List of college athletic programs in Virginia

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

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NCAA

Division I

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George Mason
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Hampton
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James Madison
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Liberty
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Longwood
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Norfolk State
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Old Dominion
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Radford
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Richmond
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VCU
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Virginia
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VMI
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Virginia Tech
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William & Mary
Full NCAA Division I member colleges in Virginia.
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George Mason Patriots George Mason University Fairfax Atlantic 10 Dark Red x.svgCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svg
Hampton Pirates and Lady Pirates Hampton University Hampton CAA FCS [a] Check-green.svgCheck-green.svgDark Red x.svgCheck-green.svgDark Red x.svgCheck-green.svg
James Madison Dukes James Madison University Harrisonburg Sun Belt FBS Check-green.svgCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svg
Liberty Flames and Lady Flames Liberty University Lynchburg C-USA FBS Check-green.svgCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svg [b] Check-green.svg
Longwood Lancers Longwood University Farmville Big South Dark Red x.svgCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svg
Norfolk State Spartans Norfolk State University Norfolk MEAC FCS Check-green.svgCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svg [c] Check-green.svgDark Red x.svgDark Red x.svg
Old Dominion Monarchs Old Dominion University Norfolk Sun Belt FBS Check-green.svgCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svgDark Red x.svgCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svg
Radford Highlanders Radford University Radford Big South Dark Red x.svgCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svg
Richmond Spiders University of Richmond Richmond Atlantic 10 FCS [d] Check-green.svgCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svgDark Red x.svgDark Red x.svgCheck-green.svg
VCU Rams Virginia Commonwealth University Richmond Atlantic 10 Dark Red x.svgCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svgDark Red x.svgCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svg
Virginia Cavaliers University of Virginia Charlottesville ACC FBS Check-green.svgCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svg
VMI Keydets Virginia Military Institute Lexington Southern FCS Check-green.svgDark Red x.svgCheck-green.svgDark Red x.svgCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svg
Virginia Tech Hokies Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University [e] Blacksburg ACC FBS Check-green.svgCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svg
William & Mary Tribe College of William & Mary Williamsburg CAA FCS [a] Check-green.svgCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svgDark Red x.svgCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svg
  1. 1 2 Hampton and William & Mary's football teams both 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. Richmond's football team competes in the Patriot League.
  5. The university prefers the shortened name "Virginia Tech" over its legal name for both athletic and non-athletic purposes.

Division II

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Emory and Henry
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Virginia State
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Virginia Union
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Full NCAA Division II member colleges in Virginia.
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Emory and Henry Wasps Emory and Henry University Emory SAC Check-green.svgCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svg
Ferrum Panthers Ferrum College Ferrum Carolinas Check-green.svgCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svg
Virginia State Trojans Virginia State University Ettrick CIAA Check-green.svgCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svg [a] Check-green.svgDark Red x.svgDark Red x.svg
Virginia Union Panthers Virginia Union University Richmond CIAA Check-green.svgCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svgDark Red x.svgCheck-green.svgDark Red x.svgDark Red x.svg
Virginia–Wise Cavaliers University of Virginia's College at Wise Wise SAC Check-green.svgCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svgDark Red x.svgDark Red x.svg
  1. Virginia State's baseball team competes as an independent.

Division III

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Averett Cougars Averett University Danville Old Dominion Check-green.svgCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svg
Bridgewater Eagles Bridgewater College Bridgewater Old Dominion Check-green.svgCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svg
Christopher Newport Captains Christopher Newport University Newport News Coast to Coast Check-green.svg [a] Check-green.svgCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svg
Eastern Mennonite Royals Eastern Mennonite University Harrisonburg Old Dominion Dark Red x.svgCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svg
Hampden–Sydney Tigers Hampden–Sydney College Hampden Sydney Old Dominion Check-green.svgCheck-green.svgDark Red x.svgCheck-green.svgDark Red x.svgCheck-green.svgDark Red x.svg
Hollins [b] Hollins University Hollins Old Dominion Dark Red x.svgDark Red x.svgCheck-green.svgDark Red x.svgDark Red x.svgDark Red x.svgCheck-green.svg
Lynchburg Hornets University of Lynchburg Lynchburg Old Dominion Dark Red x.svgCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svg
Mary Baldwin Fighting Squirrels Mary Baldwin University Staunton USA South Dark Red x.svgCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svg
Mary Washington Eagles University of Mary Washington Fredericksburg Coast to Coast Dark Red x.svgCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svg
Marymount Saints Marymount University Arlington Atlantic East Brown check.svg [c] Check-green.svgCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svgDark Red x.svgCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svg
Randolph WildCats Randolph College Lynchburg Old Dominion Dark Red x.svgCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svgDark Red x.svgCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svg
Randolph–Macon Yellow Jackets Randolph–Macon College Ashland Old Dominion Check-green.svgCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svg
Roanoke Maroons Roanoke College Salem Old Dominion Check-green.svgCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svg
Shenandoah Hornets Shenandoah University Winchester Old Dominion Check-green.svgCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svg
Southern Virginia Knights Southern Virginia University Buena Vista USA South Check-green.svg [d] Check-green.svgCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svg
Sweet Briar Vixens Sweet Briar College Sweet Briar Old Dominion Dark Red x.svgDark Red x.svgDark Red x.svgDark Red x.svgDark Red x.svgDark Red x.svgCheck-green.svg
Virginia Wesleyan Marlins Virginia Wesleyan University Virginia Beach Old Dominion Dark Red x.svgCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svg
Washington and Lee Generals Washington and Lee University Lexington Old Dominion Check-green.svgCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svgDark Red x.svgCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svg
  1. Christopher Newport's football team competes in the New Jersey Athletic Conference.
  2. Hollins does not have an official mascot, and the university's athletic programs do not have official nicknames.
  3. Marymount fields a women's flag football team.
  4. Southern Virginia's football team competes in the Old Dominion Athletic Conference.

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    NJCAA

    TeamSchoolCityConference
    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

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    The Apprentice Builders The Apprentice School Newport News
    Christendom Crusaders Christendom College Front Royal
    Regent Royals Regent University Virginia Beach
    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