NCAA Division II independent schools

Map of NCAA Division II Independents

Map of NCAA Division II Lacrosse Independents

NCAA Division II independent schools are four-year institutions that field intercollegiate teams in football, lacrosse, soccer, and other sports which are not formally affiliated with any athletic conference.

All-sport independents

Current members

Institution	Location	Founded	Enrollment	Nickname	Colors
Bluefield State College	Bluefield, West Virginia	1895	1,800	Big Blues & Lady Blues
Oakland City University	Oakland City, Indiana	1885	2,350	Mighty Oaks

Men's sponsored sports by school

School	Baseball	Basketball	Cross Country	Golf	Soccer	Tennis	Total IND Sports
Bluefield State	Y	Y	Y	Y		Y	5
Oakland City	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y	6

Women's sponsored sports by school

School	Basketball	Cross Country	Golf	Soccer	Softball	Tennis	Volleyball	Total IND Sports
Bluefield State	Y	Y			Y	Y	Y	5
Oakland City	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y	7

Football independents

See also: List of NCAA Division II football programs

Current members

Institution	Location	Nickname	Primary Conference
Alderson Broaddus University	Philippi, West Virginia	Battlers	Great Midwest
Kentucky Wesleyan College	Owensboro, Kentucky	Panthers	Great Midwest
Limestone College	Gaffney, South Carolina	Saints	Carolinas
Malone University	Canton, Ohio	Pioneers	Great Midwest
University of North Carolina at Pembroke	Pembroke, North Carolina	Braves	Peach Belt
North Greenville University	Tigerville, South Carolina	Crusaders	Carolinas

• Alderson Broaddus, Kentucky Wesleyan College, Malone — football will begin competing in the Great Midwest Athletic Conference in 2017.
• Limestone College — has a scheduling alliance with the South Atlantic Conference for the 2015–2018 seasons.
• North Carolina-Pembroke — will have a scheduling alliance with the South Atlantic Conference for the 2017–2020 seasons.
• North Greenville — will become an affiliate member of the Gulf South Conference in 2018.

Lacrosse independents

See also: List of NCAA Division II lacrosse programs

Current members

Institution	Location	Nickname	Primary Conference	(M)	(W)
University of Alabama in Huntsville	Huntsville, Alabama	Chargers	Gulf South	Y
Chowan University	Murfreesboro, North Carolina	Hawks	Central Intercollegiate		Y
Davis & Elkins College	Elkins, West Virginia	Senators	Great Midwest	Y
Georgian Court University	Lakewood, New Jersey	Lions	Central Atlantic	Y
Notre Dame de Namur University	Belmont, California	Argonauts	Pacific West	Y
Oklahoma Baptist University	Shawnee, Oklahoma	Bison	Great American		Y
Post University	Waterbury, Connecticut	Eagles	Central Atlantic	Y
Shorter University	Rome, Georgia	Hawks	Gulf South	Y
Young Harris College	Young Harris, Georgia	Mountain Lions	Peach Belt	Y

• Reclassifying institution in yellow.
• Chowan — will become an affiliate member of the Conference Carolinas in 2016.
• Oklahoma Baptist — will become an affiliate member of the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference in 2016.

Future members

Institution	Location	Nickname	Primary Conference	(M)	(W)	Joins
Concordia University–St. Paul	Saint Paul, Minnesota	Golden Bears	Northern Sun		Y	2016
Felician University	Lodi, New Jersey	Golden Falcons	Central Atlantic	Y		2016
Quincy University	Quincy, Illinois	Hawks	Great Lakes Valley	Y		2018
					Y	2017

Pending members

Institution	Location	Nickname	Primary Conference	(M)	(W)	Joins
Davenport University	Grand Rapids, Michigan	Panthers	Great Lakes	Y		2017

• Davenport — submitting membership application in 2016.

Soccer independents

See also: List of NCAA Division II men's soccer programs

Current members

Institution	Location	Nickname	Primary Conference	(M)	(W)
Chowan University	Murfreesboro, North Carolina	Hawks	Central Intercollegiate	Y	Y
Lincoln University (PA)	Oxford, Pennsylvania	Lions	Central Intercollegiate		Y

• Chowan — will become an affiliate member of the Conference Carolinas in 2017.

