University of Washington-Seattle Campus Athletics

The University of Washington competes in NCAA Division I, where big-time college athletics feature athletic scholarships and major television coverage. With 634 total athletes across 18 varsity sports, athletes make up just 2% of the 31,588-student body. The Huskies recently joined the strong Big Ten Conference, moving from the Pac-12 in a major realignment shift. UW distributes $17.9 million in athletic scholarships annually to support its programs. The school maintains its fierce rivalry with Washington State in the annual Apple Cup, one of college football's most heated in-state battles. Husky Stadium, known for its deafening crowd noise, has long been a fortress for the football program. The basketball teams compete in one of college sports' most competitive conferences, facing powerhouses like Michigan and Ohio State.