List of NAIA institutions

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The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics has 249 member colleges and universities for athletic competition.[1]

NAIA institutions

  • Note: The NAIA once had basketball teams split into two divisions. The association discontinued its Division II basketball championships for both men and women after the 2019–20 season,[2] when the 2020 championships were canceled at the start of the coronavirus pandemic. Non-basketball playing institutions are denoted by *.
List of NAIA institutions
School Nickname City State/
Province/
Territory
Conference
Alice Lloyd College Eagles Pippa Passes Kentucky River States Conference
Allen University Yellow Jackets Columbia South Carolina Appalachian Athletic Conference
University of Antelope Valley Pioneers Lancaster California California Pacific Conference
Aquinas College Saints Grand Rapids Michigan Wolverine–Hoosier Athletic Conference
Arizona Christian University Firestorm Phoenix Arizona Golden State Athletic Conference
Asbury University Eagles Wilmore Kentucky River States Conference
Ave Maria University Gyrenes Ave Maria Florida Sun Conference
Avila University Eagles Kansas City Missouri Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference
Bacone College Warriors Muskogee Oklahoma Association of Independent Institutions
Baker University Wildcats Baldwin City Kansas Heart of America Athletic Conference
Bellevue University Bruins Bellevue Nebraska North Star Athletic Association
Benedictine College Ravens Atchison Kansas Heart of America Athletic Conference
Benedictine University at Mesa Redhawks Mesa Arizona California Pacific Conference
Bethany College Swedes Lindsborg Kansas Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference
Bethel College (IN) Pilots Mishawaka Indiana Crossroads League
Bethel College (KS) Threshers North Newton Kansas Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference
Bethel University Wildcats McKenzie Tennessee Mid-South Conference
Blue Mountain College Toppers Blue Mountain Mississippi Southern States Athletic Conference
Bluefield College Rams Bluefield Virginia Appalachian Athletic Conference
Brenau University Golden Tigers Gainesville Georgia Appalachian Athletic Conference
Brescia University Bearcats Owensboro Kentucky River States Conference
Brewton–Parker College Barons Mount Vernon Georgia Southern States Athletic Conference
Briar Cliff University Chargers Sioux City Iowa Great Plains Athletic Conference
University of British Columbia* Thunderbirds Vancouver British Columbia Cascade Collegiate Conference
Bryan College Lions Dayton Tennessee Appalachian Athletic Conference
Bushnell University Beacons Eugene Oregon Cascade Collegiate Conference
California State University Maritime Academy Keelhaulers Vallejo California California Pacific Conference
University of California, Merced Golden Bobcats Merced California California Pacific Conference
Calumet College of St. Joseph Crimson Wave Whiting Indiana Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference
Campbellsville University Tigers Campbellsville Kentucky Mid-South Conference
Cardinal Stritch University Wolves Milwaukee Wisconsin Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference
Carlow University Celtics Pittsburgh Pennsylvania River States Conference
Carroll College Fighting Saints Helena Montana Frontier Conference
Central Baptist College Mustangs Conway Arkansas American Midwest Conference
Central Christian College of Kansas Tigers McPherson Kansas Sooner Athletic Conference
Central Methodist University Eagles Fayette Missouri Heart of America Athletic Conference
Clarke University Crusaders Dubuque Iowa Heart of America Athletic Conference
Cleary University* Cougars Howell Michigan Wolverine–Hoosier Athletic Conference
College of Coastal Georgia Mariners Brunswick Georgia Sun Conference
Columbia College (MO) Cougars Columbia Missouri American Midwest Conference
Columbia College (SC) Koalas Columbia South Carolina Appalachian Athletic Conference
Columbia International University Rams Columbia South Carolina Appalachian Athletic Conference
Concordia University–Michigan Cardinals Ann Arbor Michigan Wolverine–Hoosier Athletic Conference
Concordia University–Nebraska Bulldogs Seward Nebraska Great Plains Athletic Conference
Corban University Warriors Salem Oregon Cascade Collegiate Conference
Cornerstone University Golden Eagles Grand Rapids Michigan Wolverine–Hoosier Athletic Conference
Cottey College Comets Nevada Missouri Association of Independent Institutions
