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. 

The 12 most-used names of four-year college teams (exclusive of names with attached adjectives such as “Blue”, “Golden”, “Flying” or “Fighting”): Eagles (76), Tigers (46), Bulldogs (40), Panthers (33), Knights (32), Lions (32), Bears (30), Hawks (28), Cougars (27), Pioneers (28), Warriors (27) and Wildcats (27). 

A

 Abilene Christian University Wildcats
 Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College Stallions
 Adams State Grizzlies
 Adelphi Panthers
 Adrian College Bulldogs
 Air Force Falcons
 Akron Zips
 Alabama Crimson Tide
 Alabama-Birmingham Blazers
 Alabama-Huntsville Chargers
 Alabama A&M Bulldogs and Lady Bulldogs
 Alabama State Hornets and Lady Hornets
 Alaska Anchorage Seawolves
 Alaska Fairbanks Nanooks
 Albany Great Danes
 Albright College Lions
 Alcorn State Braves and Lady Braves
 Albertus Magnus College Falcons
 Alderson-Broaddus College Battlers
 Alfred University Saxons
 Alice Lloyd College Eagles
 Allegheny College Gators
 Alma College Scots
 Alvernia University Crusaders
 American International College Yellowjackets
 American University Eagles
 Amherst College Lord Jeffs (unofficial)
 Anderson University (Indiana) Ravens
 Anderson University (South Carolina) Trojans
 Angelo State University Rams Rambelles and 'Belles
 Appalachian State University Mountaineers
 Arcadia University Knights
 Armstrong Pirates and Lady Pirates
 Arizona Wildcats
 Arizona State University Sun Devils
 Arkansas Razorbacks
 Arkansas-Little Rock Trojans
 Arkansas-Monticello Boll Weevils and Cotton Blossoms
 Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions
 Arkansas State University Red Wolves
 Arkansas Tech University Wonder Boys and Golden Suns
 Army Black Knights
 ASA College (Miami) Silver Storm
 ASA College (New York) Avengers
 Ashford University Saints
 Ashland University Eagles
 Association Free Lutheran Bible School and Seminary Conquerors
 Assumption College Greyhounds
 Auburn University Tigers or the Plainsmen
 Auburn University at Montgomery Warhawks
 Augsburg University Auggies
 Augustana College Vikings
 Aurora University Spartans
 Austin College Kangaroos
 Austin Peay State University Governors and Lady Govs
 Ave Maria University Gyrenes
 Avila University Eagles
 Azusa Pacific University Cougars

B

 Babson College Beavers
 Baker University Wildcats
 Baldwin-Wallace College Yellow Jackets
 Ball State University Cardinals
 Bard College Raptors
 Barry University Buccaneers
 Bates College Bobcats
 Baylor University Bears and Lady Bears
 Bellevue University Bruins
 Belmont University Bruins
 Belmont Abbey College Crusaders
 Beloit College Buccaneers
 Bemidji State University Beavers
 Benedict College Tigers
 Benedictine College Ravens
 Bentley College Falcons
 Berea College Mountaineers
 Bethany College (Kansas) Swedes
 Bethany College (West Virginia) Bison
 Bethel College (Indiana) Pilots
 Bethel College (Kansas) Threshers
 Bethel University (Minnesota) Royals
 Bethel University (Tennessee) Wildcats
 Bethune-Cookman College Wildcats
 Binghamton University Bearcats
 Birmingham-Southern College Panthers
 Black Hills State University Yellow Jackets
 Blinn College Buccaneers
 Bloomfield College Deacons
 Bloomsburg University Huskies
 Bluefield College Rams
 Bluefield State College Big Blues and Lady Blues
 Bluffton University Beavers
 Boise State University Broncos
 Boston College Eagles
 Boston University Terriers
 Bowling Green State University Falcons
 Bowdoin College Polar Bears
 Bowie State University Bulldogs
 Bradley University Braves
 Brandeis University Judges
Briar Cliff Chargers
 Briarcliffe College Seahawks
 Bridgewater College Eagles
 Brigham Young University Cougars
 Brigham Young University Hawaii Seasiders
 Bryant University Bulldogs
 Brooklyn College Bulldogs
 Broward College Seahawks
 Brown University Bears
 Bucknell University Bison
 Buena Vista University Beavers
 Buffalo Bulls
 Buffalo State College Bengals
 Butler University Bulldogs

