Istituti NCAA Division I

Ogni università ha una sua sezione atletica che si caratterizza per un "nomignolo" che identifica poi tutte le formazioni dei vari sport e molto spesso anche la mascotte; questi soprannomi sovente hanno un legame con il territorio, ma non sempre è così.

Elenco delle Università appartenenti alla Division I

Hawaii

University of Hawaii at Manoa Rainbow Warriors e Rainbow Wahine

Idaho

Illinois

Bradley University Braves
Chicago State University Cougars
DePaul University Blue Demons
Eastern Illinois University Panthers
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (Illinois) Fighting Illini
Illinois State University Redbirds
Loyola University Chicago Ramblers
Northern Illinois University Huskies
Northwestern University Wildcats
Southern Illinois University Carbondale (Southern Illinois o SIU) Salukis
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIU Edwardsville o SIUE) Cougars
University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) Flames
Western Illinois University Leathernecks

Indiana

Ball State University Cardinals
Butler University Bulldogs
University of Evansville Purple Aces
Indiana University Bloomington (Indiana) Hoosiers
Indiana State University Sycamores
Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) Jaguars
University of Notre Dame Fighting Irish
Purdue University Boilermakers
Purdue University Fort Wayne (Purdue Fort Wayne) Mastodons
Valparaiso University Beacons

Iowa

Kansas

Kentucky

Bellarmine University Knights
Eastern Kentucky University Colonels
University of Kentucky Wildcats
University of Louisville Cardinals
Morehead State University Eagles
Murray State University Racers
Northern Kentucky University Norse
Western Kentucky University Hilltoppers e Lady Toppers

Louisiana

Grambling State University Tigers e Lady Tigers
University of Louisiana at Lafayette (Louisiana) Ragin' Cajuns
University of Louisiana at Monroe (ULM o Louisiana–Monroe) Warhawks
Louisiana State University (LSU) Tigers e Lady Tigers
Louisiana Tech University Bulldogs e Lady Techsters
McNeese State University (McNeese) Cowboys e Cowgirls
University of New Orleans (UNO) Privateers
Nicholls State University (Nicholls) Colonels
Northwestern State University Demons e Lady Demons
Southeastern Louisiana University Lions
Southern University Jaguars
Tulane University Green Wave

Maine

University of Maine Black Bears

Maryland

Coppin State University Eagles
Loyola University Maryland Greyhounds
University of Maryland, College Park (Maryland) Terrapins
University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) Retrievers
University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) Hawks
Morgan State University Bears
Mount St. Mary's University Mountaineers
United States Naval Academy (Navy) Midshipmen
Towson University Tigers

Massachusetts

Boston College (BC) Eagles
Boston University Terriers
Harvard University Crimson
College of the Holy Cross Crusaders
Merrimack College Warriors
Università del Massachusetts ad Amherst (Massachusetts o UMass) Minutemen e Minutewomen
Università del Massachusetts ad Lowell (UMass Lowell) River Hawks
Northeastern University Huskies
Stonehill College Skyhawks

Michigan

Minnesota

University of Minnesota Twin Cities (Minnesota) Golden Gophers
University of St. Thomas Tommies

Mississippi

Alcorn State University Braves
Jackson State University Tigers
University of Mississippi (Ole Miss) Rebels
Mississippi State University Bulldogs e Lady Bulldogs
Mississippi Valley State University Delta Devils e Devilettes
The University of Southern Mississippi (Southern Miss) Golden Eagles e Lady Eagles

Missouri

University of Missouri-Kansas City (Kansas City) Roos
Lindenwood University Lions
University of Missouri-Columbia (Missouri) Tigers
Missouri State University Bears e Lady Bears (beach volley: Beach Bears)
Saint Louis University Billikens
Southeast Missouri State University (SEMO o Southeast Missouri) Redhawks

Montana

University of Montana Grizzlies (pallacanestro femminile: Lady Griz)
Montana State University-Bozeman Bobcats

Nebraska

Creighton University Bluejays
University of Nebraska-Lincoln (Nebraska) Cornhuskers
University of Nebraska Omaha (Omaha) Mavericks

