List of college team nicknames in the United States
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This is an incomplete list of U.S. college nicknames.
If two nicknames are given, the first is for men's teams and the second for women's teams, unless otherwise noted.
Generally, athletics are mainly branded by their common name, meaning words like "University of" or "College" are usually omitted and only the unique name elements are used. For example, the University of Minnesota is only known as "Minnesota", San Diego State University as "San Diego State", and so on. Nonetheless, if a team's common name is different, it is displayed in parentheses, for example, University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), United States Military Academy (Army), University of California, Berkeley (California), etc.[A][B][C] The 12 most-used names of four-year college teams: Eagles (117), Hawks (107), Lions (66), Tigers (66), Cougars (59), Bulldogs (58), Panthers (55), Bears (51), Knights (51), Warriors (41), Wildcats (40), and Pioneers (36).[D]
A
AB–AK
AL
AM
AN
AO–AQ
| Institution | Nickname | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Appalachian Bible College | Warriors | Mount Hope, West Virginia |
| Appalachian State University | Mountaineers | Boone, North Carolina |
| The Apprentice School | Builders | Newport News, Virginia |
| Aquinas College | Saints | Grand Rapids, Michigan |
| Aquinas College | Cavaliers | Nashville, Tennessee |
AR
AS
| Institution | Nickname | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Asbury University | Eagles | Wilmore, Kentucky |
| Asheville–Buncombe Technical Community College | Trailblazers | Asheville, North Carolina |
| Ashland University | Eagles | Ashland, Ohio |
| Asnuntuck Community College | Corsairs | Enfield, Connecticut |
| Assumption University | Greyhounds | Worcester, Massachusetts |
AT
| Institution | Nickname | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Athens State University | Bears | Athens, Alabama |
| Athens Technical College | Owls | Athens, Georgia |
| Atlanta Metropolitan State College | Trailblazers | Atlanta, Georgia |
| Atlanta Technical College | Skyhawks | |
| Atlantic Cape Community College | Buccaneers | Mays Landing, New Jersey |
| Atlantis University | Atlanteans | Miami, Florida |
| A.T. Still University | Rams | Kirksville, Missouri |
AU
AV–AZ
B
BAB–BAP
BAR–BAY
BEL–BEN
BER–BEV
BI
| Institution | Nickname | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Big Bend Community College | Vikings | Moses Lake, Washington |
| Binghamton University | Bearcats | Vestal, New York |
| Biola University | Eagles | La Mirada, California |
| Bishop State Community College | Wildcats | Mobile, Alabama |
| Bismarck State College | Mystics | Bismarck, North Dakota |
BL
BO
BRA–BRI
BRO–BRY
BU
C
CAB–CALH
CALIFORNIA
| Institution | Nickname | Location |
|---|---|---|
| University of California, Berkeley (California) | Golden Bears | Berkeley, California |
| University of California, Davis (UC Davis) | Aggies | Davis, California |
| University of California, Irvine (UC Irvine) | Anteaters | Irvine, California |
| University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) | Bruins | Los Angeles, California |
| University of California, Merced (UC Merced) | Golden Bobcats | Merced, California |
| University of California, Riverside (UC Riverside) | Highlanders | Riverside, California |
| University of California, San Diego (UC San Diego) | Tritons | San Diego, California |
| University of California, San Francisco (UC San Francisco) | Bears | San Francisco, California |
| University of California, Santa Barbara (UC Santa Barbara) | Gauchos | Santa Barbara, California |
| University of California, Santa Cruz (UC Santa Cruz) | Banana Slugs | Santa Cruz, California |
