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15 schools use the "Vandals" mascot.
Most common states: Texas (5), Arizona (3), Oregon (2)
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Meet the Vandals, a mascot that's definitely not your average school spirit icon. The Vandals, adopted by the University of Idaho and several other schools, have a rich history that dates back to 1921. This tough-sounding mascot got its name because of the school's reputation for being fierce and bold, kind of like the historical Vandals who were known for their bravery and strength. The modern Vandal mascot often depicts a robust, weapon-wielding figure, embodying the spirit of courage and determination. In the 1950s, the mascot even got a human face with "Joe Vandal," a spirited character created by a student yell leader🛡️. So, if you're looking for a mascot that's all about being brave and bold, the Vandals are definitely the way to go ⚡
Hear how the Vandals fuels school spirit across the MascotFinder community.
“We count 5 programs flying the Vandals banner across Texas. It is the spark that fills the stands every Friday night.”
Casey Diaz
Texas Booster Council
“Per capita, no one rallies like Idaho. With 1 schools per million residents, the Vandals is part of daily conversations here.”
Blair Vargas
Idaho Local Sports Desk
“Students tell us the Vandals delivers the perfect person energy—easy to chant, easy to rally behind, and instantly recognizable on social clips.”
Casey Patel
Regional Pep Collective
Quick answers based on school counts, state coverage, and classification data in our mascot database.
15 schools in our database use the Vandals mascot across 8 states.
The Vandals shows up most in Texas (5), Arizona (3), and Oregon (2). Id also has the strongest per-capita concentration of this mascot.
Schools classify the Vandals as a Person and Historical Figure mascot. Programs note that it is depicting a weapon, known for its tough tone, and inspired by a historical figure.
High School programs adopt the Vandals most often (8 schools). Elementary (4) and Middle School (2) also feature this mascot.