C

 Cabrini College Cavaliers
 UC Berkeley Golden Bears
 UC Davis Aggies
 UC Irvine Anteaters
 UC Merced Golden Bobcats
 UC Riverside Highlanders
 UC San Diego Tritons
 UC Santa Barbara Gauchos
 UC Santa Cruz Banana Slugs
 UCLA Bruins
 California Lutheran University Kingsmen and Regals
 California Maritime Academy Keelhaulers
 California State Polytechnic University Pomona Broncos
 California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo Mustangs
 California State University, Bakersfield Roadrunners
 California State University, Channel Islands Dolphins
 California State University, Chico Wildcats
 California State University, East Bay Pioneers
 California State University, Fresno Bulldogs
 California State University, Fullerton Titans
 California State University, Humboldt Jacks
 California State University, Long Beach 49ers
 California State University, Los Angeles Golden Eagles
 California State University, Northridge Matadors
 California State University, San Bernardino Coyotes
 California State University, San Diego Aztecs
 California State University, San Francisco Gators
 California State University, San Jose Spartans
 California State University, Sacramento Hornets
 California State University, Sonoma Seawolves
 California State University, Stanislaus Warriors
 California University of Pennsylvania Vulcans
 Calvin College Knights and Lady Knights
 Campbell University Fighting Camels
 Campbellsville University Tigers
 Canisius College Golden Griffins
 Cankdeska Cikana Community College C4
 Capital University Crusaders
 Cardinal Stritch University Wolves
 Carleton College Knights
 Carnegie Mellon University Tartans
 Carroll College Fighting Saints
 Carson-Newman College Eagles
 Carthage College Red Men and Lady Reds
 Case Western Reserve University Spartans
 Castleton State College Spartans
 The Catholic University of America Cardinals
 Cazenovia College Wildcats
 Centenary College Gentlemen and Ladies
 Central Arkansas Bears and Sugar Bears
 Central Connecticut State University Blue Devils
 College of Central Florida Patriots
 Central Florida Knights
 Central College (Iowa) Dutch
 Central Methodist University Eagles
 Central Michigan University Chippewas
 Central Missouri Mules and Jennies
 Central Oklahoma University Bronchos
 Central Washington University Wildcats
 Centre College Colonels
 Cerritos College Falcons
 Chadron State College Eagles
 Chaminade University Silverswords
 Chapman University Panthers
 College of Charleston Cougars
 Chatham University Cougars
 UCWV Golden Eagles
 Charleston Southern University Buccaneers and Lady Bucs
 Chestnut Hill College Griffins
 Cheyney University Wolves
 Chicago Maroons
 Chicago State University Cougars
 Chipola College Indians
 Christian Brothers University Buccaneers
 Christopher Newport University Captains
 Cincinnati Bearcats
 Cincinnati Christian University Eagles
 The Citadel Bulldogs
 Claremont McKenna College, Harvey Mudd College, Scripps College Stags and Athenas
 Clarion University Golden Eagles
 Clarkson University Golden Knights
 Clarke University Crusaders
 Clearwater Christian College Cougars
 Clemson University Tigers
 Cleveland State University Vikings
 Coastal Carolina University Chanticleers and Lady Chants
 Coe College Kohawks
 Coker College Cobras
 Colby College White Mules
 Colgate University Raiders
 Colorado Buffaloes
 Colorado-Colorado Springs Mountain Lions
 Colorado College Tigers
 Colorado Mesa University Mavericks and Lady Mavs
 Colorado School of Mines Orediggers
 Colorado State University Rams
 Colorado State University-Pueblo ThunderWolves
 Columbia College (Missouri) Cougars
 Columbia University Lions
 Concord University Mountain Lions and Lady Lions
 Concordia College, Moorhead Cobbers
 Concordia College, Selma Hornets
 Concordia College, New York Clippers
 Concordia University, Ann Arbor Cardinals
 Concordia University Chicago Cougars
 Concordia University, Irvine Eagles
 Concordia University, Nebraska Bulldogs
 Concordia University, Portland Cavaliers
 Concordia University, Saint Paul Golden Bears
 Concordia University Texas Tornadoes
 Concordia University Wisconsin Falcons
 Connecticut Huskies
 Connecticut College Camels
 Coppin State University Eagles
 Cornell University Big Red
 Cornerstone University Golden Eagles
 Creighton University Blue Jays
 Culver-Stockton College Wildcats
 Cumberland University Phoenix
 Cumberlands Patriots

D

 Dallas Baptist University Patriots
 Dakota State University Trojans
 Dana College Vikings
 Dartmouth College Big Green
 Davis and Elkins College Senators
 Davenport University Panthers
 Davidson College Wildcats
 Dayton Flyers
 Daytona State College Falcons
 Defiance College Yellow Jackets
 DePaul University Blue Demons
 DePauw University Tigers
 Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens
 Delaware State University Hornets
 Delaware Valley University Aggies
 Delta State University Statesmen and Lady Statesmen (Fighting Okra)
 Denison University Big Red
 Denver Pioneers
 DeSales University Bulldogs
 Detroit Titans
 Dickinson College Red Devils
 District of Columbia Firebirds and Lady Firebirds
 Doane College Tigers
 Dordt College Defenders
 Dowling College Golden Lions
 Drake University Bulldogs
 Drew University Rangers
 Drexel University Dragons
 Duke University Blue Devils
 Duquesne University Dukes
 University of Dubuque Spartans

