{"id":133481,"date":"2023-07-24T08:40:41","date_gmt":"2023-07-24T13:40:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ncsasports.org\/?page_id=133481"},"modified":"2025-10-31T10:27:04","modified_gmt":"2025-10-31T15:27:04","slug":"naia-schools","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.ncsasports.org\/naia-schools","title":{"rendered":"NAIA Schools"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

You may be familiar with the phrase, “D1 or bust,” but when it comes to pursuing your athletic dreams in college, there are more divisions<\/a> than just the NCAA. The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) offers a great alternative for student-athletes, with a wide variety of schools, sports programs, and a supportive community. In fact, NAIA schools are known to be highly competitive and give out scholarship dollars. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Interested in attending a NAIA school? View the list of NAIA schools below to start your search for the best fit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College<\/a><\/div>
Tifton<\/span>, Georgia<\/span><\/div>
Public<\/div>
SSAC<\/div>
NAIA<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Alice Lloyd College<\/a><\/div>
Pippa Passes<\/span>, Kentucky<\/span><\/div>
Private<\/div>
RSC<\/div>
NAIA<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Aquinas College<\/a><\/div>
Grand Rapids<\/span>, Michigan<\/span><\/div>
Private<\/div>
WHAC<\/div>
NAIA<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Arizona Christian University<\/a><\/div>
Glendale<\/span>, Arizona<\/span><\/div>
Private<\/div>
GSAC<\/div>
NAIA<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Arkansas Baptist College<\/a><\/div>
Little Rock<\/span>, Arkansas<\/span><\/div>
Private<\/div>
CAC<\/div>
NAIA<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Ave Maria University<\/a><\/div>
Ave Maria<\/span>, Florida<\/span><\/div>
Private<\/div>
TSC<\/div>
NAIA<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Avila University<\/a><\/div>
Kansas City<\/span>, Missouri<\/span><\/div>
Private<\/div>
KCAC<\/div>
NAIA<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Baker University<\/a><\/div>
Baldwin City<\/span>, Kansas<\/span><\/div>
Private<\/div>
HAAC<\/div>
NAIA<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Bellevue University<\/a><\/div>
Bellevue<\/span>, Nebraska<\/span><\/div>
Private<\/div>
North Star<\/div>
NAIA<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Benedictine College<\/a><\/div>
Atchison<\/span>, Kansas<\/span><\/div>
Private<\/div>
HAAC<\/div>
NAIA<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Benedictine University at Mesa<\/a><\/div>
Mesa<\/span>, Arizona<\/span><\/div>
Private<\/div>
GSAC<\/div>
NAIA<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Bethany College<\/a><\/div>
Lindsborg<\/span>, Kansas<\/span><\/div>
Private<\/div>
KCAC<\/div>
NAIA<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Bethel College – Kansas<\/a><\/div>
North Newton<\/span>, Kansas<\/span><\/div>
Private<\/div>
KCAC<\/div>
NAIA<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Bethel University – Indiana<\/a><\/div>
Mishawaka<\/span>, Indiana<\/span><\/div>
Private<\/div>
Crossroads<\/div>
NAIA<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Bethel University – Tennessee<\/a><\/div>
Mckenzie<\/span>, Tennessee<\/span><\/div>
Private<\/div>
Mid South<\/div>
NAIA<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Blue Mountain College<\/a><\/div>
Blue Mountain<\/span>, Mississippi<\/span><\/div>
Private<\/div>
SSAC<\/div>
NAIA<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Bluefield University<\/a><\/div>
Bluefield<\/span>, Virginia<\/span><\/div>
Private<\/div>
AAC<\/div>
NAIA<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Brenau University<\/a><\/div>
Gainesville<\/span>, Georgia<\/span><\/div>
Private<\/div>
AAC<\/div>
NAIA<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Brescia University<\/a><\/div>
Owensboro<\/span>, Kentucky<\/span><\/div>
Private<\/div>
RSC<\/div>
NAIA<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Brewton-Parker College<\/a><\/div>
Mount Vernon<\/span>, Georgia<\/span><\/div>
Private<\/div>
SSAC<\/div>
NAIA<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Briar Cliff University<\/a><\/div>
Sioux City<\/span>, Iowa<\/span><\/div>
Private<\/div>
GPAC<\/div>
NAIA<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Bryan College – Tennessee<\/a><\/div>
Dayton<\/span>, Tennessee<\/span><\/div>
Private<\/div>
AAC<\/div>
NAIA<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Bushnell University<\/a><\/div>
Eugene<\/span>, Oregon<\/span><\/div>
Private<\/div>
Cascade<\/div>
NAIA<\/div><\/div><\/div>
California State University Maritime Academy<\/a><\/div>
Vallejo<\/span>, California<\/span><\/div>
Public<\/div>
Cal Pac<\/div>
NAIA<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Calumet College of St. Joseph<\/a><\/div>
Whiting<\/span>, Indiana<\/span><\/div>
Private<\/div>
CCAC<\/div>
NAIA<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Campbellsville University<\/a><\/div>
Campbellsville<\/span>, Kentucky<\/span><\/div>
Private<\/div>
Mid-South<\/div>
NAIA<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Carolina University<\/a><\/div>
Winston Salem<\/span>, North Carolina<\/span><\/div>
Private<\/div>
CAC<\/div>
NAIA<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Carroll College<\/a><\/div>
