List of NAIA institutions

The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics has 246 member colleges and universities for athletic competition.[1]

NAIA institutions

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

Future institutions

School Nickname City State/
Province		 Conference Division

See also

References

  1. ↑ http://www.naia.org/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=27900&ATCLID=205322922
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