Mid-States Football Association Former members Former members

| Institution | Location_ | Founded | Type_ | Enrollment | Joined | Left_ | Nickname | Primary_Conference_when_joining_the_MSFA | Current_Primary_Conference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Findlay | Findlay, Ohio | 1882 | Private | 4600 | 1994-95 | 1997-98 | Oilers | American Mideast | GLIAC (NCAA Division II) |
| Geneva College | Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania | 1848 | Private | 1791 | 1994-95 | 2006-07 | Golden Tornadoes | American Mideast | Presidents` (PAC) (NCAA Division III) |
| Iowa Wesleyan College | Mount Pleasant, Iowa | 1842 | Private | 850 | 1996-97 | 2011-12 | Tigers | MCC | NCAA D-III Independent |
| Lindenwood University | St. Charles, Missouri | 1827 | Private | 17351 | 1994-95 | 1995-96 | Lions | American Midwest | MIAA (NCAA Division II) |
| Malone University | Canton, Ohio | 1892 | Private | 2559 | 1994-95 | 2010-11 | Pioneers | American Mideast | GLIAC (NCAA Division II) |