Helena<\/span>, Montana<\/span><\/div>
Private<\/div>
Frontier<\/div>
NAIA<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Central Baptist College<\/a><\/div>
Conway<\/span>, Arkansas<\/span><\/div>
Private<\/div>
Am. Midwest<\/div>
NAIA<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Central Christian College of Kansas<\/a><\/div>
Mcpherson<\/span>, Kansas<\/span><\/div>
Private<\/div>
Sooner<\/div>
NAIA<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Central Methodist University<\/a><\/div>
Fayette<\/span>, Missouri<\/span><\/div>
Private<\/div>
HAAC<\/div>
NAIA<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Clarke University<\/a><\/div>
Dubuque<\/span>, Iowa<\/span><\/div>
Private<\/div>
HAAC<\/div>
NAIA<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Cleary University<\/a><\/div>
Howell<\/span>, Michigan<\/span><\/div>
Private<\/div>
WHAC<\/div>
NAIA<\/div><\/div><\/div>
College of Coastal Georgia<\/a><\/div>
Brunswick<\/span>, Georgia<\/span><\/div>
Public<\/div>
TSC<\/div>
NAIA<\/div><\/div><\/div>
College of Saint Mary<\/a><\/div>
Omaha<\/span>, Nebraska<\/span><\/div>
Private<\/div>
GPAC<\/div>
NAIA<\/div><\/div><\/div>
College of the Ozarks<\/a><\/div>
Point Lookout<\/span>, Missouri<\/span><\/div>
Private<\/div>
Sooner<\/div>
NAIA<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Columbia College – Missouri<\/a><\/div>
Columbia<\/span>, Missouri<\/span><\/div>
Private<\/div>
Am. Midwest<\/div>
NAIA<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Columbia College – South Carolina<\/a><\/div>
Columbia<\/span>, South Carolina<\/span><\/div>
Private<\/div>
AAC<\/div>
NAIA<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Columbia International University<\/a><\/div>
Columbia<\/span>, South Carolina<\/span><\/div>
Private<\/div>
AAC<\/div>
NAIA<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Concordia University – Ann Arbor<\/a><\/div>
Ann Arbor<\/span>, Michigan<\/span><\/div>
Private<\/div>
WHAC<\/div>
NAIA<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Concordia University – Nebraska<\/a><\/div>
Seward<\/span>, Nebraska<\/span><\/div>
Private<\/div>
GPAC<\/div>
NAIA<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Corban University<\/a><\/div>
Salem<\/span>, Oregon<\/span><\/div>
Private<\/div>
Cascade<\/div>
NAIA<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Cornerstone University<\/a><\/div>
Grand Rapids<\/span>, Michigan<\/span><\/div>
Private<\/div>
WHAC<\/div>
NAIA<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Cottey College<\/a><\/div>
Nevada<\/span>, Missouri<\/span><\/div>
Private<\/div>
Am. Midwest<\/div>
NAIA<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Crowley's Ridge College<\/a><\/div>
Paragould<\/span>, Arkansas<\/span><\/div>
Private<\/div>
Am. Midwest<\/div>
NAIA<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Culver-Stockton College<\/a><\/div>
Canton<\/span>, Missouri<\/span><\/div>
Private<\/div>
HAAC<\/div>
NAIA<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Cumberland University<\/a><\/div>
Lebanon<\/span>, Tennessee<\/span><\/div>
Private<\/div>
Mid-South<\/div>
NAIA<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Dakota State University<\/a><\/div>
Madison<\/span>, South Dakota<\/span><\/div>
Public<\/div>
North Star<\/div>
NAIA<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Dakota Wesleyan University<\/a><\/div>
Mitchell<\/span>, South Dakota<\/span><\/div>
Private<\/div>
GPAC<\/div>
NAIA<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Dalton State College<\/a><\/div>
Dalton<\/span>, Georgia<\/span><\/div>
Public<\/div>
SSAC<\/div>
NAIA<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Defiance College<\/a><\/div>
Defiance<\/span>, Ohio<\/span><\/div>
Private<\/div>
WHAC<\/div>
NAIA<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Dickinson State University<\/a><\/div>
Dickinson<\/span>, North Dakota<\/span><\/div>
Public<\/div>
North Star<\/div>
NAIA<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Dillard University<\/a><\/div>
New Orleans<\/span>, Louisiana<\/span><\/div>
Private<\/div>
HBCUAC<\/div>
NAIA<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Doane University<\/a><\/div>
Crete<\/span>, Nebraska<\/span><\/div>
Private<\/div>
GPAC<\/div>
NAIA<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Dordt University<\/a><\/div>
Sioux Center<\/span>, Iowa<\/span><\/div>
Private<\/div>
GPAC<\/div>
NAIA<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Eastern Oregon University<\/a><\/div>
La Grande<\/span>, Oregon<\/span><\/div>
Public<\/div>
Cascade<\/div>
NAIA<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University<\/a><\/div>
Daytona Beach<\/span>, Florida<\/span><\/div>
Private<\/div>
GSAC<\/div>
NAIA<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Evangel University<\/a><\/div>
Springfield<\/span>, Missouri<\/span><\/div>
Private<\/div>
KCAC<\/div>
NAIA<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Evergreen State College<\/a><\/div>
Olympia<\/span>, Washington<\/span><\/div>
Public<\/div>
Cascade<\/div>
NAIA<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Faulkner University<\/a><\/div>
Montgomery<\/span>, Alabama<\/span><\/div>
Private<\/div>
SSAC<\/div>
NAIA<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Fisher College<\/a><\/div>
Boston<\/span>, Massachusetts<\/span><\/div>
Private<\/div>
CAC<\/div>
NAIA<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Fisk University<\/a><\/div>
