# List of NCAA Division I institutions

This is a list of colleges and universities that are members of Division I, the highest level of competition sponsored by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). Currently, there are 364 institutions classified as Division I (including those in the process of transitioning from other divisions), making it the second largest division by school count in the NCAA. An additional 206 institutions in one of the NCAA's other two divisions compete or will compete in Division I in at least one sport. All colleges and universities on this list are located in the United States; all states (except Alaska) plus the District of Columbia are represented by full members. Information in this list represents the current 2024–25 seasons.

## Full members

These schools are full members of Division I, meaning they either have finished the process of joining Division I or were members of its predecessor, the University Division.
| Returning | Departing | Joining |
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| Abilene Christian University | Abilene Christian | Wildcats | Abilene | TX | Private | FCS | Western Athletic Conference |
| Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University | Alabama A&M | Bulldogs | Normal | AL | Public | FCS | Southwestern Athletic Conference |
| Alabama State University | Alabama State | Hornets | Montgomery | AL | Public | FCS | Southwestern Athletic Conference |
| Alcorn State University | Alcorn State | Braves | Lorman | MS | Public | FCS | Southwestern Athletic Conference |
| American University | American | Eagles | Washington | DC | Private | Non-football | Patriot League |
| Appalachian State University | Appalachian State | Mountaineers | Boone | NC | Public | FBS | Sun Belt Conference |
| Arizona State University | Arizona State | Sun Devils | Tempe | AZ | Public | FBS | Big 12 Conference |
| Arkansas State University | Arkansas State | Red Wolves | Jonesboro | AR | Public | FBS | Sun Belt Conference |
| Auburn University | Auburn | Tigers | Auburn | AL | Public | FBS | Southeastern Conference |
| Austin Peay State University | Austin Peay | Governors | Clarksville | TN | Public | FCS | Atlantic Sun Conference |
| Ball State University | Ball State | Cardinals | Muncie | IN | Public | FBS | Mid-American Conference |
| Baylor University | Baylor | Bears | Waco | TX | Private | FBS | Big 12 Conference |
| Bellarmine University | Bellarmine | Knights | Louisville | KY | Private | Non-football | Atlantic Sun Conference |
| Belmont University | Belmont | Bruins | Nashville | TN | Private | Non-football | Missouri Valley Conference |
| Bethune–Cookman University | Bethune–Cookman | Wildcats | Daytona Beach | FL | Private | FCS | Southwestern Athletic Conference |
| Boise State University | Boise State | Broncos | Boise | ID | Public | FBS | Mountain West Conference |
| Boston College | Boston College | Eagles | Chestnut Hill | MA | Private | FBS | Atlantic Coast Conference |
| Boston University | Boston University | Terriers | Boston | MA | Private | Non-football | Patriot League |
| Bowling Green State University | Bowling Green | Falcons | Bowling Green | OH | Public | FBS | Mid-American Conference |
| Bradley University | Bradley | Braves | Peoria | IL | Private | Non-football | Missouri Valley Conference |
| Brigham Young University | BYU | Cougars | Provo | UT | Private | FBS | Big 12 Conference |
| Brown University | Brown | Bears | Providence | RI | Private | FCS | Ivy League |
| Bryant University | Bryant | Bulldogs | Smithfield | RI | Private | FCS | America East Conference |
| Bucknell University | Bucknell | Bison | Lewisburg | PA | Private | FCS | Patriot League |
| Butler University | Butler | Bulldogs | Indianapolis | IN | Private | FCS | Big East Conference |
| California Baptist University | Cal Baptist | Lancers | Riverside | CA | Private | Non-football | Western Athletic Conference |
| California Polytechnic State University | Cal Poly | Mustangs | San Luis Obispo | CA | Public | FCS | Big West Conference |
| California State University, Bakersfield | Bakersfield | Roadrunners | Bakersfield | CA | Public | Non-football | Big West Conference |
| California State University, Fresno | Fresno State | Bulldogs | Fresno | CA | Public | FBS | Mountain West Conference |
| California State University, Fullerton | Cal State Fullerton | Titans | Fullerton | CA | Public | Non-football | Big West Conference |
| California State University, Long Beach | Long Beach State | Beach | Long Beach | CA | Public | Non-football | Big West Conference |
| California State University, Northridge | Cal State Northridge / CSUN | Matadors | Northridge | CA | Public | Non-football | Big West Conference |
| California State University, Sacramento | Sacramento State | Hornets | Sacramento | CA | Public | FCS | Big Sky Conference |
| Campbell University | Campbell | Fighting Camels | Buies Creek | NC | Private | FCS | Coastal Athletic Association |
| Canisius University | Canisius | Golden Griffins | Buffalo | NY | Private | Non-football | Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference |
| Central Connecticut State University | Central Connecticut | Blue Devils | New Britain | CT | Public | FCS | Northeast Conference |
| Central Michigan University | Central Michigan | Chippewas | Mount Pleasant | MI | Public | FBS | Mid-American Conference |
| Charleston Southern University | Charleston Southern | Buccaneers | North Charleston | SC | Private | FCS | Big South Conference |
| Chicago State University | Chicago State | Cougars | Chicago | IL | Public | Non-football | Northeast Conference |
| Clemson University | Clemson | Tigers | Clemson | SC | Public | FBS | Atlantic Coast Conference |
| Cleveland State University | Cleveland State | Vikings | Cleveland | OH | Public | Non-football | Horizon League |
| Coastal Carolina University | Coastal Carolina | Chanticleers | Conway | SC | Public | FBS | Sun Belt Conference |
| Colgate University | Colgate | Raiders | Hamilton | NY | Private | FCS | Patriot League |
| College of Charleston | Charleston | Cougars | Charleston | SC | Public | Non-football | Coastal Athletic Association |
| College of the Holy Cross | Holy Cross | Crusaders | Worcester | MA | Private | FCS | Patriot League |
| Colorado State University | Colorado State | Rams | Fort Collins | CO | Public | FBS | Mountain West Conference |
| Columbia University in the City of New York | Columbia | Lions | New York | NY | Private | FCS | Ivy League |
| Coppin State University | Coppin State | Eagles | Baltimore | MD | Public | Non-football | Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference |
| Cornell University | Cornell | Big Red | Ithaca | NY | Private | FCS | Ivy League |
| Creighton University | Creighton | Bluejays | Omaha | NE | Private | Non-football | Big East Conference |
| Dartmouth College | Dartmouth | Big Green | Hanover | NH | Private | FCS | Ivy League |
| Davidson College | Davidson | Wildcats | Davidson | NC | Private | FCS | Atlantic 10 Conference |
| Delaware State University | Delaware State | Hornets | Dover | DE | Public | FCS | Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference |
| DePaul University | DePaul | Blue Demons | Chicago | IL | Private | Non-football | Big East Conference |
| Drake University | Drake | Bulldogs | Des Moines | IA | Private | FCS | Missouri Valley Conference |
| Drexel University | Drexel | Dragons | Philadelphia | PA | Private | Non-football | Coastal Athletic Association |
| Duke University | Duke | Blue Devils | Durham | NC | Private | FBS | Atlantic Coast Conference |
| Duquesne University of the Holy Spirit | Duquesne | Dukes | Pittsburgh | PA | Private | FCS | Atlantic 10 Conference |
| East Carolina University | East Carolina | Pirates | Greenville | NC | Public | FBS | American Athletic Conference |
| Eastern Illinois University | Eastern Illinois | Panthers | Charleston | IL | Public | FCS | Ohio Valley Conference |
| Eastern Kentucky University | Eastern Kentucky | Colonels | Richmond | KY | Public | FCS | Atlantic Sun Conference |
| Eastern Michigan University | Eastern Michigan | Eagles | Ypsilanti | MI | Public | FBS | Mid-American Conference |
| Eastern Washington University | Eastern Washington | Eagles | Cheney | WA | Public | FCS | Big Sky Conference |
| East Tennessee State University | East Tennessee State | Buccaneers | Johnson City | TN | Public | FCS | Southern Conference |
| Elon University | Elon | Phoenix | Elon | NC | Private | FCS | Coastal Athletic Association |
| Fairfield University | Fairfield | Stags | Fairfield | CT | Private | Non-football | Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference |
| Fairleigh Dickinson University | Fairleigh Dickinson | Knights | Hackensack | NJ | Private | Non-football | Northeast Conference |
| Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University | Florida A&M | Rattlers | Tallahassee | FL | Public | FCS | Southwestern Athletic Conference |
| Florida Atlantic University | Florida Atlantic | Owls | Boca Raton | FL | Public | FBS | American Athletic Conference |
| Florida Gulf Coast University | FGCU | Eagles | Fort Myers | FL | Public | Non-football | Atlantic Sun Conference |
| Florida International University | FIU | Panthers | Miami | FL | Public | FBS | Conference USA |
| Florida State University | Florida State | Seminoles | Tallahassee | FL | Public | FBS | Atlantic Coast Conference |
| Fordham University | Fordham | Rams | Bronx | NY | Private | FCS | Atlantic 10 Conference |
| Furman University | Furman | Paladins | Greenville | SC | Private | FCS | Southern Conference |
| Gardner–Webb University | Gardner–Webb | Runnin' Bulldogs | Boiling Springs | NC | Private | FCS | Big South Conference |
| George Mason University | George Mason | Patriots | Fairfax | VA | Public | Non-football | Atlantic 10 Conference |
| Georgetown University | Georgetown | Hoyas | Washington | DC | Private | FCS | Big East Conference |
| Georgia Institute of Technology | Georgia Tech | Yellow Jackets | Atlanta | GA | Public | FBS | Atlantic Coast Conference |
| Georgia Southern University | Georgia Southern | Eagles | Statesboro | GA | Public | FBS | Sun Belt Conference |
| Georgia State University | Georgia State | Panthers | Atlanta | GA | Public | FBS | Sun Belt Conference |
| Gonzaga University | Gonzaga | Bulldogs | Spokane | WA | Private | Non-football | West Coast Conference |
| Grambling State University | Grambling State | Tigers | Grambling | LA | Public | FCS | Southwestern Athletic Conference |
| Grand Canyon University | Grand Canyon | Antelopes | Phoenix | AZ | Private | Non-football | Western Athletic Conference |
| Hampton University | Hampton | Pirates | Hampton | VA | Private | FCS | Coastal Athletic Association |
| Harvard University | Harvard | Crimson | Cambridge | MA | Private | FCS | Ivy League |
| High Point University | High Point | Panthers | High Point | NC | Private | Non-football | Big South Conference |
| Hofstra University | Hofstra | Pride | Hempstead | NY | Private | Non-football | Coastal Athletic Association |
| Houston Christian University | Houston Christian | Huskies | Houston | TX | Private | FCS | Southland Conference |
| Howard University | Howard | Bison | Washington | DC | Private | FCS | Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference |
| Idaho State University | Idaho State | Bengals | Pocatello | ID | Public | FCS | Big Sky Conference |
