Best Christian colleges for NCAA Division II athletes in California
Christian colleges that compete in NCAA Division II athletics, ranked by Compass Score.
Best Christian colleges for NCAA Division II athletes in California7 schools
7 schools qualify, ranked by the Compass Score.
How this list is made
- Schools in California.
- Christian undergraduate colleges on the Compass. Seminaries and graduate-only schools are not counted.
- Competes in NCAA Division II (the school's athletics association, from federal and association data).
- Each school needs a complete Compass Score, so every row shows a rating.
- Ordered by Compass Score, highest first. Schools with the same score share a rank.
Updated Oct. 20, 2026. Methodology. Spot an error? Send a correction.
- 1
Biola University
La Mirada, CA · Private nonprofitHonor Roll- NCAA Division II athletics
- Chapel 3+ times a week
- 2
Westmont College
Santa Barbara, CA · Private nonprofitHonor Roll- NCAA Division II athletics
- Chapel 3+ times a week
- 3
Azusa Pacific University
Azusa, CA · Private nonprofitHonor Roll- NCAA Division II athletics
- Chapel 3+ times a week
- 4
Point Loma Nazarene University
San Diego, CA · Private nonprofitHonor Roll- NCAA Division II athletics
- Chapel 3+ times a week
- 5
William Jessup University
Rocklin, CA · Private nonprofit- NCAA Division II athletics
- Chapel 3+ times a week
- 6
Vanguard University of Southern California
Costa Mesa, CA · Private nonprofit- NCAA Division II athletics
- Chapel twice a week
- 7
Fresno Pacific University
Fresno, CA · Private nonprofit- NCAA Division II athletics
- Chapel twice a week
Compare cost and outcomes
| School | Net price a year | Median debt | Earnings 10 years out | Graduation rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biola University | $31,495 | $23,875 | $56,778 | 68% |
| Westmont College | $29,053 | $23,250 | $64,778 | 70% |
| Azusa Pacific University | $22,212 | $23,219 | $66,677 | 62% |
| Point Loma Nazarene University | $38,729 | $22,990 | $63,998 | 77% |
| William Jessup University | $28,062 | $23,700 | $56,257 | 56% |
| Vanguard University of Southern California | $21,241 | $22,000 | $59,541 | 57% |
| Fresno Pacific University | $13,630 | $23,146 | $58,896 | 50% |
Net price is the average yearly cost after grants. Federal data (College Scorecard). “—” means the school reports no figure.