Nashville<\/span>, Tennessee<\/span><\/div>
Private<\/div>
HBCUAC<\/div>
NAIA<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Florida College<\/a><\/div>
Temple Terrace<\/span>, Florida<\/span><\/div>
Private<\/div>
CAC<\/div>
NAIA<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Florida Memorial University<\/a><\/div>
Miami Gardens<\/span>, Florida<\/span><\/div>
Private<\/div>
TSC<\/div>
NAIA<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Florida National University<\/a><\/div>
Hialeah<\/span>, Florida<\/span><\/div>
Private<\/div>
CAC<\/div>
NAIA<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Freed-Hardeman University<\/a><\/div>
Henderson<\/span>, Tennessee<\/span><\/div>
Private<\/div>
Mid-South<\/div>
NAIA<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Friends University<\/a><\/div>
Wichita<\/span>, Kansas<\/span><\/div>
Private<\/div>
KCAC<\/div>
NAIA<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Georgetown College<\/a><\/div>
Georgetown<\/span>, Kentucky<\/span><\/div>
Private<\/div>
Mid-South<\/div>
NAIA<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Georgia Gwinnett College<\/a><\/div>
Lawrenceville<\/span>, Georgia<\/span><\/div>
Public<\/div>
CAC<\/div>
NAIA<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Goshen College<\/a><\/div>
Goshen<\/span>, Indiana<\/span><\/div>
Private<\/div>
Crossroads<\/div>
NAIA<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Governors State University<\/a><\/div>
University Park<\/span>, Illinois<\/span><\/div>
Public<\/div>
CCAC<\/div>
NAIA<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Grace College<\/a><\/div>
Winona Lake<\/span>, Indiana<\/span><\/div>
Private<\/div>
Crossroads<\/div>
NAIA<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Graceland University<\/a><\/div>
Lamoni<\/span>, Iowa<\/span><\/div>
Private<\/div>
HAAC<\/div>
NAIA<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Grand View University<\/a><\/div>
Des Moines<\/span>, Iowa<\/span><\/div>
Private<\/div>
HAAC<\/div>
NAIA<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Hannibal-LaGrange University<\/a><\/div>
Hannibal<\/span>, Missouri<\/span><\/div>
Private<\/div>
Am. Midwest<\/div>
NAIA<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Harris-Stowe State University<\/a><\/div>
Saint Louis<\/span>, Missouri<\/span><\/div>
Public<\/div>
Am. Midwest<\/div>
NAIA<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Haskell Indian Nations University<\/a><\/div>
Lawrence<\/span>, Kansas<\/span><\/div>
Public<\/div>
CAC<\/div>
NAIA<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Hastings College<\/a><\/div>
Hastings<\/span>, Nebraska<\/span><\/div>
Private<\/div>
GPAC<\/div>
NAIA<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Holy Cross College<\/a><\/div>
Notre Dame<\/span>, Indiana<\/span><\/div>
Private<\/div>
CCAC<\/div>
NAIA<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Hope International University<\/a><\/div>
Fullerton<\/span>, California<\/span><\/div>
Private<\/div>
GSAC<\/div>
NAIA<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Huntington University<\/a><\/div>
Huntington<\/span>, Indiana<\/span><\/div>
Private<\/div>
Crossroads<\/div>
NAIA<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Huston-Tillotson University<\/a><\/div>
Austin<\/span>, Texas<\/span><\/div>
Private<\/div>
Red River<\/div>
NAIA<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Indiana Tech<\/a><\/div>
Fort Wayne<\/span>, Indiana<\/span><\/div>
Private<\/div>
WHAC<\/div>
NAIA<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Indiana University – Columbus<\/a><\/div>
Columbus<\/span>, Indiana<\/span><\/div>
Public<\/div>
RSC<\/div>
NAIA<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Indiana University – East<\/a><\/div>
Richmond<\/span>, Indiana<\/span><\/div>
Public<\/div>
RSC<\/div>
NAIA<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Indiana University – Kokomo<\/a><\/div>
Kokomo<\/span>, Indiana<\/span><\/div>
Public<\/div>
RSC<\/div>
NAIA<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Indiana University – Northwest<\/a><\/div>
Gary<\/span>, Indiana<\/span><\/div>
Public<\/div>
CCAC<\/div>
NAIA<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Indiana University – South Bend<\/a><\/div>
South Bend<\/span>, Indiana<\/span><\/div>
Public<\/div>
CCAC<\/div>
NAIA<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Indiana University – Southeast<\/a><\/div>
New Albany<\/span>, Indiana<\/span><\/div>
Public<\/div>
RSC<\/div>
NAIA<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Indiana Wesleyan University<\/a><\/div>
Marion<\/span>, Indiana<\/span><\/div>
Private<\/div>
Crossroads<\/div>
NAIA<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Jarvis Christian University<\/a><\/div>
Hawkins<\/span>, Texas<\/span><\/div>
Private<\/div>
Red River<\/div>
NAIA<\/div><\/div><\/div>
John Brown University<\/a><\/div>
Siloam Springs<\/span>, Arkansas<\/span><\/div>
Private<\/div>
Sooner<\/div>
NAIA<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Johnson University<\/a><\/div>
Knoxville<\/span>, Tennessee<\/span><\/div>
Private<\/div>
AAC<\/div>
NAIA<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Judson University<\/a><\/div>
Elgin<\/span>, Illinois<\/span><\/div>
Private<\/div>
CCAC<\/div>
NAIA<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Kansas Wesleyan University<\/a><\/div>
Salina<\/span>, Kansas<\/span><\/div>