| Illinois State University | Illinois State | Redbirds | Normal | IL | Public | FCS | Missouri Valley Conference |
| Indiana State University | Indiana State | Sycamores | Terre Haute | IN | Public | FCS | Missouri Valley Conference |
| Indiana University Bloomington | Indiana | Hoosiers | Bloomington | IN | Public | FBS | Big Ten Conference |
| Indiana University Indianapolis | IU Indy | Jaguars | Indianapolis | IN | Public | Non-football | Horizon League |
| Iona University | Iona | Gaels | New Rochelle | NY | Private | Non-football | Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference |
| Iowa State University of Science and Technology | Iowa State | Cyclones | Ames | IA | Public | FBS | Big 12 Conference |
| Jackson State University | Jackson State | Tigers | Jackson | MS | Public | FCS | Southwestern Athletic Conference |
| Jacksonville State University | Jax State | Gamecocks | Jacksonville | AL | Public | FBS | Conference USA |
| Jacksonville University | Jacksonville | Dolphins | Jacksonville | FL | Private | Non-football | Atlantic Sun Conference |
| James Madison University | James Madison | Dukes | Harrisonburg | VA | Public | FBS | Sun Belt Conference |
| Kansas State University | Kansas State | Wildcats | Manhattan | KS | Public | FBS | Big 12 Conference |
| Kennesaw State University | Kennesaw State | Owls | Kennesaw | GA | Public | FBS | Conference USA |
| Kent State University | Kent State | Golden Flashes | Kent | OH | Public | FBS | Mid-American Conference |
| Lafayette College | Lafayette | Leopards | Easton | PA | Private | FCS | Patriot League |
| Lamar University | Lamar | Cardinals | Beaumont | TX | Public | FCS | Southland Conference |
| La Salle University | La Salle | Explorers | Philadelphia | PA | Private | Non-football | Atlantic 10 Conference |
| Lehigh University | Lehigh | Mountain Hawks | Bethlehem | PA | Private | FCS | Patriot League |
| Leland Stanford Junior University | Stanford | Cardinal | Stanford | CA | Private | FBS | Atlantic Coast Conference |
| Liberty University | Liberty | Flames | Lynchburg | VA | Private | FBS | Conference USA |
| Lipscomb University | Lipscomb | Bisons | Nashville | TN | Private | Non-football | Atlantic Sun Conference |
| Long Island University | LIU | Sharks | Brooklyn & Brookville | NY | Private | FCS | Northeast Conference |
| Longwood University | Longwood | Lancers | Farmville | VA | Public | Non-football | Big South Conference |
| Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College | LSU | Tigers | Baton Rouge | LA | Public | FBS | Southeastern Conference |
| Louisiana Tech University | Louisiana Tech | Bulldogs | Ruston | LA | Public | FBS | Conference USA |
| Loyola Marymount University | Loyola Marymount | Lions | Los Angeles | CA | Private | Non-football | West Coast Conference |
| Loyola University Chicago | Loyola Chicago | Ramblers | Chicago | IL | Private | Non-football | Atlantic 10 Conference |
| Loyola University Maryland | Loyola | Greyhounds | Baltimore | MD | Private | Non-football | Patriot League |
| Manhattan University | Manhattan | Jaspers | Riverdale | NY | Private | Non-football | Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference |
| Marist College | Marist | Red Foxes | Poughkeepsie | NY | Private | FCS | Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference |
| Marquette University | Marquette | Golden Eagles | Milwaukee | WI | Private | Non-football | Big East Conference |
| Marshall University | Marshall | Thundering Herd | Huntington | WV | Public | FBS | Sun Belt Conference |
| McNeese State University | McNeese | Cowboys | Lake Charles | LA | Public | FCS | Southland Conference |
| Mercer University | Mercer | Bears | Macon | GA | Private | FCS | Southern Conference |
| Merrimack College | Merrimack | Warriors | North Andover | MA | Private | FCS | Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference |
| Miami University | Miami (Ohio) | RedHawks | Oxford | OH | Public | FBS | Mid-American Conference |
| Michigan State University | Michigan State | Spartans | East Lansing | MI | Public | FBS | Big Ten Conference |
| Middle Tennessee State University | Middle Tennessee | Blue Raiders | Murfreesboro | TN | Public | FBS | Conference USA |
| Mississippi State University | Mississippi State | Bulldogs | Mississippi State | MS | Public | FBS | Southeastern Conference |
| Mississippi Valley State University | Mississippi Valley State | Delta Devils | Itta Bena | MS | Public | FCS | Southwestern Athletic Conference |
| Missouri State University | Missouri State | Bears | Springfield | MO | Public | FCS | Missouri Valley Conference |
| Monmouth University | Monmouth | Hawks | West Long Branch | NJ | Private | FCS | Coastal Athletic Association |
| Montana State University | Montana State | Bobcats | Bozeman | MT | Public | FCS | Big Sky Conference |
| Morehead State University | Morehead State | Eagles | Morehead | KY | Public | FCS | Ohio Valley Conference |
| Morgan State University | Morgan State | Bears | Baltimore | MD | Public | FCS | Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference |
| Mount Saint Mary's University | Mount St. Mary's | Mountaineers | Emmitsburg | MD | Private | Non-football | Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference |
| Murray State University | Murray State | Racers | Murray | KY | Public | FCS | Missouri Valley Conference |
| New Jersey Institute of Technology | NJIT | Highlanders | Newark | NJ | Public | Non-football | America East Conference |
| New Mexico State University | New Mexico State | Aggies | Las Cruces | NM | Public | FBS | Conference USA |
| Niagara University | Niagara | Purple Eagles | Niagara University | NY | Private | Non-football | Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference |
| Nicholls State University | Nicholls | Colonels | Thibodaux | LA | Public | FCS | Southland Conference |
| Norfolk State University | Norfolk State | Spartans | Norfolk | VA | Public | FCS | Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference |
| North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University | North Carolina A&T | Aggies | Greensboro | NC | Public | FCS | Coastal Athletic Association |
| North Carolina Central University | North Carolina Central | Eagles | Durham | NC | Public | FCS | Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference |
| North Carolina State University | NC State | Wolfpack | Raleigh | NC | Public | FBS | Atlantic Coast Conference |
| North Dakota State University of Agriculture and Applied Sciences | North Dakota State | Bison | Fargo | ND | Public | FCS | Summit League |
| Northeastern University | Northeastern | Huskies | Boston | MA | Private | Non-football | Coastal Athletic Association |
| Northern Arizona University | Northern Arizona | Lumberjacks | Flagstaff | AZ | Public | FCS | Big Sky Conference |
| Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois | Huskies | DeKalb | IL | Public | FBS | Mid-American Conference |
| Northern Kentucky University | Northern Kentucky | Norse | Highland Heights | KY | Public | Non-football | Horizon League |
| Northwestern State University of Louisiana | Northwestern State | Demons | Natchitoches | LA | Public | FCS | Southland Conference |
| Northwestern University | Northwestern | Wildcats | Evanston | IL | Private | FBS | Big Ten Conference |
| Oakland University | Oakland | Golden Grizzlies | Rochester | MI | Public | Non-football | Horizon League |
| Oklahoma State University–Stillwater | Oklahoma State | Cowboys | Stillwater | OK | Public | FBS | Big 12 Conference |
| Old Dominion University | Old Dominion | Monarchs | Norfolk | VA | Public | FBS | Sun Belt Conference |
| Oral Roberts University | Oral Roberts | Golden Eagles | Tulsa | OK | Private | Non-football | Summit League |
| Oregon State University | Oregon State | Beavers | Corvallis | OR | Public | FBS | Pac-12 Conference |
| Pepperdine University | Pepperdine | Waves | Malibu | CA | Private | Non-football | West Coast Conference |
| Portland State University | Portland State | Vikings | Portland | OR | Public | FCS | Big Sky Conference |
| Prairie View A&M University | Prairie View A&M | Panthers | Prairie View | TX | Public | FCS | Southwestern Athletic Conference |
| Presbyterian College | Presbyterian | Blue Hose | Clinton | SC | Private | FCS | Big South Conference |
| Princeton University | Princeton | Tigers | Princeton | NJ | Private | FCS | Ivy League |
| Providence College | Providence | Friars | Providence | RI | Private | Non-football | Big East Conference |
| Purdue University | Purdue | Boilermakers | West Lafayette | IN | Public | FBS | Big Ten Conference |
| Purdue University Fort Wayne | Purdue Fort Wayne | Mastodons | Fort Wayne | IN | Public | Non-football | Horizon League |
| Quinnipiac University | Quinnipiac | Bobcats | Hamden | CT | Private | Non-football | Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference |
| Radford University | Radford | Highlanders | Radford | VA | Public | Non-football | Big South Conference |
| Rider University | Rider | Broncs | Lawrenceville | NJ | Private | Non-football | Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference |
| Robert Morris University | Robert Morris | Colonials | Moon | PA | Private | FCS | Horizon League |
| Rutgers University–New Brunswick | Rutgers | Scarlet Knights | New Brunswick | NJ | Public | FBS | Big Ten Conference |
| Sacred Heart University | Sacred Heart | Pioneers | Fairfield | CT | Private | FCS | Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference |
| Saint Bonaventure University | St. Bonaventure | Bonnies | Saint Bonaventure | NY | Private | Non-football | Atlantic 10 Conference |
| Saint Francis University | Saint Francis (PA) | Red Flash | Loretto | PA | Private | FCS | Northeast Conference |
| Saint John's University | St. John's | Red Storm | Queens | NY | Private | Non-football | Big East Conference |
| Saint Joseph's University | Saint Joseph's | Hawks | Philadelphia | PA | Private | Non-football | Atlantic 10 Conference |
| Saint Louis University | Saint Louis | Billikens | Saint Louis | MO | Private | Non-football | Atlantic 10 Conference |
| Saint Mary's College of California | Saint Mary's | Gaels | Moraga | CA | Private | Non-football | West Coast Conference |
| Saint Peter's University | Saint Peter's | Peacocks | Jersey City | NJ | Private | Non-football | Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference |
| Sam Houston State University | Sam Houston | Bearkats | Huntsville | TX | Public | FBS | Conference USA |
| Samford University | Samford | Bulldogs | Homewood | AL | Private | FCS | Southern Conference |
| San Diego State University | San Diego State | Aztecs | San Diego | CA | Public | FBS | Mountain West Conference |
| San Jose State University | San Jose State | Spartans | San Jose | CA | Public | FBS | Mountain West Conference |
| Santa Clara University | Santa Clara | Broncos | Santa Clara | CA | Private | Non-football | West Coast Conference |
| Seattle University | Seattle | Redhawks | Seattle | WA | Private | Non-football | Western Athletic Conference |
| Seton Hall University | Seton Hall | Pirates | South Orange | NJ | Private | Non-football | Big East Conference |
| Siena College | Siena | Saints | Loudonville | NY | Private | Non-football | Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference |
| South Carolina State University | South Carolina State | Bulldogs | Orangeburg | SC | Public | FCS | Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference |
