Mid-American Collegiate Hockey Association Gold Division Gold Division

| Institution | Location_ | Founded | Affiliation | Enrollment | Nickname |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Illinois | Urbana, IL | 1867 | Public | 42606 | Fighting Illini |
| Illinois State University | Normal, IL | 1857 | Public | 20859 | Redbirds |
| University of Iowa | Iowa City, IA | 1847 | Public | 20907 | Hawkeyes |
| University of Missouri | Columbia, MO | 1839 | Public | 30831 | Tigers |
| Missouri State University | Springfield, MO | 1905 | Public | 22785 | Ice Bears |
| Northern Illinois University | DeKalb, IL | 1895 | Public | 25313 | Huskies |
| Saint Louis University | St. Louis, MO | 1818 | Private/Catholic | 10633 | Billikens |
| Southern Illinois University Edwardsville | Edwardsville, IL | 1957 | Public | 13398 | Cougars |