1. Big West Conference
   Southeastern Conference
2. Independents
   Northeast Conference

Located in Gainesville, Florida, the University of Florida was established in 1853. The Gators, who wear orange and blue, have won a total of 35 national team championships!

1. America East Conference
   Atlantic Sun Conference
2. Big Ten Conference
   Ivy League

Located in Ann Arbor, Michigan, students at the University of Michigan are often heard shouting, "Go Blue!" They are known as the Wolverines and wear the colors maize and blue.

1. Mid-American Conference
   Ivy League
2. West Coast Conference
   Southeastern Conference

Vanderbilt University, also known as "Vandy," is located in Nashville, Tennessee. Founded in 1873, it is home to the Commodores who wear black and gold. In February 2016, the university was fined $100,000 by the Southeastern Conference after fans stormed the basketball court following a win.

1. Pac-12 Conference
   Atlantic 10 Conference
2. Colonial Athletic Association
   Patriot League

Arizona State University was established in 1885 in Tempe, Arizona. It is home to the Sun Devils, who wear maroon and gold.

1. Mountain West Conference
   Big 12 Conference
2. Southwestern Athletic Conference
   Ohio Valley Conference

The curious motto of the University of Kansas is "I shall see this great sight, why the bush does not burn." Donning crimson and blue, the Jayhawks compete in the Big 12 and have won 13 national championships.

1. Patriot League
   SunBelt Conference
2. Big Sky Conference
   Conference USA

Established in 1909, Arkansas State University is also known as "A-State". It is home to the Red Wolves whose colors are scarlet, black and white.

1. Conference USA
   Horizon League
2. Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference
   Southeastern Conference

Auburn University is home to the Tigers with their burnt orange and navy blue colors. They have won a total of 17 NCAA championships in their history.

1. Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference
   Ohio Valley Conference
2. Big 12 Conference
   Mountain West Conference

Baylor University is a private Baptist university in Waco, Texas. Their motto is "For Church, For Texas". Established in 1845, their student athletes are known as the Bears and Lady Bears.

1. Mountain West Conference
   Big Ten Conference
2. Sun Belt Conference
   Patriot League

Located in Lincoln, Nebraska, the University of Nebraska was chartered by the state legislature in 1869. Their athletes are known as the Cornhuskers who wear the colors scarlet and cream.

1. Patriot League
   Western Athletic Conference
2. West Coast Conference
   Atlantic Coast Conference

Located in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, Boston College has 9,100 undergraduate students who are known as Eagles. They are primarily members of the ACC, while their hockey athletes compete in Hockey East.

1. West Coast Conference
   The Summit League
2. Southeastern Conference
   Missouri Valley Conference

Located in Athens, Georgia, the University of Georgia was founded in 1785 and boasts itself as the country's oldest state-chartered university and birthplace of the American system of public higher education. Their athletes are known as the Bulldogs and Lady Bulldogs.

1. Missouri Valley Conference
   Atlantic Coast Conference
2. Patriot League
   Sun Belt Conference

The University of Virginia was founded in 1819 by Thomas Jefferson. Its colors are orange and blue and their athletes are known as the Cavaliers and the Wahoos. They lead the ACC with the most number of NCAA championships across all sports.

1. Sun Belt Conference
   Mid-American Conference
2. FBS Independents
   Ivy League

Bowling Green State University was established in 1910. The main athletic rivals of the BGSU Falcons are the Rockets of the University of Toledo.

1. Ivy League
   Colonial Athletic Association
2. Atlantic Coast Conference
   FCS Independents

Located in Clemson, South Carolina, Clemson University enrolls more than 18,000 undergraduates each year. They are known as the Tigers and wear orange and regalia colors.

1. Atlantic Coast Conference
   FCS Independents
2. Pac-12 Conference
   Southland Conference

Duke University is located in Durham, North Carolina. Their athletes are known as Blue Devils and wear duke blue and white colors. Duke teams have won 16 NCAA team national championships in their history.

1. Southland Conference
   Patriot League
2. Atlantic Coast Conference
   Big Sky Conference

Students at Florida State University are known as the Seminoles. FSU's athletic teams have won 20 national championships in their 113-year history.