Crowley's Ridge College Pioneers Paragould Arkansas Association of Independent Institutions
Culver–Stockton College Wildcats Canton Missouri Heart of America Athletic Conference
Cumberland University Phoenix Lebanon Tennessee Mid-South Conference
University of the Cumberlands Patriots Williamsburg Kentucky Mid-South Conference
Dakota State University Trojans Madison South Dakota North Star Athletic Association
Dakota Wesleyan University Tigers Mitchell South Dakota Great Plains Athletic Conference
Dalton State College Roadrunners Dalton Georgia Southern States Athletic Conference
Dickinson State University Blue Hawks Dickinson North Dakota North Star Athletic Association
Dillard University Blue Devils New Orleans Louisiana Gulf Coast Athletic Conference
Doane College Tigers Crete Nebraska Great Plains Athletic Conference
Dordt College Defenders Sioux Center Iowa Great Plains Athletic Conference
Eastern Oregon University Mountaineers La Grande Oregon Cascade Collegiate Conference
Edward Waters College Tigers Jacksonville Florida Gulf Coast Athletic Conference
Embry–Riddle Aeronautical University, Prescott Eagles Prescott Arizona California Pacific Conference
Evangel University Crusaders Springfield Missouri Heart of America Athletic Conference
The Evergreen State College Geoducks Olympia Washington Cascade Collegiate Conference
Faulkner University Eagles Montgomery Alabama Southern States Athletic Conference
Fisher College Falcons Boston Massachusetts Association of Independent Institutions
Fisk University Bulldogs Nashville Tennessee Association of Independent Institutions
Florida College Falcons Temple Terrace Florida Southern States Athletic Conference
Florida Memorial University Lions Miami Gardens Florida Sun Conference
Florida National University Conquistadors Miami Florida Association of Independent Institutions[3]
Freed–Hardeman University Lions Henderson Tennessee Mid-South Conference
Friends University Falcons Wichita Kansas Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference
Georgetown College Tigers Georgetown Kentucky Mid-South Conference
Georgia Gwinnett College* Grizzlies Lawrenceville Georgia Association of Independent Institutions
Goshen College Maple Leafs Goshen Indiana Crossroads League
Governors State University Jaguars University Park Illinois Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference
Grace College & Seminary Lancers Winona Lake Indiana Crossroads League
Graceland University Yellowjackets Lamoni Iowa Heart of America Athletic Conference
Grand View University Vikings Des Moines Iowa Heart of America Athletic Conference
Hannibal–LaGrange University Trojans Hannibal Missouri American Midwest Conference
Harris–Stowe State University Hornets St. Louis Missouri American Midwest Conference
Haskell Indian Nations University Indians Lawrence Kansas Association of Independent Institutions
Hastings College Broncos Hastings Nebraska Great Plains Athletic Conference
Holy Cross College Saints Notre Dame Indiana Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference
Hope International University Royals Fullerton California Golden State Athletic Conference
University of Houston–Victoria* Jaguars Victoria Texas Red River Athletic Conference
Huntington University Foresters Huntington Indiana Crossroads League
Huston–Tillotson University Rams Austin Texas Red River Athletic Conference
College of Idaho Coyotes Caldwell Idaho Cascade Collegiate Conference
Indiana Institute of Technology Warriors Fort Wayne Indiana Wolverine–Hoosier Athletic Conference
Indiana Wesleyan University Wildcats Marion Indiana Crossroads League
Indiana University East Red Wolves Richmond Indiana River States Conference
Indiana University Kokomo Cougars Kokomo Indiana River States Conference
Indiana University Northwest Redhawks Gary Indiana Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference
Indiana University South Bend Titans South Bend Indiana Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference
Indiana University Southeast Grenadiers New Albany Indiana River States Conference
University of Jamestown Jimmies Jamestown North Dakota Great Plains Athletic Conference
Jarvis Christian College Bulldogs Hawkins Texas Red River Athletic Conference
John Brown University Golden Eagles Siloam Springs Arkansas Sooner Athletic Conference
Judson University Eagles Elgin Illinois Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference
Kansas Wesleyan University Coyotes Salina Kansas Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference
Keiser University Seahawks West Palm Beach Florida Sun Conference
