List of NCAA Division III institutions

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There are currently 438 American colleges and universities classified as Division III for NCAA competition. Schools from 35 of the 50 states and the District of Columbia are represented.

Conference affiliations listed in this table are primary affiliations as of the current 2021–22 school year. Many schools will house some sports in other conferences if their primary leagues do not sponsor a given sport.

Division III institutions[]

  • Reclassifying institutions in yellow.
List of NCAA Division III institutions[1]
School Nickname City State Conference
Adrian College Bulldogs Adrian Michigan Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association
Agnes Scott College Scotties Decatur Georgia USA South Athletic Conference
(Collegiate Conference of the South in 2022)
Albertus Magnus College Falcons New Haven Connecticut Great Northeast Athletic Conference
Albion College Britons Albion Michigan Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association
Albright College Lions Reading Pennsylvania MAC Commonwealth
Alfred University Saxons Alfred New York Empire 8
Alfred State College Pioneers Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference
Allegheny College Gators Meadville Pennsylvania North Coast Athletic Conference
(Presidents' Athletic Conference in 2022)
Alma College Scots Alma Michigan Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association
Alvernia University Golden Wolves Reading Pennsylvania MAC Commonwealth
Alverno College Inferno Milwaukee Wisconsin Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference
Amherst College Mammoths Amherst Massachusetts New England Small College Athletic Conference
Anderson University Ravens and Lady Ravens Anderson Indiana Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference
Anna Maria College Amcats Paxton Massachusetts Great Northeast Athletic Conference
Arcadia University Knights Glenside Pennsylvania MAC Freedom
Asbury University[A 1] Eagles Wilmore Kentucky Independent
Augsburg University Auggies Minneapolis Minnesota Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
Augustana College Vikings Rock Island Illinois College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin
Aurora University Spartans Aurora Illinois Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference
Austin College Kangaroos Sherman Texas Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference
Averett University Cougars Danville Virginia USA South Athletic Conference
(Old Dominion Athletic Conference in 2022)
Babson College Beavers Wellesley Massachusetts New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference
Baldwin Wallace University Yellow Jackets Berea Ohio Ohio Athletic Conference
Bard College Raptors Annandale-on-Hudson New York Liberty League
Baruch College Bearcats New York New York City University of New York Athletic Conference
Bates College Bobcats Lewiston Maine New England Small College Athletic Conference
Belhaven University Blazers Jackson Mississippi American Southwest Conference
(Collegiate Conference of the South in 2022)
Beloit College Buccaneers Beloit Wisconsin Midwest Conference
Benedictine University Eagles Lisle Illinois Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference
Berea College Mountaineers Berea Kentucky USA South Athletic Conference
(Collegiate Conference of the South in 2022)
Berry College Vikings Mount Berry Georgia Southern Athletic Association
Bethany College Bison Bethany West Virginia Presidents' Athletic Conference
Bethany Lutheran College Vikings Mankato Minnesota Upper Midwest Athletic Conference
Bethel University Royals Arden Hills Minnesota Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
Birmingham–Southern College Panthers Birmingham Alabama Southern Athletic Association
Blackburn College Beavers Carlinville Illinois St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
Bluffton University Beavers Bluffton Ohio Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference
Bob Jones University[A 2] Bruins Greenville South Carolina Independent
Bowdoin College Polar Bears Brunswick Maine New England Small College Athletic Conference
Brandeis University Judges Waltham Massachusetts University Athletic Association
Brevard College Tornados Brevard North Carolina USA South Athletic Conference
Bridgewater College Eagles Bridgewater Virginia Old Dominion Athletic Conference
Bridgewater State University Bears Bridgewater Massachusetts Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference
Brooklyn College Bulldogs Brooklyn New York City University of New York Athletic Conference
Bryn Athyn College Lions Bryn Athyn Pennsylvania Colonial States Athletic Conference
Bryn Mawr College Owls Bryn Mawr Pennsylvania Centennial Conference
Buena Vista University Beavers Storm Lake Iowa American Rivers Conference[2]
Buffalo State College Bengals Buffalo New York State University of New York Athletic Conference
Cabrini University Cavaliers Radnor Pennsylvania Atlantic East Conference
Cairn University Highlanders Langhorne Pennsylvania Colonial States Athletic Conference
California Institute of Technology Beavers Pasadena California Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
California Lutheran University Kingsmen Thousand Oaks California Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
University of California, Santa Cruz (UC Santa Cruz) Banana Slugs Santa Cruz California Coast to Coast Athletic Conference[A 3]
Calvin University Knights Grand Rapids Michigan Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association
Capital University Crusaders Bexley Ohio Ohio Athletic Conference
Carleton College Knights Northfield Minnesota Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
