UAAP overall championships

The University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) Overall Championship is awarded to the school with the highest point total in the different UAAP events. It was first awarded in UAAP Season 10. Member universities currently compete in fifteen sports to vie for the overall championship, namely, badminton, baseball, basketball, beach volleyball, chess, fencing, football, judo, softball, swimming, table tennis, taekwondo, tennis, track and field, and volleyball.

The University of Santo Tomas holds the distinction of having the most overall championships with 70 titles wherein it won 47 collegiate division overall championships in the 76 seasons that the title was awarded and 23 high school division overall championships out of 28 seasons.

Point system
The current point system gives 15 points to the champion team in a certain UAAP event, 12 to the runner-up, and 10 to the third placer. The following points are given in consequent order of finish: 8, 6, 4, 2 and 1.

Early years
The UAAP was founded in 1938 by Far Eastern University (FEU), National University (NU), the University of the Philippines (UP) and the University of Santo Tomas (UST).

First expansion
In 1952, Adamson University, Manila Central University (MCU), the University of Manila (UM) and the University of the East (UE) were added as probationary members; after two years, only MCU and UE were retained. MCU then pulled out of the league in 1962. In 1970, Adamson was readmitted to the league.

Second expansion
Ateneo de Manila University (AdMU) was added in 1978.

Third expansion
In 1986, De La Salle University (DLSU) was added.

Final Four era
The current tournament format was introduced to the league.

Statistics

 * Last overall championship


 * Seniors' division:
 * Adamson Soaring Falcons: none
 * Ateneo Blue Eagles: none
 * De La Salle Green Archers: Season 78 (2015–2016)
 * FEU Tamaraws: Season 44 (1981–1982)
 * NU Bulldogs: Season 49 (1986–1987)
 * UE Red Warriors: Season 37 (1974–1975)
 * UP Fighting Maroons: Season 60 (1997–1998)
 * UST Growling Tigers: Season 86 (2023–2024)


 * Juniors' division:
 * Adamson Baby Falcons: none
 * Ateneo Blue Eaglets: Season 64 (2001–2002)
 * De La Salle Junior Archers: none
 * FEU Baby Tamaraws: none
 * NU Bullpups: none
 * UE Junior Warriors: Season 76 (2013–2014)
 * UPIS Junior Maroons: none
 * UST Tiger Cubs: Season 86 (2023–2024)


 * Overall championship streaks: