List of NCAA Division I institutions

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In the 2015-16 school year, there are 351 American colleges and universities classified as Division I for National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) competition. 49 of the 50 states (all except Alaska) are represented. Schools that are in transition to or from Division I are listed below the main listing. This list does not include affiliate members that play Division II or III in most sports.

Division I Institutions

Full Member Institutions

List of NCAA Division I Institutions^[1]
School	Team	City	State	Primary Conference
University of Akron	Zips	Akron	Ohio	Mid-American Conference
University of Alabama	Crimson Tide	Tuscaloosa	Alabama	Southeastern Conference
Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University	Bulldogs and Lady Bulldogs	Huntsville	Alabama	Southwestern Athletic Conference
University of Alabama at Birmingham	Blazers	Birmingham	Alabama	Conference USA
Alabama State University	Hornets and Lady Hornets	Montgomery	Alabama	Southwestern Athletic Conference
University at Albany, SUNY	Great Danes	Albany	New York	America East Conference
Alcorn State University	Braves and Lady Braves	Lorman	Mississippi	Southwestern Athletic Conference
American University	Eagles	Washington	District of Columbia	Patriot League
Appalachian State University	Mountaineers	Boone	North Carolina	Sun Belt Conference
University of Arizona	Wildcats	Tucson	Arizona	Pac-12 Conference
Arizona State University	Sun Devils	Tempe	Arizona	Pac-12 Conference
University of Arkansas	Razorbacks and Razorback women^{[A 1]}	Fayetteville	Arkansas	Southeastern Conference
University of Arkansas at Little Rock	Trojans^{[A 2]}	Little Rock	Arkansas	Sun Belt Conference
University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff	Golden Lions	Pine Bluff	Arkansas	Southwestern Athletic Conference
Arkansas State University	Red Wolves	Jonesboro	Arkansas	Sun Belt Conference
Auburn University	Tigers	Auburn	Alabama	Southeastern Conference
Austin Peay State University	Governors and Lady Govs	Clarksville	Tennessee	Ohio Valley Conference
Ball State University	Cardinals	Muncie	Indiana	Mid-American Conference
Baylor University	Bears and Lady Bears	Waco	Texas	Big 12 Conference
Belmont University	Bruins	Nashville	Tennessee	Ohio Valley Conference
Bethune-Cookman University	Wildcats	Daytona Beach	Florida	Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference
Binghamton University	Bearcats	Vestal	New York	America East Conference
Boise State University	Broncos	Boise	Idaho	Mountain West Conference
Boston College	Eagles	Chestnut Hill	Massachusetts	Atlantic Coast Conference
Boston University	Terriers	Boston	Massachusetts	Patriot League
Bowling Green State University	Falcons	Bowling Green	Ohio	Mid-American Conference
Bradley University	Braves	Peoria	Illinois	Missouri Valley Conference
Brigham Young University	Cougars	Provo	Utah	West Coast Conference
Brown University	Bears	Providence	Rhode Island	Ivy League
Bryant University	Bulldogs	Smithfield	Rhode Island	Northeast Conference
Bucknell University	Bison	Lewisburg	Pennsylvania	Patriot League
University at Buffalo	Bulls	Buffalo	New York	Mid-American Conference
Butler University	Bulldogs	Indianapolis	Indiana	Big East Conference
University of California, Berkeley	Golden Bears	Berkeley	California	Pac-12 Conference
University of California, Davis	Aggies	Davis	California	Big West Conference
University of California, Irvine	Anteaters	Irvine	California	Big West Conference
University of California, Los Angeles	Bruins	Los Angeles	California	Pac-12 Conference
California Polytechnic State University	Mustangs	San Luis Obispo	California	Big West Conference
University of California, Riverside	Highlanders	Riverside	California	Big West Conference
University of California, Santa Barbara	Gauchos	Santa Barbara	California	Big West Conference
California State University, Bakersfield	Roadrunners	Bakersfield	California	Western Athletic Conference