Carnegie Mellon University Tartans Pittsburgh Pennsylvania University Athletic Association
Carroll University Pioneers Waukesha Wisconsin College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin
Carthage College Firebirds Kenosha Wisconsin College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin
Case Western Reserve University Spartans Cleveland Ohio University Athletic Association
Castleton University Spartans Castleton Vermont Little East Conference
Catholic University of America Cardinals Washington District of Columbia Landmark Conference
Cazenovia College Wildcats Cazenovia New York North Atlantic Conference
Cedar Crest College Falcons Allentown Pennsylvania Colonial States Athletic Conference
Centenary College of Louisiana Gents and Ladies Shreveport Louisiana Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference
Centenary University Cyclones Hackettstown New Jersey Colonial States Athletic Conference
Central College Dutch Pella Iowa American Rivers Conference[2]
Centre College Colonels Danville Kentucky Southern Athletic Association
Chapman University Panthers Orange California Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
Chatham University Cougars Pittsburgh Pennsylvania Presidents' Athletic Conference
University of Chicago Maroons Chicago Illinois University Athletic Association
Christopher Newport University Captains Newport News Virginia Coast to Coast Athletic Conference[A 3]
City College of New York (CCNY) Beavers New York New York City University of New York Athletic Conference
Claremont McKenna College, Harvey Mudd College, and Scripps College[A 4] Stags and Athenas Claremont California Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
Clark University Cougars Worcester Massachusetts New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference
Clarks Summit University Defenders Clarks Summit Pennsylvania Colonial States Athletic Conference
Clarkson University[A 5][A 6] Golden Knights Potsdam New York Liberty League
Coe College Kohawks Cedar Rapids Iowa American Rivers Conference[2]
Colby College Mules Waterville Maine New England Small College Athletic Conference
Colby–Sawyer College Chargers New London New Hampshire Great Northeast Athletic Conference
Colorado College[A 5][A 7] Tigers Colorado Springs Colorado Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference
Concordia College Cobbers Moorhead Minnesota Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
Concordia University Chicago Cougars River Forest Illinois Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference
Concordia University Texas Tornados Austin Texas American Southwest Conference
Concordia University Wisconsin Falcons Mequon Wisconsin Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference
Connecticut College Camels New London Connecticut New England Small College Athletic Conference
Cornell College Rams Mount Vernon Iowa Midwest Conference
Covenant College Scots Lookout Mountain Georgia USA South Athletic Conference
(Collegiate Conference of the South in 2022)
Crown College Storm St. Bonifacius Minnesota Upper Midwest Athletic Conference
Curry College Colonels Milton Massachusetts Commonwealth Coast Conference
University of Dallas Crusaders Irving Texas Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference
Dean College Bulldogs Franklin Massachusetts Great Northeast Athletic Conference
Defiance College Yellow Jackets and Lady Jackets Defiance Ohio Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference
Delaware Valley University Aggies Doylestown Pennsylvania MAC Freedom
Denison University Big Red Granville Ohio North Coast Athletic Conference
DePauw University Tigers Greencastle Indiana North Coast Athletic Conference
DeSales University Bulldogs Center Valley Pennsylvania MAC Freedom
Dickinson College Red Devils Carlisle Pennsylvania Centennial Conference
Dominican University Stars River Forest Illinois Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference
Drew University Rangers Madison New Jersey Landmark Conference
University of Dubuque Spartans Dubuque Iowa American Rivers Conference[2]
Earlham College Quakers Richmond Indiana Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference
East Texas Baptist University Tigers Marshall Texas American Southwest Conference
Eastern Connecticut State University Warriors Willimantic Connecticut Little East Conference
Eastern Mennonite University Royals Harrisonburg Virginia Old Dominion Athletic Conference
Eastern Nazarene College Lions Quincy Massachusetts New England Collegiate Conference
Eastern University Eagles St. Davids Pennsylvania MAC Commonwealth
Edgewood College Eagles Madison Wisconsin Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference
Elizabethtown College Blue Jays Elizabethtown Pennsylvania Landmark Conference
Elmhurst University Bluejays Elmhurst Illinois College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin
Elmira College Soaring Eagles Elmira New York Empire 8
Elms College Blazers Chicopee Massachusetts Great Northeast Athletic Conference
Emerson College Lions Boston Massachusetts New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference
Emmanuel College Saints Boston Massachusetts Great Northeast Athletic Conference
Emory University Eagles Atlanta Georgia University Athletic Association
Endicott College Gulls Beverly Massachusetts Commonwealth Coast Conference
Eureka College Red Devils Eureka Illinois St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
Fairleigh Dickinson University, Florham Devils Madison/Florham Park New Jersey MAC Freedom
Farmingdale State College Rams Farmingdale New York Skyline Conference
Ferrum College Panthers Ferrum Virginia Old Dominion Athletic Conference
