List of college athletic programs in Virginia

This is a list of college athletics programs in the U.S. state of Virginia.


 
 
George Mason
 
Hampton
 
James Madison
 
Liberty
 
Longwood
 
Norfolk State
 
Old Dominion
 
Radford
 
Richmond
 
VCU
 
Virginia
 
VMI
 
Virginia Tech
 
William & Mary
Full NCAA Division I member colleges in Virginia.
  – FBS Football,   – FCS Football,   – Non-football
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George Mason Patriots George Mason University Fairfax Atlantic 10              
Hampton Pirates and Lady Pirates Hampton University Hampton CAA FCS [a]            
James Madison Dukes James Madison University Harrisonburg Sun Belt FBS            
Liberty Flames and Lady Flames Liberty University Lynchburg C-USA FBS          [b]  
Longwood Lancers Longwood University Farmville Big South              
Norfolk State Spartans Norfolk State University Norfolk MEAC FCS      [c]      
Old Dominion Monarchs Old Dominion University Norfolk Sun Belt FBS            
Radford Highlanders Radford University Radford Big South              
Richmond Spiders University of Richmond Richmond Atlantic 10 FCS [a]            
VCU Rams Virginia Commonwealth University Richmond Atlantic 10              
Virginia Cavaliers University of Virginia Charlottesville ACC FBS            
VMI Keydets Virginia Military Institute Lexington Southern FCS            
Virginia Tech Hokies Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University [d] Blacksburg ACC FBS            
William & Mary Tribe College of William & Mary Williamsburg CAA FCS [a]            
  1. ^ a b c Hampton, Richmond, and William & Mary's football teams all compete in CAA Football, the technically separate football league operated by the all-sports CAA.
  2. ^ Liberty's men's soccer team competes in the Ohio Valley Conference.
  3. ^ Norfolk State's baseball team competes as a member of the Northeast Conference.
  4. ^ The university prefers the shortened name "Virginia Tech" over its legal name for both athletic and non-athletic purposes.
 
 
Emory and Henry
 
Virginia State
 
Virginia Union
 
Virginia–Wise
Full NCAA Division II member colleges in Virginia.
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Emory and Henry Wasps [a] Emory and Henry College Emory SAC              
Virginia State Trojans Virginia State University Ettrick CIAA         [b]      
Virginia Union Panthers Virginia Union University Richmond CIAA              
Virginia–Wise Cavaliers University of Virginia's College at Wise Wise SAC              
  1. ^ As of the 2023–24 academic year, Emory & Henry is in the third year of a three-year transition to Division II and will be an active member in 2024–25.
  2. ^ Virginia State's baseball team competes as an independent.
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Averett Cougars Averett University Danville Old Dominion              
Bridgewater Eagles Bridgewater College Bridgewater Old Dominion              
Christopher Newport Captains Christopher Newport University Newport News Coast to Coast   [a]            
Eastern Mennonite Royals Eastern Mennonite University Harrisonburg Old Dominion              
Ferrum Panthers Ferrum College Ferrum Old Dominion[b]              
Hampden–Sydney Tigers Hampden–Sydney College Hampden Sydney Old Dominion              
Hollins[c] Hollins University Hollins Old Dominion              
Lynchburg Hornets University of Lynchburg Lynchburg Old Dominion              
Mary Baldwin Fighting Squirrels Mary Baldwin University Staunton USA South              
Mary Washington Eagles University of Mary Washington Fredericksburg Coast to Coast              
Marymount Saints Marymount University Arlington Atlantic East   [d]            
Randolph WildCats Randolph College Lynchburg Old Dominion              
Randolph–Macon Yellow Jackets Randolph–Macon College Ashland Old Dominion              
Roanoke Maroons Roanoke College Salem Old Dominion              
Shenandoah Hornets Shenandoah University Winchester Old Dominion              
Southern Virginia Knights Southern Virginia University Buena Vista USA South   [e]            
Sweet Briar Vixens Sweet Briar College Sweet Briar Old Dominion              
Virginia Wesleyan Marlins Virginia Wesleyan University Virginia Beach Old Dominion              
Washington and Lee Generals Washington and Lee University Lexington Old Dominion              
  1. ^ Christopher Newport's football team competes in the New Jersey Athletic Conference.
  2. ^ Ferrum will move to NCAA DII as a member of Conference Carolinas in 2025.
  3. ^ Hollins does not have an official mascot, and the university's athletic programs do not have official nicknames.
  4. ^ Marymount fields a women's flag football team.
  5. ^ Southern Virginia's football team competes in the Old Dominion Athletic Conference.
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Bluefield Rams Bluefield University Bluefield Appalachian Athletic              
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Bryant & Stratton Bobcats Bryant & Stratton College Virginia Beach Region X
Mountain Gateway Roadrunners Mountain Gateway Community College Clifton Forge Region X
Patrick & Henry Patriots Patrick & Henry Community College Martinsville Region X
Paul D. Camp Hurricanes Paul D. Camp Community College Franklin Region X
Richard Bland Statesmen Richard Bland College Prince George Region X
Southside Virginia Panthers Southside Virginia Community College Alberta Region X
Southwest Virginia Flying Eagles Southwest Virginia Community College Cedar Bluff Region X
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The Apprentice Builders The Apprentice School Newport News Eastern Metro
Christendom Crusaders Christendom College Front Royal
Regent Royals Regent University Virginia Beach Eastern Metro
Virginia University of Lynchburg Dragons Virginia University of Lynchburg Lynchburg

Independent

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Patrick Henry Sentinels and Lady Sentinels Patrick Henry College Purcellville

See also

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