| South Dakota State University | South Dakota State | Jackrabbits | Brookings | SD | Public | FCS | Summit League |
| Southeast Missouri State University | SEMO | Redhawks | Cape Girardeau | MO | Public | FCS | Ohio Valley Conference |
| Southeastern Louisiana University | Southeastern Louisiana | Lions | Hammond | LA | Public | FCS | Southland Conference |
| Southern University and A&M College | Southern | Jaguars | Baton Rouge | LA | Public | FCS | Southwestern Athletic Conference |
| Southern Illinois University Carbondale | Southern Illinois | Salukis | Carbondale | IL | Public | FCS | Missouri Valley Conference |
| Southern Illinois University Edwardsville | SIUE | Cougars | Edwardsville | IL | Public | Non-football | Ohio Valley Conference |
| Southern Methodist University | SMU | Mustangs | Dallas | TX | Private | FBS | Atlantic Coast Conference |
| Southern Utah University | Southern Utah | Thunderbirds | Cedar City | UT | Public | FCS | Western Athletic Conference |
| State University of Iowa | Iowa | Hawkeyes | Iowa City | IA | Public | FBS | Big Ten Conference |
| State University of New York at Albany | Albany | Great Danes | Albany | NY | Public | FCS | America East Conference |
| State University of New York at Binghamton | Binghamton | Bearcats | Binghamton | NY | Public | Non-football | America East Conference |
| State University of New York at Buffalo | Buffalo | Bulls | Buffalo | NY | Public | FBS | Mid-American Conference |
| State University of New York at Stony Brook | Stony Brook | Seawolves | Stony Brook | NY | Public | FCS | Coastal Athletic Association |
| Stephen F. Austin State University | Stephen F. Austin | Lumberjacks | Nacogdoches | TX | Public | FCS | Southland Conference |
| Stetson University | Stetson | Hatters | DeLand | FL | Private | FCS | Atlantic Sun Conference |
| Syracuse University | Syracuse | Orange | Syracuse | NY | Private | FBS | Atlantic Coast Conference |
| Tarleton State University | Tarleton State | Texans | Stephenville | TX | Public | FCS | Western Athletic Conference |
| Temple University | Temple | Owls | Philadelphia | PA | Public | FBS | American Athletic Conference |
| Tennessee State University | Tennessee State | Tigers | Nashville | TN | Public | FCS | Ohio Valley Conference |
| Tennessee Technological University | Tennessee Tech | Golden Eagles | Cookeville | TN | Public | FCS | Ohio Valley Conference |
| Texas A&M University | Texas A&M | Aggies | College Station | TX | Public | FBS | Southeastern Conference |
| Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi | Texas A&M–Corpus Christi | Islanders | Corpus Christi | TX | Public | Non-football | Southland Conference |
| Texas Christian University | TCU | Horned Frogs | Fort Worth | TX | Private | FBS | Big 12 Conference |
| Texas Southern University | Texas Southern | Tigers | Houston | TX | Public | FCS | Southwestern Athletic Conference |
| Texas State University | Texas State | Bobcats | San Marcos | TX | Public | FBS | Sun Belt Conference |
| Texas Tech University | Texas Tech | Red Raiders | Lubbock | TX | Public | FBS | Big 12 Conference |
| The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina | The Citadel | Bulldogs | Charleston | SC | Public | FCS | Southern Conference |
| The College of William and Mary in Virginia | William & Mary | Tribe | Williamsburg | VA | Public | FCS | Coastal Athletic Association |
| The George Washington University | George Washington | Revolutionaries | Washington | DC | Private | Non-football | Atlantic 10 Conference |
| The Ohio State University | Ohio State | Buckeyes | Columbus | OH | Public | FBS | Big Ten Conference |
| The Ohio University | Ohio | Bobcats | Athens | OH | Public | FBS | Mid-American Conference |
| The Pennsylvania State University | Penn State | Nittany Lions | University Park | PA | Public | FBS | Big Ten Conference |
| The University of Akron | Akron | Zips | Akron | OH | Public | FBS | Mid-American Conference |
| The University of Alabama | Alabama | Crimson Tide | Tuscaloosa | AL | Public | FBS | Southeastern Conference |
| The University of Mississippi | Ole Miss | Rebels | University | MS | Public | FBS | Southeastern Conference |
| The University of New Mexico | New Mexico | Lobos | Albuquerque | NM | Public | FBS | Mountain West Conference |
| The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga | Chattanooga | Mocs | Chattanooga | TN | Public | FCS | Southern Conference |
| The University of Tennessee at Martin | UT Martin | Skyhawks | Martin | TN | Public | FCS | Ohio Valley Conference |
| The University of Tennessee, Knoxville | Tennessee | Volunteers | Knoxville | TN | Public | FBS | Southeastern Conference |
| The University of Texas at Arlington | UT Arlington | Mavericks | Arlington | TX | Public | Non-football | Western Athletic Conference |
| The University of Texas at Austin | Texas | Longhorns | Austin | TX | Public | FBS | Southeastern Conference |
| The University of Texas at El Paso | UTEP | Miners | El Paso | TX | Public | FBS | Conference USA |
| The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley | UTRGV | Vaqueros | Edinburg | TX | Public | Non-football | Southland Conference |
| The University of Texas at San Antonio | UTSA | Roadrunners | San Antonio | TX | Public | FBS | American Athletic Conference |
| The University of Tulsa | Tulsa | Golden Hurricane | Tulsa | OK | Private | FBS | American Athletic Conference |
| The University of Vermont and State Agricultural College | Vermont | Catamounts | Burlington | VT | Public | Non-football | America East Conference |
| Towson University | Towson | Tigers | Towson | MD | Public | FCS | Coastal Athletic Association |
| Troy University | Troy | Trojans | Troy | AL | Public | FBS | Sun Belt Conference |
| Tulane University of Louisiana | Tulane | Green Wave | New Orleans | LA | Private | FBS | American Athletic Conference |
| United States Air Force Academy | Air Force | Falcons | USAF Academy | CO | Federal | FBS | Mountain West Conference |
| United States Military Academy | Army / Army West Point | Black Knights | West Point | NY | Federal | FBS | Patriot League |
| United States Naval Academy | Navy | Midshipmen | Annapolis | MD | Federal | FBS | Patriot League |
| University of Alabama at Birmingham | UAB | Blazers | Birmingham | AL | Public | FBS | American Athletic Conference |
| University of Arizona | Arizona | Wildcats | Tucson | AZ | Public | FBS | Big 12 Conference |
| University of Arkansas | Arkansas | Razorbacks | Fayetteville | AR | Public | FBS | Southeastern Conference |
| University of Arkansas at Little Rock | Little Rock | Trojans | Little Rock | AR | Public | Non-football | Ohio Valley Conference |
| University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff | Arkansas–Pine Bluff | Golden Lions | Pine Bluff | AR | Public | FCS | Southwestern Athletic Conference |
| University of California, Berkeley | California | Golden Bears | Berkeley | CA | Public | FBS | Atlantic Coast Conference |
| University of California, Davis | UC Davis | Aggies | Davis | CA | Public | FCS | Big West Conference |
| University of California, Irvine | UC Irvine | Anteaters | Irvine | CA | Public | Non-football | Big West Conference |
| University of California, Los Angeles | UCLA | Bruins | Los Angeles | CA | Public | FBS | Big Ten Conference |
| University of California, Riverside | UC Riverside | Highlanders | Riverside | CA | Public | Non-football | Big West Conference |
| University of California, San Diego | UC San Diego | Tritons | La Jolla | CA | Public | Non-football | Big West Conference |
| University of California, Santa Barbara | UC Santa Barbara | Gauchos | Santa Barbara | CA | Public | Non-football | Big West Conference |
| University of Central Arkansas | Central Arkansas | Bears | Conway | AR | Public | FCS | Atlantic Sun Conference |
| University of Central Florida | UCF | Knights | Orlando | FL | Public | FBS | Big 12 Conference |
| University of Cincinnati | Cincinnati | Bearcats | Cincinnati | OH | Public | FBS | Big 12 Conference |
| University of Colorado Boulder | Colorado | Buffaloes | Boulder | CO | Public | FBS | Big 12 Conference |
| University of Connecticut | UConn | Huskies | Storrs | CT | Public | FBS | Big East Conference |
| University of Dayton | Dayton | Flyers | Dayton | OH | Private | FCS | Atlantic 10 Conference |
| University of Delaware | Delaware | Fightin' Blue Hens | Newark | DE | Public | FCS | Coastal Athletic Association |
| University of Denver | Denver | Pioneers | Denver | CO | Private | Non-football | Summit League |
| University of Detroit Mercy | Detroit Mercy | Titans | Detroit | MI | Private | Non-football | Horizon League |
| University of Evansville | Evansville | Purple Aces | Evansville | IN | Private | Non-football | Missouri Valley Conference |
| University of Florida | Florida | Gators | Gainesville | FL | Public | FBS | Southeastern Conference |
| University of Georgia | Georgia | Bulldogs | Athens | GA | Public | FBS | Southeastern Conference |
| University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa | Hawaiʻi | Rainbow Warriors | Honolulu | HI | Public | FBS | Big West Conference |
| University of Houston | Houston | Cougars | Houston | TX | Public | FBS | Big 12 Conference |
| University of Idaho | Idaho | Vandals | Moscow | ID | Public | FCS | Big Sky Conference |
| University of Illinois Chicago | UIC | Flames | Chicago | IL | Public | Non-football | Missouri Valley Conference |
| University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign | Illinois | Fighting Illini | Urbana | IL | Public | FBS | Big Ten Conference |
| University of Kansas | Kansas | Jayhawks | Lawrence | KS | Public | FBS | Big 12 Conference |
| University of Kentucky | Kentucky | Wildcats | Lexington | KY | Public | FBS | Southeastern Conference |
| University of Louisiana at Lafayette | Louisiana | Ragin' Cajuns | Lafayette | LA | Public | FBS | Sun Belt Conference |
| University of Louisiana at Monroe | ULM | Warhawks | Monroe | LA | Public | FBS | Sun Belt Conference |
| University of Louisville | Louisville | Cardinals | Louisville | KY | Public | FBS | Atlantic Coast Conference |
| University of Maine | Maine | Black Bears | Orono | ME | Public | FCS | America East Conference |
| University of Maryland, Baltimore County | UMBC | Retrievers | Catonsville | MD | Public | Non-football | America East Conference |
| University of Maryland, College Park | Maryland | Terrapins | College Park | MD | Public | FBS | Big Ten Conference |
| University of Maryland Eastern Shore | Maryland Eastern Shore | Hawks | Princess Anne | MD | Public | Non-football | Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference |
| University of Massachusetts Amherst | UMass / Massachusetts | Minutemen | Amherst | MA | Public | FBS | Atlantic 10 Conference |
| University of Massachusetts Lowell | UMass Lowell | River Hawks | Lowell | MA | Public | Non-football | America East Conference |
| University of Memphis | Memphis | Tigers | Memphis | TN | Public | FBS | American Athletic Conference |
| University of Miami | Miami (Florida) | Hurricanes | Coral Gables | FL | Private | FBS | Atlantic Coast Conference |
| University of Michigan | Michigan | Wolverines | Ann Arbor | MI | Public | FBS | Big Ten Conference |
| University of Minnesota | Minnesota | Golden Gophers | Minneapolis | MN | Public | FBS | Big Ten Conference |
| University of Missouri–Columbia | Missouri | Tigers | Columbia | MO | Public | FBS | Southeastern Conference |