1. Big Sky Conference
   Atlantic Coast Conference
2. Southeastern Conference
   Big Ten Conference

The University of Miami is located in Coral Gables, Florida. The Hurricanes, as they are known, have won five national football championships since 1983 and its baseball team has won four national championships since 1982!

1. Mid-American Conference
   Big Ten Conference
2. Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference
   Patriot League

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill was established on December 11, 1789. It is one of three schools which claim to be the "oldest public university in the United States."

1. Big Sky Conference
   SunBelt Conference
2. Horizon League
   Northeast Conference

Georgia State University's motto is "Truth is Powerful and Will Conquer." It was established in 1913 and its students are known as the Panthers in their blue, white and red colors.

1. Northeast Conference
   Southern Conference
2. Big Ten Conference
   Southwestern Athletic Conference

Indiana University is a multi-campus public university system in the state. It has a combined student body of more than 110,000 students! They are referred to as Hoosiers.

1. Southwestern Athletic Conference
   FCS Independents
2. Independents
   Big 12 Conference

Iowa State University was established in 1858 and is located in Ames, Iowa. It is the 3rd largest university in the Big 12 Conference.

1. Atlantic Coast Conference
   Independents
2. Ivy League
   Mountain West Conference

Situated in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, Wake Forest University was founded in 1834. Each year it enrolls about 4,800 undergraduates who are known as Demon Deacons in their colors old gold and black.

1. Mountain West Conference
   Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference
2. Atlantic Coast Conference
   Mid-American Conference

Located in Seattle, Washington, the University of Washington was established in 1861. It is known informally as "U-Dub" and their mascots are Harry the Husky and Dubs!

1. Mid-American Conference
   Big Ten Conference
2. Conference USA
   FBS Independents

With more than 29,000 undergraduates, the University of Wisconsin is the oldest and largest public university in the state. It was established in 1848 and its colors are cardinal and white.

1. Big 12 Conference
   FBS Independents
2. Missouri Valley Conference
   Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference

Located in Manhattan, Kansas, Kansas State University enrolls 22,000 students each year. They are known as Wildcats and wear royal purple in support of their athletic teams.

1. Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference
   Mid-American Conference
2. Northeast Conference
   Patriot League

Kent State University was first established in 1910 as a teacher-training school. The Golden Flashes wear blue and gold as they compete in the MAC.

1. Patriot League
   Southeastern Conference
2. American Athletic Conference
   Atlantic 10 Conference

Located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana State University was founded in 1853. Their Tigers and Lady Tigers compete in the SEC and are represented by Mike the Tiger.

1. Atlantic 10 Conference
   Atlantic Sun Conference
2. Mid-American Conference
   Atlantic Coast Conference

Don't be fooled, Miami University is located in Oxford, Ohio! It is the 10th oldest public university in the United States. Their nickname is the RedHawks.

1. Atlantic Coast Conference
   Big Sky Conference
2. Big Ten Conference
   Big South Conference

The University of Louisville was founded in 1798 and today educates more than 16,000 students. They are known as the Cards, or Cardinals, and have 13 women's and 10 men's athletic teams who participate in the ACC.

1. Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference
   Ivy League
2. Big Ten Conference
   Southland Conference

The University of Maryland's mottos is "Strong deeds, gentle words". The school was established in 1856. The Terrapins were a founding member of the Atlantic Coast Conference, but left in 2014 to join the Big Ten!

1. Southland Conference
   Patriot League
2. Big Ten Conference
   Independents

Michigan State University is located in Lansing, Michigan with an enrollment of 39,000 undergraduates! These Spartans wear the colors green and white proudly.

1. Independents
   Atlantic Coast Conference
2. Sun Belt Conference
   Mountain West Conference

North Carolina State University is located in Raleigh, North Carolina. Their sports teams are known as the Wolfpack and they have won eight national championships in their history.

1. Missouri Valley Conference
   Mountain West Conference
2. Horizon League
   Mid-American Conference

The colors of Northern Illinois University are cardinal and black. Known as the Huskies, there are more than 15,000 undergraduates enrolled.

1. Horizon League
   Big East Conference
2. Atlantic 10 Conference
   Big Ten Conference

Northwestern University is located in Evanston, Illinois with an enrollment of 8,000 undergraduate students and 12,000 graduate students. Their colors are purple and white.

