California · NCAA D1
D1 Baseball Schools in California
26 programs · updated for 2026
California has 26 NCAA D1 baseball programs, spanning ACC, Big 10 Conference, Big West Conference, Mountain West Conference, West Coast Conference and Western Athletic Conference. The Big West Conference is the best-represented conference here, with 10 programs. By 2026 record, UCLA led the group at .867. Below is every one, grouped by conference, with recent record, roster size and acceptance rate.
Big West
Big West Conference10 programsCSF
Cal State Fullerton
.429
2026 Win %
38
2026 Roster
53%
Acceptance
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CPSU
California Polytechnic State University
.619
2026 Win %
36
2026 Roster
28%
Acceptance
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CSUB
California State University Bakersfield
.418
2026 Win %
41
2026 Roster
81%
Acceptance
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CSUL
California State University Long Beach
.327
2026 Win %
41
2026 Roster
39%
Acceptance
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CSUN
California State University Northridge
.472
2026 Win %
38
2026 Roster
59%
Acceptance
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UCD
University of California Davis
.481
2026 Win %
35
2026 Roster
39%
Acceptance
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UCI
University of California Irvine
.481
2026 Win %
40
2026 Roster
27%
Acceptance
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UCR
University of California Riverside
.288
2026 Win %
33
2026 Roster
57%
Acceptance
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UCSD
University of California San Diego
.491
2026 Win %
40
2026 Roster
31%
Acceptance
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UCSB
University of California Santa Barbara
.667
2026 Win %
43
2026 Roster
30%
Acceptance
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West Coast Conference
7 programsLMU
Loyola Marymount University
.214
2026 Win %
43
2026 Roster
44%
Acceptance
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PU
Pepperdine University
.389
2026 Win %
38
2026 Roster
32%
Acceptance
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SCU
Santa Clara University
.463
2026 Win %
43
2026 Roster
49%
Acceptance
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SMC
St. Mary's College
.571
2026 Win %
39
2026 Roster
81%
Acceptance
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USD
University of San Diego
.400
2026 Win %
33
2026 Roster
49%
Acceptance
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USF
University of San Francisco
.483
2026 Win %
41
2026 Roster
64%
Acceptance
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UP
University of the Pacific
.444
2026 Win %
37
2026 Roster
66%
Acceptance
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Mountain West
Mountain West Conference3 programsFS
Fresno State
.269
2026 Win %
37
2026 Roster
58%
Acceptance
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SDSU
San Diego State University
.600
2026 Win %
40
2026 Roster
34%
Acceptance
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SJSU
San Jose State University
.471
2026 Win %
40
2026 Roster
64%
Acceptance
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ACC
2 programs
Big 10
Big 10 Conference2 programs
WAC
Western Athletic Conference2 programs
Frequently Asked Questions
How many D1 baseball programs are in California?+
California has 26 NCAA D1 baseball programs: Cal State Fullerton, California Baptist University, California Polytechnic State University, California State University Bakersfield, California State University Long Beach, California State University Northridge, and 20 more.
What conferences do California D1 baseball teams play in?+
ACC, Big 10 Conference, Big West Conference, Mountain West Conference, West Coast Conference and Western Athletic Conference.
What is the best D1 baseball program in California?+
By 2026 win percentage, UCLA led California's D1 programs at .867. “Best” depends on your goals — level, academics, location and fit all matter, which is what each program profile helps you weigh.
Which California D1 baseball programs are the most selective academically?+
By acceptance rate, Stanford University is the most selective of California's D1 programs at 4%.
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