Best Christian colleges for NAIA athletes in California
Christian colleges that compete in NAIA athletics, ranked by Compass Score.
Best Christian colleges for NAIA athletes in California3 schools
3 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 NAIA (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.
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Compare cost and outcomes
| School | Net price a year | Median debt | Earnings 10 years out | Graduation rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Sierra University | $45,566 | $27,000 | $61,824 | 60% |
| Hope International University | $29,310 | $23,000 | $49,697 | 49% |
| Life Pacific University | $20,898 | $22,395 | $43,299 | 40% |
Net price is the average yearly cost after grants. Federal data (College Scorecard). “—” means the school reports no figure.