Private<\/div>
KCAC<\/div>
NAIA<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Keiser University<\/a><\/div>
West Palm Beach<\/span>, Florida<\/span><\/div>
Public<\/div>
TSC<\/div>
NAIA<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Kentucky Christian University<\/a><\/div>
Grayson<\/span>, Kentucky<\/span><\/div>
Private<\/div>
AAC<\/div>
NAIA<\/div><\/div><\/div>
La Sierra University<\/a><\/div>
Riverside<\/span>, California<\/span><\/div>
Private<\/div>
Cal<\/div>
NAIA<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Langston University<\/a><\/div>
Langston<\/span>, Oklahoma<\/span><\/div>
Public<\/div>
Sooner<\/div>
NAIA<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Lawrence Technological University<\/a><\/div>
Southfield<\/span>, Michigan<\/span><\/div>
Private<\/div>
WHAC<\/div>
NAIA<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Lewis-Clark State College<\/a><\/div>
Lewiston<\/span>, Idaho<\/span><\/div>
Public<\/div>
Cascade<\/div>
NAIA<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Life Pacific University<\/a><\/div>
San Dimas<\/span>, California<\/span><\/div>
Private<\/div>
GSAC<\/div>
NAIA<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Life University<\/a><\/div>
Marietta<\/span>, Georgia<\/span><\/div>
Private<\/div>
SSAC<\/div>
NAIA<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Lindsey Wilson College<\/a><\/div>
Columbia<\/span>, Kentucky<\/span><\/div>
Private<\/div>
Mid-South<\/div>
NAIA<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Louisiana Christian University<\/a><\/div>
Pineville<\/span>, Louisiana<\/span><\/div>
Private<\/div>
Red River<\/div>
NAIA<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Louisiana State University – Alexandria<\/a><\/div>
Alexandria<\/span>, Louisiana<\/span><\/div>
Public<\/div>
Red River<\/div>
NAIA<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Louisiana State University – Shreveport<\/a><\/div>
Shreveport<\/span>, Louisiana<\/span><\/div>
Public<\/div>
Red River<\/div>
NAIA<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Lourdes University<\/a><\/div>
Sylvania<\/span>, Ohio<\/span><\/div>
Private<\/div>
WHAC<\/div>
NAIA<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Loyola University New Orleans<\/a><\/div>
New Orleans<\/span>, Louisiana<\/span><\/div>
Private<\/div>
SSAC<\/div>
NAIA<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Madonna University<\/a><\/div>
Livonia<\/span>, Michigan<\/span><\/div>
Private<\/div>
WHAC<\/div>
NAIA<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Marian University – Indiana<\/a><\/div>
Indianapolis<\/span>, Indiana<\/span><\/div>
Private<\/div>
Crossroads<\/div>
NAIA<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Mayville State University<\/a><\/div>
Mayville<\/span>, North Dakota<\/span><\/div>
Public<\/div>
North Star<\/div>
NAIA<\/div><\/div><\/div>
McPherson College<\/a><\/div>
Mcpherson<\/span>, Kansas<\/span><\/div>
Private<\/div>
KCAC<\/div>
NAIA<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Mid-America Christian University<\/a><\/div>
Oklahoma City<\/span>, Oklahoma<\/span><\/div>
Private<\/div>
Sooner<\/div>
NAIA<\/div><\/div><\/div>
MidAmerica Nazarene University<\/a><\/div>
Olathe<\/span>, Kansas<\/span><\/div>
Private<\/div>
HAAC<\/div>
NAIA<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Middle Georgia State University<\/a><\/div>
Macon<\/span>, Georgia<\/span><\/div>
Public<\/div>
SSAC<\/div>
NAIA<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Midland University<\/a><\/div>
Fremont<\/span>, Nebraska<\/span><\/div>
Private<\/div>
GPAC<\/div>
NAIA<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Midway University<\/a><\/div>
Midway<\/span>, Kentucky<\/span><\/div>
Private<\/div>
RSC<\/div>
NAIA<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Milligan University<\/a><\/div>
Milligan University<\/span>, Tennessee<\/span><\/div>
Private<\/div>
AAC<\/div>
NAIA<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Mission University<\/a><\/div>
Omaha<\/span>, Nebraska<\/span><\/div>
Public<\/div>
Am. Midwest<\/div>
NAIA<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Missouri Baptist University<\/a><\/div>
Saint Louis<\/span>, Missouri<\/span><\/div>
Private<\/div>
Am. Midwest<\/div>
NAIA<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Missouri Valley College<\/a><\/div>
Marshall<\/span>, Missouri<\/span><\/div>
Private<\/div>
HAAC<\/div>
NAIA<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Montana State University – Northern<\/a><\/div>
Havre<\/span>, Montana<\/span><\/div>
Public<\/div>
Frontier<\/div>
NAIA<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Montana Tech of the University of Montana<\/a><\/div>
Butte<\/span>, Montana<\/span><\/div>
Public<\/div>
Frontier<\/div>
NAIA<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Montreat College<\/a><\/div>
Montreat<\/span>, North Carolina<\/span><\/div>
Private<\/div>
AAC<\/div>
NAIA<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Morningside University<\/a><\/div>
Sioux City<\/span>, Iowa<\/span><\/div>
Private<\/div>
GPAC<\/div>
NAIA<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Morris College<\/a><\/div>
Sumter<\/span>, South Carolina<\/span><\/div>
Private<\/div>
CAC<\/div>
NAIA<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Mount Marty University<\/a><\/div>
Yankton<\/span>, South Dakota<\/span><\/div>
Private<\/div>
GPAC<\/div>
