Dakota Athletic Conference Past members Past members

| Institution | Nickname | Location_ | Founded | Type_ | Enrollment | Current_Conference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Hills State University | Yellow Jackets | Spearfish, South Dakota | 1881 | Public | 4739 | RMAC (NCAA Division II) |
| Dakota State University | Trojans | Madison, South Dakota | 1881 | Public | 2282 | NAIA Independent |
| Dickinson State University | Blue Hawks | Dickinson, North Dakota | 1916 | Public | 2572 | Frontier Conference |
| Jamestown College | Jimmies | Jamestown, North Dakota | 1883 | Private | 900 | NAIA Independent |
| Mayville State University | Comets | Mayville, North Dakota | 1889 | Public | 780 | NAIA Independent |
| Minot State University | Beavers | Minot, North Dakota | 1913 | Public | 3851 | NSIC (NCAA Division II) |
| Si Tanka University at Huron | Screaming Eagles | Huron, South Dakota | 1883 | Private | n/a | school closed in 2005 |