Find Your Place within NCAA Membership
The NCAA membership includes more than 1,100 schools and conferences across Division I, II, and III. Use this directory to find more institutions, explore conferences, and access key membership information.
Our Three Divisions
NCAA schools compete in three divisions, each offering a different balance of academics, athletics, scholarships/financial aid and campus experience.
- Highest level of competitions
- Largest schools and budgets
- Offers athletic scholarships
- National exposure and media
- Balanced athletics and academics
- Mid-size schools
- Offers partial athletic scholarships
- Regional competition focus
- Academics-first model
- Smaller schools
- No athletic scholarships
- Participation and student experience
Explore our Member Schools
Become an NCAA Member
Explore the membership process, divisional structure and requirements for institutions interested in joining the NCAA.
Explore NCAA Membership History
Explore more than a century of NCAA membership history, including changes in institutions, conferences and divisional structure. This interactive dashboard highlights the growth and evolution of college sports across the Association.