California State University, Fresno	Bulldogs	Fresno	California	Mountain West Conference
California State University, Fullerton	Titans	Fullerton	California	Big West Conference
California State University, Long Beach	49ers^{[A 3]}	Long Beach	California	Big West Conference
California State University, Northridge	Matadors	Northridge	California	Big West Conference
California State University, Sacramento	Hornets	Sacramento	California	Big Sky Conference
Campbell University	Fighting Camels and Lady Camels	Buies Creek	North Carolina	Big South Conference
Canisius College	Golden Griffins	Buffalo	New York	Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference
University of Central Arkansas	Bears and Sugar Bears	Conway	Arkansas	Southland Conference
Central Connecticut State University	Blue Devils	New Britain	Connecticut	Northeast Conference
University of Central Florida	Knights	Orlando	Florida	American Athletic Conference
Central Michigan University	Chippewas	Mount Pleasant	Michigan	Mid-American Conference
College of Charleston^{[A 4]}	Cougars	Charleston	South Carolina	Colonial Athletic Association
Charleston Southern University	Buccaneers^{[A 5]}	Charleston	South Carolina	Big South Conference
Chicago State University	Cougars	Chicago	Illinois	Western Athletic Conference
University of Cincinnati	Bearcats	Cincinnati	Ohio	American Athletic Conference
The Citadel	Bulldogs	Charleston	South Carolina	Southern Conference
Clemson University	Tigers	Clemson	South Carolina	Atlantic Coast Conference
Cleveland State University	Vikings	Cleveland	Ohio	Horizon League
Coastal Carolina University	Chanticleers	Conway	South Carolina	Big South Conference
Colgate University	Raiders	Hamilton	New York	Patriot League
University of Colorado Boulder	Buffaloes	Boulder	Colorado	Pac-12 Conference
Colorado State University	Rams	Fort Collins	Colorado	Mountain West Conference
Columbia University	Lions	Manhattan	New York	Ivy League
University of Connecticut	Huskies	Storrs	Connecticut	American Athletic Conference
Coppin State University	Eagles	Baltimore	Maryland	Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference
Cornell University	Big Red	Ithaca	New York	Ivy League
Creighton University	Bluejays	Omaha	Nebraska	Big East Conference
Dartmouth College	Big Green	Hanover	New Hampshire	Ivy League
Davidson College	Wildcats	Davidson	North Carolina	Atlantic 10 Conference
University of Dayton	Flyers	Dayton	Ohio	Atlantic 10 Conference
University of Delaware	Fightin' Blue Hens	Newark	Delaware	Colonial Athletic Association
Delaware State University	Hornets and Lady Hornets	Dover	Delaware	Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference
University of Denver	Pioneers	Denver	Colorado	The Summit League
DePaul University	Blue Demons	Chicago	Illinois	Big East Conference
University of Detroit Mercy	Titans	Detroit	Michigan	Horizon League
Drake University	Bulldogs	Des Moines	Iowa	Missouri Valley Conference
Drexel University	Dragons	Philadelphia	Pennsylvania	Colonial Athletic Association
Duke University	Blue Devils	Durham	North Carolina	Atlantic Coast Conference
Duquesne University	Dukes	Pittsburgh	Pennsylvania	Atlantic 10 Conference
East Carolina University	Pirates and Lady Pirates	Greenville	North Carolina	American Athletic Conference
East Tennessee State University	Buccaneers and Lady Buccaneers	Johnson City	Tennessee	Southern Conference
Eastern Illinois University	Panthers	Charleston	Illinois	Ohio Valley Conference
Eastern Kentucky University	Colonels and Lady Colonels^{[A 6]}	Richmond	Kentucky	Ohio Valley Conference
Eastern Michigan University	Eagles	Ypsilanti	Michigan	Mid-American Conference
Eastern Washington University	Eagles	Cheney	Washington	Big Sky Conference
Elon University	Phoenix	Elon	North Carolina	Colonial Athletic Association
University of Evansville	Purple Aces	Evansville	Indiana	Missouri Valley Conference
Fairfield University	Stags	Fairfield	Connecticut	Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference
Fairleigh Dickinson University	Knights	Hackensack	New Jersey	Northeast Conference