E

 Earlham College Hustlin' Quakers 
 Eastern Arizona College Gila Monsters
 East Carolina University Pirates
 East Los Angeles College Huskies and Lady Huskies
 East Stroudsburg University Warriors
 East Tennessee State University Buccaneers and Lady Bucs
 East Texas Baptist University Tigers
 Eastern Connecticut State University Warriors
 Eastern Florida State College Titans
 Eastern Illinois University Panthers
 Eastern Kentucky University Colonels and Lady Colonels
 Eastern Michigan University Eagles
 Eastern Nazarene College Lions
 Eastern New Mexico University Greyhounds and Zias
 Eastern University Eagles
 Eastern Washington University Eagles
 Eckerd College Tritons
 Edinboro University Fighting Scots
 Edward Waters College Tigers
 El Paso Community College Tejanos and Lady Tejanos
 Elon University Phoenix
 Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Eagles
 Emory University Eagles
 Emporia State University Hornets
 Endicott College Gulls
 Erskine College Flying Fleet
 Evangel University Crusaders
 Evansville Purple Aces
 Evergreen State College Geoducks

F

 Fairleigh Dickinson University (Florham Campus) Devils
 Fairleigh Dickinson University (Metropolitan Campus) Knights
 Fairfield University Stags
 Fairmont State University Falcons
 Faulkner University Eagles
 Ferris State University Bulldogs
 Felician College Golden Falcons
 Findlay Oilers 
 Finger Lakes Community College Lakers
 Finlandia University Lions
 Fisk University Bulldogs
 Fitchburg State Falcons
 Flagler College Saints
 Florida Gators
 Florida A&M University Rattlers
 Florida Atlantic University Owls
 Florida International University Golden Panthers
 Florida College Falcons
 Florida Institute of Technology Panthers 
 Florida Gulf Coast University Eagles
 Florida Memorial University Lions
 Florida National University Conquistadors
 Florida Southern Moccasins
 Florida SouthWestern State College College Buccaneers
 Florida State College at Jacksonville Blue Wave
 Florida State University Seminoles
 Fordham University Rams
 Fort Hays State University Tigers
 Fort Valley State University Wildcats
 Francis Marion University Patriots
 Franklin University Raiders
 Franklin and Marshall College Diplomats
 Franklin College Grizzlies
 Freed-Hardeman University Lions and Lady Lions
 Friends University Falcons
 Fresno Pacific University Sunbirds
 Fresno State Bulldogs
 Frostburg State University Bobcats
 Furman University Paladins

G
Gateway Community College
Geckos
 Geneva College Golden Tornadoes
 Gannon University Golden Knights

 Genesee Community College Cougars
 George Mason University Patriots
 George C. Wallace Community College Governors and Lady Govs
 George Washington University Colonials
 Georgetown College Tigers
 Georgetown University Hoyas
 Georgia Bulldogs
 Georgia Gwinnett College Grizzlies
 Georgia Southern University Eagles and Lady Eagles
 Georgia State University Panthers
 Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets
 Georgian Court University Lions
 Gettysburg College Bullets
 Glenville State College Pioneers and Lady Pioneers
 Golden West College Rustlers
 Gonzaga University Bulldogs
 Gordon College Fighting Scots
 Goshen College Maple Leafs
 Grace College Lancers
 Graceland University Yellow Jackets
 Grambling State University Tigers and Lady Tigers
 Grand Canyon University Lopes
 Grand Valley State University Lakers
 Grand View University Vikings
 Wisconsin-Green Bay Phoenix
 Greensboro College Pride
 Grinnell College Pioneers
 Guilford College Quakers
 Gulf Coast State College Commodores
 Gustavus Adolphus College Golden Gusties

H

 Hanover College Panthers
 Hampton University Pirates
 Hamilton College Continentals
 Harding University Bison
 Harris–Stowe State University Hornets
 University of Hartford Hawks
 Harvard University Crimson
 Hastings College Broncos
 Hawaii Rainbow Warriors, Rainbows, or Warriors and Rainbow Wahine
 Hawaii-Hilo Vulcans
 Heidelberg University Student Princes
 Henderson State University Reddies
 Hendrix College Warriors
 Herkimer County Community College Generals
 High Point University Panthers
 Hillsborough Hawks
 Hiram College Terriers
 Hobart College Statesmen
 Hofstra University Pride
 Hope College Flying Dutchmen
 Holy Cross College Crusaders
 Houston Cougars
 University of Houston–Downtown Gators
 University of Houston–Victoria Jaguars
 Howard Community College Dragons
 Howard University Bison
 Humboldt State University Lumberjacks
 Hunter College Hawks
 Huntington University Foresters

