University of Miami Athletics

The University of Miami competes in NCAA Division I, meaning big-time college athletics with full scholarships and national television coverage. Just 3.4% of the 12,570 students are varsity athletes across 14 sports, but the Hurricanes cast a much larger shadow. Miami belongs to the strong Atlantic Coast Conference, home to powerhouse programs nationwide. The football team has won five national championships and produced NFL legends like Ray Lewis and Warren Sapp. Their fierce rivalry with Florida State University ranks among college football's most heated. The athletic department awards over $20 million in scholarships annually. While recent years have seen less dominance, Miami's sports culture remains deeply embedded in campus life. Students still bleed orange and green, especially when the Hurricanes take on conference rivals in football and basketball.