University of Florida	Gators	Gainesville	Florida	Southeastern Conference
Florida A&M University	Rattlers and Lady Rattlers	Tallahassee	Florida	Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference
Florida Atlantic University	Owls	Boca Raton	Florida	Conference USA
Florida Gulf Coast University	Eagles	Fort Myers	Florida	Atlantic Sun Conference
Florida International University	Panthers	Miami	Florida	Conference USA
Florida State University	Seminoles	Tallahassee	Florida	Atlantic Coast Conference
Fordham University	Rams	Bronx	New York	Atlantic 10 Conference
Furman University	Paladins and Lady Paladins	Greenville	South Carolina	Southern Conference
Gardner–Webb University	Runnin' Bulldogs	Boiling Springs	North Carolina	Big South Conference
George Mason University	Patriots	Fairfax	Virginia	Atlantic 10 Conference
George Washington University	Colonials	Washington	District of Columbia	Atlantic 10 Conference
Georgetown University	Hoyas	Washington	District of Columbia	Big East Conference
University of Georgia	Bulldogs and Lady Bulldogs^{[A 7]}	Athens	Georgia	Southeastern Conference
Georgia Institute of Technology	Yellow Jackets	Atlanta	Georgia	Atlantic Coast Conference
Georgia Southern University	Eagles and Lady Eagles	Statesboro	Georgia	Sun Belt Conference
Georgia State University	Panthers	Atlanta	Georgia	Sun Belt Conference
Gonzaga University	Bulldogs	Spokane	Washington	West Coast Conference
Grambling State University	Tigers and Lady Tigers	Grambling	Louisiana	Southwestern Athletic Conference
Hampton University	Pirates and Lady Pirates	Hampton	Virginia	Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference
University of Hartford	Hawks	West Hartford	Connecticut	America East Conference
Harvard University	Crimson	Cambridge^{[A 8]}	Massachusetts	Ivy League
University of Hawaii at Manoa	Rainbow Warriors and Rainbow Wahine^{[A 9]}	Honolulu	Hawaii	Big West Conference
High Point University	Panthers	High Point	North Carolina	Big South Conference
Hofstra University	Pride	Hempstead	New York	Colonial Athletic Association
College of the Holy Cross	Crusaders	Worcester	Massachusetts	Patriot League
University of Houston	Cougars	Houston	Texas	American Athletic Conference
Houston Baptist University	Huskies	Houston	Texas	Southland Conference
Howard University	Bison and Lady Bison	Washington	District of Columbia	Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference
University of Idaho	Vandals	Moscow	Idaho	Big Sky Conference
Idaho State University	Bengals	Pocatello	Idaho	Big Sky Conference
University of Illinois at Chicago	Flames^{[A 10]}	Chicago	Illinois	Horizon League
Illinois State University	Redbirds	Normal	Illinois	Missouri Valley Conference
University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign	Fighting Illini	Urbana–Champaign	Illinois	Big Ten Conference
Indiana State University	Sycamores	Terre Haute	Indiana	Missouri Valley Conference
Indiana University	Hoosiers	Bloomington	Indiana	Big Ten Conference
Indiana University – Purdue University Fort Wayne	Mastodons	Fort Wayne	Indiana	The Summit League
Indiana University – Purdue University Indianapolis	Jaguars	Indianapolis	Indiana	The Summit League
Iona College	Gaels	New Rochelle	New York	Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference
University of Iowa	Hawkeyes	Iowa City	Iowa	Big Ten Conference
Iowa State University	Cyclones	Ames	Iowa	Big 12 Conference
Jackson State University	Tigers and Lady Tigers	Jackson	Mississippi	Southwestern Athletic Conference
Jacksonville University	Dolphins	Jacksonville	Florida	Atlantic Sun Conference
Jacksonville State University	Gamecocks	Jacksonville	Alabama	Ohio Valley Conference
James Madison University	Dukes	Harrisonburg	Virginia	Colonial Athletic Association
University of Kansas	Jayhawks	Lawrence	Kansas	Big 12 Conference
Kansas State University	Wildcats	Manhattan	Kansas	Big 12 Conference
Kennesaw State University	Owls and Lady Owls	Kennesaw	Georgia	Atlantic Sun Conference
Kent State University	Golden Flashes	Kent	Ohio	Mid-American Conference