I

 Idaho Vandals
 Idaho State University Bengals
 College of Idaho Coyotes
 Illinois Institute of Technology Scarlet Hawks
 Illinois Fighting Illini
 Illinois-Chicago Flames
 University of Illinois at Springfield Prairie Stars
 Illinois College Blue Boys and Lady Blues
 Illinois State University Redbirds
 Illinois Wesleyan University Titans
 Incarnate Word College Cardinals
 Indian River State College Pioneers
 Indiana University Hoosiers
 Indiana State University Sycamores
 Indianapolis University Greyhounds
 Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne Mastodons
 Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis Jaguars
 Indiana University of Pennsylvania Crimson Hawks
 Indiana University Southeast Grenadiers
 Indiana Wesleyan University Wildcats
 Iona College Gaels
 Iowa Hawkeyes
 Iowa State University Cyclones
 Iowa Wesleyan College Tigers
 Ithaca College Bombers

J

 Jackson State University Tigers and Lady Tigers
 Jacksonville University Dolphins
 Jacksonville State University Gamecocks
 James Madison University Dukes
 Jamestown College Jimmies
 John Brown University Golden Eagles
 John Carroll University Blue Streaks
 Johns Hopkins University Blue Jays
 John Jay College Bloodhounds
 Johnson & Wales University Wildcats
 Johnson C. Smith University Golden Bulls
 Judson University Eagles
 Johnson University Florida Suns

K

 Kalamazoo College Fighting Hornets
 Kansas Jayhawks
 Kansas State University Wildcats
 Kansas Wesleyan University Coyotes
 Kean University Cougars
 Keene State College Owls
 Keiser University Sea Hawks
 Kennesaw State University Owls and Lady Owls
 Kent State University Golden Flashes
 Kentucky Wildcats
 Kentucky Christian University Knights
 Kentucky State University Thorobreds and Thorobrettes
 Kentucky Wesleyan College Panthers
 Kenyon College Lords and Ladies
 King University Tornado
 Knox College Prairie Fire
 Kutztown University Golden Bears

L

 La Salle University Explorers
 LaGrange College Panthers
 Lafayette College Leopards
 Lake Erie College Storm
 Lake Forest College Foresters
 Lake-Sumter State College Lakers
 Lake Superior State University Lakers
 Lamar University Cardinals and Lady Cardinals
 Lander University Bearcats
 Langston University Lions and Lady Lions
 Lawrence University Vikings
 Le Moyne College Dolphins
 Lebanon Valley College Flying Dutchmen
 Leech Lake Lakers
 Lehigh University Mountain Hawks
 LeMoyne-Owen College Magicians
 Lesley University Lynx
 Liberty University Flames and Lady Flames
 Life University Running Eagles
 Lincoln Christian College Preachers & Angels
 Lincoln Univ.,  Missouri Blue Tigers
 Lincoln Unive.,  Pennsylvania Lions
 Lincoln Memorial University Railsplitters
 Lindenwood University Lions
 Lindsey Wilson College Blue Raiders
 Linfield College Wildcats
 Lipscomb University Bisons and Lady Bisons
 Livingstone College Blue Bears
 Lock Haven University Bald Eagles
 Longwood University Lancers
 Loras College Duhawks
 Los Angeles City College Cubs
 Los Angeles Harbor College Seahawks
 Los Angeles Mission College Eagles
 Los Angeles Pierce College Brahmas
 Los Angeles Southwest College Cougars
 Los Angeles Trade-Technical College Beavers
 Los Angeles Valley College Monarchs 
 Louisiana Tech University Bulldogs and Lady Techsters
 Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin' Cajuns
 Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks
 Louisiana State University Tigers and Lady Tigers
 Louisiana State University of Alexandria Generals
 Louisville Cardinals
 Loyola University of Chicago Ramblers
 Loyola University of Maryland Greyhounds
 Loyola Marymount University Lions
 Loyola University of New Orleans Wolfpack
 Loyola University of Los Angeles Lions
 Lubbock Christian University Chaparrals
 Luther College Norse
 Lyndon State College Hornets
 Lynn Fighting Knights