| PennWest California (California)[G] | Vulcans | California, Pennsylvania |
CALIFORNIA B–CALIFORNIA L
| Institution | Nickname | Location |
|---|---|---|
| California Baptist University | Lancers | Riverside, California |
| California Institute of Technology (Caltech) | Beavers | Pasadena, California |
| California Lutheran University | Kingsmen and Regals | Thousand Oaks, California |
CALIFORNIA STATE
CALU–CAN
CAP–CAR
CAS–CAY
CC
| Institution | Nickname | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Community College of Allegheny County | Wildcats | Allegheny County, Pennsylvania |
| Community College of Aurora | Red Foxes | Aurora, Colorado |
| Community College of Baltimore County | Lions | Dundalk, Maryland |
| Knights | Essex, Maryland | |
| Community College of Denver | CityHawks | Denver, Colorado |
| Community College of Philadelphia | Lions | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Community College of Rhode Island | Knights | Warwick, Rhode Island |
| Community Colleges of Spokane | Sasquatch | Spokane, Washington |
CEC–CENTE
CENTRAL–CENTRAL L
CENTRAL M–CENTRAL W
CENTRALI–CER
| Institution | Nickname | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Centralia College | Trailblazers | Centralia, Washington |
| Centre College | Colonels | Danville, Kentucky |
| Century College | Wood Ducks | White Bear Lake, Minnesota |
| Cerritos College | Falcons | Norwalk, California |
| Cerro Coso Community College | Coyotes | Ridgecrest, California |
CHA
CHE–CHR
CI
| Institution | Nickname | Location |
|---|---|---|
| University of Cincinnati | Bearcats | Cincinnati, Ohio |
| University of Cincinnati Clermont College | Cougars | Batavia, Ohio |
| Cincinnati State Technical and Community College | Surge | Cincinnati, Ohio |
| Cisco College | Wranglers | Abilene, Texas |
| The Citadel | Bulldogs | Charleston, South Carolina |
| Citrus College | Owls | Glendora, California |
| City College of New York (CCNY) | Beavers | New York City, New York |
| City College of San Francisco (CCSF) | Rams | San Francisco, California |
CL
COA–COK
COL–COLO
COLU
| Institution | Nickname | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Columbia Basin College | Hawks | Pasco, Washington |
| Columbia College | Claim Jumpers | Sonora, California |
| Columbia College | Cougars | Columbia, Missouri |
| Columbia College | Koalas | Columbia, South Carolina |
| Columbia College Chicago | Renegades | Chicago, Illinois |
| Columbia Gorge Community College | Fighting Salmon | The Dalles, Oregon |
| Columbia University | Lions | New York City, New York |
| Columbia–Greene Community College | Twins | Hudson, New York |
| Columbia International University (CIU) | Rams | Columbia, South Carolina |
| Columbia Southern University | Knights | Orange Beach, Alabama |
| Columbus State Community College | Cougars | Columbus, Ohio |
| Columbus State University | Cougars | Columbus, Georgia |
COM–CONC
CONN–COP
COR–COW
CR
| Institution | Nickname | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Crafton Hills College | Roadrunners | Yucaipa, California |
| Creighton University | Bluejays | Omaha, Nebraska |
| Crowder College | Roughriders | Neosho, Missouri |
| Crowley's Ridge College | Pioneers | Paragould, Arkansas |
| Crown College | Polars | St. Bonifacius, Minnesota |
CU–CY
D
DA
DE–DEL
DEN–DET
| Institution | Nickname | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Denison University | Big Red | Granville, Ohio |
| Denmark Technical College | Panthers | Denmark, South Carolina |
| University of Denver | Pioneers | Denver, Colorado |
| DePaul University | Blue Demons | Chicago, Illinois |
| DePauw University | Tigers | Greencastle, Indiana |
| Des Moines Area Community College | Bears | Various[J] |
| DeSales University | Bulldogs | Center Valley, Pennsylvania |
| College of the Desert | Roadrunners | Palm Desert, California |
| University of Detroit Mercy | Titans | Detroit, Michigan |
DI–DO
DR
| Institution | Nickname | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Drake University | Bulldogs | Des Moines, Iowa |
| J.F. Drake State Community and Technical College (Drake State) | Blue Eagles | Huntsville, Alabama |
| Drew University | Rangers | Madison, New Jersey |
| Drexel University | Dragons | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Drury University | Panthers | Springfield, Missouri |
DU–DY
E
EAR–EAST
EASTERN–EB
EC–ED
EL
EM
| Institution | Nickname | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Embry–Riddle Aeronautical University | Eagles | Daytona Beach, Florida |
| Emerson College | Lions | Boston, Massachusetts |
| Emmanuel University | Lions | Franklin Springs, Georgia |
| Emmanuel College | Saints | Boston, Massachusetts |
| Emmaus University | Eagles | Dubuque, Iowa |
| Emory University | Eagles | Atlanta, Georgia |
| Emory and Henry University | Wasps | Emory, Virginia |
| Empire State University | Bluebirds | Saratoga Springs, New York |
| Emporia State University | Hornets | Emporia, Kansas |
EN–EV
F
FA
FE–FI
FL
FO
FR–FU
G
GA
| Institution | Nickname | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Gadsden State Community College | Cardinals | Various[L] |
| Gallaudet University | Bison | Washington, D.C. |
| Galveston College | Whitecaps | Galveston, Texas |
| Gannon University | Golden Knights | Erie, Pennsylvania |
| Garden City Community College | Broncbusters | Garden City, Kansas |
| Gardner–Webb University | Runnin' Bulldogs | Boiling Springs, North Carolina |
| Garrett College | Lakers | McHenry, Maryland |
| Gateway Community College | Lions | New Haven, Connecticut |
| GateWay Community College | Geckos | Phoenix, Arizona |
| Gateway Technical College | Red Hawks | Various[M] |
| Gavilan College | Rams | Gilroy, California |
GE
GI–GO
GR
GU–GW
| Institution | Nickname | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Guilford College | Quakers | Greensboro, North Carolina |
| Guilford Technical Community College | Titans | Various[P] |
| Gulf Coast State College | Commodores | Panama City, Florida |
| Gustavus Adolphus College | Golden Gusties | St. Peter, Minnesota |
| Guttman Community College | Grizzlies | New York City, New York |
| Gwynedd Mercy University | Griffins | Gwynedd Valley, Pennsylvania |
H
HAG–HAN
HAR
HAS–HE
HI
HOB–HOS
HOU–HOW
HU
I
ID–IL
IM–IN
IO–IT
J
JA
JE–JU
K
KA
| Institution | Nickname | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Kalamazoo College | Hornets | Kalamazoo, Michigan |
| Kalamazoo Valley Community College | Cougars | |
| Kankakee Community College | Cavaliers | Kankakee, Illinois |
| University of Kansas | Jayhawks | Lawrence, Kansas |
| Kansas Christian College | Falcons | Overland Park, Kansas |
| University of Missouri–Kansas City (Kansas City) | Roos | Kansas City, Missouri |
| Kansas City Kansas Community College | Blue Devils | Wyandotte County, Kansas |
| Kansas State University | Wildcats | Manhattan, Kansas |
| Kansas Wesleyan University | Coyotes | Salina, Kansas |
| Kaskaskia College | Blue Devils and Blue Angels | Centralia, Illinois |
KE
KI–KU
L
LA–LAK
LAM–LAW
LE
LI
LOC–LOR
| Institution | Nickname | Location |
|---|---|---|
| John A. Logan College (Logan College) | Volunteers | Carterville, Illinois |
| Logan University | Leopards | Chesterfield, Missouri |
| Loma Linda University | Lions | Loma Linda, California |
| Lone Star College–CyFair | Falcons | Cypress, Texas |
| Lone Star College–Montgomery | Mavericks | The Woodlands, Texas |
| Lone Star College–North Harris | Hurricanes | Harris County, Texas |
| Lone Star College–Tomball | Timberwolves | Tomball, Texas |
| Long Beach City College | Vikings | Long Beach, California |