Finlandia University Lions Hancock Michigan Coast to Coast Athletic Conference[A 3]
Fitchburg State University Falcons Fitchburg Massachusetts Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference
Fontbonne University Griffins St. Louis Missouri St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
Framingham State University Rams Framingham Massachusetts Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference
Franciscan University of Steubenville Barons Steubenville Ohio Presidents' Athletic Conference
Franklin & Marshall College[A 8] Diplomats Lancaster Pennsylvania Centennial Conference
Franklin College Grizzlies Franklin Indiana Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference
Gallaudet University Bison Washington District of Columbia United East Conference[A 9]
Geneva College Golden Tornadoes Beaver Falls Pennsylvania Presidents' Athletic Conference
George Fox University Bruins Newberg Oregon Northwest Conference
Gettysburg College Bullets Gettysburg Pennsylvania Centennial Conference
Gordon College Fighting Scots Wenham Massachusetts Commonwealth Coast Conference
Goucher College Gophers Towson Maryland Landmark Conference
Greensboro College Pride Greensboro North Carolina USA South Athletic Conference
Greenville University Panthers Greenville Illinois St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
Grinnell College Pioneers Grinnell Iowa Midwest Conference
Grove City College Wolverines Grove City Pennsylvania Presidents' Athletic Conference
Guilford College Quakers Greensboro North Carolina Old Dominion Athletic Conference
Gustavus Adolphus College Gusties St. Peter Minnesota Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
Gwynedd Mercy University Griffins Lower Gwynedd Township Pennsylvania Atlantic East Conference
Hamilton College Continentals Clinton New York New England Small College Athletic Conference
Hamline University Pipers St. Paul Minnesota Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
Hampden–Sydney College Tigers Hampden Sydney Virginia Old Dominion Athletic Conference
Hanover College Panthers Hanover Indiana Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference
Hardin–Simmons University Cowboys and Cowgirls Abilene Texas American Southwest Conference
Hartwick College Hawks Oneonta New York Empire 8
Haverford College Fords Haverford Pennsylvania Centennial Conference
Heidelberg University Student Princes Tiffin Ohio Ohio Athletic Conference
Hendrix College Warriors Conway Arkansas Southern Athletic Association
Hilbert College Hawks Hamburg New York Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference
Hiram College Terriers Hiram Ohio North Coast Athletic Conference
Hobart College[A 10] Statesmen Geneva New York Liberty League
Hollins University None Roanoke Virginia Old Dominion Athletic Conference
Hood College Blazers Frederick Maryland MAC Commonwealth
Hope College Flying Dutchmen Holland Michigan Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association
Houghton College Highlanders Houghton New York Empire 8
Howard Payne University Yellow Jackets Brownwood Texas American Southwest Conference
Hunter College Hawks New York New York City University of New York Athletic Conference
Huntingdon College Hawks Montgomery Alabama USA South Athletic Conference
(Collegiate Conference of the South in 2022)
Husson University Eagles Bangor Maine North Atlantic Conference
Illinois College Blueboys and Lady Blues Jacksonville Illinois Midwest Conference
Illinois Institute of Technology Scarlet Hawks Chicago Illinois Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference
Illinois Wesleyan University Titans Bloomington Illinois College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin
Immaculata University Mighty Macs Immaculata Pennsylvania Atlantic East Conference
Ithaca College Bombers Ithaca New York Liberty League
John Carroll University Blue Streaks University Heights Ohio Ohio Athletic Conference
John Jay College of Criminal Justice Bloodhounds New York New York City University of New York Athletic Conference
Johns Hopkins University[A 11] Blue Jays Baltimore Maryland Centennial Conference
Johnson & Wales University Wildcats Providence Rhode Island Great Northeast Athletic Conference
Juniata College Eagles Huntingdon Pennsylvania Landmark Conference
Kalamazoo College Hornets Kalamazoo Michigan Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association
Kean University Cougars Union Township New Jersey New Jersey Athletic Conference
Keene State College Owls Keene New Hampshire Little East Conference
Kenyon College Lords and Ladies Gambier Ohio North Coast Athletic Conference
Keuka College Wolves Keuka Park New York Empire 8
Keystone College Giants La Plume Township Pennsylvania Colonial States Athletic Conference
King's College Monarchs Wilkes-Barre Pennsylvania MAC Freedom
Knox College Prairie Fire Galesburg Illinois Midwest Conference
La Roche University Redhawks Pittsburgh Pennsylvania Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference
University of La Verne Leopards La Verne California Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
LaGrange College Panthers LaGrange Georgia USA South Athletic Conference
(Collegiate Conference of the South in 2022)
Lake Forest College Foresters Lake Forest Illinois Midwest Conference
Lakeland University Muskies Sheboygan Wisconsin Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference
Lancaster Bible College Chargers Lancaster Pennsylvania United East Conference[A 9]
Lasell College Lasers Newton Massachusetts Great Northeast Athletic Conference
Lawrence University Vikings Appleton Wisconsin Midwest Conference
Lebanon Valley College Flying Dutchmen Annville Pennsylvania MAC Commonwealth
Lehman College Lightning The Bronx New York City University of New York Athletic Conference