M

 Macalester College Scots
 MacMurray College Highlanders
 Maine Black Bears
 Malone University Pioneers
 SCF Manatee Manatees
 Manchester College Spartans
 Manhattan College Jaspers and Lady Jaspers
 Mansfield University of Pennsylvania Mountaineers
 Marietta College Pioneers
 Marist College Red Foxes
 Marquette University Golden Eagles
 Marshall University Thundering Herd
 Mary Baldwin College Fighting Squirrels
 University of Mary Washington Eagles
 Maryland Terrapins
 UMBC Retrievers
 Marywood University Pacers
 Massachusetts Minutemen
 Massachusetts-Boston Beacons
 Massachusetts-Lowell River Hawks
 Massachusetts Institute of Technology Engineers
 The Master's University Mustangs
 McDaniel College Green Terror
 McNeese State University Cowboys and Cowgirls
 McMurry University Indians
 McPherson College Bulldogs
 Medaille College Mavericks
 Memphis Tigers and Lady Tigers
 Mercer University Bears
 Mercyhurst College Lakers
 Messiah College Falcons
 Methodist University Monarchs
 Metropolitan State University of Denver Roadrunners
 Miami Hurricanes
 Miami-Dade Sharks 
 Miami University (Ohio) RedHawks
 Michigan Wolverines
 Michigan State University Spartans
 Michigan Technological University Huskies
 MidAmerica Nazarene University Pioneers
 Middle Tennessee State University Blue Raiders
 Middlebury College Panthers
 Midland University Warriors
 Midwestern State University Mustangs and Lady Mustangs
 Mills College Cyclones
 Milligan College Buffaloes
 Millsaps College Majors
 Millersville Marauders 
 Minnesota Golden Gophers
 Minnesota-Crookston Golden Eagles
 Minnesota-Duluth Bulldogs
 Minnesota-Morris Cougars
 Minnesota State Mavericks
 Minnesota State University-Moorhead Dragons
 Misericordia University Cougars
 Mississippi Rebels
 Mississippi College Choctaws
 Mississippi State University Bulldogs and Lady Bulldogs
 Mississippi Valley State University Delta Devils and Devilettes
 Missouri Tigers
 Missouri-Kansas City Kangaroos
 Missouri-St. Louis Tritons
 Missouri-Rolla Miners
 Missouri Southern State University Lions
 Missouri Western State University Griffons
 Missouri State University Bears and Lady Bears
 Missouri Valley College Vikings
 Massachusetts Institute of Technology Engineers
 Mobile University Rams
 Monmouth University Hawks
 Montana Grizzlies
 Montana State University Bobcats
 Montclair State University Red Hawks
 University of Montevallo Falcons
 Moravian College Greyhounds
 Morehead State University Eagles
 Morgan State University Bears and Lady Bears
 Morningside College Mustangs
 Morrisville State College Mustangs
 Mount Mercy College Mustangs
 Mount St. Mary's University Mountaineers
 Mount Union College Purple Raiders
 Muhlenberg College Mules
 Murray State College Aggies 
 Murray State University Racers and Lady Racers
 Muskingum University Fighting Muskies

N

 Navy Midshipmen
 Nebraska Cornhuskers
 Nebraska-Kearney Lopers
 Nebraska-Omaha Mavericks
 Nebraska Wesleyan University Prairie Wolves
 Nevada Wolf Pack
 UNLV Rebels, Runnin' Rebels (men's basketball), and Lady Rebels (all women's sports)
 University of New England, Maine Nor'easters
 New Hampshire Wildcats
 New Haven Chargers
 New Jersey Institute of Technology Highlanders
 New Mexico Lobos
 New Mexico State University Aggies
 New Mexico Mining & Technology Pygmies
 New Orleans Privateers and Lady Privateers
 New York University Violets
 Niagara University Purple Eagles
 Nicholls State University Colonels
 Norfolk State University Spartans
 North Alabama Lions
 UNC Asheville Bulldogs
 North Carolina Tar Heels
 UNC Charlotte 49ers
 UNC Greensboro Spartans
 UNC Pembroke Braves
 UNC Wilmington Seahawks
 North Carolina A&T University Aggies
 North Carolina Central University Eagles
 North Carolina School of the Arts Fighting Pickles
 North Carolina State University Wolfpack
 North Dakota Fighting Hawks
 North Dakota State University Bison
 North Georgia Nighthawks
 North Florida Ospreys
 North Park University Vikings
 North Texas Mean Green
 Northeastern University, Boston Huskies
 Northeastern State University Riverhawks
 Northern Arizona University Lumberjacks
 Northern Colorado Bears
 Northern Illinois University Huskies
 Northern Iowa Panthers
 Northern Kentucky University Norse
 Northrop University Black Knights
 Northern Michigan University Wildcats
 Northern New Mexico College Eagles
 Northwest Christian University Beacons
 Northwest Florida Raiders
 Northwest Missouri State University Bearcats
Northwestern College Red Raiders
 Northwestern Michigan College Hawk Owls
 Northwestern University Wildcats
 Northwestern State University Demons and Lady Demons
 Norwich University Cadets
 Notre Dame Fighting Irish
 Nova Southeastern University Sharks

O

 Oak Hills Christian College Wolfpack
 Oakland University olden Grizzlies
 Oakton Community College Raiders
 Oberlin College Yeomen
 Occidental College Tigers
 Oglethorpe University Stormy Petrels
 Ohio University Bobcats
 Ohio Northern University Polar Bears
 Ohio State University Buckeyes
 Ohio Valley University Fighting Scots
 Ohio Wesleyan University Battlin' Bishops
 Oklahoma Sooners
 Oklahoma City University Stars
 Oklahoma State University Cowboys and Cowgirls
 Oklahoma Panhandle State University Aggies
 Oklahoma Wesleyan University Eagles
 Ole Miss Rebels
 Old Dominion University Monarchs and Lady Monarchs
 Olivet Nazarene University Tigers
 Oral Roberts University Golden Eagles
 Oregon Ducks
 Oregon State University Beavers
 Oregon Institute of Technology Hustlin' Owls
 Oswego State University Great Lakers
 Ouachita Baptist University Tigers
 College of the Ozarks Bobcats
 The Ozarks Eagles