Wrestling independents

See also: List of NCAA Division II wrestling programs

Current members

Institution	Location	Nickname	Primary Conference
Alderson Broaddus University	Philippi, West Virginia	Battlers	Great Midwest
American International College	Springfield, Massachusetts	Yellow Jackets	Northeast-10
Long Island University–Post	Brookville, New York	Pioneers	East Coast
Notre Dame College	South Euclid, Ohio	Falcons	Mountain East
Ohio Valley University	Vienna, West Virginia	Fighting Scots	Great Midwest
Ouachita Baptist University	Arkadelphia, Arkansas	Tigers	Great American
Shorter University	Rome, Georgia	Hawks	Gulf South
Simon Fraser University	Burnaby, British Columbia	Clan	Great Northwest
West Liberty University	West Liberty, West Virginia	Hilltoppers	Mountain East
Wheeling Jesuit University	Wheeling, West Virginia	Cardinals	Mountain East

Future members

Institution	Location	Nickname	Primary Conference	Joins
University of Findlay	Findlay, Ohio	Oilers	Great Midwest	2017
Lake Erie College	Painesville, Ohio	Storm	Great Midwest	2017

• Findlay, Lake Erie College — wrestling will join the Independents with move to the Great Midwest Athletic Conference in 2017.

Pending members

Institution	Location	Nickname	Primary Conference	Joins
Cumberland University	Lebanon, Tennessee	Phoenix	Great Midwest	unknown

• Cumberland — NCAA D-II application was denied in 2014.

Other sports

Field hockey

Institution	Location	Nickname	Primary Conference
Dowling College	Oakdale, New York	Golden Lions	East Coast
Queens University of Charlotte	Charlotte, North Carolina	Royals	South Atlantic

Golf

Institution	Location	Nickname	Primary Conference	(M)	(W)
Benedict College	Columbia, South Carolina	Tigers	Southern Intercollegiate		Y
California State University, Chico	Chico, California	Wildcats	California Collegiate		Y
California State University, East Bay	Hayward, California	Pioneers	California Collegiate		Y
California State University, Monterey Bay	Seaside, California	Otters	California Collegiate		Y
California State University San Marcos	San Marcos, California	Cougars	California Collegiate		Y
Chowan University	Murfreesboro, North Carolina	Hawks	Central Intercollegiate		Y
Daemen College	Amherst, New York	Wildcats	East Coast	Y
Dowling College	Oakdale, New York	Golden Lions	East Coast	Y
Long Island University–Post	Brookville, New York	Pioneers	East Coast		Y
Post University	Waterbury, Connecticut	Eagles	Central Atlantic		Y
Roberts Wesleyan College	Chili, New York	Redhawks	East Coast	Y
St. Thomas Aquinas College	Sparkill, New York	Spartans	East Coast	Y
Sonoma State University	Rohnert Park, California	Seawolves	California Collegiate		Y

• Reclassifying institution in yellow.
• Chowan — will become an affiliate member of the Conference Carolinas in 2016.

Future members

Institution	Location	Nickname	Primary Conference	(M)	(W)	Joins
Philadelphia University	Philadelphia, Pennsylvania	Rams	Central Atlantic		Y	2016

Rowing

Institution	Location	Nickname	Primary Conference
Assumption College	Worcester, Massachusetts	Greyhounds	Northeast-10
University of California, San Diego	La Jolla, California	Tritons	California Collegiate
University of Central Oklahoma	Edmond, Oklahoma	Bronchos	Mid-America
University of Charleston	Charleston, West Virginia	Golden Eagles	Mountain East
Franklin Pierce University	Rindge, New Hampshire	Ravens	Northeast-10
Mercyhurst University	Erie, Pennsylvania	Lakers	Pennsylvania State
Merrimack College	North Andover, Massachusetts	Warriors	Northeast-10
Philadelphia University	Philadelphia, Pennsylvania	Rams	Central Atlantic

Swimming and diving

Institution	Location	Nickname	Primary Conference	(M)	(W)
Malone University	Canton, Ohio	Pioneers	Great Midwest	Y	Y
University of North Carolina at Pembroke	Pembroke, North Carolina	Braves	Peach Belt		Y
Oklahoma Baptist University	Shawnee, Oklahoma	Bison	Great American	Y	Y

• Reclassifying institution in yellow.

