Athletic Conferences - Division I

Learn about the 9 colleges in the America East Conference.

Learn about the 14 colleges in the Atlantic 10 Conference.

A university in the Atlantic Coast Conference may be a good choice if you want your college experience to include packed stadiums, deafening arenas and massive tailgate parties. But don't underestimate the academics at these schools.

Learn about the 11 colleges in the Atlantic Sun Conference.

The Big East Conference is made up of a diverse group of 17 colleges located in the Northeast, Florida and Midwest. Members range from a small Catholic college to large state schools to highly selective private universities.

Learn about the 9 colleges in the Big Sky Conference.

Learn about the 10 colleges in the Big South Conference.

The Big Ten Conference universities can brag about a lot more than athletics. These eleven schools are all members of the Association of American Universities, a select group distinguished by their excellence in research and teaching.

For students who want the experience of a big research university with NCAA Division I athletics, the members of the Big 12 are worth a close look.

Learn about the 12 colleges in the Big West Conference.

Learn about the 12 colleges in the Colonial Athletic Association.

Learn about the 12 members of C-USA with links to admissions profiles.

Learn about the 10 colleges in the Horizon League.

Learn about the 10 colleges in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference.

Begun in 1999, the Mid-American Conference is the youngest of the NCAA FBS Division I athletic conferences. Along with their athletic accomplishments, most MWC schools also excel in the classroom (the majority have a chapter of http://Phi Beta Kappa). Admissions criteria vary widely, so be sure to click on the profile link to get data such as avera…

Learn about the 13 universities in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC).

Learn about the 10 colleges in the Missouri Valley Conference.

Begun in 1999, the Mountain West Conference is the youngest of the NCAA FBS Division I athletic conferences.

Learn about the 12 colleges in the Northeast Conference.

Learn about the 9 colleges in the Ohio Valley Conference.

Spread out along the entire West Coast, the members of the Pac 10 Conference represent a huge range of universities.

Learn about the 8 colleges in the Patriot League.

One of the strongest athletic conference in the country.

Learn about the 12 colleges in the Southern Conference.

Learn about the 10 colleges in The Summit League.

Member institutions are located in the southern half of the U.S. from Colorado to Florida.

Learn about the 12 colleges in the West Coast Conference.

Learn about the 9 colleges that make up the Western Athletic Conference