| University of Missouri–Kansas City | Kansas City | Roos | Kansas City | MO | Public | Non-football | Summit League |
| University of Montana | Montana | Grizzlies | Missoula | MT | Public | FCS | Big Sky Conference |
| University of Nebraska–Lincoln | Nebraska | Cornhuskers | Lincoln | NE | Public | FBS | Big Ten Conference |
| University of Nebraska Omaha | Omaha | Mavericks | Omaha | NE | Public | Non-football | Summit League |
| University of Nevada, Las Vegas | UNLV | Rebels | Paradise | NV | Public | FBS | Mountain West Conference |
| University of Nevada, Reno | Nevada | Wolf Pack | Reno | NV | Public | FBS | Mountain West Conference |
| University of New Hampshire | New Hampshire | Wildcats | Durham | NH | Public | FCS | America East Conference |
| University of New Orleans | New Orleans | Privateers | New Orleans | LA | Public | Non-football | Southland Conference |
| University of North Alabama | North Alabama | Lions | Florence | AL | Public | FCS | Atlantic Sun Conference |
| University of North Carolina at Asheville | UNC Asheville | Bulldogs | Asheville | NC | Public | Non-football | Big South Conference |
| University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | North Carolina | Tar Heels | Chapel Hill | NC | Public | FBS | Atlantic Coast Conference |
| University of North Carolina at Charlotte | Charlotte | 49ers | Charlotte | NC | Public | FBS | American Athletic Conference |
| University of North Carolina at Greensboro | UNC Greensboro | Spartans | Greensboro | NC | Public | Non-football | Southern Conference |
| University of North Carolina at Wilmington | UNCW | Seahawks | Wilmington | NC | Public | Non-football | Coastal Athletic Association |
| University of North Dakota | North Dakota | Fighting Hawks | Grand Forks | ND | Public | FCS | Summit League |
| University of Northern Colorado | Northern Colorado | Bears | Greeley | CO | Public | FCS | Big Sky Conference |
| University of Northern Iowa | Northern Iowa | Panthers | Cedar Falls | IA | Public | FCS | Missouri Valley Conference |
| University of North Florida | North Florida | Ospreys | Jacksonville | FL | Public | Non-football | Atlantic Sun Conference |
| University of North Texas | North Texas | Mean Green | Denton | TX | Public | FBS | American Athletic Conference |
| University of Notre Dame du Lac | Notre Dame | Fighting Irish | Notre Dame | IN | Private | FBS | Atlantic Coast Conference |
| University of Oklahoma | Oklahoma | Sooners | Norman | OK | Public | FBS | Southeastern Conference |
| University of Oregon | Oregon | Ducks | Eugene | OR | Public | FBS | Big Ten Conference |
| University of Pennsylvania | Penn | Quakers | Philadelphia | PA | Private | FCS | Ivy League |
| University of Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh | Panthers | Pittsburgh | PA | Public | FBS | Atlantic Coast Conference |
| University of Portland | Portland | Pilots | Portland | OR | Private | Non-football | West Coast Conference |
| University of Rhode Island | Rhode Island | Rams | Kingston | RI | Public | FCS | Atlantic 10 Conference |
| University of Richmond | Richmond | Spiders | Richmond | VA | Private | FCS | Atlantic 10 Conference |
| University of San Diego | San Diego | Toreros | San Diego | CA | Private | FCS | West Coast Conference |
| University of San Francisco | San Francisco | Dons | San Francisco | CA | Private | Non-football | West Coast Conference |
| University of South Alabama | South Alabama | Jaguars | Mobile | AL | Public | FBS | Sun Belt Conference |
| University of South Carolina | South Carolina | Gamecocks | Columbia | SC | Public | FBS | Southeastern Conference |
| University of South Carolina Upstate | USC Upstate | Spartans | Spartanburg | SC | Public | Non-football | Big South Conference |
| University of South Dakota | South Dakota | Coyotes | Vermillion | SD | Public | FCS | Summit League |
| University of Southern California | USC | Trojans | Los Angeles | CA | Private | FBS | Big Ten Conference |
| University of Southern Mississippi | Southern Miss | Golden Eagles | Hattiesburg | MS | Public | FBS | Sun Belt Conference |
| University of South Florida | South Florida | Bulls | Tampa | FL | Public | FBS | American Athletic Conference |
| University of the Incarnate Word | Incarnate Word | Cardinals | San Antonio | TX | Private | FCS | Southland Conference |
| University of the Pacific | Pacific | Tigers | Stockton | CA | Private | Non-football | West Coast Conference |
| University of Toledo | Toledo | Rockets | Toledo | OH | Public | FBS | Mid-American Conference |
| University of Utah | Utah | Utes | Salt Lake City | UT | Public | FBS | Big 12 Conference |
| University of Virginia | Virginia | Cavaliers | Charlottesville | VA | Public | FBS | Atlantic Coast Conference |
| University of Washington | Washington | Huskies | Seattle | WA | Public | FBS | Big Ten Conference |
| University of Wisconsin–Green Bay | Green Bay | Phoenix | Green Bay | WI | Public | Non-football | Horizon League |
| University of Wisconsin–Madison | Wisconsin | Badgers | Madison | WI | Public | FBS | Big Ten Conference |
| University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee | Milwaukee | Panthers | Milwaukee | WI | Public | Non-football | Horizon League |
| University of Wyoming | Wyoming | Cowboys | Laramie | WY | Public | FBS | Mountain West Conference |
| Utah State University | Utah State | Aggies | Logan | UT | Public | FBS | Mountain West Conference |
| Utah Tech University | Utah Tech | Trailblazers | Saint George | UT | Public | FCS | Western Athletic Conference |
| Utah Valley University | Utah Valley | Wolverines | Orem | UT | Public | Non-football | Western Athletic Conference |
| Valparaiso University | Valparaiso | Beacons | Valparaiso | IN | Private | FCS | Missouri Valley Conference |
| Vanderbilt University | Vanderbilt | Commodores | Nashville | TN | Private | FBS | Southeastern Conference |
| Villanova University | Villanova | Wildcats | Villanova | PA | Private | FCS | Big East Conference |
| Virginia Commonwealth University | VCU | Rams | Richmond | VA | Public | Non-football | Atlantic 10 Conference |
| Virginia Military Institute | VMI | Keydets | Lexington | VA | Public | FCS | Southern Conference |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | Virginia Tech | Hokies | Blacksburg | VA | Public | FBS | Atlantic Coast Conference |
| Wagner College | Wagner | Seahawks | Staten Island | NY | Private | FCS | Northeast Conference |
| Wake Forest University | Wake Forest | Demon Deacons | Winston-Salem | NC | Private | FBS | Atlantic Coast Conference |
| Washington State University | Washington State | Cougars | Pullman | WA | Public | FBS | Pac-12 Conference |
| Weber State University | Weber State | Wildcats | Ogden | UT | Public | FCS | Big Sky Conference |
| Western Carolina University | Western Carolina | Catamounts | Cullowhee | NC | Public | FCS | Southern Conference |
| Western Illinois University | Western Illinois | Leathernecks | Macomb | IL | Public | FCS | Ohio Valley Conference |
| Western Kentucky University | Western Kentucky | Hilltoppers | Bowling Green | KY | Public | FBS | Conference USA |
| Western Michigan University | Western Michigan | Broncos | Kalamazoo | MI | Public | FBS | Mid-American Conference |
| West Virginia University | West Virginia | Mountaineers | Morgantown | WV | Public | FBS | Big 12 Conference |
| Wichita State University | Wichita State | Shockers | Wichita | KS | Public | Non-football | American Athletic Conference |
| William Marsh Rice University | Rice | Owls | Houston | TX | Private | FBS | American Athletic Conference |
| Winthrop University | Winthrop | Eagles | Rock Hill | SC | Public | Non-football | Big South Conference |
| Wofford College | Wofford | Terriers | Spartanburg | SC | Private | FCS | Southern Conference |
| Wright State University | Wright State | Raiders | Dayton | OH | Public | Non-football | Horizon League |
| Xavier University | Xavier | Musketeers | Cincinnati | OH | Private | Non-football | Big East Conference |
| Yale University | Yale | Bulldogs | New Haven | CT | Private | FCS | Ivy League |
| Youngstown State University | Youngstown State | Penguins | Youngstown | OH | Public | FCS | Horizon League |
* 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Since the 2023 season, most football-sponsoring members of the Atlantic Sun Conference and Western Athletic Conference play that sport in the United Athletic Conference (UAC), a football-only merger of the two all-sports conferences. Exceptions: Bellarmine plays sprint football, a non-NCAA variant with severe limits on player weight. Stetson plays in the Pioneer Football League.
* ↑ Alcorn State has a Lorman mailing address, but is in an unincorporated area of Claiborne County that is designated by the U.S. Census Bureau as Alcorn State, Mississippi.
* ↑ Arizona State has four physical campuses in the Phoenix area. The overall and athletic administration, as well as the vast majority of the on-campus enrollment, are at the Tempe campus.
* ↑ While Bellarmine remains non-football by NCAA criteria, it began playing sprint football, a weight-restricted form of American football governed outside the NCAA, in 2022.
* 1 2 3 4 5 6 Boise State, Colorado State, Fresno State, Gonzaga, San Diego State, and Utah State will join the Pac-12 Conference in 2026. Gonzaga is the only non-football school in this group.
* ↑ Chestnut Hill, home to the main Boston College campus, exists as a village and postal entity, but is not a municipal entity. The main campus lies in the city of Newton, and athletic facilities are scattered among three campuses, two in Newton and the other within the Boston city limits.
* 1 2 3 4 The America East Conference does not sponsor football. As of the 2024 season, its four football-sponsoring schools (Albany, Bryant, Maine, and New Hampshire) play in CAA Football, the legally separate football league administered by the all-sports Coastal Athletic Association.
* 1 2 3 4 The Big East Conference does not sponsor football. Its football-sponsoring schools are aligned as follows: Butler plays in the Pioneer Football League. Georgetown plays in the Patriot League. UConn plays as an FBS independent. Villanova plays in CAA Football.
* 1 2 3 The Big West Conference does not sponsor football. Its football-playing members are aligned as follows: Cal Poly and UC Davis play in the Big Sky Conference. UC Davis will continue to play Big Sky football after otherwise leaving for the Mountain West Conference in 2026. Hawaiʻi plays in the Mountain West Conference, which it will fully join in 2026.
* ↑ The university began the process of rebranding its athletic program as "Bakersfield" in the 2023–24 school year. Most national media outlets use "Cal State Bakersfield", and the NCAA uses "CSU Bakersfield".
* ↑ Although all other athletic teams use the name "Beach", Long Beach baseball goes by the name "Dirtbags".
* 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 The Coastal Athletic Association's football league, branded as CAA Football, is a legally separate entity from the all-sports CAA, though both share the same administration.
* ↑ While "Charleston" is the preferred description for the athletic program, it can also be referred to by the full school name or "Charleston (SC)" due to the existence of the University of Charleston, a Division II institution in West Virginia's state capital. However, the West Virginia school plays only one sport in Division I—men's volleyball, a sport not sponsored by the South Carolina school.
