The team competes in the Campeonato Paulista Série A3, the third tier of the São Paulo state football league.

The club's home colours are white and green and the team mascot is an alligator.

[2] In 1999, the club won its first title, the Campeonato Paulista Third Level, beating Oeste in the final.

[3] In 2007, Rio Preto for the first time ever was promoted to Campeonato Paulista Série A1.

[7] Verdão da Vila Universitária, meaning College Ville Big Green, is the club's nickname.