P

 Pace University Setters
 Pacific Tigers
 Pacific University Boxers
 Pacific Lutheran University Lutes
 Palm Beach Atlantic Sailfish
 Palm Beach State College Panthers
 Park University Pirates
 Pasadena City College Lancers
 Pasco–Hernando State College Conquistadors
 Pensacola Christian College Eagles
 Pensacola State College Pirates
 Pennsylvania Quakers
 Pennsylvania State University Nittany Lions and Lady Lions
 Pepperdine University Waves
 University of Pikeville Bears
 Pittsburg State University Gorillas
 Pittsburgh Panthers
 Pittsburgh-Bradford Panthers
 Pittsburgh-Greensburg Bobcats
 Pittsburgh-Johnstown Mountain Cats
 Pittsburgh-Titusville Panthers
 Pitzer College Sagehens
 Point Loma Nazarene University Sea Lions
 Point Park University [Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania] Pioneers
 Point University Skyhawks
 Polk State College Eagles
 Pomona College Sagehens
 Portland Pilots
 Portland State University Vikings
 Post University Eagles
 Prairie View A&M University Panthers and Lady Panthers
 Presbyterian College Blue Hose
 Princeton University Tigers
 Providence College Friars
 Puerto Rico Tarzans and Janes
 Purdue University Boilermakers
 Purdue-Calumet Peregrines
 Purdue-Ft.  Wayne Mastodons

Q

 Quinnipiac University Bobcats
 Quincy University Hawks

R

 Radford University Highlanders
 Randolph-Macon College Yellow Jackets
 Redlands Bulldogs
 Reed College Griffins
 Regis University Rangers
 Reinhardt University Eagles
 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Engineers
 Rhema College Eagles
 Richmond Spiders
 Rice University Owls
 Rider University Broncs
 Rhode Island Rams
 Rhode Island College Anchormen
 Rhode Island School of Design Nads
 Rhodes College Lynx
 Roanoke College Maroons
 Rochester Yellowjackets
 Robert Morris (Pennsylvania) Colonials
 Robert Morris University (Illinois) Eagles
 Rochester Institute of Technology Tigers
 Rock Valley College Golden Eagles
 Rockford University Regents
 Rollins College Tars
 Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Fightin' Engineers
 Rosemont College Ravens
 Rowan University Profs
 Rutgers University Scarlet Knights
 Rutgers–Camden Scarlet Raptors
 Rutgers–Newark Scarlet Raiders