Lesley University Lynx Boston Massachusetts New England Collegiate Conference
LeTourneau University Yellow Jackets Longview Texas American Southwest Conference
Lewis & Clark College Pioneers Portland Oregon Northwest Conference
Linfield University Wildcats McMinnville Oregon Northwest Conference
Loras College Duhawks Dubuque Iowa American Rivers Conference[2]
Luther College Norse Decorah Iowa American Rivers Conference[2]
Lycoming College Warriors Williamsport Pennsylvania MAC Freedom
(Landmark Conference in 2023)
Lynchburg College Hornets Lynchburg Virginia Old Dominion Athletic Conference
Macalester College Scots St. Paul Minnesota Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
University of Maine at Farmington Beavers Farmington Maine North Atlantic Conference
Maine Maritime Academy Mariners Castine Maine North Atlantic Conference
University of Maine at Presque Isle Owls Presque Isle Maine North Atlantic Conference[4]
Manchester University Spartans North Manchester Indiana Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference
Manhattanville College Valiants Purchase New York Skyline Conference
Maranatha Baptist University Sabercats Watertown Wisconsin Independent
Marian University Sabres Fond du Lac Wisconsin Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference
Marietta College Pioneers Marietta Ohio Ohio Athletic Conference
Martin Luther College Knights New Ulm Minnesota Upper Midwest Athletic Conference
Mary Baldwin University Fighting Squirrels Staunton Virginia USA South Athletic Conference
University of Mary Hardin–Baylor Crusaders Belton Texas American Southwest Conference
University of Mary Washington Eagles Fredericksburg Virginia Coast to Coast Athletic Conference[A 3]
Marymount University Saints Arlington Virginia Atlantic East Conference
Maryville College Scots Maryville Tennessee USA South Athletic Conference
(Collegiate Conference of the South in 2022)
Marywood University Pacers Scranton Pennsylvania Atlantic East Conference
University of Massachusetts Boston Beacons Boston Massachusetts Little East Conference
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts Trailblazers North Adams Massachusetts Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference
University of Massachusetts Dartmouth Corsairs Dartmouth Massachusetts Little East Conference
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)[A 12] Engineers Cambridge Massachusetts New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference
Massachusetts Maritime Academy Buccaneers Buzzards Bay Massachusetts Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference
McDaniel College Green Terror Westminster Maryland Centennial Conference
McMurry University War Hawks Abilene Texas American Southwest Conference
Medaille College Mavericks Buffalo New York Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference
(Empire 8 in 2022)
Medgar Evers College Cougars Brooklyn New York City University of New York Athletic Conference
Meredith College Angels Raleigh North Carolina USA South Athletic Conference
Messiah University Falcons Grantham Pennsylvania MAC Commonwealth
Methodist University Monarchs Fayetteville North Carolina USA South Athletic Conference
Middlebury College Panthers Middlebury Vermont New England Small College Athletic Conference
Millikin University Big Blue Decatur Illinois College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin
Mills College [A 13] Cyclones Oakland California Coast to Coast Athletic Conference[A 3]
Millsaps College Majors and Lady Majors Jackson Mississippi Southern Athletic Association
Milwaukee School of Engineering Raiders Milwaukee Wisconsin Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference
University of Minnesota Morris Cougars Morris Minnesota Upper Midwest Athletic Conference
Misericordia University Cougars Dallas Pennsylvania MAC Freedom
Mississippi University for Women[A 14] Owls Columbus Mississippi Independent
(St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference in 2022)
Mitchell College Mariners New London Connecticut New England Collegiate Conference
Monmouth College Scots Monmouth Illinois Midwest Conference
Montclair State University Red Hawks Montclair New Jersey New Jersey Athletic Conference
Moravian College Greyhounds Bethlehem Pennsylvania Landmark Conference
Morrisville State College Mustangs Morrisville New York United East Conference[A 9]
Mount Aloysius College Mounties Cresson Pennsylvania Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference
Mount Holyoke College Lyons South Hadley Massachusetts New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference
Mount Mary University Blue Angels Milwaukee Wisconsin Coast to Coast Athletic Conference[A 3]
Mount St. Joseph University Lions Cincinnati Ohio Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference
Mount Saint Mary College Knights Newburgh New York Skyline Conference
College of Mount Saint Vincent Dolphins The Bronx New York Skyline Conference
University of Mount Union Purple Raiders Alliance Ohio Ohio Athletic Conference
Muhlenberg College Mules Allentown Pennsylvania Centennial Conference
Muskingum University Fighting Muskies New Concord Ohio Ohio Athletic Conference
Nazareth College Golden Flyers Pittsford New York Empire 8
Nebraska Wesleyan University Prairie Wolves Lincoln Nebraska American Rivers Conference[2]
Neumann University Knights Aston Pennsylvania Atlantic East Conference
New England College Pilgrims Henniker New Hampshire New England Collegiate Conference
University of New England Nor'easters Biddeford Maine Commonwealth Coast Conference
The College of New Jersey Lions Ewing New Jersey New Jersey Athletic Conference
New Jersey City University Gothic Knights Jersey City New Jersey New Jersey Athletic Conference
