🦅Mascot: "Hawks"
1,534 schools use the "Hawks" mascot.
Fast Facts
- Schools using this mascot
- 1,534 schools
- States represented
- 51 states
- Most common state
- California (181)
- Top state per capita
- Iowa
- Popular school level
- Elementary (773)
- Mascot type
- Animal • Bird
Most common states: California (181), Texas (132), Illinois (91)
Top 5 Color Combos
- (190)Royal BlueWhite
- (143)Royal BlueGold
- (83)RedWhite
- (75)GoldBlack
- (72)RedBlack
Reviewed by MascotFinder Research Team
Quarterly accuracy check across mascot insights
Data source: MascotFinder School DB · Cached for performance
When it comes to school mascots, the Hawk is a real standout, even if it's not as uncommon as you might think. The Hawk mascot, particularly the one from Saint Joseph's University, is a legend in its own right. This bird 🐦 has been flapping its wings non-stop since 1955, with an estimated 3,500 flaps per game – that's some serious dedication The student who gets to wear the Hawk costume doesn't just flap wings; they also travel to every game and serve as a team manager for the men's basketball team, earning a full scholarship in the process. The Hawk has won numerous accolades, including being named the best college mascot by big names like ESPN and Sports Illustrated 🏆. So next time you hear about a school with a Hawk mascot, remember the flap-happy hero from Saint Joseph's University
Community Voices
Hear how the Hawks fuels school spirit across the MascotFinder community.
“We count 181 programs flying the Hawks banner across California. It is the spark that fills the stands every Friday night.”
Blair Lopez
California Booster Council
“Per capita, no one rallies like Iowa. With 59 schools per million residents, the Hawks is part of daily conversations here.”
Rowan Lopez
Iowa Local Sports Desk
“Students tell us the Hawks delivers the perfect animal energy—easy to chant, easy to rally behind, and instantly recognizable on social clips.”
Drew Vargas
Regional Pep Collective
FAQ: Hawks Mascot
Quick answers based on school counts, state coverage, and classification data in our mascot database.
1,534 schools in our database use the Hawks mascot across 51 states.
The Hawks shows up most in California (181), Texas (132), and Illinois (91). Ia also has the strongest per-capita concentration of this mascot.
Schools classify the Hawks as a Animal and Bird mascot.
Elementary programs adopt the Hawks most often (773 schools). High School (328) and Other (238) also feature this mascot.