North State Conference Former conference members Former conference members

| Institution | Location_ | Founded | Type_ | Enrollment | Nickname | Joined | Left_ | Current_Conference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anderson University | Anderson, South Carolina | 1911 | Private | 2907 | Trojans | 1998 | 2010 | SAC |
| Appalachian State University | Boone, North Carolina | 1899 | Public | 17589 | Mountaineers | 1930 | 1967 | SoCon ( Sun Belt in 2014) (NCAA Division I) |
| Catawba College | Salisbury, North Carolina | 1851 | Private | 1300 | Indians | 1930 | 1989 | SAC |
| Coker College | Hartsville, South Carolina | 1908 | Private | 1200 | Cobras | 1991 | 2013 | SAC |
| East Carolina University | Greenville, North Carolina | 1907 | Public | 27386 | Pirates | 1947 | 1962 | C-USA ( The American in 2014) (NCAA Division I) |
| Elon University | Elon, North Carolina | 1889 | Private | 6720 | Phoenix | 1930 | 1989 | SoCon ( CAA in 2014) (NCAA Division I) |