State University of New York at Brockport Golden Eagles Brockport New York State University of New York Athletic Conference
State University of New York at Canton Kangaroos Canton New York North Atlantic Conference
State University of New York at Cobleskill Fighting Tigers Cobleskill New York North Atlantic Conference
State University of New York at Cortland Red Dragons Cortland New York State University of New York Athletic Conference
State University of New York at Delhi Broncos Delhi New York North Atlantic Conference
State University of New York at Fredonia Blue Devils Fredonia New York State University of New York Athletic Conference
State University of New York at Geneseo Knights Geneseo New York State University of New York Athletic Conference
State University of New York Maritime College Privateers The Bronx New York Skyline Conference
State University of New York Polytechnic Institute Wildcats Marcy New York North Atlantic Conference
State University of New York at New Paltz Hawks New Paltz New York State University of New York Athletic Conference
State University of New York at Old Westbury Panthers Old Westbury New York Skyline Conference
State University of New York at Oneonta Red Dragons Oneonta New York State University of New York Athletic Conference
State University of New York at Oswego Lakers Oswego New York State University of New York Athletic Conference
State University of New York at Plattsburgh Cardinals Plattsburgh New York State University of New York Athletic Conference
State University of New York at Potsdam Bears Potsdam New York State University of New York Athletic Conference
State University of New York at Purchase Panthers Purchase New York Skyline Conference
New York University (NYU) Violets New York New York University Athletic Association
Nichols College Bison Dudley Massachusetts Commonwealth Coast Conference
North Carolina Wesleyan College Bishops Rocky Mount North Carolina USA South Athletic Conference
North Central College Cardinals Naperville Illinois College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin
North Central University Rams Minneapolis Minnesota Upper Midwest Athletic Conference
North Park University Vikings Chicago Illinois College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin
Northern Vermont University–Johnson Badgers Johnson Vermont North Atlantic Conference
Northern Vermont University–Lyndon Hornets Lyndonville Vermont North Atlantic Conference
Northland College Lumberjacks and Lumberjills Ashland Wisconsin Upper Midwest Athletic Conference
University of Northwestern – St. Paul Eagles Roseville Minnesota Upper Midwest Athletic Conference
Norwich University Cadets Northfield Vermont Great Northeast Athletic Conference
Notre Dame of Maryland University Gators Baltimore Maryland Colonial States Athletic Conference
Oberlin College Yeomen and Yeowomen Oberlin Ohio North Coast Athletic Conference
Occidental College Tigers Los Angeles California Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
Oglethorpe University Stormy Petrels Atlanta Georgia Southern Athletic Association
Ohio Northern University Polar Bears Ada Ohio Ohio Athletic Conference
Ohio Wesleyan University Battling Bishops Delaware Ohio North Coast Athletic Conference
Olivet College Comets Olivet Michigan Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association
Otterbein University Cardinals Westerville Ohio Ohio Athletic Conference
University of the Ozarks Eagles Clarksville Arkansas American Southwest Conference
Pacific Lutheran University Lutes Tacoma Washington Northwest Conference
Pacific University Boxers Forest Grove Oregon Northwest Conference
Pennsylvania College of Technology Wildcats Williamsport Pennsylvania United East Conference[A 9]
Pennsylvania State University, Abington Nittany Lions Abington Pennsylvania United East Conference[A 9]
Pennsylvania State University, Altoona Lions Altoona Pennsylvania Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference
Pennsylvania State University, Berks College Nittany Lions Reading Pennsylvania United East Conference[A 9]
Pennsylvania State University, Erie Lions Erie Pennsylvania Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference
Pennsylvania State University, Harrisburg Lions Harrisburg Pennsylvania United East Conference[A 9]
Pfeiffer University Falcons Misenheimer North Carolina USA South Athletic Conference
Piedmont University Lions Demorest Georgia USA South Athletic Conference
(Collegiate Conference of the South in 2022)
University of Pittsburgh at Bradford Panthers Bradford Pennsylvania Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference
University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg Bobcats Greensburg Pennsylvania Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference
Plymouth State University Panthers Plymouth New Hampshire Little East Conference
Pomona College and Pitzer College Sagehens Claremont California Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
Pratt Institute[A 14] Cannoneers Brooklyn New York Coast to Coast Athletic Conference[A 3]
Principia College Panthers Elsah Illinois St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
University of Puget Sound Loggers Tacoma Washington Northwest Conference
Ramapo College Roadrunners Mahwah New Jersey New Jersey Athletic Conference
Randolph College WildCats Lynchburg Virginia Old Dominion Athletic Conference
Randolph–Macon College Yellow Jackets Ashland Virginia Old Dominion Athletic Conference
University of Redlands Bulldogs Redlands California Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
Regis College Pride Weston Massachusetts Great Northeast Athletic Conference
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute[A 5][A 6] Engineers Troy New York Liberty League