Kentucky Christian University Knights Grayson Kentucky Appalachian Athletic Conference
La Sierra University Golden Eagles Riverside California California Pacific Conference
Langston University Lions Langston Oklahoma Sooner Athletic Conference
Lawrence Technological University Blue Devils Southfield Michigan Wolverine–Hoosier Athletic Conference
Lewis–Clark State College Warriors Lewiston Idaho Cascade Collegiate Conference
Life Pacific University Warriors San Dimas California Golden State Athletic Conference
Life University Eagles Marietta Georgia Mid-South Conference
Lincoln College Lynx Lincoln Illinois Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference
Lincoln Christian University Red Lions Lincoln Illinois Association of Independent Institutions
Lindsey Wilson College Blue Raiders Columbia Kentucky Mid-South Conference
Louisiana State University at Alexandria Generals Alexandria Louisiana Red River Athletic Conference
Louisiana State University in Shreveport Pilots & Lady Pilots Shreveport Louisiana Red River Athletic Conference
Lourdes University Gray Wolves Sylvania Ohio Wolverine–Hoosier Athletic Conference
Loyola University New Orleans Wolfpack New Orleans Louisiana Southern States Athletic Conference
Lyon College Scots Batesville Arkansas American Midwest Conference
Madonna University Crusaders Livonia Michigan Wolverine–Hoosier Athletic Conference
Marian University Knights Indianapolis Indiana Crossroads League
Martin Methodist College Red Hawks Pulaski Tennessee Mid-South Conference
Marymount California University* Mariners Rancho Palos Verdes California California Pacific Conference
The Master's University Mustangs Santa Clarita California Golden State Athletic Conference
Mayville State University Comets Mayville North Dakota North Star Athletic Association
McPherson College Bulldogs McPherson Kansas Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference
Menlo College Oaks Atherton California Golden State Athletic Conference
University of Michigan–Dearborn Wolverines Dearborn Michigan Wolverine–Hoosier Athletic Conference
Mid-America Christian University Evangels Oklahoma City Oklahoma Sooner Athletic Conference
MidAmerica Nazarene University Pioneers Olathe Kansas Heart of America Athletic Conference
Middle Georgia State University Knights Cochran Georgia Southern States Athletic Conference
Midland University Warriors Fremont Nebraska Great Plains Athletic Conference
Midway University Eagles Midway Kentucky River States Conference
Milligan University Buffaloes Elizabethton Tennessee Appalachian Athletic Conference
Missouri Baptist University Spartans St. Louis Missouri American Midwest Conference
Missouri Valley College Vikings Marshall Missouri Heart of America Athletic Conference
University of Mobile Rams Prichard Alabama Southern States Athletic Conference
Montana State University–Northern Lights Havre Montana Frontier Conference
Montana Technological University Orediggers Butte Montana Frontier Conference
University of Montana–Western Bulldogs Dillon Montana Frontier Conference
Montreat College Cavaliers Montreat North Carolina Appalachian Athletic Conference
Morningside College Mustangs Sioux City Iowa Great Plains Athletic Conference
Morris College Hornets Sumter South Carolina Association of Independent Institutions[4]
Mount Marty University Lancers Yankton South Dakota Great Plains Athletic Conference
Mount Mercy University Mustangs Cedar Rapids Iowa Heart of America Athletic Conference
Mount Vernon Nazarene University Cougars Mount Vernon Ohio Crossroads League
Multnomah University Lions Portland Oregon Cascade Collegiate Conference
University of North Texas at Dallas Trailblazers Dallas Texas Sooner Athletic Conference
Northern New Mexico College Eagles Española New Mexico Association of Independent Institutions
Northwest University Eagles Kirkland Washington Cascade Collegiate Conference
Northwestern College Red Raiders Orange City Iowa Great Plains Athletic Conference
University of Northwestern Ohio Racers Lima Ohio Wolverine–Hoosier Athletic Conference
Oakland City University Mighty Oaks Oakland City Indiana River States Conference
Ohio Christian University Trailblazers Circleville Ohio River States Conference
Oklahoma City University Stars Oklahoma City Oklahoma Sooner Athletic Conference
Oklahoma Panhandle State University Aggies Goodwell Oklahoma Sooner Athletic Conference
Oklahoma Wesleyan University Eagles Bartlesville Oklahoma Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference
Olivet Nazarene University Tigers Bourbonnais Illinois Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference
