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3,469 schools use the "Wildcats" mascot.
Most common states: Texas (311), California (280), Illinois (238)
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The Wildcat mascot is a total rockstar in the world of school spirit With over 3469 schools rocking this fierce yet cute mascot, it's no surprise it's a fan favorite. The name 'Wildcat' sounds tough and intimidating, but when you see these mascots in action, they're often super charming and fun. Imagine a costumed cat dancing, doing cartwheels, and taking selfies with fans – it's a blast At schools like the University of Arizona, their Wildcat mascots, Wilbur and Wilma, have been entertaining crowds since 1959 with their cool outfits and energetic performances🏆. Whether they're at football games or basketball matches, Wildcats always bring the energy and excitement, making them a beloved part of school traditions. So, next time you see a Wildcat mascot, don't be surprised if you can't help but smile – they're just that awesome ⭐
Hear how the Wildcats fuels school spirit across the MascotFinder community.
“We count 311 programs flying the Wildcats banner across Texas. It is the spark that fills the stands every Friday night.”
Jordan Carter
Texas Booster Council
“Per capita, no one rallies like Vermont. With 24 schools per million residents, the Wildcats is part of daily conversations here.”
Taylor Patel
Vermont Local Sports Desk
“Students tell us the Wildcats delivers the perfect animal energy—easy to chant, easy to rally behind, and instantly recognizable on social clips.”
Phoenix Diaz
Regional Pep Collective
Quick answers based on school counts, state coverage, and classification data in our mascot database.
3,469 schools in our database use the Wildcats mascot across 51 states.
The Wildcats shows up most in Texas (311), California (280), and Illinois (238). Vt also has the strongest per-capita concentration of this mascot.
Schools classify the Wildcats as a Animal and Mammal mascot. Programs note that it is often described as cute and known for its tough tone.
Elementary programs adopt the Wildcats most often (1,685 schools). High School (817) and Other (509) also feature this mascot.