George Washington University Athletics

George Washington competes in NCAA Division I, meaning big-time college athletics with full scholarships and serious competition. The Revolutionaries field 17 varsity sports and award over $12.9 million in athletic scholarships annually. With 401 total athletes among 10,848 students, just 3.7% of the student body competes at the varsity level. GW plays in the Atlantic 10 Conference, a competitive mid-major league known for strong basketball programs. The Colonials basketball team has historically been the school's flagship sport, making multiple NCAA Tournament appearances and drawing passionate crowds to the Charles E. Smith Center. Being in Washington DC, GW lacks traditional college town rivals but competes fiercely with other A-10 schools like VCU and Dayton for conference supremacy.