Nevada

Università del Nevada-Reno (Nevada) Wolf Pack
University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) Rebels (pallacanestro maschile: Runnin' Rebels, pallacanestro femminile: Lady Rebels)

New Hampshire

Dartmouth College Big Green
University of New Hampshire Wildcats

New Jersey

Fairleigh Dickinson University (FDU) Knights
Monmouth University Hawks
New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) Highlanders
Princeton University Tigers
Rider University Broncs
Rutgers University Scarlet Knights
Saint Peter's University Peacocks
Seton Hall University Pirates

New Mexico

University of New Mexico Lobos
New Mexico State University Aggies

New York

University at Albany Great Danes
United States Military Academy (Army) Black Knights
Binghamton University Bearcats
University at Buffalo Bulls
Canisius College Golden Griffins
Colgate University Raiders
Columbia University Lions
Cornell University Big Red
Fordham University Rams
Hofstra University Pride
Iona University Gaels
Le Moyne College Dolphins
Long Island University (LIU) Sharks
Manhattan College Jaspers
Marist College Red Foxes
Niagara University Purple Eagles
Saint Bonaventure University Bonnies
St. John's University Red Storm
Siena College Saints
Stony Brook University Seawolves
Syracuse University Orange
Wagner College Seahawks

North Carolina

Appalachian State University Mountaineers
Campbell University Fighting Camels
University of North Carolina at Charlotte (Charlotte) 49ers
Davidson College Wildcats
Duke University Blue Devils
East Carolina University Pirates
Elon University Phoenix
Gardner-Webb University Runnin' Bulldogs
High Point University Panthers
North Carolina State University (NC State) Wolfpack
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (North Carolina o UNC) Tar Heels
North Carolina A&T State University Aggies
North Carolina Central University Eagles
Queens University of Charlotte Royals
University of North Carolina at Asheville (UNC Asheville o UNCA) Bulldogs
University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNC Greensboro o UNCG) Spartans
University of North Carolina at Wilmington (UNC Wilmington o UNCW) Seahawks
Wake Forest University Demon Deacons
Western Carolina University Catamounts

North Dakota

North Dakota State University Bison
University of North Dakota Fighting Hawks

Ohio

University of Akron Zips
Bowling Green State University (Bowling Green) Falcons
University of Cincinnati Bearcats
Cleveland State University Vikings
University of Dayton Flyers
Kent State University Golden Flashes
Miami University RedHawks
Ohio University Bobcats
Ohio State University Buckeyes
University of Toledo Rockets
Wright State University Raiders
Xavier University Musketeers
Youngstown State University Penguins

Oklahoma

University of Oklahoma Sooners
Oklahoma State University-Stillwater Cowboys e Cowgirls
Oral Roberts University Golden Eagles
University of Tulsa Golden Hurricane

Oregon

Pennsylvania

Bucknell University Bison
Drexel University Dragons
Duquesne University Dukes
La Salle University Explorers
Lafayette College Leopards
Lehigh University Mountain Hawks
University of Pennsylvania (Penn) Quakers
Pennsylvania State University (Penn State) Nittany Lions (pallacanestro femminile: Lady Lions)
University of Pittsburgh (Pitt) Panthers
Robert Morris University Colonials
Saint Francis University Red Flash
Saint Joseph's University Hawks
Temple University Owls
Villanova University Wildcats

Rhode Island

South Carolina

College of Charleston (Charleston) Cougars
Charleston Southern University Buccaneers
The Citadel Bulldogs
Clemson University Tigers
Coastal Carolina University Chanticleers
Furman University Paladins e Lady Paladins
Presbyterian College Blue Hose
University of South Carolina Gamecocks
South Carolina State University Bulldogs
University of South Carolina Upstate (USC Upstate) Spartans
Winthrop University Eagles
Wofford College Terriers

