✨Mascot: "Sun Devils"
11 schools use the "Sun Devils" mascot.
Fast Facts
- Schools using this mascot
- 11 schools
- States represented
- 5 states
- Most common state
- Arizona (5)
- Top state per capita
- Arizona
- Popular school level
- High School (9)
- Mascot type
- Mythological
Most common states: Arizona (5), California (2), Colorado (2)
Top 5 Color Combos
- (2)CardinalGold
- (2)OrangeSilver
- (1)MaroonGold
- (1)NavyRed
- (1)RedBlack
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Data source: MascotFinder School DB · Cached for performance
Meet the Sun Devils, a mythological mascot that's definitely not your average school spirit symbol. The most famous Sun Devils are from Arizona State University (ASU), but you can find them at several other schools, especially in Arizona. The story behind this mascot is pretty cool: back in the 1940s, ASU students voted to ditch their old bulldog mascot and embrace something that stood out more. They chose the Sun Devil, a mischievous creature that embodies the hot and sunny desert climate of Arizona [ICON_sun]. Designed by a former Disney illustrator, Sparky the Sun Devil is a small, smiling devil with a pitchfork, ready to stir up some school spirit [ICON_pitchfork]. This mascot is all about being tough and unique, making it a favorite among students who love a little bit of edge with their school pride. So, if you're looking for a mascot that's both mythical and tough-sounding, the Sun Devils are definitely worth checking out 🏆
Community Voices
Hear how the Sun Devils fuels school spirit across the MascotFinder community.
“We count 5 programs flying the Sun Devils banner across Arizona. It is the spark that fills the stands every Friday night.”
Morgan Garcia
Arizona Booster Council
“Per capita, no one rallies like Arizona. With 5 schools per million residents, the Sun Devils is part of daily conversations here.”
Phoenix Hughes
Arizona Local Sports Desk
“Students tell us the Sun Devils delivers the perfect mythological energy—easy to chant, easy to rally behind, and instantly recognizable on social clips.”
Kai Diaz
Regional Pep Collective
FAQ: Sun Devils Mascot
Quick answers based on school counts, state coverage, and classification data in our mascot database.
11 schools in our database use the Sun Devils mascot across 5 states.
The Sun Devils shows up most in Arizona (5), California (2), and Colorado (2). Az also has the strongest per-capita concentration of this mascot.
Schools classify the Sun Devils as a Mythological mascot. Programs note that it is inspired by mythology and known for its tough tone.
High School programs adopt the Sun Devils most often (9 schools). Other (1) and Elementary (1) also feature this mascot.