| Long Island University (LIU) | Sharks | Brooklyn and Brookville, New York |
| Longwood University | Lancers | Farmville, Virginia |
| Lorain County Community College | Commodores | Elyria, Ohio |
| Loras College | Duhawks | Dubuque, Iowa |
LOS
LOU
LOW–LY
M
MAC–MAL
MAN
| Institution | Nickname | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Manchester Community College | Cougars | Manchester, Connecticut |
| Manchester University | Spartans | North Manchester, Indiana |
| Borough of Manhattan Community College (BMCC) | Panthers | New York City, New York |
| Manhattan University | Jaspers | |
| Manhattan Area Technical College | Bison | Manhattan, Kansas |
| Manhattan Christian College | Thunder | |
| Manhattanville University | Valiants | Purchase, New York |
| Manor College | Blue Jays | Abington Township, Pennsylvania |
MAR
MAS–MAY
| Institution | Nickname | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts College of Art and Design (MassArt) | Mastodons | Boston, Massachusetts |
| University of Massachusetts Amherst (UMass) | Minutemen and Minutewomen | Amherst, Massachusetts |
| University of Massachusetts Boston (UMass Boston) | Beacons | Boston, Massachusetts |
| University of Massachusetts Dartmouth (UMass Dartmouth) | Corsairs | Dartmouth, Massachusetts |
| University of Massachusetts Lowell (UMass Lowell) | River Hawks | Lowell, Massachusetts |
| Massachusetts Bay Community College (MassBay) | Buccaneers | Various[Y] |
| Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) | Trailblazers | North Adams, Massachusetts |
| Massachusetts Maritime Academy | Buccaneers | Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts |
| Massasoit Community College | Warriors | Brockton, Massachusetts |
| The Master's University | Mustangs | Santa Clarita, California |
| Mayland Community College | Mountain Lions | Spruce Pine, North Carolina |
| Mayville State University | Comets | Mayville, North Dakota |
MC
| Institution | Nickname | Location |
|---|---|---|
| McDaniel College | Green Terror | Westminster, Maryland |
| McHenry County College | Fighting Scots | Crystal Lake, Illinois |
| McKendree University | Bearcats | Lebanon, Illinois |
| McLennan Community College | Highlanders and Highlassies | Waco, Texas |
| McMurry University | War Hawks | Abilene, Texas |
| McNeese State University | Cowboys and Cowgirls | Lake Charles, Louisiana |
| McPherson College | Bulldogs | McPherson, Kansas |
ME
MIA–MID
MIL–MIN
MIR–MIT
MOB–MON
MOO–MOT
| Institution | Nickname | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Moody Bible Institute | Archers | Various[AE] |
| Moorpark College | Raiders | Moorpark, California |
| Moraine Park Technical College | Wolves | Fond du Lac, Wisconsin |
| Moraine Valley Community College | Cyclones | Palos Hills, Illinois |
| Moravian University | Greyhounds | Bethlehem, Pennsylvania |
| Morehead State University | Eagles | Morehead, Kentucky |
| Morehouse College | Maroon Tigers | Atlanta, Georgia |
| Moreno Valley College | Lions | Moreno Valley, California |
| Morgan Community College | Roadrunners | Fort Morgan, Colorado |
| Morgan State University | Bears and Lady Bears | Baltimore, Maryland |
| Morningside University | Mustangs | Sioux City, Iowa |
| Morris College | Hornets | Sumter, South Carolina |
| Morris Brown College | Wolverines | Atlanta, Georgia |
| State University of New York at Morrisville (Morrisville) | Mustangs | Morrisville, New York |
| Morton College | Panthers | Cicero, Illinois |
| Motlow State Community College | Bucks and Lady Bucks | Various[AF] |
| Mott Community College | Bears | Flint, Michigan |
MOU
MU
N
NA–NEV
NEW
NH–NORM
| Institution | Nickname | Location |
|---|---|---|
| NHTI – Concord's Community College (NHTI) | Lynx | Concord, New Hampshire |
| Niagara University | Purple Eagles | Lewiston, New York |