* 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 The Atlantic 10 Conference does not sponsor football. Its football-playing members are aligned as follows: Davidson and Dayton play in the Pioneer Football League. Duquesne plays in the Northeast Conference. Fordham plays in the Patriot League. Rhode Island and Richmond play in CAA Football. Richmond will leave CAA Football in 2025 to become a Patriot League football associate. UMass plays as an FBS independent through the 2024 season, after which it will leave the A-10 for the Mid-American Conference.
* 1 2 Both Delaware and Delaware State are legally chartered as "privately governed, state-assisted" institutions. This status is similar to that of New York State's statutory colleges, most of which are housed at Cornell University, or institutions in Pennsylvania's Commonwealth System of Higher Education.
* 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 The Missouri Valley Conference does not sponsor football. Its football-playing schools are aligned as follows: Drake and Valparaiso play in the Pioneer Football League. Illinois State, Indiana State, Missouri State, Murray State, Northern Iowa, and Southern Illinois play in the Missouri Valley Football Conference, a legally separate entity from the MVC. Missouri State will leave the MVC and MVFC in 2025 to join Conference USA.
* ↑ National media outlets generally use "Florida Gulf Coast", but the school, NCAA, and ASUN all use "FGCU".
* ↑ The FGCU campus has a Fort Myers mailing address, but is in unincorporated Lee County.
* ↑ The FIU campus has a Miami mailing address, but is in the unincorporated Miami-Dade County community of Westchester.
* ↑ The main George Mason campus has a Fairfax mailing address, but the U.S. Census Bureau treats it as George Mason, Virginia, a census-designated place in unincorporated Fairfax County.
* ↑ While "Bulldogs" is the official nickname, the school widely uses "Zags" as an alternate nickname.
* ↑ Grand Canyon will join the Mountain West Conference as a full but non-football member no later than 2026, after reneging on an announced move to the West Coast Conference in 2025. GCU's affiliation in 2025–26 is unknown at this time.
* ↑ While Harvard's overall administration and undergraduate campus are in Cambridge, the athletic department offices and most athletic venues are within the Boston city limits and have a Boston mailing address.
* ↑ While this is the legal school name, "Iowa State University" is used on many official school documents, such as diplomas.
* ↑ The KSU campus has a Kennesaw mailing address, but is in unincorporated Cobb County.
* ↑ Long Island University has two main campuses, both of which had separate athletic programs before 2019–20—LIU Brooklyn in the New York City borough of that name, and LIU Post in Brookville. The overall athletic administration is at Post, but multiple teams operate from each campus. All of LIU's current NCAA teams are open to undergraduates at both campuses who meet NCAA eligibility requirements.
* ↑ The MAAC does not sponsor football. Of the three full MAAC members that play football in the 2024 season, Marist plays that sport in the Pioneer Football League, and 2024 arrivals Merrimack and Sacred Heart play as FCS independents.
* 1 2 Merrimack and Sacred Heart play the 2024 football season as FCS independents.
* ↑ The MVSU campus has an Itta Bena mailing address, but lies in unincorporated Leflore County and is designated by the U.S. Census Bureau as Mississippi Valley State, Mississippi.
* 1 2 Delaware and Missouri State will join Conference USA in 2025.
* ↑ Morehead State plays football in the Pioneer Football League instead of the OVC–Big South alliance.
* ↑ The Mount St. Mary's campus has an Emmitsburg mailing address, but lies in unincorporated Frederick County.
* ↑ The Niagara campus is its own census-designated place and postal entity within the town of Lewiston.
* 1 2 3 4 The Summit League does not sponsor football. As of the 2024 season, its football-playing members are aligned as follows: North Dakota, North Dakota State, South Dakota, and South Dakota State play in the Missouri Valley Football Conference. Transitional D-I member St. Thomas plays in the Pioneer Football League.
* ↑ Northern Illinois will join the Mountain West Conference as a football-only member in 2026. Its affiliation in non-football sports beyond 2025–26 is to be determined.
* ↑ The main Oakland campus has a Rochester mailing address, but lies entirely within the separate cities of Auburn Hills and Rochester Hills.
* 1 2 The last remaining members of the Pac-12, Oregon State and Washington State, are housing most of their non-football sports in the West Coast Conference through the 2025–26 school year.
* ↑ The Pepperdine campus has a Malibu mailing address, but is in unincorporated Los Angeles County.
* ↑ Presbyterian football plays in the Pioneer Football League.
* 1 2 The Horizon League does not sponsor football. The conference's only football-sponsoring schools, Robert Morris and Youngstown State, respectively play that sport in the Northeast Conference and Missouri Valley Football Conference.
* ↑ The Rutgers campus is split between New Brunswick and Piscataway. The university administration is in New Brunswick; the athletic program offices and all athletic facilities are in Piscataway and have a Piscataway mailing address.
* ↑ Saint Joseph's campus is split by the boundary between Philadelphia and Lower Merion Township. The entire campus has a Philadelphia mailing address.
* ↑ The university, Western Athletic Conference, and NCAA all use "Seattle U". National media typically omit the "U".
* ↑ Seattle will join the West Coast Conference in 2025.
* ↑ While this is the school's preferred athletic identity, the OVC uses "Southeast Missouri", and the NCAA and national media use "Southeast Missouri State".
* ↑ While national sports media generally use "SIU Edwardsville", the school, the Ohio Valley Conference, and the NCAA all use "SIUE".
* ↑ The SMU campus has a Dallas mailing address, but almost entirely lies within University Park, a separate city within the Dallas city limits.
* ↑ While this is the legal name, "The University of Iowa" has been used for all official purposes since 1964.
* ↑ While this is the legal name, "University at Albany" is used in most non-formal contexts.
* ↑ Alternately "UAlbany".
* ↑ While this is the legal name used on official documents such as diplomas, "Binghamton University" is used for all other purposes. The university actively discourages media use of the full name, or of any formulation in which "Binghamton" is preceded by "SUNY" (whether spelled out or abbreviated).
* ↑ The Binghamton campus has a Binghamton mailing address, but mostly lies in the adjacent town of Vestal.
* ↑ While this is the legal name, "University at Buffalo" is used in all but the most formal contexts.
* ↑ The UB campus has a Buffalo mailing address, but mostly lies in the adjacent town of Amherst.
* ↑ While this is the legal name, "Stony Brook University" is used in all but the most formal contexts.
* ↑ The statute that added Stephen F. Austin (SFA) to the University of Texas System specified the university's legal name as "Stephen F. Austin State University, a member of The University of Texas System". SFA continues to use its previous name, without the added phrase, for most purposes.
* ↑ The school uses "Tarleton" and "Tarleton State" interchangeably for sports purposes.
* 1 2 3 As members of the Commonwealth System of Higher Education, Penn State, Pitt, and Temple are privately governed, but receive financial support from the Pennsylvania state government.
* ↑ The entire Penn State campus is designated by the U.S. Postal Service as "University Park, Pennsylvania". It straddles the boundary between State College, which hosts the core of the academic campus, and College Township, where most athletic facilities are located.
* ↑ Joining the Mountain West Conference in 2026.
* ↑ While UTRGV has multiple campuses within its service area, its overall and athletic administration are at the Edinburg campus.
* ↑ UTRGV has committed to adding a football program at the FCS level in 2025. Barring future conference realignment, it will play that sport in the Southland Conference.
* ↑ Virtually all of the Air Force Academy, including the cadet area and all athletic venues, is outside the city limits of Colorado Springs. The U.S. Census Bureau and U.S. Postal Service respectively designate the Academy as "Air Force Academy" and "USAF Academy".
* ↑ The Academy, Patriot League, and NCAA use "Army West Point"; national media use "Army".
* ↑ Army football currently plays in the American Athletic Conference.
* ↑ Navy football plays in the American Athletic Conference.
* ↑ The UCSB campus has a Santa Barbara mailing address, but lies in the nearby census-designated place of Isla Vista.
* ↑ The main UCF campus has an Orlando mailing address, but is in unincorporated Orange County.
* ↑ Hawaiʻi, currently a football-only member of the Mountain West Conference, will become a full MW member in 2026.
* ↑ The university administration and most of the undergraduate campus are located in Urbana. The athletic department offices and most of the athletic venues are in Champaign and have a Champaign mailing address.
* ↑ National media typically use "Louisiana–Monroe", but the school, the Sun Belt Conference, and the NCAA all primarily use "ULM".
* ↑ The campus mailing address is Baltimore.
* ↑ The UMES campus has a Princess Anne mailing address, but lies in unincorporated Somerset County.
* ↑ The university uses "Massachusetts" and "UMass" interchangeably. The NCAA uses "Massachusetts", while national media typically use "UMass".
* ↑ UMass will join the Mid-American Conference in 2025.
* ↑ While this is the legal name, it is only used in documents internal to the University of Missouri System. For all other formal purposes, "University of Missouri" is used.
* ↑ The U.S. Postal Service considers all unincorporated communities in the Las Vegas Valley, including Paradise, to have a Las Vegas address.
* ↑ National media outlets generally use "UNC Wilmington", but the school, NCAA, and CAA all use "UNCW".
* ↑ Notre Dame football plays as an FBS independent, although it has an extensive cross-scheduling agreement with the ACC in that sport.
* ↑ The West Coast Conference does not sponsor football. San Diego, the conference's only football school, plays in the Pioneer Football League.
* ↑ This is the school's preferred usage, although national media will generally use "South Carolina Upstate".
* ↑ This is the school's preferred athletic usage, and is generally used by national media. The NCAA, however, uses "Southern California" (a use accepted by the athletic program) because "USC" can also refer to the University of South Carolina.
* ↑ While national media typically use "Incarnate Word", the school generally uses "UIW", with the NCAA using the latter.
* ↑ The entire Virginia campus has a Charlottesville mailing address. The university straddles the boundary between Charlottesville and Albemarle County, which encloses but does not include the city of Charlottesville.
* ↑ The campus has a Villanova mailing address; that community is a census-designated place that straddles the boundary between Lower Merion and Radnor Townships.
* ↑ Western Illinois joined the OVC–Big South football alliance in 2024.
* ↑ The Wright State campus has a Dayton mailing address but lies well to the east of the city limits in Fairborn.