Future members

Institution	Location	Nickname	Primary Conference	(M)	(W)	Joins
University of Findlay	Findlay, Ohio	Oilers	Great Midwest	Y	Y	2017
Hillsdale College	Hillsdale, Michigan	Chargers	Great Midwest		Y	2017

• Findlay, Hillsdale College — swimming & diving will join the Independents with move to the Great Midwest Athletic Conference in 2017.

Tennis

Institution	Location	Nickname	Primary Conference	(M)	(W)
Augustana University	Sioux Falls, South Dakota	Vikings	Northern Sun	Y
University of California, San Diego	La Jolla, California	Tritons	California Collegiate	Y	Y
Cameron University	Lawton, Oklahoma	Aggies	Lone Star	Y
Midwestern State University	Wichita Falls, Texas	Mustangs	Lone Star	Y
St. Cloud State University	St. Cloud, Minnesota	Huskies	Northern Sun	Y

• St. Cloud State — will discontinue tennis in 2016.

Future members

Institution	Location	Nickname	Primary Conference	(M)	(W)	Joins
University of Texas of the Permian Basin	Odessa, Texas	Falcons	Lone Star	Y		2016
Western New Mexico University	Silver City, New Mexico	Mustangs	Lone Star	Y		2016

• Texas-Permian Basin, Western New Mexico — men's tennis will join the Independents with move to the Lone Star Conference in 2016.

Sports not in D-II

See also: List of NCAA Division II institutions with sports not in D-II

Institution	Location	Nickname	Primary Conference	Sport
Alderson Broaddus University	Philippi, West Virginia	Battlers	Great Midwest	Men's Volleyball
Augusta University	Augusta, Georgia	Jaguars	Peach Belt	Women's Golf
Carson–Newman University	Jefferson City, Tennessee	Eagles	South Atlantic	Beach Volleyball
University of Central Missouri	Warrensburg, Missouri	Jennies	Mid-America	Bowling
Chestnut Hill College	Philadelphia, Pennsylvania	Griffins	Central Atlantic	Bowling
Coker College	Hartsville, South Carolina	Cobras	South Atlantic	Men's Volleyball
Colorado Mesa University	Grand Junction, Colorado	Mavericks	Rocky Mountain	Beach Volleyball
Concordia University–Irvine	Irvine, California	Eagles	Pacific West	Beach Volleyball
				Men's Volleyball
				Men's Water Polo
Eckerd College	St. Petersburg	Tritons	Sunshine State	Beach Volleyball
Felician University	Lodi, New Jersey	Golden Falcons	Central Atlantic	Bowling
Francis Marion University	Florence, South Carolina	Patriots	Peach Belt	Men's Golf
				Women's Soccer
Holy Names University	Oakland, California	Hawks	Pacific West	Men's Volleyball
Lincoln University (MO)	Jefferson City, Missouri	Blue Tigers	Mid-America	Bowling
Lincoln Memorial University	Harrogate, Tennessee	Railsplitters	South Atlantic	Beach Volleyball
Long Island University–Post	Brookville, New York	Pioneers	East Coast	Fencing (Women's only)
Maryville University	St. Louis, Missouri	Saints	Great Lakes Valley	Bowling
McKendree University	Lebanon, Illinois	Bearcats	Great Lakes Valley	Bowling
New York Institute of Technology	Old Westbury, New York	Bears	East Coast	Baseball
Post University	Waterbury, Connecticut	Eagles	Central Atlantic	Bowling
				Men's Ice Hockey
				Women's Ice Hockey
Salem International University	Salem, West Virginia	Tigers	Great Midwest	Bowling
Spring Hill College	Mobile, Alabama	Badgers	Southern Intercollegiate	Beach Volleyball
Ursuline College	Pepper Pike, Ohio	Arrows	Great Midwest	Bowling
Wilmington University	New Castle, Delaware	Wildcats	Central Atlantic	Bowling

• Reclassifying institution in yellow.

Future members

Institution	Location	Nickname	Primary Conference	Sport	Joins
Texas A&M University–Kingsville	Kingsville, Texas	Javelinas	Lone Star	Beach Volleyball	2016

Pending members

Institution	Location	Nickname	Primary Conference	Sport	Joins
Davenport University	Grand Rapids, Michigan	Panthers	Great Lakes	Bowling	2017
				Men's Volleyball	2017