| Nichols College | Bison | Dudley, Massachusetts |
| Nicholls State University[AK] | Colonels | Thibodaux, Louisiana |
| New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) | Highlanders | Newark, New Jersey |
| Nobel University | Knights | Los Angeles, California |
| Norco College | Mustangs | Norco, California |
| Norfolk State University | Spartans | Norfolk, Virginia |
| Normandale Community College | Lions | Bloomington, Minnesota |
NORTH A–NORTH C
NORTH D–NORTH
NORTHA–NORTHEA
NORTHERN–NORTHLAND
NORTHWEST
NORTHWO–NY
O
OA–OG
OH–OK
OL–OR
OT–OZ
P
PA
PE
| Institution | Nickname | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Pearl River Community College | Wildcats | Poplarville, Mississippi |
| Pellissippi State Community College | Panthers | Hardin Valley, Tennessee |
| Peninsula College | Pirates | Port Angeles, Washington |
| University of Pennsylvania (Penn) | Quakers | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Pennsylvania Highlands Community College (Penn Highlands) | Black Bears | Johnstown, Pennsylvania |
| Pennsylvania State University (Penn State) | Nittany Lions[AU] | State College, Pennsylvania[AV] |
| Pennsylvania College of Technology (Penn Tech) | Wildcats | Williamsport, Pennsylvania |
| Pensacola Christian College | Eagles | Pensacola, Florida |
| Pensacola State College | Pirates | |
| Pepperdine University | Waves | Malibu, California |
| Peru State College | Bobcats | Peru, Nebraska |
PF–PI
PL–PR
PU
Q
| Institution | Nickname | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Queens College, City University of New York | Knights | New York City, New York |
| Queens University of Charlotte | Royals | Charlotte, North Carolina |
| Queensborough Community College | Tigers | New York City, New York |
| Quincy College | Granite | Quincy, Massachusetts |
| Quincy University | Hawks | Quincy, Illinois |
| Quinebaug Valley Community College | Frogs | Danielson, Connecticut |
| Quinnipiac University | Bobcats | Hamden, Connecticut |
| Quinsigamond Community College | Wyverns and Lady Wyverns | Worcester, Massachusetts |
R
RA
| Institution | Nickname | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Radford University | Highlanders | Radford, Virginia |
| Ramapo College | Roadrunners | Mahwah, New Jersey |
| Randall University | Saints and Lady Saints | Moore, Oklahoma |
| Randolph Community College | Armadillos | Asheboro, North Carolina |
| Randolph College | WildCats | Lynchburg, Virginia |
| Randolph–Macon College | Yellow Jackets | Ashland, Virginia |
| Ranger College | Rangers | Ranger, Texas |
| Rappahannock Community College | Gulls | Various |
| Raritan Valley Community College | Golden Lions | Branchburg, New Jersey |
RE
RH–RI
ROA–ROC
ROG–RU
S
SAC–SAG
SAINT A–SAINT J
SAINT L–SAINT X
SAL–SAM
SAN
SANTA–SANTI
SAR–SC
SE
SH
SI
SK–SON
SOUTH
SOUTHEAST
SOUTHERN–SOUTHSIDE
SOUTHWEST
SOUTHWESTERN–SOW
SP
STA–STE
STI–SUL
SUNY
SUR–SY
T
TA
TEC-TER
TEX
TH–TI
| Institution | Nickname | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology (Thaddeus Stevens) | Bulldogs | Lancaster, Pennsylvania |
| Thiel College | Tomcats | Greenville, Pennsylvania |
| Thomas College | Terriers | Waterville, Maine |
| Thomas University | Night Hawks | Thomasville, Georgia |
| Thomas More University | Saints | Crestview Hills, Kentucky |
| Three Rivers College | Raiders | Poplar Bluff, Missouri |
| Tidewater Community College | Storm | Various[CC] |
| Tiffin University | Dragons | Tiffin, Ohio |
TO
| Institution | Nickname | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Toccoa Falls College | Screaming Eagles | Toccoa, Georgia |
| Tohono Oʼodham Community College | Jegos | Haivana Nakya, Arizona |
| University of Toledo | Rockets | Toledo, Ohio |
| Tompkins Cortland Community College | Panthers | Dryden, New York |
| Tougaloo College | Bulldogs | Jackson, Mississippi |