University of Kentucky	Wildcats	Lexington	Kentucky	Southeastern Conference
La Salle University	Explorers	Philadelphia	Pennsylvania	Atlantic 10 Conference
Lafayette College	Leopards	Easton	Pennsylvania	Patriot League
Lamar University	Cardinals and Lady Cardinals	Beaumont	Texas	Southland Conference
Lehigh University	Mountain Hawks	Bethlehem	Pennsylvania	Patriot League
Liberty University	Flames and Lady Flames	Lynchburg	Virginia	Big South Conference
Lipscomb University	Bisons and Lady Bisons	Nashville	Tennessee	Atlantic Sun Conference
Long Island University–Brooklyn	Blackbirds	Brooklyn	New York	Northeast Conference
Longwood University	Lancers	Farmville	Virginia	Big South Conference
University of Louisiana at Lafayette	Ragin' Cajuns	Lafayette	Louisiana	Sun Belt Conference
University of Louisiana at Monroe	Warhawks	Monroe	Louisiana	Sun Belt Conference
Louisiana State University	Tigers and Lady Tigers	Baton Rouge	Louisiana	Southeastern Conference
Louisiana Tech University	Bulldogs and Lady Techsters	Ruston	Louisiana	Conference USA
University of Louisville	Cardinals	Louisville	Kentucky	Atlantic Coast Conference
Loyola Marymount University	Lions	Los Angeles	California	West Coast Conference
Loyola University Chicago	Ramblers^{[A 11]}	Chicago	Illinois	Missouri Valley Conference
Loyola University Maryland	Greyhounds	Baltimore	Maryland	Patriot League
University of Maine	Black Bears	Orono	Maine	America East Conference
Manhattan College	Jaspers and Lady Jaspers	Riverdale	New York	Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference
Marist College	Red Foxes	Poughkeepsie	New York	Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference
Marquette University	Golden Eagles	Milwaukee	Wisconsin	Big East Conference
Marshall University	Thundering Herd	Huntington	West Virginia	Conference USA
University of Maryland, Baltimore County	Retrievers	Catonsville	Maryland	America East Conference
University of Maryland, College Park	Terrapins	College Park	Maryland	Big Ten Conference
University of Maryland Eastern Shore	Hawks and Lady Hawks	Princess Anne	Maryland	Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference
University of Massachusetts Amherst	Minutemen and Minutewomen^{[A 12]}	Amherst	Massachusetts	Atlantic 10 Conference
McNeese State University	Cowboys and Cowgirls	Lake Charles	Louisiana	Southland Conference
University of Memphis	Tigers	Memphis	Tennessee	American Athletic Conference
Mercer University	Bears	Macon	Georgia	Southern Conference
University of Miami	Hurricanes^{[A 13]}	Coral Gables	Florida	Atlantic Coast Conference
Miami University	Redhawks^{[A 14]}	Oxford	Ohio	Mid-American Conference
University of Michigan	Wolverines	Ann Arbor	Michigan	Big Ten Conference
Michigan State University	Spartans	East Lansing	Michigan	Big Ten Conference
Middle Tennessee State University	Blue Raiders	Murfreesboro	Tennessee	Conference USA
University of Minnesota	Golden Gophers	Minneapolis–Saint Paul	Minnesota	Big Ten Conference
University of Mississippi	Rebels^{[A 15]}	Oxford	Mississippi	Southeastern Conference
Mississippi State University	Bulldogs	Starkville	Mississippi	Southeastern Conference
Mississippi Valley State University	Delta Devils and Devilettes	Itta Bena	Mississippi	Southwestern Athletic Conference
University of Missouri	Tigers	Columbia	Missouri	Southeastern Conference
University of Missouri–Kansas City	Kangaroos	Kansas City	Missouri	Western Athletic Conference
Missouri State University	Bears and Lady Bears	Springfield	Missouri	Missouri Valley Conference
Monmouth University	Hawks	West Long Branch	New Jersey	Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference
University of Montana	Grizzlies^{[A 16]}	Missoula	Montana	Big Sky Conference
Montana State University	Bobcats	Bozeman	Montana	Big Sky Conference
Morehead State University	Eagles	Morehead	Kentucky	Ohio Valley Conference
Morgan State University	Bears and Lady Bears	Baltimore	Maryland	Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference
Mount St. Mary's University	Mountaineers	Emmitsburg	Maryland	Northeast Conference