S

 Sacramento State University Hornets
 Sacred Heart University Pioneers
 Sage Colleges Gators
 Saint Ambrose University Fighting Bees and Queen Bees
 Saint Anselm College Hawks
 Saint Benedict's College Blazers
 Saint Bonaventure University Bonnies
 Saint Cloud State University Huskies
 Saint Edward's University Hilltoppers
 Saint Francis (Indiana) Cougars
 Saint Francis College (New York) Terriers
 Saint Francis University Red Flash
 St. John Fisher College Cardinals
 St. Johns River Vikings
 Saint John's College Johnnies
 Saint John's University, Minnesota Johnnies
 Saint John's University, New York Red Storm
 Saint Joseph's College (Indiana) Pumas (closed, 2017)
 Saint Joseph's College, New York City Bears and Lady Bears
 Saint Joseph's College on Long Island Golden Eagles and Lady Eagles
 Saint Joseph's College of Maine Monks
 Saint Joseph's University Hawks
 Saint Lawrence University Saints
 Saint Leo Lions
 St. Louis Community College Archers
 Saint Louis University Billikens
 Saint Louis College of Pharmacy Eutectics
 Saint Mary Spires
 Saint Mary's College of California Gaels
 St. Mary's College Notre Dame, IN Belles
 Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Cardinals
 Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College Pomeroys
 Saint Michael's College Purple Knights
 Saint Olaf College Oles
 St. Petersburg College Titans
 Saint Peter's University Peacocks and Peahens
 St. Thomas University (Florida) Bobcats
 Saint Thomas, Minnesota Tommies
 Saint Vincent College [Latrobe, Pennsylvania] Bearcats
 Saint Xavier University Cougars
 Salem International University Tigers
 Salem State University Vikings
 Salisbury University Seagulls
 Sam Houston State University Bearkats
 Samford University Bulldogs
 USD Toreros
 San Diego State University Aztecs
 San Francisco Dons
 San Jose State University Spartans
 Santa Clara University Broncos
 Santa Fe College Saints
 Savannah College of Art and Design Bees
 Savannah State University Tigers and Lady Tigers
Schoolcraft College [Livonia/Garden City,  Michigan] Ocelots
 Scottsdale Community College Artichokes
 Seattle University Redhawks
 Seattle Pacific University Falcons
 Seton Hall University Pirates
 Seton Hill University [Greensburg, Pennsylvania] Griffins
 Sewanee, The University of the South Tigers
 Siena College Saints
 Simmons College of Kentucky Panthers
 Simon's Rock College Llamas
 Simpson College Storm
 Shawnee State University Bears
 Shepherd University Rams
 Shimer College Flaming Smelts
 Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania Red Raiders
 Skidmore College Thoroughbreds
 Slippery Rock University The Rock
Smith College  Pioneers
 South Alabama Jaguars
 South Carolina Gamecocks
 University of South Carolina Beaufort Sand Sharks
 South Carolina Upstate Spartans
 South Carolina State University Bulldogs
 South Dakota Coyotes
 South Dakota School of Mines and Technology Hardrockers
 South Dakota State University Jackrabbits
 South Florida Bulls
 Southeast Missouri State University Redhawks
 Southeastern Fire
 Southeastern Louisiana University Lions and Lady Lions
 Southeastern Oklahoma State University Savage Storm
 Southeastern University Fire
 Southern Arkansas University Muleriders and Lady Muleriders
 Southern California Trojans and Women of Troy
 Southern University and A&M College Jaguars
 Southern Connecticut State University Owls
 Southern Illinois University Carbondale Salukis
 Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Cougars
 Southern Indiana Univ.  Screaming Eagles
 Southern Maine Huskies
 Southern Methodist University  Mustangs
 Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles
 Southern Nazarene University Crimson Storm
 Southern New Hampshire University Penmen
 Southern Utah University Thunderbirds and Lady Thunderbirds
 Southern Virginia University Knights
 Southwest Minnesota State University Mustangs
 Southwest Baptist University Bearcats
 Southwestern College Moundbuilders
 Southwestern University Pirates
 Spring Arbor University (Michigan) Cougars
 Spring Hill College Badgers
 Springfield College Pride
 St. Thomas Bobcats
 Stanford University Cardinal
 College of Staten Island Dolphins
 Stephen F. Austin State University Lumberjacks and Ladyjacks
 Stetson University Mad Hatters
 Stockton University Ospreys
 Stonehill College Skyhawks
 Stony Brook University Seawolves
 Suffolk University Rams
 SUNY Buffalo Bulls
 SUNY Brockport Golden Eagles
 SUNY Cortland Red Dragons
 SUNY Environmental Science and Forestry Mighty Oaks
 SUNY Fredonia Blue Devils
 SUNY Geneseo Knights
 SUNY Institute of Technology Wildcats
 SUNY New Paltz Hawks
 SUNY Oneonta Red Dragons
 SUNY Plattsburgh Cardinals
 SUNY Potsdam Bears
 SUNY Purchase Panthers
 Sussex County Community College Skylanders
 Sweet Briar Vixens
 Syracuse University Orange

T

 Tabor College Bluejays
 Tallahassee Community College Eagles
 Tampa Spartans
 Tarleton State University Texans and Texanns
 Taylor University Trojans
 The College of New Jersey Lions
 Temple University Owls
 Tennessee Volunteers and Lady Volunteers
 Tennessee-Chattanooga Mocs
 Tennessee-Martin Skyhawks
 Tennessee State University Tigers and Lady Tigers
 Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles
 Tennessee Temple University Crusaders
 Texas Longhorns
 Texas-Arlington Mavericks
 Texas-Brownsville Ocelots
 Texas Christian University Horned Frogs
 Texas-Dallas Comets
 University of Texas at El Paso Miners
 Texas-Pan American Broncs and Lady Broncs
 Texas-Permian Basin Falcons
 Texas Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros
 Texas-San Antonio Roadrunners
 Texas-Tyler Patriots
 Texas A&M University Aggies
 Texas A&M-Commerce Lions
 Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders
 Texas A&M International Dustdevils
 Texas A&M-Kingsville Javelinas
 Texas Lutheran University Bulldogs
 Texas Southern University Tigers
 Texas State University Bobcats
 Texas Tech University Red Raiders and Lady Raiders (women's basketball)
 Texas Wesleyan University Rams and Lady Rams
 Thiel College [Greenville, Pennsylvania] Tomcats
 Thomas Night Hawks
 Thomas More College Blue Rebels
 Toccoa Falls College Screaming Eagles
 University of Toledo Rockets
 Towson State University Tigers
 Transylvania University Pioneers
 Trevecca Nazarene University Trojans
 Trine University Thunder
 Trinity Baptist Eagles
 Trinity Bible College Lions
 Trinity Christian College Trolls
 Trinity College (Connecticut) Bantams
 Trinity College (Florida) Tigers
 Trinity University (Texas) Tigers
 Troy University Trojans
 Truman State University Bulldogs
 Tufts University Jumbos
 Tulane University Green Wave
 Tulsa Golden Hurricane
 Turtle Mountain Mighty Mikinocks
 Tusculum College Pioneers
 Tuskegee University Golden Tigers and Lady Tigers