| Touro University | Bulls | New York City, New York |
| Towson University[CD] | Tigers | Towson, Maryland |
TR
TU–TY
U
V
VA–VE
VI–VO
W
WAB–WAR
WAS–WAY
WEA–WES
WEST–WESTC
WESTERN
WESTF–WH
WIC–WIN
WIS–WIT
WO–WY
X
| Institution | Nickname | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Xavier University | Musketeers | Cincinnati, Ohio |
| Xavier University of Louisiana | Gold Rush and Gold Nuggets | New Orleans, Louisiana |
Y
Z
| Institution | Nickname | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Zane State College | Tigers | Zanesville, Ohio |
Notes
- Common abbreviations are not shown. For example, "Institute of Technology" is commonly shortened to "Tech", so schools like Florida Institute of Technology do not display "Florida Tech". However, if the title of any page already uses the common name, for example, the official name of Virginia Tech is Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, only the short name will be displayed, since the page names are used instead of the full name of the institutions for this listing. There may also be cases where the university does not use the common abbreviation, for example, Massachusetts Institute of Technology uses "MIT" instead of "Massachusetts Tech" or "Mass Tech", in which case the common name will be shown in parentheses.
- Some schools not only drop "University" or "College", and prefer to use shorter names. This tends to happen more often with state institutions. For example, Middle Tennessee State University uses "Middle Tennessee", McNeese State University uses "McNeese", or Central Connecticut State University uses "Central Connecticut"; although it can also occur in other cases, such as Rose–Hulman Institute of Technology that only uses "Rose–Hulman". In those situations, the common name is not displayed.
- Sometimes, common names show the state where the school is located to avoid ambiguity. For example, the Anderson Ravens can include "(IN)", to clarify that they are located in the state of Indiana and differentiate them from the Anderson Trojans, which can include "(SC)" and are located in South Carolina. Although there may also be situations where only one institution adds its state in parentheses, such as the California Vulcans who use "(PA)" to distinguish themselves from the well-known California Golden Bears. In those cases, the state in parentheses is not shown, since that is what the location row is for.
- Including names with attached adjectives such as "Blue", "Golden", "Flying", or "Fighting"; nonetheless, these data may be inexact.
- The athletics are mainly branded simply as Benedictine, but they may also be known as Benedictine–Lisle.
- It is branded as Benedictine Mesa.
- PWUC is part of Pennsylvania Western University and not of the University of California. Nonetheless, its athletics are known simply as California. It may be also known as California (PA) or PennWest California.
- This is the joint intercollegiate sports program of Claremont McKenna College, Harvey Mudd College, and Scripps College. It is branded as Claremont-Mudd-Scripps.
- It has campuses in Atmore; Bay Minette; Brewton; Fairhope; Foley; Gilbertown; Gulf Shores; Mobile; Monroeville and Thomasville, Alabama.
- It has campuses in Ankeny; Boone; Carroll; Newton; Des Moines and West Des Moines, Iowa.
- It has campuses in Boca Raton; Miami; Orlando; Sarasota and Tampa, Florida.
- It has campuses in Gadsden; Anniston and Centre, Alabama.
- It has campuses in Kenosha; Racine and Elkhorn, Wisconsin.
- It has campuses in Ringgold; Rock Spring; Rome; Calhoun; Rockmart and Dalton, Georgia.
- They are also known as Lopes.
- It has campuses in Jamestown; Greensboro; High Point and Colfax, North Carolina.
- They are also known as Red-Tailed Hawks.
- They represent Hobart College.
- They represent William Smith College.