## Transitioning members

These schools are at some point in the process of joining Division I, but as of January 2025, have not yet finished the process and thus aren't yet full members. Unless stated otherwise, all transitions begin and end on July 1 of a given year.
Following a change in Division I rules approved in January 2025, new transitions from Division II now require three years, and those from Division III four years. Both are reductions of one year from previous reclassification periods. Additional requirements concerning academic and scholarship metrics were added to the requirements for Division I membership eligibility. Institutions already in the reclassification process may apply the new, shorter reclassification period, if they meet the new academic and scholarship requirements. The dates of full membership shown in the table below assume the reclassifying institutions will elect to apply the new, shorter reclassification period and will qualify to do so.

### Approved reclassifications

All moves between divisions require NCAA approval before commencing. These schools gained this approval and as such have begun their transitions.
| School | Common name | Nickname | City | State | Type | Subdivision | Former Div. | Conference | Reclassified | Full member |
| East Texas A&M University | East Texas A&M | Lions | Commerce | TX | Public | FCS | II | Southland Conference | 2022 | 2025 |
| Le Moyne College | Le Moyne | Dolphins | Syracuse | NY | Private | Non-football | II | Northeast Conference | 2023 | 2026 |
| Lindenwood University | Lindenwood | Lions and Lady Lions | Saint Charles | MO | Private | FCS | II | Ohio Valley Conference | 2022 | 2025 |
| Mercyhurst University | Mercyhurst | Lakers | Erie | PA | Private | FCS | II | Northeast Conference | 2024 | 2027 |
| Queens University of Charlotte | Queens (NC) | Royals | Charlotte | NC | Private | Non-football | II | Atlantic Sun Conference | 2022 | 2025 |
| Stonehill College | Stonehill | Skyhawks | Easton | MA | Private | FCS | II | Northeast Conference | 2022 | 2025 |
| University of Saint Thomas | St. Thomas | Tommies | Saint Paul | MN | Private | FCS | III | Summit League | 2021 | 2025 |
| University of Southern Indiana | Southern Indiana | Screaming Eagles | Evansville | IN | Public | Non-football | II | Ohio Valley Conference | 2022 | 2025 |
| University of West Georgia | West Georgia | Wolves | Carrollton | GA | Public | FCS | II | Atlantic Sun Conference | 2024 | 2027 |
* ↑ Previously known as Texas A&M University–Commerce when it began its reclassification, and changed its name to East Texas A&M University in November 2024.
* ↑ Le Moyne's campus has a Syracuse mailing address, but is almost entirely located in the adjacent town of DeWitt.
* ↑ Lindenwood football plays in the OVC–Big South Football Association, a single-sport alliance between the OVC and the Big South Conference.
* ↑ While Southern Indiana has an Evansville mailing address, it is actually located outside of the Evansville city limits in Perry Township, a subdivision of Vanderburgh County that includes a small part of Evansville proper.
* ↑ West Georgia plays football in the single-sport United Athletic Conference.

## Partial members

These schools are not members of Division I, but rather are members of Division II or Division III that compete in one or more sports at the Division I level. In many cases, these institutions play in Division I because their divisions do not have championships for a particular sport. Five institutions, all Division II members, fielded teams in a Division I sport for the first time in the 2024–25 school year. LeMoyne–Owen and Rockhurst added men's volleyball; Menlo, Roosevelt, and Vanguard, which played that sport in the NAIA in 2023–24, aligned fully with the NCAA.