Murray State University	Racers^{[A 17]}	Murray	Kentucky	Ohio Valley Conference
University of Nebraska–Lincoln	Cornhuskers	Lincoln	Nebraska	Big Ten Conference
University of Nebraska Omaha	Mavericks^{[A 18]}	Omaha	Nebraska	The Summit League
University of Nevada, Las Vegas	Rebels^{[A 19]}	Paradise	Nevada	Mountain West Conference
University of Nevada, Reno	Wolf Pack	Reno	Nevada	Mountain West Conference
University of New Hampshire	Wildcats	Durham	New Hampshire	America East Conference
New Jersey Institute of Technology	Highlanders	Newark	New Jersey	Atlantic Sun Conference
University of New Mexico	Lobos	Albuquerque	New Mexico	Mountain West Conference
New Mexico State University	Aggies	Las Cruces	New Mexico	Western Athletic Conference
University of New Orleans	Privateers	New Orleans	Louisiana	Southland Conference
Niagara University	Purple Eagles	Lewiston	New York	Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference
Nicholls State University	Colonels	Thibodaux	Louisiana	Southland Conference
Norfolk State University	Spartans	Norfolk	Virginia	Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University	Aggies	Greensboro	North Carolina	Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference
University of North Carolina at Asheville	Bulldogs	Asheville	North Carolina	Big South Conference
North Carolina Central University	Eagles	Durham	North Carolina	Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill	Tar Heels	Chapel Hill	North Carolina	Atlantic Coast Conference
University of North Carolina at Charlotte	49ers	Charlotte	North Carolina	Conference USA
University of North Carolina at Greensboro	Spartans	Greensboro	North Carolina	Southern Conference
North Carolina State University	Wolfpack	Raleigh	North Carolina	Atlantic Coast Conference
University of North Carolina at Wilmington	Seahawks	Wilmington	North Carolina	Colonial Athletic Association
University of North Dakota	Fighting Hawks^{[A 20]}	Grand Forks	North Dakota	Big Sky Conference
North Dakota State University	Bison	Fargo	North Dakota	The Summit League
University of North Florida	Ospreys and Lady Ospreys	Jacksonville	Florida	Atlantic Sun Conference
University of North Texas	Mean Green	Denton	Texas	Conference USA
Northeastern University	Huskies	Boston	Massachusetts	Colonial Athletic Association
Northern Arizona University	Lumberjacks	Flagstaff	Arizona	Big Sky Conference
University of Northern Colorado	Bears	Greeley	Colorado	Big Sky Conference
Northern Illinois University	Huskies	DeKalb	Illinois	Mid-American Conference
University of Northern Iowa	Panthers	Cedar Falls	Iowa	Missouri Valley Conference
Northwestern State University	Demons and Lady Demons	Natchitoches	Louisiana	Southland Conference
Northwestern University	Wildcats	Evanston	Illinois	Big Ten Conference
University of Notre Dame	Fighting Irish	South Bend	Indiana	Atlantic Coast Conference
Oakland University	Golden Grizzlies	Rochester	Michigan	Horizon League
Ohio University	Bobcats	Athens	Ohio	Mid-American Conference
Ohio State University	Buckeyes	Columbus	Ohio	Big Ten Conference
University of Oklahoma	Sooners	Norman	Oklahoma	Big 12 Conference
Oklahoma State University–Stillwater	Cowboys and Cowgirls	Stillwater	Oklahoma	Big 12 Conference
Old Dominion University	Monarchs and Lady Monarchs	Norfolk	Virginia	Conference USA
Oral Roberts University	Golden Eagles	Tulsa	Oklahoma	The Summit League
University of Oregon	Ducks	Eugene	Oregon	Pac-12 Conference
Oregon State University	Beavers	Corvallis	Oregon	Pac-12 Conference
University of the Pacific	Tigers	Stockton	California	West Coast Conference
University of Pennsylvania	Quakers	Philadelphia	Pennsylvania	Ivy League
Pennsylvania State University	Nittany Lions^{[A 21]}	State College	Pennsylvania	Big Ten Conference
Pepperdine University	Waves	Malibu	California	West Coast Conference
University of Pittsburgh	Panthers^{[A 22]}	Pittsburgh	Pennsylvania	Atlantic Coast Conference
University of Portland	Pilots	Portland	Oregon	West Coast Conference
Portland State University	Vikings	Portland	Oregon	Big Sky Conference
