Best D1 Women's Swimming & Diving Programs in California, Ranked by Academic Score

Athletics and academics don't have to be a tradeoff. Below, we've ranked all 12 D1 women's Swimming & Diving programs in California by academic score — a composite of retention rate, graduation rate, and long-term earnings that reflects the strength of the underlying school.

The average retention rate across D1 women's Swimming & Diving programs in California is 89%, with an average graduation rate of 82%, and median earnings around $80,624.

Use this ranking to find programs at schools with strong academic outcomes, then read our guide on how to compare scholarship offers.