Rhode Island College Anchormen Providence Rhode Island Little East Conference
Rhodes College Lynx Memphis Tennessee Southern Athletic Association
Ripon College Red Hawks Ripon Wisconsin Midwest Conference
Rivier University Raiders Nashua New Hampshire Great Northeast Athletic Conference
Roanoke College Maroons Salem Virginia Old Dominion Athletic Conference
University of Rochester Yellowjackets Rochester New York University Athletic Association
Rochester Institute of Technology[A 15][A 16] Tigers Liberty League
Rockford University Regents Rockford Illinois Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference
Roger Williams University Hawks Bristol Rhode Island Commonwealth Coast Conference
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Fightin' Engineers Terre Haute Indiana Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference
Rosemont College Ravens Rosement Pennsylvania Colonial States Athletic Conference
Rowan University Profs Glassboro New Jersey New Jersey Athletic Conference
Rutgers University–Camden Scarlet Raptors Camden New Jersey New Jersey Athletic Conference
Rutgers University–Newark Scarlet Raiders Newark New Jersey New Jersey Athletic Conference
Russell Sage College Gators Albany & Troy New York Empire 8
College of Saint Benedict Bennies St. Joseph Minnesota Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
St. Catherine University Wildcats St. Paul Minnesota Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
Saint Elizabeth University Screaming Eagles Convent Station New Jersey United East Conference[A 9]
St. John Fisher College Cardinals Pittsford New York Empire 8
Saint John's University Johnnies Collegeville Minnesota Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
University of Saint Joseph Blue Jays West Hartford Connecticut Great Northeast Athletic Conference
St. Joseph's College (Brooklyn) Bears Brooklyn New York Skyline Conference
St. Joseph's College (Long Island) Golden Eagles Long Island New York Skyline Conference
Saint Joseph's College of Maine Monks Standish Maine Great Northeast Athletic Conference
St. Lawrence University[A 5][A 6] Saints Canton New York Liberty League
Saint Mary's College Belles Notre Dame Indiana Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association
St. Mary's College of Maryland Seahawks St. Mary's City Maryland United East Conference[A 9]
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Cardinals Winona Minnesota Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
St. Norbert College Green Knights De Pere Wisconsin Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference
St. Olaf College Oles Northfield Minnesota Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
The College of St. Scholastica Saints Duluth Minnesota Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
University of St. Thomas (Texas)[A 14] Celts Houston Texas Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference
Saint Vincent College Bearcats Latrobe Pennsylvania Presidents' Athletic Conference
Salem College Spirits Winston-Salem North Carolina USA South Athletic Conference
Salem State University Vikings Salem Massachusetts Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference
Salisbury University Sea Gulls Salisbury Maryland Coast to Coast Athletic Conference[A 3]
Salve Regina University Seahawks Newport Rhode Island Commonwealth Coast Conference
Sarah Lawrence College Gryphons Yonkers New York Skyline Conference
Schreiner University Mountaineers Kerrville Texas Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference
University of Scranton Royals Scranton Pennsylvania Landmark Conference
Sewanee: The University of the South Tigers Sewanee Tennessee Southern Athletic Association
Shenandoah University Hornets Winchester Virginia Old Dominion Athletic Conference
Simmons University Sharks Boston Massachusetts Great Northeast Athletic Conference
Simpson College Storm Indianola Iowa American Rivers Conference[2]
Skidmore College Thoroughbreds Saratoga Springs New York Liberty League
Smith College Pioneers Northampton Massachusetts New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference
University of Southern Maine Huskies Portland Maine Little East Conference
Southern Virginia University Knights Buena Vista Virginia USA South Athletic Conference
Southwestern University Pirates Georgetown Texas Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference
Spalding University Golden Eagles Louisville Kentucky St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
Springfield College Pride Springfield Massachusetts New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference
Stevens Institute of Technology Ducks Hoboken New Jersey MAC Freedom
Stevenson University Mustangs Stevenson Maryland MAC Commonwealth
Stockton University Ospreys Pomona New Jersey New Jersey Athletic Conference
Suffolk University Rams Boston Massachusetts Commonwealth Coast Conference
Sul Ross State University Lobos Alpine Texas American Southwest Conference
Susquehanna University River Hawks Selinsgrove Pennsylvania Landmark Conference
Swarthmore College Garnet Swarthmore Pennsylvania Centennial Conference
Sweet Briar College Vixens Sweet Briar Virginia Old Dominion Athletic Conference
University of Texas at Dallas Comets Dallas Texas American Southwest Conference
Texas Lutheran University Bulldogs Seguin Texas Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference
Thiel College Tomcats Greenville Pennsylvania Presidents' Athletic Conference
Thomas College Terriers Waterville Maine North Atlantic Conference
Transylvania University Pioneers Lexington Kentucky Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference
Trine University Thunder Angola Indiana Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association