Prairie View A&M University	Panthers and Lady Panthers	Prairie View	Texas	Southwestern Athletic Conference
Presbyterian College	Blue Hose	Clinton	South Carolina	Big South Conference
Princeton University	Tigers	Princeton	New Jersey	Ivy League
Providence College	Friars	Providence	Rhode Island	Big East Conference
Purdue University	Boilermakers	West Lafayette	Indiana	Big Ten Conference
Quinnipiac University	Bobcats	Hamden	Connecticut	Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference
Radford University	Highlanders	Radford	Virginia	Big South Conference
University of Rhode Island	Rams	Kingston	Rhode Island	Atlantic 10 Conference
Rice University	Owls	Houston	Texas	Conference USA
University of Richmond	Spiders	Richmond	Virginia	Atlantic 10 Conference
Rider University	Broncs	Lawrenceville	New Jersey	Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference
Robert Morris University	Colonials	Moon Township	Pennsylvania	Northeast Conference
Rutgers University	Scarlet Knights	New Brunswick	New Jersey	Big Ten Conference
Sacred Heart University	Pioneers	Fairfield	Connecticut	Northeast Conference
St. Bonaventure University	Bonnies	St. Bonaventure	New York	Atlantic 10 Conference
St. Francis College	Terriers^{[A 23]}	Brooklyn	New York	Northeast Conference
Saint Francis University	Red Flash^{[A 24]}	Loretto	Pennsylvania	Northeast Conference
St. John's University	Red Storm^{[A 25]}	Jamaica	New York	Big East Conference
Saint Joseph's University	Hawks^{[A 26]}	Philadelphia	Pennsylvania	Atlantic 10 Conference
Saint Louis University	Billikens	St. Louis	Missouri	Atlantic 10 Conference
Saint Mary's College of California	Gaels	Moraga	California	West Coast Conference
Saint Peter's University	Peacocks and Peahens	Jersey City	New Jersey	Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference
Sam Houston State University	Bearkats	Huntsville	Texas	Southland Conference
Samford University	Bulldogs	Homewood	Alabama	Southern Conference
University of San Diego	Toreros	San Diego	California	West Coast Conference
San Diego State University	Aztecs	San Diego	California	Mountain West Conference
University of San Francisco	Dons	San Francisco	California	West Coast Conference
San Jose State University	Spartans	San Jose	California	Mountain West Conference
Santa Clara University	Broncos	Santa Clara	California	West Coast Conference
Savannah State University	Tigers and Lady Tigers	Savannah	Georgia	Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference
Seattle University	Redhawks	Seattle	Washington	Western Athletic Conference
Seton Hall University	Pirates	South Orange	New Jersey	Big East Conference
Siena College	Saints	Loudonville	New York	Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference
University of South Alabama	Jaguars	Mobile	Alabama	Sun Belt Conference
University of South Carolina	Gamecocks	Columbia	South Carolina	Southeastern Conference
South Carolina State University	Bulldogs and Lady Bulldogs	Orangeburg	South Carolina	Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference
University of South Carolina Upstate	Spartans^{[A 27]}	Spartanburg	South Carolina	Atlantic Sun Conference
University of South Dakota	Coyotes	Vermillion	South Dakota	The Summit League
South Dakota State University	Jackrabbits	Brookings	South Dakota	The Summit League
University of South Florida	Bulls	Tampa	Florida	American Athletic Conference
Southeast Missouri State University	Redhawks	Cape Girardeau	Missouri	Ohio Valley Conference
Southeastern Louisiana University	Lions and Lady Lions	Hammond	Louisiana	Southland Conference
University of Southern California	Trojans^{[A 28]}^{[A 29]}	Los Angeles	California	Pac-12 Conference
Southern Illinois University Carbondale	Salukis	Carbondale	Illinois	Missouri Valley Conference
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville	Cougars^{[A 30]}	Edwardsville	Illinois	Ohio Valley Conference
Southern Methodist University	Mustangs	University Park	Texas	American Athletic Conference
University of Southern Mississippi	Golden Eagles	Hattiesburg	Mississippi	Conference USA