NAIA<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Mount Mercy University<\/a><\/div>
Cedar Rapids<\/span>, Iowa<\/span><\/div>
Private<\/div>
HAAC<\/div>
NAIA<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Mount Vernon Nazarene University<\/a><\/div>
Mount Vernon<\/span>, Ohio<\/span><\/div>
Private<\/div>
Crossroads<\/div>
NAIA<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Multnomah University<\/a><\/div>
Portland<\/span>, Oregon<\/span><\/div>
Private<\/div>
Cascade<\/div>
NAIA<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Nelson University<\/a><\/div>
Waxahachie<\/span>, Texas<\/span><\/div>
Private<\/div>
Sooner<\/div>
NAIA<\/div><\/div><\/div>
New College of Florida<\/a><\/div>
Sarasota<\/span>, Florida<\/span><\/div>
Public<\/div>
TSC<\/div>
NAIA<\/div><\/div><\/div>
North American University<\/a><\/div>
Stafford<\/span>, Texas<\/span><\/div>
Private<\/div>
Red River<\/div>
NAIA<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Northern New Mexico College<\/a><\/div>
Espanola<\/span>, New Mexico<\/span><\/div>
Public<\/div>
CAC<\/div>
NAIA<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Northwest University<\/a><\/div>
Kirkland<\/span>, Washington<\/span><\/div>
Private<\/div>
Cascade<\/div>
NAIA<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Northwestern College – Iowa<\/a><\/div>
Orange City<\/span>, Iowa<\/span><\/div>
Private<\/div>
GPAC<\/div>
NAIA<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Oakland City University<\/a><\/div>
Oakland City<\/span>, Indiana<\/span><\/div>
Private<\/div>
RSC<\/div>
NAIA<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Oakwood University<\/a><\/div>
Huntsville<\/span>, Alabama<\/span><\/div>
Private<\/div>
HBCUAC<\/div>
NAIA<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Oklahoma City University<\/a><\/div>
Oklahoma City<\/span>, Oklahoma<\/span><\/div>
Private<\/div>
Sooner<\/div>
NAIA<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Oklahoma Panhandle State University<\/a><\/div>
Goodwell<\/span>, Oklahoma<\/span><\/div>
Public<\/div>
Sooner<\/div>
NAIA<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Oklahoma Wesleyan University<\/a><\/div>
Bartlesville<\/span>, Oklahoma<\/span><\/div>
Private<\/div>
KCAC<\/div>
NAIA<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Olivet Nazarene University<\/a><\/div>
Bourbonnais<\/span>, Illinois<\/span><\/div>
Private<\/div>
CCAC<\/div>
NAIA<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Oregon Institute of Technology<\/a><\/div>
Klamath Falls<\/span>, Oregon<\/span><\/div>
Public<\/div>
Cascade<\/div>
NAIA<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Ottawa University<\/a><\/div>
Ottawa<\/span>, Kansas<\/span><\/div>
Private<\/div>
KCAC<\/div>
NAIA<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Ottawa University – Surprise<\/a><\/div>
Phoenix<\/span>, Arizona<\/span><\/div>
Private<\/div>
GSAC<\/div>
NAIA<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Our Lady of the Lake University<\/a><\/div>
San Antonio<\/span>, Texas<\/span><\/div>
Private<\/div>
Red River<\/div>
NAIA<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Pacific Union College<\/a><\/div>
Angwin<\/span>, California<\/span><\/div>
Private<\/div>
Cal Pac<\/div>
NAIA<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Park University<\/a><\/div>
Parkville<\/span>, Missouri<\/span><\/div>
Private<\/div>
HAAC<\/div>
NAIA<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Park University – Gilbert<\/a><\/div>
Gilbert<\/span>, Arizona<\/span><\/div>
Private<\/div>
GSAC<\/div>
NAIA<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Paul Quinn College<\/a><\/div>
Dallas<\/span>, Texas<\/span><\/div>
Private<\/div>
Red River<\/div>
NAIA<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Peru State College<\/a><\/div>
Peru<\/span>, Nebraska<\/span><\/div>
Public<\/div>
HAAC<\/div>
NAIA<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Philander Smith College<\/a><\/div>
Little Rock<\/span>, Arkansas<\/span><\/div>
Private<\/div>
HBCUAC<\/div>
NAIA<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Point University<\/a><\/div>
West Point<\/span>, Georgia<\/span><\/div>
Private<\/div>
SSAC<\/div>
NAIA<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Providence Christian College<\/a><\/div>
Pasadena<\/span>, California<\/span><\/div>
Private<\/div>
Cal Pac<\/div>
NAIA<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Reinhardt University<\/a><\/div>
Waleska<\/span>, Georgia<\/span><\/div>
Private<\/div>
AAC<\/div>
NAIA<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Rochester Christian University<\/a><\/div>
Rochester Hills<\/span>, Michigan<\/span><\/div>
Private<\/div>
WHAC<\/div>
NAIA<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Rocky Mountain College<\/a><\/div>
Billings<\/span>, Montana<\/span><\/div>
Private<\/div>
Frontier<\/div>
NAIA<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Rust College<\/a><\/div>
Holly Springs<\/span>, Mississippi<\/span><\/div>
Private<\/div>
HBCUAC<\/div>
NAIA<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods<\/a><\/div>
St Mary-Of-The-Woods<\/span>, Indiana<\/span><\/div>
Private<\/div>
RSC<\/div>
NAIA<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Saint Xavier University<\/a><\/div>
Chicago<\/span>, Illinois<\/span><\/div>
Private<\/div>
CCAC<\/div>
NAIA<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Savannah College of Art & Design<\/a><\/div>
Savannah<\/span>, Georgia<\/span><\/div>