South Dakota

University of South Dakota Coyotes
South Dakota State University Jackrabbits

Tennessee

Austin Peay State University (Austin Peay) Governors
Belmont University Bruins
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (Chattanooga) Mocs
East Tennessee State University Buccaneers
Lipscomb University Bisons
University of Memphis Tigers
Middle Tennessee State University Blue Raiders
Tennessee State University Tigers
Tennessee Technological University Golden Eagles
University of Tennessee at Knoxville (Tennessee) Volunteers (pallacanestro femminile e softball: Lady Volunteers)
University of Tennessee at Martin (UT-Martin) Skyhawks
Vanderbilt University Commodores

Texas

Abilene Christian University Wildcats
Baylor University Bears
University of Houston Cougars
Houston Christian University Huskies
University of the Incarnate Word (UIW) Cardinals
Lamar University Cardinals e Lady Cardinals
University of North Texas Mean Green
Prairie View A&M University Panthers
Rice University Owls
Sam Houston State University (Sam Houston) Bearkats
Southern Methodist University (SMU) Mustangs
Stephen F. Austin State University (Stephen F. Austin) Lumberjacks e Ladyjacks
Tarleton State University (Tarleton) Texans
Texas Christian University (TCU) Horned Frogs
Texas A&M University Aggies
Texas A&M University-Commerce Lions
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Islanders
Texas Southern University Tigers
Texas State University Bobcats
Texas Tech University Red Raiders (pallacanestro femminile: Lady Raiders)
University of Texas at Austin (Texas) Longhorns
University of Texas at Arlington (UT-Arlington) Mavericks
University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) Miners
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UT Rio Grande Valley o UTRGV) Vaqueros
University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) Roadrunners

Utah

Brigham Young University (BYU) Cougars
Southern Utah University Thunderbirds
University of Utah Utes (ginnastica femminile: Red Rocks)
Utah State University Aggies
Utah Tech University Trailblazers
Utah Valley University Wolverines
Weber State University Wildcats

Vermont

University of Vermont Catamounts

Virginia

George Mason University Patriots
Hampton University Pirates
James Madison University Dukes
Liberty University Flames e Lady Flames
Longwood University Lancers
Norfolk State University Spartans
Old Dominion University (ODU) Monarchs
Radford University Highlanders
University of Richmond Spiders
Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) Rams
University of Virginia Cavaliers
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech) Hokies
Virginia Military Institute (VMI) Keydets
College of William & Mary Tribe

Washington

West Virginia

Marshall University Thundering Herd
West Virginia University Mountaineers

Wisconsin

University of Wisconsin-Green Bay (Green Bay) Phoenix
Marquette University Golden Eagles
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (Milwaukee) Panthers
University of Wisconsin-Madison (Wisconsin) Badgers

Wyoming

University of Wyoming Cowboys e Cowgirls

Elenco delle Università affiliate alla Division I

Le università affiliate alla Division I sono quegli istituti che gareggiano nel massimo campionato collegiale solo in alcuni sport mentre per i restanti sono appartenenti alla Division II o alla Division III.
Tra parentesi sono indicati il nomignolo del team, lo stato di appartenenza dell'ateneo e gli sport che svolgono nella Division I.

