Out of mere curiosity and a bit of a bet with my friends, what's the most common school mascot? You never realize how similar they are until you start looking at colleges nationally!
The most common mascot among American universities and colleges is the Eagle. Many institutions have chosen this bird of prey for its associations with power, majesty and freedom. Examples of schools with the Eagle as their mascot include Boston College, Emory University, and American University, among others. Bulldogs and Tigers also frequently show up as popular choices for school mascots! Keep in mind, though, that while the actual mascot or animal might be the same, each university often adds its own twist to personalize it.
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