Metro Conference Charter members Charter members

| Institution | Nickname | Location_ | Founded | Type_ | Enrollment | Joined | Left_ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Cincinnati ** | Bearcats | Cincinnati, Ohio | 1819 | Public | 41357 | 1975 | 1991 |
| Georgia Institute of Technology | Yellow Jackets | Atlanta, Georgia | 1885 | Public | 21557 | 1975 | 1978 |
| University of Louisville ** | Cardinals | Louisville, Kentucky | 1798 | Public | 22249 | 1975 | 1995 |
| University of Memphis *, 1 | Tigers | Memphis, Tennessee | 1912 | Public | 22365 | 1975 | 1991 |
| Saint Louis University ** | Billikens | Saint Louis, Missouri | 1818 | Private | 13785 | 1975 | 1982 |