Utah Valley University Athletics

Utah Valley competes in NCAA Division I, meaning big-time college athletics with full scholarships and serious competition. The Wolverines field 12 varsity sports with 342 total athletes, representing just 1.2% of the 27,481-student body. The athletic program distributes $3.5 million in scholarships across its teams. UVU plays in the Western Athletic Conference, which includes schools like Seattle University and California Baptist. The university made the jump from Division II to Division I in 2013, still building its reputation at the highest level. Basketball generates the most excitement on campus, with the Wolverines occasionally making noise in conference play. The relatively new Division I status means UVU lacks the deep sports traditions of established programs, but the athletic department continues developing competitive teams while serving a largely commuter student population.