Spring Hill College (Badgers, Alabama, beach volley femminile)
University of Alaska Fairbanks (Nanooks, Alaska, hockey su ghiaccio maschile, tiro a segno e sci)
University of Alaska Anchorage (Seawolves, Alaska, hockey su ghiaccio maschile)
Azusa Pacific University (Cougars, California, pallanuoto femminile)
California State University, East Bay (Pioneers, California, pallanuoto femminile)
California State University, Los Angeles (Golden Eagles, California, beach volley femminile)
California State University, Monterey Bay (Pioneers, California, pallanuoto femminile)
Concordia University (Eagles, California, pallavolo maschile, pallanuoto maschile e femminile, e beach volley femminile)
Fresno Pacific University (Sunbirds, California, pallanuoto maschile e femminile)
Holy Names University (Hawks, California, pallavolo maschile)
Sonoma State University (Seawolves, California, pallanuoto femminile)
Barton College (Bulldogs, Carolina del Nord, pallavolo maschile)
Belmont Abbey College (Crusaders, Carolina del Nord, bowling femminile e pallavolo maschile)
Chowan University (Hawks, Carolina del Nord, bowling femminile)
Elizabeth City State University (Vikings, Carolina del Nord, bowling femminile)
Fayetteville State University (Broncos, Carolina del Nord, bowling femminile)
Johnson C. Smith University (Golden Bulls, Carolina del Nord, bowling femminile)
Lees–McRae College (Bobcats, Carolina del Nord, pallavolo maschile)
Livingstone College (Blue Bears, Carolina del Nord, bowling femminile)
University of Mount Olive (Trojans, Carolina del Nord, pallavolo maschile)
St. Augustine's University (Falcons, Carolina del Nord, bowling femminile)
Shaw University (Bears, Carolina del Nord, bowling femminile)
Benedict College (Tigers, Carolina del Sud, pallavolo maschile)
Coker University (Cobras, Carolina del Sud, pallavolo maschile)
Erskine College (Flying Fleet, Carolina del Sud, beach volley femminile e pallavolo maschile)
Francis Marion University (Patriots, Carolina del Sud, golf maschile)
Limestone University (Saints, Carolina del Sud, pallavolo maschile)
North Greenville University (Trailblazers, Carolina del Sud, pallavolo maschile)
Colorado College (Tigers, Colorado, hockey su ghiaccio maschile e calcio femminile)
Colorado Mesa University (Mavericks, Colorado, beach volley femminile)
University of Bridgeport (Purple Knights, Connecticut, ginnastica femminile)
Post University (Eagles, Connecticut, bowling e hockey su ghiaccio femminile)
Southern Connecticut State University (Owls, Connecticut, ginnastica femminile)
Wilmington University (Wildcats, Delaware, bowling femminile)
Eckerd College (Tritons, Florida, beach volley femminile)
Edward Waters University (Tigers, Florida, pallavolo maschile)
Florida Southern University (Moccasins, Florida, beach volley femminile)
Saint Leo University (Saints, Florida, beach volley femminile)
University of Tampa (Spartans, Florida, beach volley femminile)
Augusta University (Jaguars, Georgia, golf maschile e femminile)
Emmanuel College (Lions, Georgia, pallavolo maschile)
Fort Valley State University (Tigers, Georgia, pallavolo maschile)
Morehouse College (Maroon Tigers, Georgia, pallavolo maschile)
University of North Georgia (Nighthawks, Georgia, tiro a segno)
Lewis University (Flyers, Illinois, bowling femminile e pallavolo maschile)
McKendree University (Bearcats, Illinois, pallavolo maschile, bowling femminile, scherma, e pallanuoto maschile e femminile)
Quincy University (Hawks, Illinois, bowling femminile e pallavolo maschile)
Simpson College (Storm, Iowa, ginnastica maschile e femminile)
Upper Iowa University (Peacocks, Iowa, bowling femminile)
Kentucky State University (Thorobreds, Kentucky, pallavolo maschile)
Kentucky Wesleyan College (Panthers, Kentucky, bowling femminile)
Thomas More University (Saints, Kentucky, pallavolo maschile)
Bowie State University (Bulldogs, Maryland, bowling femminile)
Johns Hopkins University (Blue Jays, Maryland, lacrosse maschile e femminile)
American International College (Yellow Jackets, Massachusetts, hockey su ghiaccio maschile)
Bentley University (Falcons, Massachusetts, hockey su ghiaccio maschile)
Ferris State University (Bulldogs, Michigan, hockey su ghiaccio maschile)
Lake Superior State University (Lakers, Michigan, hockey su ghiaccio maschile)
Michigan Technological University (Huskies, Michigan, hockey su ghiaccio maschile e sci)
