College Costumes - The Ultimate College Mascot Guide

A mascot refers to any person, animal, object, or thought that represents a group with a common public identity, such as a school, athletic team, society, military branch or unit, and brand name. Mascots are also employed when marketing consumer products, such as the talking rabbit used in General Mills advertisements to promote a breakfast cereal called Trix. In the sports arena, marketers will use the team's mascot to promote merchandise. Costumed and real-life mascots may enliven fans by promoting a sense of association. These public figure icons may garner attention from the media, which may solidify the mascot's active role for years to come.

• Albert E. Gator: The Albert and Alberta alligator mascot of the University of Florida is commonly associated with the athletic department of the Florida Gators.
• Army Mules: The Army Black Knights of the United States Military Academy at West Point have three mules that act as mascots, especially for the athletic divisions of the educational institution.
• Arnie the Corsair: A French corsair named Arnie represents the University of Massachusetts at Dartmouth.
• Aubie: Aubie, the tiger mascot, represents the Auburn Tigers of the University of Auburn.
• Aztec: An Aztec warrior is the official mascot of San Diego State University.
• Baby Jay: Baby Jay, a miniature version of Big Jay, is the mascot for the Jayhawks of Kansas University.
• Baby Owl: A Baby Owl is a secondary mascot of Temple University.
• Baldwin the Eagle: An American bald eagle mascot represents Boston College.
• Bananas: Bananas is the black bear mascot of Maine University.
• Benny the Beaver: A beaver represents the Oregon State Beavers of Oregon State University.
• Bevo: Bevo, a real-life Texas Longhorn steer, represents the Texas Longhorns of the University of Texas at Austin.
• Big Al: An elephant mascot represents the Alabama Crimson Tide of the University of Alabama.
• Bill the Goat: A live and costumed goat represents the United States Naval Academy.
• Billy: A panther mascot represents Eastern Illinois University.
• The Bird: A falcon mascot represents the Air Force Falcons of the United States Air Force Academy.
• Black Jack: A donkey mascot has been representing the Army Black Knights of the United States Military Academy at West Point since 2000.
• Blue: A real-life bobcat is one of three mascots representing the University of Kentucky. Blue never attends home games.
• The Blue Devil: A goateed blue devil mascot who represents the Duke Blue Devils of Duke University.
• Bobcat: The bobcat also represents the University of Ohio.
• Boilermaker Special: A railroad locomotive mascot represents the University of Purdue
• Boll Weevil: A boll weevil mascot represents the University of Arkansas.
• Boomer: Boomer, a white pony of Oklahoma University, pulls the Sooner Schooner. 
• Bruno: A brown bear mascot represents Brown University. 
• Brutus Buckeye: A buckeye mascot represents Ohio State University.
• Brutus Bulldog: A bulldog mascot representing Ferris State University.
• Bullet: A real-life black American Quarter Horse mascot representing the Oklahoma State Cowboys of Oklahoma State University in Stillwater.
• Bully: A real-life and student bulldog mascot represents Mississippi State University.
• Burghy: A cardinal mascot representing Plattsburgh State University.
• Buster Bronco: A bronco mascot representing Boise State University. 
• Butch the Cougar: A cougar mascot represents Washington State University.
• Butler Blue II: A real-life bulldog mascot representing Butler University.
• Buzz: A yellow jacket mascot representing Georgia Tech University.
• CAM the Ram: A real-life bighorn sheep and ram represent the Colorado State Rams of Colorado State University.
• CaveMan, aka Chester: A caveman mascot represents the University of Virginia.
• Cocky: A gamecock mascot represents the University of South Carolina. 
• Corky: A hornet mascot representing Emporia State University.
• Cosmo: A cougar mascot of Brigham Young University. 
• Demon Deacon: A demon mascot representing Wake Forest University. 
• The Oregon Duck: A duck of the Oregon Ducks representing the University of Oregon. 
• Dominic: A ram mascot representing Angelo State University. 
• The Don: A don representing the University of San Francisco. 
• Dubs: A real-life husky representing the University of Washington. 
• Duncan: A dolphin mascot representing Jacksonville University. 
• Dunker: A horse mascot representing Murray State University.
• Flex: A falcon representing Bentley University.
• Flash: A mascot representing Kent State University.
• Flying C: A flying letter "C" mascot represents Central Michigan University Chippewa.
• George: A colonial mascot represents George Washington University.
• Glycerin: A female knight mascot representing the University of Central Florida.
• Goldy the Gopher: A gopher represents the University of Minnesota.
• Gus the Gorilla: A gorilla represents Pittsburg State University.
• Gussie: A real-life northern goshawks mascot representing SUNY New Paltz.
• Hairy Dawg: A bulldog representing the University of Georgia
• Handsome Dan: A real-life bulldog mascot representing the Yale Bulldogs.
• Harry the Husky: A husky mascot representing the University of Washington.
• Herbie Husker: A cowboy mascot representing the University of Nebraska.
• Herky the Hawk: A hawk-like mascot representing the University of Iowa.
• Herky the Hornet: A hornet mascot representing Sacramento State University.
• Hey Reb: A cowboy with a mustache mascot representing the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.
• The Highlander: A highlander mascot representing Radford University.
• Hink: A bulldog mascot representing Butler University.
• Hokie Bird: A red chicken mascot representing Virginia Tech University.
• Hoot: A torch-like mascot representing Rowan University.
• Hooter: An owl mascot representing Temple University.
• Hoppy: A bluejay mascot representing Johns Hopkins University.
• Howie: A hawk mascot representing Hartford University.
• Howl the Red Wolf: A red wolf mascot representing Arkansas State University.
• Joe Bruin and Josephine Bruin: A brown bear mascot represents the Bruins of UCLA.
• Joe Vandal: A vandal mascot represents the University of Idaho.
• Jonathan: An all-white husky mascot represents the University of Connecticut.
• Judge: A real-life black bear mascot represents Baylor University.
• Jumbo: An elephant mascot represents Tufts University.
• Junior Smokey: A blue tick hound mascot represents the University of Tennessee.
• Knightro: A knight represents the University of Central Florida.
• King Husky: A real-life husky mascot represents Northeastern University.
• Klawz Da Bear: A bear represents the University of Northern Colorado.
• LeeRoy the Tiger: A tiger mascot represents Trinity University in Texas.
• Lil' Red: A costumed boy mascot represents the University of Nebraska in Lincoln.
• Lobo Louie: A wolf mascot represents the University of New Mexico.
• Louie the Lumberjack: A lumberjack mascot represents the University of Northern Arizona.
• Magnus: A Viking mascot represents Cleveland State University.
• Marco: A buffalo mascot represents Marshall Thundering Herd.
• Mario the Magnificent Dragon: A dragon mascot represents Drexel University.
• Marvin the Miner: A miner mascot represents the Colorado School of Mines.
• Mike the Tiger:  A real-life Bengal or Siberian tiger represents Louisiana State University.
• Mingo: A husky mascot represents Houston Baptist University.
• Mr. C: A commodore mascot represents Vanderbilt University.
• Mr. Wuf:  A wolf mascot represents North Carolina State University.
• MoHarv: A golden eagle mascot represents the University of Charleston in Charleston, West Virginia.
• Mo the Mule: A mule mascot represents University of Central Missouri.
• Monte:  A grizzly bear mascot represents the University of Montana.
• Monty the Eagle: An eagle mascot represents Niagara University.
• Mulerider and Molly the Mule: A mule-rider and mule mascots represent Southern Arkansas University.
• The Nittany Lion: A lion mascot represents the Pennsylvania State University.
• Norm the Niner: A costumed bearded old man mascot represents the University of North Carolina at Charlotte.
• Norm the Crimson Hawk: A hawk mascot represents Indiana University of Pennsylvania.
• NYIT Bear: A bear mascot represents the New York Institute of Technology.