U

 Union College (Kentucky) Bulldogs and Lady Bulldogs
 Union College (New York) Dutchmen and Dutchwomen
 Union University (Tennessee) Bulldogs and Lady Bulldogs
 Utah Utes, Runnin' Utes (men's basketball) and Red Rocks (women's gymnastics)
 Upper Iowa University Peacocks
 Utah State University Aggies
 Utah Valley Wolverines
 Utica College Pioneers
UNH Wildcats

V

 Valdosta State University Blazers
 Valparaiso University Crusaders
 Vanderbilt University Commodores
 Vassar College Brewers
 Vermont Catamounts
 Stevenson University Mustangs
 Villanova University Wildcats
 Vincennes University Trailblazers
 Virginia Cavaliers
 Virginia Commonwealth University Rams
 Virginia Military Institute Keydets
 Virginia State University Trojans
 Virginia Tech Hokies
 Virginia Union University Panthers
 Virginia Wesleyan College Marlins
 Viterbo University V-Hawks
 Voorhees College Tigers

W

 Wabash College Little Giants
 Wagner Seahawks
 Wake Forest Demon Deacons
 Waldorf Warriors
 Walsh University Cavaliers
 Warner University Royals
 Wartburg Knights
 Washburn Ichabods and Lady Blues
 Washington Huskies
 Washington University in St. Louis Bears
 Washington and Jefferson Presidents
 Washington and Lee Generals
 Washington State University Cougars
 Wayland Baptist Pioneers
 Wayne State College Wildcats
 Wayne State University Warriors
 Webber International University Warriors
 Weber State University Wildcats
 Webster University Gorloks
 Wellesley College Blue
 Wentworth Institute of Technology Leopards
 Wesley College Wolverines
 Wesleyan Cardinals
 West Alabama Tigers
 West Chester Golden Rams
 West Florida Argonauts
 West Georgia Wolves
 West Liberty State Hilltoppers and Lady Toppers
 West Texas A&M Buffaloes
 West Los Angeles College Wildcats
 West Virginia Mountaineers
 West Virginia State University Yellow Jackets
 West Virginia University at Parkersburg Riverhawks
 West Virginia Tech Golden Bears and Lady Golden Bears
 West Virginia Wesleyan Bobcats and Lady Bobcats
 Western Carolina Catamounts and Lady Catamounts
 Western Connecticut State Colonials
 Western Illinois Fighting Leathernecks
 Western Kentucky University Hilltoppers
 Western Michigan University Broncos
 Western Nebraska Community College Cougars
 Western Oregon University Wolves
 Western Texas College Westerners and Lady Westerners
 Western Washington University Vikings
 Westmont College Warriors
 Wheaton College (Illinois) Thunder
 Wheaton College (Massachusetts) Lyons
 Wheeling Jesuit Cardinals
 Whitman College Blues
 Whittier College Poets
 Wichita State University Shockers
 Widener University Pride
 Wiley College Wildcats
 Wilkes University Colonels
 College of William and Mary Tribe
 William Carey University Crusaders
 William Jewell College Cardinals
 William Paterson University Pioneers
 William Penn University Statesmen and Lady Statesmen
 William Smith College Herons
 William Woods University Owls
 Williams Ephs
 Williston State College Tetons
 Wilmington College (Ohio) Fighting Quakers
 Winona State University Warriors
 Winston-Salem State University Rams and Lady Rams
 Winthrop University Eagles
 Wisconsin–Eau Claire Blugolds
 Wisconsin–Green Bay Phoenix
 Wisconsin–La Crosse Eagles
 Wisconsin-Madison Badgers
 Wisconsin–Marathon County Huskies
 Wisconsin–Marshfield/Wood County Marauders
 Wisconsin–Milwaukee Panthers
 Wisconsin-Oshkosh Titans
 Wisconsin–Parkside Rangers
 Wisconsin–Platteville Pioneers
 Wisconsin-Richland Roadrunners
 Wisconsin–River Falls Falcons
 Wisconsin-Rock County Rattlesnakes
 Wisconsin-Sheboygan Wombats
 Wisconsin–Steven's Point Pointers
 Wisconsin–Stout Blue Devils
 Wisconsin–Superior Yellowjackets
 Wisconsin–-Whitewater Warhawks
 Wittenberg Tigers
 Wofford Terriers
 Wooster Fighting Scots
 WPI Engineers
 Worcester State College Lancers
 Wright State Raiders
 Wyoming Cowboys and Cowgirls

X

 Xavier University (Cincinnati) Musketeers

Y

 Yale University Bulldogs or Elis
 Yeshiva University Maccabees
 York College of Pennsylvania Spartans
 Youngstown State University Penguins

See also
List of college sports team nicknames
List of U.S. college mascots
List of college nickname changes in the United States

References

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