### Current partial members

| Returning | Departing | Joining |
D-I Sports :
| Adelphi University | Adelphi | Panthers | Garden City | NY | Private | II | 1 |
| Adrian College | Adrian | Bulldogs | Adrian | MI | Private | III | 1 |
| Alma College | Alma | Scots | Alma | MI | Private | III | 1 |
| American International College | American International | Yellow Jackets | Springfield | MA | Private | II | 2 |
| Assumption University | Assumption | Greyhounds | Worcester | MA | Private | II | 1 |
| Augusta University | Augusta | Jaguars | Augusta | GA | Public | II | 2 |
| Augustana College | Augustana (IL) | Vikings | Rock Island | IL | Private | III | 3 |
| Augustana University | Augustana (SD) | Vikings | Sioux Falls | SD | Private | II | 1 |
| Aurora University | Aurora | Spartans | Aurora | IL | Private | III | 1 |
| Austin College | Austin | Kangaroos | Sherman | TX | Private | III | 2 |
| Azusa Pacific University | Azusa Pacific | Cougars | Azusa | CA | Private | II | 1 |
| Babson College | Babson | Beavers | Wellesley | MA | Private | III | 1 |
| Barton College | Barton | Bulldogs | Wilson | NC | Private | II | 1 |
| Bates College | Bates | Bobcats | Lewiston | ME | Private | III | 1 |
| Belmont Abbey College | Belmont Abbey | Crusaders | Belmont | NC | Private | II | 2 |
| Bemidji State University | Bemidji State | Beavers | Bemidji | MN | Public | II | 2 |
| Benedict College | Benedict | Tigers | Columbia | SC | Private | II | 1 |
| Bentley University | Bentley | Falcons | Waltham | MA | Private | II | 1 |
| Biola University | Biola | Eagles | La Mirada | CA | Private | II | 2 |
| Bloomfield College | Bloomfield | Bears | Bloomfield | NJ | Private | II | 1 |
| Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | Bloomsburg | Huskies | Bloomsburg | PA | Public | II | 1 |
| Bowdoin College | Bowdoin | Polar Bears | Brunswick | ME | Private | III | 1 |
| Bowie State University | Bowie State | Bulldogs | Bowie | MD | Public | II | 1 |
| Brandeis University | Brandeis | Judges | Waltham | MA | Private | III | 1 |
| Caldwell University | Caldwell | Cougars | Caldwell | NJ | Private | II | 1 |
| California Institute of Technology | Caltech | Beavers | Pasadena | CA | Private | III | 3 |
| California Lutheran University | Cal Lutheran | Kingsmen | Thousand Oaks | CA | Private | III | 2 |
| California State University, East Bay | Cal State East Bay | Pioneers | Hayward | CA | Public | II | 1 |
| California State University, Los Angeles | Cal State Los Angeles | Golden Eagles | Los Angeles | CA | Public | II | 1 |
| California State University, Monterey Bay | Cal State Monterey Bay | Otters | Seaside | CA | Public | II | 1 |
| Carson–Newman University | Carson–Newman | Eagles | Jefferson City | TN | Private | II | 1 |
| Carthage College | Carthage | Firebirds | Kenosha | WI | Private | III | 1 |
| Catawba College | Catawba | Indians | Salisbury | NC | Private | II | 1 |
| Centenary College of Louisiana | Centenary | Gentlemen | Shreveport | LA | Private | III | 1 |
| Central State University | Central State | Marauders | Wilberforce | OH | Public | II | 1 |
| Chapman University | Chapman | Panthers | Orange | CA | Private | III | 2 |
| Chestnut Hill College | Chestnut Hill | Griffins | Philadelphia | PA | Private | II | 1 |
| Chowan University | Chowan | Hawks | Murfreesboro | NC | Private | II | 1 |
| City College of the City University of New York | CCNY | Beavers | New York | NY | Public | III | 2 |
| Claremont McKenna College, Harvey Mudd College and Scripps College | Claremont-Mudd-Scripps | Stags | Claremont | CA | Private | III | 2 |
| Clarkson University | Clarkson | Golden Knights | Potsdam | NY | Private | III | 1 |
| Coker University | Coker | Cobras | Hartsville | SC | Private | II | 1 |
| Colby–Sawyer College | Colby–Sawyer | Chargers | New London | NH | Private | III | 1 |
| Colby College | Colby | Mules | Waterville | ME | Private | III | 1 |
| Colorado College | Colorado College | Tigers | Colorado Springs | CO | Private | III | 2 |
| Colorado Mesa University | Colorado Mesa | Mavericks | Grand Junction | CO | Public | II | 1 |
| Concordia University Irvine | Concordia | Eagles | Irvine | CA | Private | II | 4 |
| Connecticut College | Connecticut College | Camels | New London | CT | Private | III | 2 |
| D'Youville University | D'Youville | Saints | Buffalo | NY | Private | II | 1 |
| Daemen University | Daemen | Wildcats | Amherst | NY | Private | II | 2 |
| Dallas Baptist University | Dallas Baptist | Patriots | Dallas | TX | Private | II | 1 |
| Delaware Valley University | Delaware Valley | Aggies | Doylestown | PA | Private | III | 1 |
| Drew University | Drew | Rangers | Madison | NJ | Private | III | 2 |
| Drury University | Drury | Panthers | Springfield | MO | Private | II | 1 |
| Eckerd College | Eckerd | Tritons | Saint Petersburg | FL | Private | II | 1 |
| Edward Waters University | Edward Waters | Tigers | Jacksonville | FL | Private | II | 1 |
| Elizabeth City State University | Elizabeth City State | Vikings | Elizabeth City | NC | Public | II | 1 |
| Elmhurst University | Elmhurst | Bluejays | Elmhurst | IL | Private | III | 1 |
| Emmanuel University | Emmanuel | Lions | Franklin Springs | GA | Private | II | 2 |
| Erskine College | Erskine | Flying Fleet | Due West | SC | Private | II | 2 |
| Fayetteville State University | Fayetteville State | Broncos | Fayetteville | NC | Public | II | 1 |
| Felician University | Felician | Golden Falcons | Rutherford | NJ | Private | II | 1 |
| Ferris State University | Ferris State | Bulldogs | Big Rapids | MI | Public | II | 1 |
| Florida Southern College | Florida Southern | Moccasins | Lakeland | FL | Private | II | 1 |
| Fort Valley State University | Fort Valley State | Wildcats | Fort Valley | GA | Public | II | 1 |
| Francis Marion University | Francis Marion | Patriots | Florence | SC | Public | II | 1 |
| Franklin & Marshall College | Franklin & Marshall | Diplomats | Lancaster | PA | Private | III | 1 |
| Franklin Pierce University | Franklin Pierce | Ravens | Rindge | NH | Private | II | 2 |
| Fresno Pacific University | Fresno Pacific | Sunbirds | Fresno | CA | Private | II | 2 |
| Gannon University | Gannon | Golden Knights | Erie | PA | Private | II | 2 |
| Grove City College | Grove City | Wolverines | Grove City | PA | Private | III | 1 |
| Gustavus Adolphus College | Gustavus Adolphus | Golden Gusties | Saint Peter | MN | Private | III | 2 |
| Hamline University | Hamline | Pipers | Saint Paul | MN | Private | III | 1 |
| Haverford College | Haverford | Fords | Haverford | PA | Private | III | 2 |
| Hilbert College | Hilbert | Hawks | Hamburg | NY | Private | III | 1 |
| Hobart and William Smith Colleges | Hobart | Statesmen | Geneva | NY | Private | III | 1 |
| Hunter College | Hunter | Hawks | New York | NY | Public | III | 2 |
| Huntingdon College | Huntingdon | Hawks | Montgomery | AL | Private | III | 1 |
| Illinois Wesleyan University | Illinois Wesleyan | Titans | Bloomington | IL | Private | III | 1 |
| Ithaca College | Ithaca | Bombers | Ithaca | NY | Private | III | 1 |
| John Jay College of Criminal Justice | John Jay | Bloodhounds | New York | NY | Public | III | 1 |
| Johns Hopkins University | Johns Hopkins | Blue Jays | Baltimore | MD | Private | III | 2 |
| Johnson C. Smith University | Johnson C. Smith | Golden Bulls | Charlotte | NC | Private | II | 1 |
| Kentucky State University | Kentucky State | Thorobreds | Frankfort | KY | Public | II | 1 |
| Kentucky Wesleyan College | Kentucky Wesleyan | Panthers | Owensboro | KY | Private | II | 1 |
| King University | King | Tornado | Bristol | TN | Private | II | 1 |
| Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | Kutztown | Golden Bears | Kutztown | PA | Public | II | 1 |
| Lakeland University | Lakeland | Muskies | Plymouth | WI | Private | III | 1 |
| Lake Superior State University | Lake Superior State | Lakers | Sault Sainte Marie | MI | Public | II | 1 |
| Lawrence University | Lawrence | Vikings | Appleton | WI | Private | III | 1 |
| Lees–McRae College | Lees–McRae | Bobcats | Banner Elk | NC | Private | II | 1 |
| LeMoyne–Owen College | LeMoyne–Owen | Magicians | Memphis | TN | Private | II | 1 |
| Lewis University | Lewis | Flyers | Romeoville | IL | Private | II | 2 |
| Limestone University | Limestone | Saints | Gaffney | SC | Private | II | 1 |
| Lincoln Memorial University | Lincoln Memorial | Railsplitters | Harrogate | TN | Private | II | 3 |
| Livingstone College | Livingstone | Blue Bears | Salisbury | NC | Private | II | 1 |
| Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania | Lock Haven | Bald Eagles | Lock Haven | PA | Public | II | 2 |
| Macalester College | Macalester | Scots | Saint Paul | MN | Private | III | 1 |
| Marian University | Marian | Sabres | Fond du Lac | WI | Private | III | 1 |
| Maryville University of Saint Louis | Maryville | Saints | Town and Country | MO | Private | II | 2 |
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology | MIT | Engineers | Cambridge | MA | Private | III | 4 |
| Massachusetts Maritime Academy | Mass Maritime | Buccaneers | Buzzards Bay | MA | Public | III | 1 |
| McKendree University | McKendree | Bearcats | Lebanon | IL | Private | II | 5 |
| Menlo College | Menlo | Oaks | Atherton | CA | Private | II | 1 |
| Michigan Technological University | Michigan Tech | Huskies | Houghton | MI | Public | II | 2 |
| Middlebury College | Middlebury | Panthers | Middlebury | VT | Private | III | 1 |
| Minnesota State University, Mankato | Minnesota State | Mavericks | Mankato | MN | Public | II | 2 |
| Missouri University of Science and Technology | Missouri S&T | Miners | Rolla | MO | Public | II | 1 |
| Molloy University | Molloy | Lions | Rockville Centre | NY | Private | II | 1 |
| Morehouse College | Morehouse | Maroon Tigers | Atlanta | GA | Private | II | 1 |
| Mount Aloysius College | Mount Aloysius | Mounties | Cresson | PA | Private | III | 1 |
| New Jersey City University | NJCU | Gothic Knights | Jersey City | NJ | Public | III | 1 |
| New York University | NYU | Violets | New York | NY | Private | III | 1 |
| North Central College | North Central | Cardinals | Naperville | IL | Private | III | 1 |
| Northern Michigan University | Northern Michigan | Wildcats | Marquette | MI | Public | II | 2 |
| North Greenville University | North Greenville | Crusaders | Tigerville | SC | Private | II | 1 |
| Occidental College | Occidental | Tigers | Los Angeles | CA | Private | III | 2 |
| Oklahoma Christian University | Oklahoma Christian | Eagles | Oklahoma City | OK | Private | II | 1 |
| Palm Beach Atlantic University | Palm Beach Atlantic | Sailfish | West Palm Beach | FL | Private | II | 1 |
| Pennsylvania State University Altoona | Penn State Altoona | Nittany Lions | Altoona | PA | Public | III | 1 |
| Pennsylvania State University Erie, The Behrend College | Penn State Erie | Lions | Erie | PA | Public | III | 3 |
| Pennsylvania Western University Clarion | Clarion | Golden Eagles | Clarion | PA | Public | II | 1 |
| Pennsylvania Western University Edinboro | Edinboro | Fighting Scots | Edinboro | PA | Public | II | 1 |
| Pomona College and Pitzer College | Pomona-Pitzer | Sagehens | Claremont | CA | Private | III | 2 |
| Plymouth State University | Plymouth State | Panthers | Plymouth | NH | Public | III | 1 |
| Post University | Post | Eagles | Waterbury | CT | Private | II | 2 |
| Principia College | Principia | Panthers | Elsah | IL | Private | III | 1 |
| Queens College, City University of New York | Queens (New York) | Knights | New York | NY | Public | II | 2 |
| Quincy University | Quincy | Hawks | Quincy | IL | Private | II | 2 |
| Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute | RPI | Engineers | Troy | NY | Private | III | 2 |
| Rhode Island College | Rhode Island College | Anchormen | Providence | RI | Public | III | 1 |
| Roberts Wesleyan University | Roberts Wesleyan | Redhawks | North Chili | NY | Private | II | 1 |
| Rochester Institute of Technology | RIT | Tigers | Henrietta | NY | Private | III | 2 |
| Rockhurst University | Rockhurst | Hawks | Kansas City | MO | Private | II | 1 |
| Roosevelt University | Roosevelt | Lakers | Chicago | IL | Private | II | 1 |
| Rose–Hulman Institute of Technology | RHIT | Fightin' Engineers | Terre Haute | IN | Private | III | 1 |
| Saint Anselm College | Saint Anselm | Hawks | Goffstown | NH | Private | II | 2 |
| Saint Augustine's University | St. Augustine's | Falcons | Raleigh | NC | Private | II | 1 |
| Saint Cloud State University | St. Cloud State | Huskies | Saint Cloud | MN | Public | II | 3 |
| Saint Lawrence University | St. Lawrence | Saints | Canton | NY | Private | III | 3 |
| Saint Leo University | Saint Leo | Lions | Saint Leo | FL | Private | II | 1 |
| Saint Michael's College | Saint Michael's | Purple Knights | Colchester | VT | Private | II | 2 |
| Saint Olaf College | St. Olaf | Oles | Northfield | MN | Private | III | 1 |
| Saint Thomas Aquinas College | St. Thomas Aquinas | Spartans | Sparkill | NY | Private | II | 1 |
| Saint Vincent College | Saint Vincent | Bearcats | Unity | PA | Private | III | 1 |
| Salem University | Salem | Tigers | Salem | WV | Private | II | 2 |
| Shaw University | Shaw | Bears | Raleigh | NC | Private | II | 1 |
| Simpson College | Simpson | Storm | Indianola | IA | Private | III | 2 |
| Smith College | Smith | Pioneers | Northampton | MA | Private | III | 1 |
| Southern Connecticut State University | Southern Connecticut | Owls | New Haven | CT | Public | II | 1 |
| Southern New Hampshire University | SNHU | Penmen | Manchester | NH | Private | II | 1 |
| Springfield College | Springfield | Pride | Springfield | MA | Private | III | 2 |
| Spring Hill College | Spring Hill | Badgers | Mobile | AL | Private | II | 1 |
| State University of New York at Brockport | Brockport | Golden Eagles | Brockport | NY | Public | III | 1 |
| State University of New York at Cortland | Cortland | Red Dragons | Cortland | NY | Public | III | 1 |
| State University of New York Maritime College | Maritime | Privateers | New York | NY | Public | III | 1 |
| Stevens Institute of Technology | Stevens | Ducks | Hoboken | NJ | Private | III | 2 |
| Stevenson University | Stevenson | Mustangs | Owings Mills | MD | Private | III | 1 |
| Texas A&M University–Kingsville | Texas A&M–Kingsville | Javelinas | Kingsville | TX | Public | II | 1 |
| Texas Woman's University | Texas Woman's | Pioneers | Denton | TX | Public | II | 1 |
| Thomas More University | Thomas More | Saints | Crestview Hills | KY | Private | II | 1 |
| The College of Saint Scholastica | St. Scholastica | Saints | Duluth | MN | Private | III | 1 |
| The University of Maine at Presque Isle | UMPI | Owls | Presque Isle | ME | Public | III | 1 |
| The University of Tampa | Tampa | Spartans | Tampa | FL | Private | II | 1 |
| Tufts University | Tufts | Jumbos | Medford | MA | Private | III | 1 |
| Tusculum University | Tusculum | Pioneers | Tusculum | TN | Private | II | 2 |
| Union College | Union College | Garnet Chargers | Schenectady | NY | Private | III | 2 |
| United States Coast Guard Academy | Coast Guard | Bears | New London | CT | Federal | III | 1 |
| University of Alaska Anchorage | Alaska Anchorage | Seawolves | Anchorage | AK | Public | II | 1 |
| University of Alaska Fairbanks | Alaska | Nanooks | Fairbanks | AK | Public | II | 3 |
| University of Bridgeport | Bridgeport | Purple Knights | Bridgeport | CT | Private | II | 1 |
| University of Central Missouri | Central Missouri | Mules | Warrensburg | MO | Public | II | 1 |
| University of Charleston | Charleston (West Virginia) | Golden Eagles | Charleston | WV | Private | II | 1 |
| University of La Verne | La Verne | Leopards | La Verne | CA | Private | III | 2 |
| University of Minnesota Duluth | Minnesota Duluth | Bulldogs | Duluth | MN | Public | II | 2 |
| University of Mount Olive | Mount Olive | Trojans | Mount Olive | NC | Private | II | 1 |
| University of North Georgia | North Georgia | Nighthawks | Dahlonega | GA | Public | II | 1 |
| University of Pittsburgh at Bradford | Pitt–Bradford | Panthers | Bradford | PA | Public | III | 1 |
| University of Redlands | Redlands | Bulldogs | Redlands | CA | Private | III | 2 |
| University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire | Wisconsin–Eau Claire | Blugolds | Eau Claire | WI | Public | III | 1 |
| University of Wisconsin–La Crosse | Wisconsin–La Crosse | Eagles | La Crosse | WI | Public | III | 1 |
| University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh | Wisconsin–Oshkosh | Titans | Oshkosh | WI | Public | III | 1 |
| University of Wisconsin–Stout | Wisconsin–Stout | Blue Devils | Menomonie | WI | Public | III | 1 |
| University of Wisconsin–Whitewater | Wisconsin–Whitewater | Warhawks | Whitewater | WI | Public | III | 2 |
| Upper Iowa University | Upper Iowa | Peacocks | Fayette | IA | Private | II | 1 |
| Ursinus College | Ursinus | Bears | Collegeville | PA | Private | III | 1 |
| Ursuline College | Ursuline | Arrows | Pepper Pike | OH | Private | II | 1 |
| Utica University | Utica | Pioneers | Utica | NY | Private | III | 1 |
| Vanguard University | Vanguard | Lions | Costa Mesa | CA | Private | II | 1 |
| Vassar College | Vassar | Brewers | Poughkeepsie | NY | Private | III | 1 |
| Vermont State University Castleton | Castleton | Spartans | Castleton | VT | Public | III | 1 |
| Virginia State University | Virginia State | Trojans | Ettrick | VA | Public | II | 1 |
| Virginia Union University | Virginia Union | Panthers | Richmond | VA | Private | II | 1 |
| Walsh University | Walsh | Cavaliers | North Canton | OH | Private | II | 1 |
| Washington & Jefferson College | Washington & Jefferson | Presidents | Washington | PA | Private | III | 2 |
| Wayne State College | Wayne State (Nebraska) | Wildcats | Wayne | NE | Public | II | 1 |
| Wayne State University | Wayne State (Michigan) | Warriors | Detroit | MI | Public | II | 1 |
| Wellesley College | Wellesley | Blue | Wellesley | MA | Private | III | 2 |
| West Chester University of Pennsylvania | West Chester | Golden Rams | West Chester | PA | Public | II | 1 |
| Westminster University | Westminster | Griffins | Salt Lake City | UT | Private | II | 1 |
| Whittier College | Whittier | Poets | Whittier | CA | Private | III | 2 |
| Williams College | Williams | Ephs | Williamstown | MA | Private | III | 1 |
| Wilmington University | Wilmington | Wildcats | New Castle | DE | Private | II | 1 |
| Wilson College | Wilson | Phoenix | Chambersburg | PA | Private | III | 1 |
| Winona State University | Winona State | Warriors | Winona | MN | Public | II | 1 |
| Wittenberg University | Wittenberg | Tigers | Springfield | OH | Private | III | 1 |
| Yeshiva University | Yeshiva | Maccabees | New York | NY | Private | III | 2 |

