NAIA independent football schools NAIA football independents NAIA football independents

| Institution | Location_ | Founded | Type_ | Enrollment | Team | Primary_Conference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ave Maria University | Ave Maria, Florida | 1998 | Private | 1200 | Gyrenes | The Sun |
| Dakota State University | Madison, South Dakota | 1881 | Public | 3102 | Trojans | none |
| Edward Waters College | Jacksonville, Florida | 1866 | Private | 800 | Tigers | Gulf Coast (GCAC) |
| Haskell Indian Nations University | Lawrence, Kansas | 1884 | Tribal | 1000 | Fighting Indians | MCAC |
| Jamestown College | Jamestown, North Dakota | 1883 | Private | 967 | Jimmies | none |
| Lindenwood University–Belleville | Belleville, Illinois | 2003 | Private | 2600 | Lynx | none |
| Mayville State University | Mayville, North Dakota | 1889 | Public | 825 | Comets | none |
| Menlo College | Atherton, California | 1927 | Private | 650 | Oaks | CalPac |
| Point University | West Point, Georgia | 1937 | Private | 1035 | Skyhawks | AAC |