1. Atlantic 10 Conference
   Patriot League
2. Big Ten Conference
   Southwestern Athletic Conference

Ohio State University's motto is "Education for Citizenship." With more than 52,000 undergraduates across its 6 campuses, OSU students are proudly known as Buckeyes.

1. Southwestern Athletic Conference
   Big 12 Conference
2. Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference
   Mid-American Conference

Oklahoma State University is located in Stillwater, Oklahoma with more than 23,000 students. It was established in 1890 as Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical College.

1. Conference USA
   Mid-American Conference
2. FBS Independents
   Colonial Athletic Association

Old Dominion University is located in Norfolk, Virginia. It boasts 18 athletic teams, all of which are known as the Monarchs or Lady Monarchs and mostly compete in Conference USA.

1. Colonial Athletic Association
   Western Athletic Conference
2. Atlantic Coast Conference
   West Coast Conference

University of Notre Dame is a Catholic university located in South Bend, Indiana. Their colors are blue and gold and their nickname is the Fighting Irish. In sports, they are mostly known for their football program.

1. West Coast Conference
   Sun Belt Conference
2. Mid-American Conference
   Pac-12 Conference

University of Southern California was founded in 1880 and is known as the oldest university in California. There are more graduate students enrolled than undergrad! Their colors are cardinal and gold.

1. Mid-American Conference
   FCS Independents
2. Pac-12 Conference
   Conference USA

Oregon State University is located in Corvallis, Oregon. It has more than 25,000 students enrolled and they are known as Beavers with their orange and black colors.

1. Big Ten Conference
   Conference USA
2. Southland Conference
   Ohio Valley Conference

Purdue University is located in West Lafayette, Indiana. The school was founded by businessman John Purdue and its first classes were held on September 16, 1874, with six instructors and 39 students!

1. Conference USA
   Ohio Valley Conference
2. Northeast Conference
   Southeastern Conference

Rice University is named for William Marsh Rice, a businessman who bequeathed his fortune to found the school. He wanted his estate to fund a free institute of higher education in Houston, Texas.

1. Southeastern Conference
   Atlantic Sun Conference
2. Big 12 Conference
   Big South Conference

Texas Tech University's motto is "From here, it's possible". With more than 30,000 undergraduates and located in Lubbock, Texas, TTU is home of the Red Raiders.

1. Big South Conference
   Pac-12 Conference
2. America East Conference
   Big East Conference

University of Arizona was established in 1885. Their colors are cardinal red and navy blue. Their mascots are known as Wilbur and Wilma Wildcat!

1. Big East Conference
   Colonial Athletic Association
2. Big Ten Conference
   Big West Conference

Rutgers University, The State University of New Jersey is the largest institution for higher education in the state. It has more than 49,000 undergraduates enrolled and they are known as the Scarlet Knights.

1. Big West Conference
   Conference USA
2. Mountain West Conference
   Missouri Valley Conference

San Diego State University's colors are scarlet and black. Their mascot is the Aztec warrior and there are more than 29,000 undergraduates studying there.

1. Missouri Valley Conference
   Pac-12 Conference
2. Ivy League
   Colonial Athletic Association

Stanford University is often referred to as one of the world's most prestigious universities because of its academic strength, wealth and proximity to Silicon Valley. Its colors are cardinal and white and there is no official mascot, though the Stanford Tree is seen with the marching band.

1. Atlantic Coast Conference
   Colonial Athletic Association
2. Horizon League
   Ivy League

Syracuse University is commonly referred to as 'Cuse. It is a private research university located in Syracuse, New York. Its mascot is Otto the Orange.

1. Ivy League
   Mountain West Conference
2. Patriot League
   Southeastern Conference

Texas A&M University was previously called The Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas from 1871 - 1963. Its colors are maroon and white and its mascot is Reveille IX.

1. Missouri Valley Conference
   Atlantic Coast Conference
2. Ivy League
   Colonial Athletic Association

Virginia Tech is a public, land-grant, research university with a main campus in Blacksburg, Virginia, educational facilities in six regions statewide, and a study-abroad site in Switzerland. Their mascot is the HokieBird.