Northern Michigan University (Wildcats, Michigan, hockey su ghiaccio maschile e sci)
Wayne State University (Warriors, Michigan, scherma)
Bemidji State University (Beavers, Minnesota, hockey su ghiaccio maschile e femminile)
University of Minnesota Duluth (Bulldogs, Minnesota, hockey su ghiaccio maschile e femminile)
Minnesota State University, Mankato (Mavericks, Minnesota, hockey su ghiaccio maschile e femminile)
St. Cloud State University (Huskies, Minnesota, hockey su ghiaccio maschile e femminile, e sci femminile)
Winona State University (Warriors, Minnesota, ginnastica femminile)
University of Central Missouri (Jennies, Missouri, bowling femminile)
Drury University (Panthers, Missouri, bowling femminile)
Lincoln University (Blue Tigers, Missouri, bowling femminile)
Maryville University (Saints, Missouri, bowling femminile)
Missouri University of Science and Technology (Miners, Missouri, pallavolo maschile)
Franklin Pierce University (Ravens, New Hampshire, bowling e hockey su ghiaccio femminile)
Saint Anselm College (Hawks, New Hampshire, hockey su ghiaccio femminile)
Caldwell University (Cougars, New Jersey, bowling femminile)
Felician University (Golden Falcons, New Jersey, bowling femminile)
Adelphi University (Panthers, New York, bowling femminile)
Clarkson University (Golden Knights, New York, hockey su ghiaccio maschile e femminile)
Daemen University (Wildcats, New York, bowling femminile e pallavolo maschile)
Dominican University New York (Chargers, New York, pallavolo maschile)
D'Youville University (Saints, New York, pallavolo maschile)
Hobart College (Statesmen, New York, lacrosse maschile)
Molloy University (Lions, New York, bowling femminile)
Queens College, City University of New York (Knights, New York, scherma femminile)
Roberts Wesleyan University (Redhawks, New York, bowling femminile e pallavolo maschile)
Rochester Institute of Technology (Tigers, New York, hockey su ghiaccio maschile e femminile)
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (Engineers, New York, hockey su ghiaccio maschile e femminile)
St. Lawrence University (Saints, New York, hockey su ghiaccio maschile e femminile)
St. Thomas Aquinas College (Spartans, New York, pallavolo maschile)
Union College (Dutchmen o Dutchwomen, New York, hockey su ghiaccio maschile e femminile)
Central State University (Marauders, Ohio, pallavolo maschile)
Ursuline College (Arrows, Ohio, bowling femminile)
Walsh University (Cavaliers, Ohio, bowling femminile)
Oklahoma Christian University (Lady Eagles, Oklahoma, bowling femminile)
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania (Huskies, Pennsylvania, lotta maschile)
Chestnut Hill College (Hawks, Pennsylvania, bowling femminile)
Pennsylvania Western University Clarion (Clarion) – (Golden Eagles, Pennsylvania, lotta maschile)
Pennsylvania Western University Edinboro (Edinboro) – (Fighting Scots, Pennsylvania, lotta maschile)
Gannon University (Golden Knights, Pennsylvania, pallanuoto maschile e femminile)
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (Golden Bears, Pennsylvania, bowling femminile)
Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania (Bald Eagles, Pennsylvania, hockey su prato femminile e lotta maschile)
Mercyhurst University (Lakers, Pennsylvania, hockey su ghiaccio e pallanuoto maschile e femminile)
West Chester University of Pennsylvania (Golden Rams, Pennsylvania, ginnastica femminile)
Carson–Newman University (Eagles, Tennessee, beach volley femminile)
King University (Tornado, Tennessee, pallavolo maschile)
Lincoln Memorial University (Railsplitters, Tennessee, beach volley e bowling femminile, e pallavolo maschile)
Tusculum University (Pioneers, Tennessee, bowling femminile e pallavolo maschile)
Dallas Baptist University (Patriots, Texas, baseball maschile)
Texas A&M University–Kingsville (Javelinas, Texas, beach volley femminile)
Texas Woman's University (Pioneers, Texas, ginnastica femminile)
Westminster College (Eagles, Utah, sci)
Saint Michael's College (Purple Knights, Vermont, hockey su ghiaccio femminile e sci)
Virginia State University (Trojans, Virginia, bowling femminile)
Virginia Union University (Panthers, Virginia, bowling femminile)
University of Charleston (Golden Eagles, Virginia Occidentale, pallavolo maschile)
Salem University (Tigers, Virginia Occidentale, pallanuoto maschile e femminile)
Seattle Pacific University (Falcons, Washington, ginnastica femminile)