Oregon Institute of Technology Owls Klamath Falls Oregon Cascade Collegiate Conference
Ottawa University Braves Ottawa Kansas Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference
Ottawa University Arizona Spirit Surprise Arizona Golden State Athletic Conference
Our Lady of the Lake University Saints San Antonio Texas Red River Athletic Conference
College of the Ozarks Bobcats Point Lookout Missouri Association of Independent Institutions
Pacific Union College Pioneers Angwin California California Pacific Conference
Park University Pirates Parkville Missouri Heart of America Athletic Conference
Park University Gilbert Buccaneers Gilbert Arizona California Pacific Conference
Paul Quinn College Tigers Dallas Texas Red River Athletic Conference
Penn State Schuylkill Nittany Lions Schuylkill Haven Pennsylvania Association of Independent Institutions
Peru State College Bobcats Peru Nebraska Heart of America Athletic Conference
Philander Smith College Panthers Little Rock Arkansas Gulf Coast Athletic Conference
University of Pikeville Bears Pikeville Kentucky Mid-South Conference
Point University Skyhawks West Point Georgia Appalachian Athletic Conference
Point Park University Pioneers Pittsburgh Pennsylvania River States Conference
Presentation College Saints Aberdeen South Dakota North Star Athletic Association
University of Providence[5] Argonauts Great Falls Montana Frontier Conference
Providence Christian College* Sea Beggars Pasadena California California Pacific Conference
Reinhardt University Eagles Waleska Georgia Appalachian Athletic Conference
University of Rio Grande Red Storm Rio Grande Ohio River States Conference
Rochester University Warriors Rochester Michigan Wolverine–Hoosier Athletic Conference
Rocky Mountain College Battlin' Bears Billings Montana Frontier Conference
Roosevelt University Lakers Chicago Illinois Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference
Rust College Bearcats Holly Springs Mississippi Gulf Coast Athletic Conference[6]
St. Ambrose University Fighting Bees & Queen Bees Davenport Iowa Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference
St. Andrews University Knights Laurinburg North Carolina Appalachian Athletic Conference
University of St. Francis Fighting Saints Joliet Illinois Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference
University of Saint Francis Cougars Fort Wayne Indiana Crossroads League
University of Saint Katherine Firebirds San Marcos California California Pacific Conference
St. Louis College of Pharmacy Eutectics St. Louis Missouri American Midwest Conference
University of Saint Mary Spires Leavenworth Kansas Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference
College of Saint Mary Flames Omaha Nebraska Great Plains Athletic Conference
St. Thomas University Bobcats Miami Gardens Florida Sun Conference
Saint Xavier University Cougars Chicago Illinois Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference
San Diego Christian College Hawks El Cajon California Golden State Athletic Conference
Savannah College of Art and Design Bees Savannah Georgia Sun Conference
Savannah College of Art and Design–Atlanta Atlanta Appalachian Athletic Conference
University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma Drovers Chickasha Oklahoma Sooner Athletic Conference
Shawnee State University Bears Portsmouth Ohio Mid-South Conference
Siena Heights University Saints Adrian Michigan Wolverine–Hoosier Athletic Conference
Sierra Nevada University* Eagles Incline Village Nevada California Pacific Conference
Simpson University Red Hawks Redding California California Pacific Conference
Soka University of America* Lions Aliso Viejo California California Pacific Conference
University of South Carolina Beaufort* Sand Sharks Beaufort South Carolina Sun Conference
Southeastern University Fire Lakeland Florida Sun Conference
Southern Oregon University Raiders Ashland Oregon Cascade Collegiate Conference
University of the Southwest Mustangs Hobbs New Mexico Red River Athletic Conference
Southwestern Assemblies of God University Lions Waxahachie Texas Sooner Athletic Conference
Southwestern Christian University Eagles Bethany Oklahoma Sooner Athletic Conference
Southwestern College Moundbuilders Winfield Kansas Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference
Spring Arbor University Cougars Spring Arbor Michigan Crossroads League
Stephens College Stars Columbia Missouri American Midwest Conference
Sterling College Warriors Sterling Kansas Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference
Stillman College Tigers Tuscaloosa Alabama Southern States Athletic Conference