• Ollie the Owl: An owl mascot represents Brandeis University.
• Otto the Orange: An orange mascot represents Syracuse University.
• Owls: An owl mascot represents Kennesaw State University.
• Owsley: An owl mascot represents Florida Atlantic University.
• Ozzie: An osprey mascot represents the University of North Florida.
• Pass: A shining knight mascot who rides a white horse named Goliath represents Furman University.
• Peruna: A pony represents Southern Methodist University.
• Pete & Penny: Two emperor penguins dressed represent Youngstown State University.
• Petey the Stormy Petrel: A petrel mascot represents Oglethorpe University.
• Philip D. Tiger: A greyish yellow Bengal tiger mascot represents St. Philip's College.
• Phoenix: A phoenix mascot represents Elon University.
• Pioneer Pete: A costumed old man mascot represents California State University at East Bay.
• Pointy: A pointer-bred dog mascot represents the University of Wisconsin at Stevens Point.
• Pork Chop: A kid-sized razor-back mascot represents the University of Arkansas.
• Porky: A javelin mascot represents Texas A&M at Kingsville.
• Pouncer: A tiger mascot represents the University of Memphis.
• Pounce the Panther: A panther mascot represents Georgia State University.
• Power Cat: A tiger mascot represents the Pacific University.
• Prospector Pete: An inflatable balloon mascot represents Long Beach State University.
• Purple Cow:  A gold-spotted cow mascot represents Williams College.
• Racer 1: A real-life horse mascot represents Murray State University.
• Ralphie: A male greyhound mascot represents Eastern New Mexico University.
• Ramblin' Wreck: A 1930 Ford Model A Sports Coupe mascot represents Georgia Tech University.
• Rameses: A real-life ram mascot represents the North Carolina Tar Heels.
• Razor the Shark - A shark represents Nova Southeastern University.
• Rex the Lion: A lion mascot represents Queens University of Charlotte.
• Rhett: A Boston Terrier represents Boston University.
• Rhody the Ram: A ram mascot represents the University of Rhode Island.
• Riptide: A pelican mascot represents Tulane University.
• Rocky the Bull: A bull mascot represents the University of South Florida.
• Rowdy: A road runner mascot that represents California State University at Bakersfield.
• The Saluki Dog: A real-life animal mascot represents the Southern Illinois Salukis. 
• Sam the Minuteman: A pirate mascot represents the Massachusetts Minutemen and Minutewomen.
• Sammie Seminole: A Seminole Indian mascot represents Florida State University.
• Sammy Seahawk: A Seahawk represents UNC Wilmington.
• Sammy Spartan: A Spartan mascot represents San Jose State University of San Jose, California.
• Sammy the Owl: An owl represents Rice University
• Sammy the Slug: A banana slug mascot represents UC Santa Cruz.
• Sammy and Samantha Bearkat: Orange bear-cat mascots represent Sam Houston State University.
• The Scarlet Knight: A scarlet knight mascot represents the Rutgers of New Jersey State University.
• Scarlet Hawk: A scarlet hawk mascot represents the Illinois Institute of Technology at Chicago.
• Scorch: A red-flamed devil mascot represents Minnesota State University at Moorhead.
• Scrappy: An owl mascot represents Kennesaw State University. 
• Scratch: A wildcat mascot represents the University of Kentucky.
• Screech A. Eagle: An eagle mascot represents Northwestern College in Minnesota.
• Scottie:  A Scottish terrier mascot represents Agnes Scott College.
• Sebastian the Ibis: A Florida ibis mascot represents the Miami Hurricanes.
• Seymour D'Campus: A golden eagle mascot represents Southern Mississippi University.
• Shadow: A blue bird mascot represents Monmouth University in New Jersey.
• The Shark: A shark mascot represents UNLV.
• Shasta: A cougar mascot represents the University of Houston.
• Shooter: A red fox mascot represents Marist College.
• Sir Big Spur: A real-life rooster represents the University of South Carolina.

Article written by Janice D. McDonald