- It has campuses in Charlotte, North Carolina, and Providence, Rhode Island.
- The athletics are mainly branded simply as Louisiana, but they are also known as Louisiana–Lafayette, UL Lafayette and ULL.
- The athletics are mainly branded as Louisiana–Monroe, but they are also known as UL Monroe and ULM.
- They are also known as Fighting Tigers.
- It has campuses in Andalusia; Greenville; Opp and Luverne, Alabama.
- It has campuses in Wellesley; Framingham and Ashland, Massachusetts.
- Previously known as Ironmen.
- The main campus is located in Fergus Falls, but it also has campuses at Moorhead; Detroit Lakes and Wadena, Minnesota.
- It has campuses in Canby; Granite Falls; Jackson; Pipestone and Worthington, Minnesota.
- The athletics are branded as New Rochelle Mustangs.
- The athletics are branded as Bronx Express.
- It has campuses at Chicago, Illinois; Spokane, Washington and Plymouth, Michigan.
- It has campuses in Lynchburg; McMinnville; Fayetteville and Smyrna, Tennessee.
- It has campuses in San Jacinto; Menifee; Banning and Temecula, California
- The athletics are mainly branded as Omaha, but they are also known as Nebraska–Omaha and UNO.
- It has campuses in Macy; Santee and South Sioux City, Nebraska.
- Men's basketball team uses Runnin' Rebels, women's basketball team uses Lady Rebels, and baseball team uses Hustlin' Rebels.
- The athletics are mainly branded simply as Nicholls, but it may also be known as Nicholls State.
- It may also be known as Vikings.
- The athletics are mainly branded simply as Northwestern, but they may also be known as Northwestern–St. Paul or Northwestern (MN).
- It may also be known as UNWO.
- It may also be known as NWOSU.
- It may be known as Notre Dame Maryland or simply Notre Dame.
- It may also be known as Hustlin' Owls.
- The athletics are mainly branded simply as Park, but they may also be known as Park–Missouri.
- They are branded as Park–Gilbert.
- It has campuses in Franklin; Suffolk and Isle of Wight, Virginia.
- Women's basketball team uses Lady Lions. Penn State's 19 other Commonwealth campuses aside from its main campus in State College sponsor separate athletic programs. The teams at the Abington, Altoona, Beaver, Berks, Brandywine, DuBois, Hazleton, Lehigh Valley, Mont Alto, New Kensington, Schuylkill, Scranton, Wilkes-Barre and York campuses are called the Nittany Lions. The teams at the Behrend, Greater Allegheny, Harrisburg and Shenango campuses are called the Lions. The teams at the Fayette campus are called the Roaring Lions. In 2025, the Penn State Board of Trustees announced that the DuBois, Fayette, Mont Alto, New Kensington, Shenango, Wilkes-Barre and York campuses would all be closed following the 2026–27 academic year.[1]
- Penn State has campuses in Abington, Carlisle (Dickinson Law campus), Center Township (Beaver campus), Center Valley (Lehigh Valley campus), DuBois, Dunmore (Scranton campus), Erie (Behrend campus), Hazleton, Hershey (College of Medicine campus), Lemont Furnace (Fayette campus), Lehman Township (Wilkes-Barre campus), Logan Township (Altoona campus), Lower Swatara Township (Harrisburg campus), Malvern (Great Valley Graduate Professional Studies campus), McKeesport (Greater Allegheny campus), Middletown Township (Brandywine campus), Mont Alto, New Kensington, Schuylkill Haven (Schuylkill campus), Sharon (Shenango campus), Spring Township (Berks campus), University Park (flagship campus), and York.
- It may also be known as Pitt State.
- Also referred to as Pitt.
- It is also known as Pitt–Bradford.
- It is also known as Pitt–Greensburg.
- It is also known as Pitt–Johnstown.
- It is also known as Pitt–Titusville.
- Pitzer operates a joint athletic program with Pomona College, it is branded as Pomona–Pitzer.
