaks | D3 | $31,800 | $42,700 |
| California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo | San Luis Obispo | D1 | $18,600 | $12,800 |
| California State University-Bakersfield | Bakersfield | D1 | $21,500 | $12,700 |
| Chapman University | Orange | D3 | $29,400 | $41,300 |
| Claremont McKenna-Harvey Mudd-Scripps | Claremont | D3 | $32,900 | $54,700 |
| Concordia University-Irvine | Irvine | D2 | $23,800 | $35,100 |
| Fresno Pacific University | Fresno | D2 | $20,400 | $34,000 |
| Occidental College | Los Angeles | D3 | $29,700 | $46,000 |
| Pomona College | Claremont | D3 | $29,400 | $45,400 |
| Saint Mary's College of California | Moraga | D1 | $36,700 | $50,600 |
| Stanford University | Stanford | D1 | $25,400 | $62,100 |
| University of California-Berkeley | Berkeley | D1 | $21,200 | $12,300 |
| University of California-Los Angeles | Los Angeles | D1 | $16,200 | $14,000 |
| University of California-San Diego | La Jolla | D1 | $22,100 | $16,300 |
| University of California-Santa Barbara | Santa Barbara | D1 | $24,900 | $13,600 |
| University of California, Berkeley | Berkeley | D1 | $15,500 | $14,600 |
| University of Southern California | Los Angeles | D1 | $16,300 | $14,400 |
| University of the Pacific | Stockton | D1 | $33,700 | $59,200 |
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Why in-state status matters for swim recruits
Public universities charge in-state residents significantly less than out-of-state students. For California residents, that discount can average $10,000–$20,000 per year at public schools, which adds up to $40,000–$80,000 over a 4-year swim career. Our personalized net price calculator factors in your home state when ranking programs.
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