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


NCAA[edit]

Division I[edit]

List of college athletic programs in Virginia is located in Virginia
George Mason
George Mason
Hampton
Hampton
James Madison
James Madison
Liberty
Liberty
Longwood
Longwood
Norfolk State
Norfolk State
Old Dominion
Old Dominion
Radford
Radford
Richmond
Richmond
VCU
VCU
Virginia
Virginia
VMI
VMI
Virginia Tech
Virginia Tech
William & Mary
William & Mary
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Full NCAA Division I member colleges in Virginia.
– FBS Football, – FCS Football, – Non-football
Team School City Conference Sport sponsorship
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George Mason Patriots George Mason University Fairfax Atlantic 10 No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Hampton Pirates and Lady Pirates Hampton University Hampton CAA FCS [a] Yes Yes No Yes No Yes
James Madison Dukes James Madison University Harrisonburg Sun Belt FBS Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Liberty Flames and Lady Flames Liberty University Lynchburg C-USA FBS Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes[b] Yes
Longwood Lancers Longwood University Farmville Big South No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Norfolk State Spartans Norfolk State University Norfolk MEAC FCS Yes Yes Yes[c] Yes No No
Old Dominion Monarchs Old Dominion University Norfolk Sun Belt FBS Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes
Radford Highlanders Radford University Radford Big South No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Richmond Spiders University of Richmond Richmond Atlantic 10 FCS [a] Yes Yes Yes No No Yes
VCU Rams Virginia Commonwealth University Richmond Atlantic 10 No Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes
Virginia Cavaliers University of Virginia Charlottesville ACC FBS Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
VMI Keydets Virginia Military Institute Lexington Southern FCS Yes No Yes No Yes Yes
Virginia Tech Hokies Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University [d] Blacksburg ACC FBS Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
William & Mary Tribe College of William & Mary Williamsburg CAA FCS [a] Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes
  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.

Division II[edit]

List of college athletic programs in Virginia is located in Virginia
Emory and Henry
Emory and Henry
Virginia State
Virginia State
Virginia Union
Virginia Union
Virginia–Wise
Virginia–Wise
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Full NCAA Division II member colleges in Virginia.
Team School City Conference Sport sponsorship
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ball		 Basketball Base-
ball		 Soft-
ball		 Soccer
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Emory and Henry Wasps [a] Emory and Henry College Emory SAC Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Virginia State Trojans Virginia State University Ettrick CIAA Yes Yes Yes Yes [b] Yes No No
Virginia Union Panthers Virginia Union University Richmond CIAA Yes Yes Yes No Yes No No
Virginia–Wise Cavaliers University of Virginia's College at Wise Wise SAC Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No
  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.

Division III[edit]

Team School City Conference Sport sponsorship
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ball		 Basketball Base-
ball		 Soft-
ball		 Soccer
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Averett Cougars Averett University Danville Old Dominion Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Bridgewater Eagles Bridgewater College Bridgewater Old Dominion Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Christopher Newport Captains Christopher Newport University Newport News Coast to Coast Yes [a] Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Eastern Mennonite Royals Eastern Mennonite University Harrisonburg Old Dominion No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Ferrum Panthers Ferrum College Ferrum Old Dominion[b] Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Hampden–Sydney Tigers Hampden–Sydney College Hampden Sydney Old Dominion Yes Yes No Yes No Yes No
Hollins[c] Hollins University Hollins Old Dominion No No Yes No No No Yes
Lynchburg Hornets University of Lynchburg Lynchburg Old Dominion No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Mary Baldwin Fighting Squirrels Mary Baldwin University Staunton USA South No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Mary Washington Eagles University of Mary Washington Fredericksburg Coast to Coast No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Marymount Saints Marymount University Arlington Atlantic East No Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes
Randolph WildCats Randolph College Lynchburg Old Dominion No Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes
Randolph–Macon Yellow Jackets Randolph–Macon College Ashland Old Dominion Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Roanoke Maroons Roanoke College Salem Old Dominion No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Shenandoah Hornets Shenandoah University Winchester Old Dominion Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Southern Virginia Knights Southern Virginia University Buena Vista USA South Yes [d] Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Sweet Briar Vixens Sweet Briar College Sweet Briar Old Dominion No No No No No No Yes
Virginia Wesleyan Marlins Virginia Wesleyan University Virginia Beach Old Dominion No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Washington and Lee Generals Washington and Lee University Lexington Old Dominion Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes
  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. ^ Southern Virginia's football team competes in the Old Dominion Athletic Conference.

NAIA[edit]

Team School City Conference Sport sponsorship
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ball		 Basketball Base-
ball		 Soft-
ball		 Soccer
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Bluefield Rams Bluefield University Bluefield Appalachian Athletic Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

NJCAA[edit]

Team School City Conference
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

USCAA[edit]

Team School City Conference
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[edit]

Team School City
Patrick Henry Sentinels and Lady Sentinels Patrick Henry College Purcellville

See also[edit]

source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_college_athletic_programs_in_Virginia