Trinity College Bantams Hartford Connecticut New England Small College Athletic Conference
Trinity University Tigers San Antonio Texas Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference
Trinity Washington University Tigers Washington District of Columbia Independent
Tufts University Jumbos Medford Massachusetts New England Small College Athletic Conference
Union College[A 15][A 16] Dutchmen and Dutchwomen Schenectady New York Liberty League
United States Coast Guard Academy (Coast Guard) Bears New London Connecticut New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference
United States Merchant Marine Academy (Merchant Marine) Mariners Kings Point New York Skyline Conference
Ursinus College Bears Collegeville Pennsylvania Centennial Conference
Utica College Pioneers Utica New York Empire 8
University of Valley Forge Patriots Phoenixville Pennsylvania Colonial States Athletic Conference
Vassar College Brewers Poughkeepsie New York Liberty League
Virginia Wesleyan University Marlins Virginia Beach Virginia Old Dominion Athletic Conference
Wabash College Little Giants Crawfordsville Indiana North Coast Athletic Conference
Warren Wilson College[A 2] Owls Swannanoa North Carolina Independent
Wartburg College Knights Waverly Iowa American Rivers Conference[2]
Washington & Jefferson College Presidents Washington Pennsylvania Presidents' Athletic Conference
Washington and Lee University Generals Lexington Virginia Old Dominion Athletic Conference
Washington College Shoremen Chestertown Maryland Centennial Conference
Washington University in St. Louis Bears St. Louis Missouri University Athletic Association
Waynesburg University Yellow Jackets Waynesburg Pennsylvania Presidents' Athletic Conference
Webster University Gorloks St. Louis Missouri St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
Wellesley College Blue Wellesley Massachusetts New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference
Wells College Express Aurora New York United East Conference[A 9]
Wentworth Institute of Technology Leopards Boston Massachusetts Commonwealth Coast Conference
Wesleyan College Wolves Macon Georgia USA South Athletic Conference
(Collegiate Conference of the South in 2022)
Wesleyan University Cardinals Middletown Connecticut New England Small College Athletic Conference
Western Connecticut State University Colonials Danbury Connecticut Little East Conference
Western New England University Golden Bears Springfield Massachusetts Commonwealth Coast Conference
Westfield State University Owls Westfield Massachusetts Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference
Westminster College Blue Jays Fulton Missouri St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
Westminster College Titans New Wilmington Pennsylvania Presidents' Athletic Conference
Wheaton College Thunder Wheaton Illinois College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin
Wheaton College Norton Massachusetts New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference
Whitman College Blues Walla Walla Washington Northwest Conference
Whittier College Poets Whittier California Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
Whitworth University Pirates Spokane Washington Northwest Conference
Widener University Pride Chester Pennsylvania MAC Commonwealth
Wilkes University Colonels Wilkes-Barre Pennsylvania MAC Freedom
(Landmark Conference in 2023)
Willamette University Bearcats Salem Oregon Northwest Conference
William Paterson University Pioneers Wayne New Jersey New Jersey Athletic Conference
William Peace University Pacers Raleigh North Carolina USA South Athletic Conference
William Smith College Herons Geneva New York Liberty League
Williams College Ephs Williamstown Massachusetts New England Small College Athletic Conference
Wilmington College Quakers Wilmington Ohio Ohio Athletic Conference
Wilson College Phoenix Chambersburg Pennsylvania Colonial States Athletic Conference
University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire Blugolds Eau Claire Wisconsin Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
University of Wisconsin–La Crosse Eagles La Crosse Wisconsin Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
Wisconsin Lutheran College Warriors Milwaukee Wisconsin Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference
University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh Titans Oshkosh Wisconsin Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
University of Wisconsin–Platteville Pioneers Platteville Wisconsin Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
University of Wisconsin–River Falls Falcons River Falls Wisconsin Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point Pointers Stevens Point Wisconsin Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
University of Wisconsin–Stout Blue Devils Menomonie Wisconsin Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
University of Wisconsin–Superior Yellow Jackets Superior Wisconsin Upper Midwest Athletic Conference
University of Wisconsin–Whitewater Warhawks Whitewater Wisconsin Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
Wittenberg University Tigers Springfield Ohio North Coast Athletic Conference
College of Wooster Fighting Scots Wooster Ohio North Coast Athletic Conference
Worcester Polytechnic Institute Engineers Worcester Massachusetts New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference
Worcester State University Lancers Worcester Massachusetts Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference
Yeshiva University Maccabees New York New York Skyline Conference
York College, City University of New York Cardinals Queens New York City University of New York Athletic Conference
York College of Pennsylvania Spartans York Pennsylvania MAC Commonwealth