- Pomona operates a joint athletic program with Pitzer College, it is branded as Pomona–Pitzer.
- Owls and Lady Owls in Spanish.
- Men's teams are also known as Tarzans/Tarzanes, and women's teams also uses Janes/Juanas.
- Red-tailed Hawks in Spanish.
- It has campuses in Austin; Albert Lea and Owatonna, Minnesota.
- It has campuses in Grants Pass; Medford and White City, Oregon.
- It has campuses in Salisbury; Concord and Kannapolis, North Carolina.
- It is branded as Rowan–Gloucester.
- It is branded as Rowan–Cumberland.
- They only represent College of Saint Benedict.
- They only represent Saint John's University.
- The athletics are branded as St. Joseph's–Brooklyn.
- The athletics are branded as St. Joseph's–Long Island.
- Unofficial nickname. Also known simply as Slippery Rock University athletics.
- It has campuses in Highlands County; DeSoto County and Hardee County, Florida.
- It has campuses in Polkton; Monroe and Wadesboro, North Carolina.
- It has campuses in Lincoln; Beatrice and Milford, Nebraska.
- They are also known as Fighting Owls.
- It has campuses in Portland; Gorham and Lewiston, Maine.
- It has campuses in Hughesville; La Plata; Leonardtown and Prince Frederick, Maryland.
- It has campuses in Opelika; Wadley and Valley, Alabama.
- It has campuses in Belleville; Granite City and Red Bud, Illinois.
- Also known as UTRGV, Rio Grande Valley or simply Rio Grande.
- Also known simply as Texas Aggies.
- The women's basketball team uses Lady Raiders.
- It has campuses in Chesapeake; Norfolk; Portsmouth; Suffolk and Virginia Beach, Virginia.
- It may also be known as Towson State due to its former names.
- Women's teams are named Tigerettes.
- It has campuses in Cranford; Elizabeth; Plainfield and Scotch Plains, New Jersey.
- They are also known as T-Birds.
- Men's basketball team is also known as Runnin' Utes, and the women's gymnastics team is known as Red Rocks.
- It has campuses in Sugar Grove; Aurora and Plano, Illinois.
- The athletics are mainly branded as Wisconsin–Eau Claire, but they are also known as UW–Eau Claire or simply Eau Claire.
- The athletics are mainly branded as Green Bay, but they are also known as Wisconsin–Green Bay, UW–Green Bay or UWGB.
- The athletics are mainly branded as Sheboygan, but they are also known as UWGB–Sheboygan.
- The athletics are mainly branded as Wisconsin–La Crosse, but they are also known as UW–La Crosse.
- The athletics are mainly branded as Milwaukee, but they are also known as Wisconsin–Milwaukee or UW–Milwaukee.
- The athletics are mainly branded as Wisconsin–Oshkosh, but they are also known as UW–Oshkosh.
- The athletics are branded as UWO–Fox Cities.
- The athletics are mainly branded as Parkside, but they are also known as Wisconsin–Parkside or UW–Parkside.
- The athletics are mainly branded as Wisconsin–Platteville, but they are also known as UW–Platteville.
- The athletics are mainly branded as Wisconsin–Baraboo, but they are also known as UW–Baraboo.
- The athletics are mainly branded as Wisconsin–River Falls, but they are also known as UW–River Falls.
- The athletics are mainly branded as Wisconsin–Stevens Point, but they are also known as UW–Stevens Point.
- The athletics are mainly branded as Marshfield, but they are also known as UWSP–Marshfield.
- The athletics are mainly branded as Wausau, but they are also known as UWSP–Wausau.
- The athletics are mainly branded as Wisconsin–Stout, but they are also known as UW–Stout.
- The athletics are mainly branded as Wisconsin–Superior, but they are also known as UW–Superior.
- The athletics are mainly branded as Wisconsin–Whitewater, but they are also known as UW–Whitewater or simply Whitewater.
- The athletics are mainly branded as Rock County, but they are also known as UWW–Rock County.