Southern University	Jaguars and Lady Jaguars	Baton Rouge	Louisiana	Southwestern Athletic Conference
Southern Utah University	Thunderbirds	Cedar City	Utah	Big Sky Conference
Stanford University	Cardinal	Palo Alto	California	Pac-12 Conference
Stephen F. Austin State University	Lumberjacks and Ladyjacks	Nacogdoches	Texas	Southland Conference
Stetson University	Hatters	DeLand	Florida	Atlantic Sun Conference
Stony Brook University	Seawolves	Stony Brook	New York	America East Conference
Syracuse University	Orange	Syracuse	New York	Atlantic Coast Conference
Temple University	Owls	Philadelphia	Pennsylvania	American Athletic Conference
University of Tennessee	Volunteers and Lady Vols^{[A 31]}	Knoxville	Tennessee	Southeastern Conference
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga	Mocs and Lady Mocs	Chattanooga	Tennessee	Southern Conference
University of Tennessee at Martin	Skyhawks	Martin	Tennessee	Ohio Valley Conference
Tennessee State University	Tigers and Lady Tigers	Nashville	Tennessee	Ohio Valley Conference
Tennessee Technological University	Golden Eagles	Cookeville	Tennessee	Ohio Valley Conference
Texas A&M University	Aggies	College Station	Texas	Southeastern Conference
Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi	Islanders	Corpus Christi	Texas	Southland Conference
University of Texas at Arlington	Mavericks	Arlington	Texas	Sun Belt Conference
University of Texas at Austin	Longhorns	Austin	Texas	Big 12 Conference
Texas Christian University	Horned Frogs and Lady Frogs	Fort Worth	Texas	Big 12 Conference
University of Texas at El Paso	Miners	El Paso	Texas	Conference USA
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley^{[A 32]}	Vaqueros	Edinburg	Texas	Western Athletic Conference
University of Texas at San Antonio	Roadrunners	San Antonio	Texas	Conference USA
Texas Southern University	Tigers and Lady Tigers	Houston	Texas	Southwestern Athletic Conference
Texas State University	Bobcats	San Marcos	Texas	Sun Belt Conference
Texas Tech University	Red Raiders^{[A 33]}	Lubbock	Texas	Big 12 Conference
University of Toledo	Rockets	Toledo	Ohio	Mid-American Conference
Towson University	Tigers	Towson	Maryland	Colonial Athletic Association
Troy University	Trojans	Troy	Alabama	Sun Belt Conference
Tulane University	Green Wave	New Orleans	Louisiana	American Athletic Conference
University of Tulsa	Golden Hurricane	Tulsa	Oklahoma	American Athletic Conference
United States Air Force Academy (Air Force)	Falcons	Colorado Springs	Colorado	Mountain West Conference
United States Military Academy (Army)^{[A 34]}	Black Knights	West Point	New York	Patriot League
United States Naval Academy (Navy)	Midshipmen	Annapolis	Maryland	Patriot League
University of Utah	Utes^{[A 35]}	Salt Lake City	Utah	Pac-12 Conference
Utah State University	Aggies	Logan	Utah	Mountain West Conference
Utah Valley University	Wolverines	Orem	Utah	Western Athletic Conference
Valparaiso University	Crusaders	Valparaiso	Indiana	Horizon League
Vanderbilt University	Commodores	Nashville	Tennessee	Southeastern Conference
University of Vermont	Catamounts	Burlington	Vermont	America East Conference
Villanova University	Wildcats	Radnor Township	Pennsylvania	Big East Conference
University of Virginia	Cavaliers	Charlottesville	Virginia	Atlantic Coast Conference
Virginia Commonwealth University	Rams	Richmond	Virginia	Atlantic 10 Conference
Virginia Military Institute	Keydets	Lexington	Virginia	Southern Conference
Virginia Tech^{[A 36]}	Hokies	Blacksburg	Virginia	Atlantic Coast Conference
Wagner College	Seahawks	Staten Island	New York	Northeast Conference
Wake Forest University	Demon Deacons	Winston-Salem	North Carolina	Atlantic Coast Conference
University of Washington	Huskies	Seattle	Washington	Pac-12 Conference
Washington State University	Cougars	Pullman	Washington	Pac-12 Conference
Weber State University	Wildcats	Ogden	Utah	Big Sky Conference
West Virginia University	Mountaineers	Morgantown	West Virginia	Big 12 Conference