Tabor College Bluejays Hillsboro Kansas Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference
Talladega College Tornadoes Talladega Alabama Gulf Coast Athletic Conference
Taylor University Trojans Upland Indiana Crossroads League
Tennessee Wesleyan College Bulldogs Athens Tennessee Appalachian Athletic Conference
Texas A&M University–San Antonio* Jaguars San Antonio Texas Red River Athletic Conference
Texas A&M University–Texarkana* Eagles Texarkana Texas Red River Athletic Conference
Texas College Steers Tyler Texas Red River Athletic Conference
Texas Wesleyan University Rams Fort Worth Texas Sooner Athletic Conference
Thomas University Night Hawks Thomasville Georgia Sun Conference
Thomas More University Saints Crestview Hills Kentucky Mid-South Conference
Tougaloo College Bulldogs Tougaloo Mississippi Gulf Coast Athletic Conference
Trinity Christian College Trolls Palos Heights Illinois Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference
Trinity International University Trojans Deerfield Illinois Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference
Truett McConnell University Bears Cleveland Georgia Appalachian Athletic Conference
Union College Bulldogs Barbourville Kentucky Appalachian Athletic Conference
Valley City State University Vikings Valley City North Dakota North Star Athletic Association
Vanguard University Lions Costa Mesa California Golden State Athletic Conference
University of Victoria* Vikes Victoria British Columbia Association of Independent Institutions
University of the Virgin Islands Buccaneers Saint Thomas US Virgin Islands Association of Independent Institutions
Viterbo University V-Hawks La Crosse Wisconsin North Star Athletic Association
Voorhees College Tigers Denmark South Carolina Association of Independent Institutions
Waldorf University Warriors Forest City Iowa North Star Athletic Association
Walla Walla University Wolves College Place Washington Cascade Collegiate Conference
Warner University Royals Lake Wales Florida Sun Conference
Warner Pacific University Knights Portland Oregon Cascade Collegiate Conference
Washington Adventist University Shock Takoma Park Maryland Association of Independent Institutions
Wayland Baptist University Pioneers Plainview Texas Sooner Athletic Conference
Webber International University Warriors Babson Park Florida Sun Conference
West Virginia University Institute of Technology Golden Bears Beckley West Virginia River States Conference
Westcliff University Warriors Irvine California California Pacific Conference
Westmont College Warriors Santa Barbara California Golden State Athletic Conference
Wilberforce University Bulldogs Wilberforce Ohio Association of Independent Institutions
Wiley College Wildcats Marshall Texas Red River Athletic Conference
William Carey University Crusaders Hattiesburg Mississippi Southern States Athletic Conference
William Jessup University Warriors Rocklin California Golden State Athletic Conference
William Penn University Statesmen Oskaloosa Iowa Heart of America Athletic Conference
William Woods University Owls Fulton Missouri American Midwest Conference
Williams Baptist University Eagles Walnut Ridge Arkansas American Midwest Conference
Xavier University of Louisiana Gold Rush & Gold Nuggets New Orleans Louisiana Gulf Coast Athletic Conference
(Red River Athletic Conference in 2021)
York College Panthers York Nebraska Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference
  • British Columbia and Victoria – hold concurrent membership in U Sports (formerly Canadian Interuniversity Sport, CIS).
  • Texas A&M–San Antonio – adding basketball in 2022.

Future institutions

School Nickname City State/
Province
Conference Joins
Iowa Wesleyan University Tigers Mount Pleasant Iowa TBD 2021
Louisiana College Wildcats Pineville Louisiana Red River Athletic Conference
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College Pomeroys Saint Mary's Indiana River States Conference

See also

References

  1. ^ "2020-21 NAIA Member Institutions" (PDF). naia.org. NAIA.
  2. ^ "NAIA to Combine Basketball Divisions". NAIA. April 16, 2018. Retrieved September 7, 2019.
  3. ^ "Association of Independent Institutions". www.aiisports.com. Retrieved September 7, 2019.
  4. ^ "Association of Independent Institutions - 2019-20 Men's Basketball-D2". www.aiisports.com. Retrieved September 7, 2019.
  5. ^ Sarah Dettmer (July 13, 2017). "So long, University of Great Falls; Welcome, University of Providence". Great Falls Tribune. Retrieved September 6, 2019.
  6. ^ "Gulf Coast Athletic Conference - Members". www.gcaconf.com. Retrieved September 7, 2019.