Private<\/div>
TSC<\/div>
NAIA<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Savannah College of Art & Design – Atlanta<\/a><\/div>
Atlanta<\/span>, Georgia<\/span><\/div>
Private<\/div>
AAC<\/div>
NAIA<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Shawnee State University<\/a><\/div>
Portsmouth<\/span>, Ohio<\/span><\/div>
Public<\/div>
RSC<\/div>
NAIA<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Siena Heights University<\/a><\/div>
Adrian<\/span>, Michigan<\/span><\/div>
Private<\/div>
WHAC<\/div>
NAIA<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Simpson University<\/a><\/div>
Redding<\/span>, California<\/span><\/div>
Private<\/div>
Cal Pac<\/div>
NAIA<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Soka University<\/a><\/div>
Aliso Viejo<\/span>, California<\/span><\/div>
Private<\/div>
Cal Pac<\/div>
NAIA<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Southeastern University<\/a><\/div>
Lakeland<\/span>, Florida<\/span><\/div>
Private<\/div>
TSC<\/div>
NAIA<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Southern Oregon University<\/a><\/div>
Ashland<\/span>, Oregon<\/span><\/div>
Public<\/div>
Cascade<\/div>
NAIA<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Southern University at New Orleans<\/a><\/div>
New Orleans<\/span>, Louisiana<\/span><\/div>
Public<\/div>
HBCUAC<\/div>
NAIA<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Southwestern Christian University<\/a><\/div>
Bethany<\/span>, Oklahoma<\/span><\/div>
Private<\/div>
Sooner<\/div>
NAIA<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Southwestern College – Kansas<\/a><\/div>
Winfield<\/span>, Kansas<\/span><\/div>
Private<\/div>
KCAC<\/div>
NAIA<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Spartanburg Methodist College<\/a><\/div>
Spartanburg<\/span>, South Carolina<\/span><\/div>
Private<\/div>
CAC<\/div>
NAIA<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Spring Arbor University<\/a><\/div>
Spring Arbor<\/span>, Michigan<\/span><\/div>
Private<\/div>
Crossroads<\/div>
NAIA<\/div><\/div><\/div>
St. Ambrose University<\/a><\/div>
Davenport<\/span>, Iowa<\/span><\/div>
Private<\/div>
CCAC<\/div>
NAIA<\/div><\/div><\/div>
St. Andrews University<\/a><\/div>
Laurinburg<\/span>, North Carolina<\/span><\/div>
Private<\/div>
AAC<\/div>
NAIA<\/div><\/div><\/div>
St. Thomas University – Florida<\/a><\/div>
Miami Gardens<\/span>, Florida<\/span><\/div>
Private<\/div>
TSC<\/div>
NAIA<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Stephens College<\/a><\/div>
Columbia<\/span>, Missouri<\/span><\/div>
Private<\/div>
Am. Midwest<\/div>
NAIA<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Sterling College – Kansas<\/a><\/div>
Sterling<\/span>, Kansas<\/span><\/div>
Private<\/div>
KCAC<\/div>
NAIA<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Stillman College<\/a><\/div>
Tuscaloosa<\/span>, Alabama<\/span><\/div>
Private<\/div>
HBCUAC<\/div>
NAIA<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Tabor College<\/a><\/div>
Hillsboro<\/span>, Kansas<\/span><\/div>
Private<\/div>
KCAC<\/div>
NAIA<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Talladega College<\/a><\/div>
Talladega<\/span>, Alabama<\/span><\/div>
Private<\/div>
HBCUAC<\/div>
NAIA<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Taylor University<\/a><\/div>
Upland<\/span>, Indiana<\/span><\/div>
Private<\/div>
Crossroads<\/div>
NAIA<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Tennessee Wesleyan University<\/a><\/div>
Athens<\/span>, Tennessee<\/span><\/div>
Private<\/div>
AAC<\/div>
NAIA<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Texas A&M University – San Antonio<\/a><\/div>
San Antonio<\/span>, Texas<\/span><\/div>
Public<\/div>
Red River<\/div>
NAIA<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Texas A&M University – Texarkana<\/a><\/div>
Texarkana<\/span>, Texas<\/span><\/div>
Public<\/div>
Red River<\/div>
NAIA<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Texas College<\/a><\/div>
Tyler<\/span>, Texas<\/span><\/div>
Private<\/div>
Red River<\/div>
NAIA<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Texas Wesleyan University<\/a><\/div>
Fort Worth<\/span>, Texas<\/span><\/div>
Private<\/div>
Sooner<\/div>
NAIA<\/div><\/div><\/div>
The College of Idaho<\/a><\/div>
Caldwell<\/span>, Idaho<\/span><\/div>
Private<\/div>
Cascade<\/div>
NAIA<\/div><\/div><\/div>
The Master's University<\/a><\/div>
Santa Clarita<\/span>, California<\/span><\/div>
Private<\/div>
GSAC<\/div>
NAIA<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Thomas University<\/a><\/div>
Thomasville<\/span>, Georgia<\/span><\/div>
Private<\/div>
SSAC<\/div>
NAIA<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Tougaloo College<\/a><\/div>
Tougaloo<\/span>, Mississippi<\/span><\/div>
Private<\/div>
HBCUAC<\/div>
NAIA<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Trinity Christian College<\/a><\/div>
Palos Heights<\/span>, Illinois<\/span><\/div>
Private<\/div>
CCAC<\/div>
NAIA<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Truett-McConnell University<\/a><\/div>
Cleveland<\/span>, Georgia<\/span><\/div>
Private<\/div>
AAC<\/div>
NAIA<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Union College – Kentucky<\/a><\/div>
Barbourville<\/span>, Kentucky<\/span><\/div>
Private<\/div>
AAC<\/div>
NAIA<\/div><\/div><\/div>
University of British Columbia<\/a><\/div>
Vancouver<\/span>, British Columbia<\/span><\/div>