Western Carolina University	Catamounts	Cullowhee	North Carolina	Southern Conference
Western Illinois University	Leathernecks	Macomb	Illinois	The Summit League
Western Kentucky University	Hilltoppers and Lady Toppers	Bowling Green	Kentucky	Conference USA
Western Michigan University	Broncos	Kalamazoo	Michigan	Mid-American Conference
Wichita State University	Shockers	Wichita	Kansas	Missouri Valley Conference
College of William & Mary	Tribe	Williamsburg	Virginia	Colonial Athletic Association
Winthrop University	Eagles	Rock Hill	South Carolina	Big South Conference
University of Wisconsin–Green Bay	Phoenix^{[A 37]}	Green Bay	Wisconsin	Horizon League
University of Wisconsin–Madison	Badgers	Madison	Wisconsin	Big Ten Conference
University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee	Panthers^{[A 38]}	Milwaukee	Wisconsin	Horizon League
Wofford College	Terriers	Spartanburg	South Carolina	Southern Conference
Wright State University	Raiders	Fairborn	Ohio	Horizon League
University of Wyoming	Cowboys and Cowgirls	Laramie	Wyoming	Mountain West Conference
Xavier University	Musketeers	Cincinnati	Ohio	Big East Conference
Yale University	Bulldogs	New Haven	Connecticut	Ivy League
Youngstown State University	Penguins	Youngstown	Ohio	Horizon League

In transition

These schools are in transition to Division I. They are considered by the NCAA to be Division I schools, but they are full members only for scheduling purposes.

List of NCAA Division I Institutions in Upward Transition^[1]
School	Team	City	State	Primary Conference	Making Transition	Full Membership
Abilene Christian University	Wildcats	Abilene	Texas	Southland Conference^{[A 39]}	From DII to DI	July, 2017^[4]
Grand Canyon University	Antelopes	Phoenix	Arizona	Western Athletic Conference^{[A 40]}	From DII to DI	July, 2017^[5]
University of the Incarnate Word	Cardinals	San Antonio	Texas	Southland Conference^{[A 39]}	From DII to DI	July, 2017^[6]
University of Massachusetts Lowell	River Hawks	Lowell	Massachusetts	America East Conference^{[A 41]}	From DII to DI	July, 2017^[7]
Northern Kentucky University^{[A 42]}	Norse	Highland Heights	Kentucky	Horizon League^[9]	From DII to DI	July, 2016

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v t e National Collegiate Athletic Association
NCAA	Awards Hall of Champions Conferences
Division I	Institutions Athletic directors Non-football programs Never sponsored football Realignment 1928–2009 2010– Baseball championship MCWS Basketball men women Cross country men women Field hockey championship Football FBS FCS Golf men women Ice hockey men Lacrosse men women Rowing women Soccer men women Softball championship WCWS Swimming and diving men women Tennis men women Track and field men's indoor and outdoor women's indoor and outdoor Volleyball women Wrestling championship
Division II	Institutions Baseball championship Basketball men women Cross country men women Field hockey championship Football championship Golf men women Gymnastics men women Ice hockey men Lacrosse men women Rowing women Soccer men women Softball championship Swimming and diving men women Tennis men women Track and field men's indoor and outdoor women's indoor and outdoor Volleyball women Wrestling championship
Division III	Institutions Baseball championship Basketball men women Cross country men women Field hockey championship Football championship Golf men women Ice hockey men women Lacrosse men women Rowing women Soccer men women Softball championship Swimming and diving men women Tennis men women Track and field Men's indoor and outdoor Women's indoor and outdoor Volleyball men women Wrestling championship
Single-division or National Collegiate sports and championships	Beach volleyball women Bowling women Boxing championship Fencing championship Ice hockey women Gymnastics men women Rifle championship Skiing championship Trampoline championship Volleyball men Water polo men women
Related topics	College athletics in the United States List of college athletics championship game outcomes
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