### Future partial members

These schools that are members of other divisions, or of the NAIA, have announced their intentions to field at least one team at the Division I level sometime after the 2024–25 school year. NAIA members listed here have either started transitions to the NCAA or have announced plans to do so.
Years of joining reflect calendar years. For schools that will play only spring sports at the D-I level, the calendar year of joining is the year before the first season of competition.
Future D-I sport(s) :
| University of California, Merced | UC Merced | Golden Bobcats | Merced | CA | Public | II | 2025 | Men's volleyball, men's and women's water polo |
| University of Jamestown | Jamestown | Jimmies | Jamestown | ND | Private | II | 2025 | Men's volleyball |
| Southwest Baptist University | Southwest Baptist | Bearcats | Bolivar | MO | Private | II | 2025 | Men's volleyball |

## Former full members

This list includes institutions that sponsored athletic programs that competed at the highest level in the NCAA (Division I 1973–present, University Division 1957-1973). Schools that were deemed major schools in athletics before 1957 are not included in this list.
Primary conference :
| Armstrong State University | Armstrong | Pirates | Savannah | GA | Public | 1987 | N/A | None |
| Augusta University | Augusta | Jaguars | Augusta | GA | Public | 1990 | II | Peach Belt Conference |
| Birmingham-Southern College | Birmingham-Southern | Panthers | Birmingham | AL | Private | 2006 | N/A | None |
| Brooklyn College | Brooklyn | Bulldogs | New York | NY | Public | 1992 | III | City University of New York Athletic Conference |
| California State University, Los Angeles | Cal State Los Angeles | Golden Eagles | Los Angeles | CA | Public | 1975 | II | California Collegiate Athletic Association |
| Catholic University of America | Catholic (DC) | Cardinals | Washington | DC | Private | 1981 | III | Landmark Conference |
| Centenary College of Louisiana | Centenary (LA) | Gentlemen and Ladies | Shreveport | LA | Private | 2011 | III | Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference |
| Gettysburg College | Gettysburg | Bullets | Gettysburg | PA | Private | 1973 | III | Centennial Conference |
| Hardin–Simmons University | Hardin–Simmons | Cowboys and Cowgirls | Abilene | TX | Private | 1990 | III | American Southwest Conference |
| Kentucky Wesleyan College | Kentucky Wesleyan | Panthers | Owensboro | KY | Private | 1958 | II | Great Midwest Athletic Conference |
| Long Island University Brooklyn | LIU Brooklyn | Blackbirds | Brooklyn | NY | Private | 2019 | N/A | None |
| Loyola University New Orleans | Loyola (LA) | Wolf Pack | New Orleans | LA | Private | 1972 | NAIA | Southern States Athletic Conference |
| Morris Brown College | Morris Brown | Wolverines and Lady Wolverines | Atlanta | GA | Private | 2003 | N/A | None |
| Muhlenberg College | Muhlenberg | Mules | Allentown | PA | Private | 1963 | III | Centennial Conference |
| Northeastern Illinois University | Northeastern Illinois | Golden Eagles | Chicago | IL | Public | 1998 | N/A | None |
| New York University | NYU | Violets | New York | NY | Private | 1984 | III | University Athletic Association |
| Oklahoma City University | Oklahoma City | Stars | Oklahoma City | OK | Private | 1985 | NAIA | Sooner Athletic Conference |
| Regis University | Regis (CO) | Rangers | Denver | CO | Private | 1964 | II | Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference |
| Saint Francis College | St. Francis Brooklyn | Terriers | Brooklyn | NY | Private | 2023 | N/A | None |
| Savannah State University | Savannah State | Tigers and Lady Tigers | Savannah | GA | Public | 2019 | II | Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
| Trinity University | Trinity (TX) | Tigers | San Antonio | TX | Private | 1973 | III | Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference |
| United States International University | USIU | Gulls | San Diego | CA | Private | 1991 | N/A | None |
| University of Baltimore | Baltimore | Super Bees | Baltimore | MD | Public | 1983 | N/A | None |
| University of Hartford | Hartford | Hawks | Hartford | CT | Private | 2023 | III | Conference of New England |
| University of Texas–Pan American | UTPA | Broncs | Edinburg | TX | Public | 2015 | N/A | None |
| Utica University | Utica | Pioneers | Utica | NY | Private | 1987 | III | Empire 8 |
| Washington and Lee University | Washington and Lee | Generals | Lexington | VA | Private | 1959 | III | Old Dominion Athletic Conference |
| Washington University in St. Louis | WashU | Bears | St. Louis | MO | Private | 1960 | III | University Athletic Association |
| West Chester University | West Chester | Golden Rams | West Chester | PA | Public | 1982 | II | Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference |
| West Texas A&M University | West Texas A&M | Buffaloes | Canyon | TX | Public | 1986 | II | Lone Star Conference |
* ↑ In 2017, Armstrong State University was consolidated with Georgia Southern University.
* ↑ Discontinued all athletics in 2017.
* ↑ Formerly known as Augusta State University until January 2013, when it merged with another Augusta institution (Georgia Health Sciences University) to create Georgia Regents University. At the time of the merger, only GRU (as Augusta State) had an athletic program, and GRU's sports teams continued to compete as Augusta State through the end of the 2012–13 school year. The school changed its name again to the current Augusta University in 2015.
* ↑ Currently competes in Division I in men's and women's golf.
* ↑ Closed at the end of the 2023–24 school year.
* ↑ After the 2019–20 season, Long Island University merged the athletic programs of its two campuses—the Division I LIU Brooklyn Blackbirds and Division II LIU Post Pioneers—into a single athletic program, the LIU Sharks. The Sharks inherited the athletic legacy of the Brooklyn campus, including its Division I membership, and continues to compete in Division I under the unified LIU name.
* ↑ Discontinued all athletics in 2003.
* ↑ Discontinued all athletics in 1998.
* ↑ Discontinued all athletics in 2023.
* ↑ In 2001, United States International University (USIU) merged with California School of Professional Psychology to form the current Alliant International University. USIU sponsored Division I sports.
* ↑ United States International University was located in San Diego but after the merger with California School of Professional Psychology the school also has locations in San Francisco, Los Angeles, Irvine, Sacramento, and Fresno.
* ↑ Discontinued all athletics in 2007.
* ↑ Discontinued all athletics in 1983.
* ↑ In 2015, UTPA merged with the University of Texas at Brownsville to create the new University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. The merged university inherited UTPA's Division I membership, and continues to compete in Division I under the UTRGV Vaqueros name.