Public<\/div>
Cascade<\/div>
NAIA<\/div><\/div><\/div>
University of California – Merced<\/a><\/div>
Merced<\/span>, California<\/span><\/div>
Public<\/div>
Cal Pac<\/div>
NAIA<\/div><\/div><\/div>
University of Health Sciences & Pharmacy in St. Louis (UHSP)<\/a><\/div>
Saint Louis<\/span>, Missouri<\/span><\/div>
Private<\/div>
Am. Midwest<\/div>
NAIA<\/div><\/div><\/div>
University of Houston – Victoria<\/a><\/div>
Victoria<\/span>, Texas<\/span><\/div>
Public<\/div>
Red River<\/div>
NAIA<\/div><\/div><\/div>
University of Jamestown<\/a><\/div>
Jamestown<\/span>, North Dakota<\/span><\/div>
Private<\/div>
North Star<\/div>
NAIA<\/div><\/div><\/div>
University of Michigan – Dearborn<\/a><\/div>
Dearborn<\/span>, Michigan<\/span><\/div>
Public<\/div>
WHAC<\/div>
NAIA<\/div><\/div><\/div>
University of Mobile<\/a><\/div>
Mobile<\/span>, Alabama<\/span><\/div>
Private<\/div>
SSAC<\/div>
NAIA<\/div><\/div><\/div>
University of Montana Western<\/a><\/div>
Dillon<\/span>, Montana<\/span><\/div>
Public<\/div>
Frontier<\/div>
NAIA<\/div><\/div><\/div>
University of North Texas at Dallas<\/a><\/div>
Dallas<\/span>, Texas<\/span><\/div>
Public<\/div>
Sooner<\/div>
NAIA<\/div><\/div><\/div>
University of Northwestern Ohio<\/a><\/div>
Lima<\/span>, Ohio<\/span><\/div>
Private<\/div>
WHAC<\/div>
NAIA<\/div><\/div><\/div>
University of Pikeville<\/a><\/div>
Pikeville<\/span>, Kentucky<\/span><\/div>
Private<\/div>
AAC<\/div>
NAIA<\/div><\/div><\/div>
University of Providence<\/a><\/div>
Great Falls<\/span>, Montana<\/span><\/div>
Private<\/div>
Frontier<\/div>
NAIA<\/div><\/div><\/div>
University of Rio Grande<\/a><\/div>
Rio Grande<\/span>, Ohio<\/span><\/div>
Private<\/div>
RSC<\/div>
NAIA<\/div><\/div><\/div>
University of Saint Francis<\/a><\/div>
Fort Wayne<\/span>, Indiana<\/span><\/div>
Private<\/div>
Crossroads<\/div>
NAIA<\/div><\/div><\/div>
University of Saint Mary<\/a><\/div>
Leavenworth<\/span>, Kansas<\/span><\/div>
Private<\/div>
KCAC<\/div>
NAIA<\/div><\/div><\/div>
University of Science & Arts of Oklahoma<\/a><\/div>
Chickasha<\/span>, Oklahoma<\/span><\/div>
Public<\/div>
Sooner<\/div>
NAIA<\/div><\/div><\/div>
University of St. Francis – Illinois<\/a><\/div>
Joliet<\/span>, Illinois<\/span><\/div>
Private<\/div>
CCAC<\/div>
NAIA<\/div><\/div><\/div>
University of Tennessee Southern<\/a><\/div>
Pulaski<\/span>, Tennessee<\/span><\/div>
Private<\/div>
SSAC<\/div>
NAIA<\/div><\/div><\/div>
University of the Cumberlands<\/a><\/div>
Williamsburg<\/span>, Kentucky<\/span><\/div>
Private<\/div>
Mid-South<\/div>
NAIA<\/div><\/div><\/div>
University of the Southwest<\/a><\/div>
Hobbs<\/span>, New Mexico<\/span><\/div>
Private<\/div>
Red River<\/div>
NAIA<\/div><\/div><\/div>
University of the Virgin Islands<\/a><\/div>
St Thomas<\/span>, U.S. Virgin Islands<\/span><\/div>
Public<\/div>
HBCUAC<\/div>
NAIA<\/div><\/div><\/div>
University of Victoria<\/a><\/div>
Victoria<\/span>, British Columbia<\/span><\/div>
Public<\/div>
CAC<\/div>
NAIA<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Valley City State University<\/a><\/div>
Valley City<\/span>, North Dakota<\/span><\/div>
Public<\/div>
North Star<\/div>
NAIA<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Viterbo University<\/a><\/div>
La Crosse<\/span>, Wisconsin<\/span><\/div>
Private<\/div>
CCAC<\/div>
NAIA<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Voorhees University<\/a><\/div>
Denmark<\/span>, South Carolina<\/span><\/div>
Private<\/div>
HBCUAC<\/div>
NAIA<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Waldorf University<\/a><\/div>
Forest City<\/span>, Iowa<\/span><\/div>
Private<\/div>
GPAC<\/div>
NAIA<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Walla Walla University<\/a><\/div>
College Place<\/span>, Washington<\/span><\/div>
Private<\/div>
Cascade<\/div>
NAIA<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Warner Pacific University<\/a><\/div>
Portland<\/span>, Oregon<\/span><\/div>
Private<\/div>
Cascade<\/div>
NAIA<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Warner University<\/a><\/div>
Lake Wales<\/span>, Florida<\/span><\/div>
Private<\/div>
TSC<\/div>
NAIA<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Washington Adventist University<\/a><\/div>
Takoma Park<\/span>, Maryland<\/span><\/div>
Private<\/div>
CAC<\/div>
NAIA<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Wayland Baptist University<\/a><\/div>
Plainview<\/span>, Texas<\/span><\/div>
Private<\/div>
Sooner<\/div>
NAIA<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Webber International University<\/a><\/div>
Babson Park<\/span>, Florida<\/span><\/div>
Private<\/div>
TSC<\/div>
NAIA<\/div><\/div><\/div>
West Virginia University Institute of Technology<\/a><\/div>
Beckley<\/span>, West Virginia<\/span><\/div>
Public<\/div>
RSC<\/div>
NAIA<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Westcliff University<\/a><\/div>
Irvine<\/span>, California<\/span><\/div>
Private<\/div>
Cal Pac<\/div>
NAIA<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Wilberforce University<\/a><\/div>
Wilberforce<\/span>, Ohio<\/span><\/div>
Private<\/div>
HBCUAC<\/div>
NAIA<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Wiley College<\/a><\/div>
Marshall<\/span>, Texas<\/span><\/div>
Private<\/div>
HBCUAC<\/div>
NAIA<\/div><\/div><\/div>
William Carey University<\/a><\/div>
Hattiesburg<\/span>, Mississippi<\/span><\/div>
Private<\/div>
SSAC<\/div>
NAIA<\/div><\/div><\/div>
