University of California-Davis Athletics

UC Davis competes in NCAA Division I, the highest level of college athletics where sports scholarships and serious competition define campus culture. The Aggies field 22 varsity teams and award over $10 million in athletic scholarships annually. With 672 student-athletes among 31,777 total students, just 2.1% of the campus participates in varsity sports. Davis competes in the Big West Conference alongside other California schools. The Aggies have built a reputation in baseball and soccer, with their baseball team reaching the College World Series. Their football program plays in the Big Sky Conference at the FCS level. The school's agricultural roots show in their team name and mascot, the Mustang. UC Davis maintains a rivalry with UC Berkeley across multiple sports.