North State Conference Former conference members Former conference members

| Institution | Location_ | Founded | Type_ | Enrollment | Nickname | Joined | Left_ | Current_Conference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Presbyterian College | Clinton, South Carolina | 1880 | Private | 1300 | Blue Hose | 1965 | 1972 | Big South (NCAA Division I) |
| Queens University of Charlotte | Charlotte, North Carolina | 1857 | Private | 2386 | Royals | 1995 | 2013 | SAC |
| St. Andrews University | Laurinburg, North Carolina | 1958 | Private | 600 | Knights | 1988 | 2012 | AAC (NAIA) |
| Western Carolina University | Cullowhee, North Carolina | 1889 | Public | 9608 | Catamounts | 1933 | 1976 | SoCon (NCAA Division I) |