William Penn University<\/a><\/div>
Oskaloosa<\/span>, Iowa<\/span><\/div>
Private<\/div>
HAAC<\/div>
NAIA<\/div><\/div><\/div>
William Woods University<\/a><\/div>
Fulton<\/span>, Missouri<\/span><\/div>
Private<\/div>
Am. Midwest<\/div>
NAIA<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Williams Baptist University<\/a><\/div>
Walnut Ridge<\/span>, Arkansas<\/span><\/div>
Private<\/div>
Am. Midwest<\/div>
NAIA<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Xavier University<\/a><\/div>
Cincinnati<\/span>, Ohio<\/span><\/div>
Private<\/div>
Red River<\/div>
NAIA<\/div><\/div><\/div>
York University<\/a><\/div>
York<\/span>, Nebraska<\/span><\/div>
Private<\/div>
KCAC<\/div>
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NAIA scholarships<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The NAIA has a significant scholarship fund of $1.3 billion<\/a> to help student-athletes at its institutions. These scholarships follow an equivalency model, allowing coaches to distribute funds among multiple athletes. They cover crucial expenses like tuition, fees, books, supplies and even room and board.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Each sport has its own scholarship limit for recruiting, and the renewal of NAIA scholarships depends on annual evaluations carried out by coaches and schools. <\/p>\n\n\n

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How many scholarships can NAIA schools offer?<\/h3>\n
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The max number of scholarships an NAIA school can offer ranges between 5-24 depending on the specific sport. For example, in football, each team can offer 24 scholarships, while in basketball, teams can provide 8 scholarships. Keep in mind that not all schools are fully funded, meaning not all sports programs can guarantee the maximum number of scholarships.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

NAIA college recruiting and eligibility rules<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Unlike the NCAA, the NAIA does not have specific recruiting calendar restrictions. Meaning, coaches and student-athletes can communicate directly throughout the year.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Regarding eligibility, the NAIA places importance on academic performance and completion of necessary coursework. While the NAIA doesn’t have specific core course requirements, student-athletes must still meet certain academic benchmarks.  It’s essential for student-athletes to familiarize themselves with the specific recruiting and eligibility rules set by the NAIA to ensure they meet the necessary criteria to participate in NAIA sports. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Learn more about NAIA eligibility requirements.<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best NAIA schools<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

NCSA’s power rankings<\/a> offer comprehensive information on NAIA sports programs, academics and financial aspects, helping you compare NAIA schools and make an informed decision.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

View the Best NAIA Schools for Student-Athletes<\/a> and discover the ideal NAIA institution for you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

FAQS<\/h2>\n\n\n
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What are NAIA schools?<\/h3>\n
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NAIA schools are colleges and universities that are part of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics. They offer athletic programs and scholarships for student-athletes, focusing on a well-rounded educational experience.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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How many NAIA schools are there?\u00a0<\/h3>\n
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There are 235 NAIA schools across the country (NCAA.org<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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How many divisions are in NAIA?<\/h3>\n
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The NAIA currently operates with a single division for all sports. While in the past there were separate divisions for men’s and women’s basketball, this changed in the 2020-2021 academic year. There is no longer an NAIA Division I or Division II.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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What is the difference between NAIA and NCAA?<\/h3>\n
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The NCAA and NAIA are separate governing bodies for collegiate athletics, each with their own rules and eligibility criteria. When deciding between NCAA and NAIA participation, it’s crucial to consider your personal goals and each difference between the two. Learn more.<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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What are the transfer rules for NAIA?<\/h3>\n
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To be eligible for the NAIA as a transfer student, certain requirements must be met, such as completing a minimum of 24 semester hours or 36 quarter hours of institutional credit in the last two semesters or three quarters before transferring. Learn more about NAIA transfer rules.<\/a><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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