Pending[]

This school is actively pursuing Division III membership.

School Nickname City State/
province 		Conference Current affiliation Latest
attempt
University of Hartford[5] Hawks West Hartford Connecticut TBD (2023) America East (Division I) January 2022
Lyon College[6] Scots Batesville Arkansas TBD (2022) American Midwest (NAIA) February 2022

Exploratory[]

This school is actively exploring Division III membership and it was granted the exploratory membership for one year.

School Nickname City State/
province 		Current affiliation Latest
attempt
Johnson & Wales University Charlotte Wildcats Charlotte North Carolina Eastern Metro (USCAA) March 2021

See also[]

Notes[]

  1. ^ First-year provisional Division III member.
  2. ^ a b Second-year provisional Division III member.
  3. ^ a b c d e f g h Conference renamed from Capital Athletic Conference on November 18, 2020.
  4. ^ A combined team of Claremont McKenna College, Harvey Mudd College, and Scripps College.
  5. ^ a b c d Plays men's ice hockey in Division I and is allowed to award scholarships.[3]
  6. ^ a b c Plays women's ice hockey in Division I and is allowed to award scholarships.[3]
  7. ^ Plays women's soccer in Division I and is allowed to award scholarships.
  8. ^ Competes in Division I in men's wrestling, but is not allowed to award scholarships.
  9. ^ a b c d e f g h i j Conference renamed from North Eastern Athletic Conference on August 2, 2021.
  10. ^ Fields a Division I men's lacrosse team, but is not allowed to award lacrosse scholarships.
  11. ^ Johns Hopkins fields Division I teams in men's and women's lacrosse. Both teams are allowed to award scholarships.
  12. ^ Competes in Division I in women's rowing, but is not allowed to award scholarships.
  13. ^ Mills College has announced that they will merge with Northeastern University after the 2022-23 school year. Following the 2021-22 school year the school will drop athletics.
  14. ^ a b c Third-year provisional Division III member.
  15. ^ a b Plays men's ice hockey in Division I, but is not allowed to award scholarships.
  16. ^ a b Plays women's ice hockey in Division I, but is not allowed to award scholarships.

References[]

  1. ^ "Division III Members". National Collegiate Athletic Association. Retrieved January 20, 2022.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h i "Conference History". American Rivers Conference.
  3. ^ a b "Scholarships Will Continue For D-III 'Play Up' Schools". USCHO.com. January 12, 2004. Archived from the original on August 18, 2012. Retrieved August 18, 2012.
  4. ^ "Member Institutions". North Atlantic Conference.
  5. ^ "Athletics Transition" (Press release). University of Hartford. May 6, 2021. Retrieved May 18, 2021.
  6. ^ "Lyon College to move to NCAA Division III Athletics" (Press release). Lyon College. February 7, 2022. Retrieved February 23, 2022.
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