North State Conference Former conference members Former conference members

| Institution | Location_ | Founded | Type_ | Enrollment | Nickname | Joined | Left_ | Current_Conference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guilford College | Greensboro, North Carolina | 1837 | Private | 2706 | Quakers | 1930 | 1988 | ODAC (NCAA Division III) |
| High Point University | High Point, North Carolina | 1924 | Private | 4519 | Panthers | 1930 | 1997 | Big South (NCAA Division I) |
| Lenoir–Rhyne University | Hickory, North Carolina | 1891 | Private | 1983 | Bears | 1930, 1985 | 1974, 1989 | SAC |
| Longwood University | Farmville, Virginia | 1839 | Public | 4800 | Lancers | 1995 | 2003 | Big South (NCAA Division I) |
| Mars Hill College | Mars Hill, North Carolina | 1856 | Private | 1370 | Lions | 1973 | 1975 | SAC |
| Newberry College | Newberry, South Carolina | 1856 | Private | 949 | Wolves | 1961 | 1972 | SAC |
| University of North Carolina at Pembroke | Pembroke, North Carolina | 1887 | Public | 6433 | Braves | 1976 | 1992 | Peach Belt (PBC) |