The Complete List of NCAA Division 2 Colleges (Most Recent)

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The NCAA, the major governing body for intercollegiate sports, separates its member institutions by divisions. Division II colleges are generally smaller and have fewer athletic department resources than Division I schools, but they're larger and more well funded than Division III institutions.

While Division II schools may not have the money or get the publicity of Division I institutions, many Division II colleges have passionate fan bases that show enthusiastic support for their sports teams, especially for those teams that regularly compete for championships.

In this article, I'll give you a basic understanding of Division II and a complete list of current Division II schools by state.

UPDATE: NCAA Changes Due to COVID-19

As a result of the novel coronavirus pandemic, NCAA has made changes to player eligibility. First, prospective Division I and Division II players are no longer required to submit ACT or SAT scores (although submitting them is still highly recommended). Their academic eligibility will only be based on GPA and core course requirements. Additionally, the NCAA granted spring and fall 2020 athletes an additional year of eligibility and season of competition. You can find more COVID-19 NCAA updates here.

Why Are There NCAA Divisions?

The NCAA created divisions in order to have competitive balance and level the playing field in NCAA sports. The idea behind divisions is for schools to be competing against other schools of a similar size and with similar resources.

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What Makes Division II Unique?

Typically, the level of competition and caliber of athlete is lower than in Division I but higher than in Division III.

There are about 300 schools and thousands of students who participate in Division II sports. Division II schools offer athletic scholarships, but there is less athletic aid available in Division II than in Division I. The majority of athletes at Division II institutions are on partial athletic scholarships.

There are 23 athletic conferences in Division II in 47 states, one territory, and two countries.

Division II Fun Facts

Division II student-athletes consistently graduate at a higher rate than other students at Division II institutions.
Division II is the only division that has member institutions in Puerto Rico. It also has one Canadian institution.
Division II schools have between 2,500 and 25,000 students, but 90% of member colleges have fewer than 8,000 students

2015 NCAA Division II Football Champions

How Should You Use This List?

If there's a college you're considering, you can determine if it's a Division II institution. If you're interested in a particular sport, check to see which colleges are Division II in that sport. Some Division II schools will compete in Division I for one or two sports.

Alabama

University of Alabama in Huntsville

Auburn University at Montgomery

Miles College

University of Montevallo

Spring Hill College

Tuskegee University

University of West Alabama

Alaska

University of Alaska Anchorage

University of Alaska Fairbanks

Arkansas

Arkansas Tech University

University of Arkansas, Fort Smith

University of Arkansas, Monticello

Harding University

Henderson State University

Ouachita Baptist University

Southern Arkansas University

British Columbia

Simon Fraser University

California

Academy of Art University

Azusa Pacific University

Biola University

California State Polytechnic University, Humboldt

California State Polytechnic University, Pomona

California State University, Monterey Bay

California State University, Chico

California State University, Dominguez Hills

California State University, East Bay

California State University, Los Angeles

California State University, San Bernardino

California State University, Stanislaus

California State University, San Marcos

Concordia University Irvine

Dominican University of California

Fresno Pacific University

Holy Names University

Point Loma Nazarene University

San Francisco State University

Sonoma State University

University of California, San Diego

Westmont College

Colorado

Adams State University

Colorado Christian University

Colorado Mesa University

Colorado School of Mines

Colorado State University-Pueblo

University of Colorado, Colorado Springs

Fort Lewis College

Metropolitan State University of Denver

Regis University

Western Colorado University

Connecticut

University of Bridgeport

University of New Haven

Post University

Southern Connecticut State University

Delaware

Goldey-Beacom College

Wilmington University

District of Columbia

University of the District of Columbia

Florida

Barry University

Eckerd College

Edward Waters University

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Flagler College

Florida Institute of Technology

Florida Southern College

Lynn University

Nova Southeastern University

Palm Beach Atlantic University

Rollins College

Saint Leo University

University of Tampa

University of West Florida

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Georgia

Albany State University

Augusta University

Clark Atlanta University

Clayton State University

Columbus State University

Emmanuel College

Fort Valley State University

Georgia College & State University

Georgia Southwestern State University

Morehouse College

University of North Georgia

Paine College

Shorter University

Valdosta State University

University of West Georgia

Young Harris College

Hawaii

Chaminade University

University of Hawaii at Hilo

Hawaii Pacific University

Idaho

Northwest Nazarene University

Illinois

University of Illinois at Springfield

Lewis University

McKendree University

Quincy University

Indiana

Purdue University Northwest

University of Indianapolis

University of Southern Indiana

Iowa

Upper Iowa University

Kansas

Emporia State University

Fort Hays State University

Newman University

Pittsburg State University

Washburn University

Kentucky

Bellarmine University

Kentucky State University

Kentucky Wesleyan College

Thomas More University

Maryland

Bowie State University
Frostburg State University

Massachusetts

American International College

Assumption College

Bentley University

University of Massachusetts Lowell

Stonehill College

Michigan

Davenport University

Ferris State University

Grand Valley State University

Hillsdale College

Lake Superior State University

Michigan Technological University

Northern Michigan University

Northwood University

Saginaw Valley State University

Wayne State University

Minnesota

Bemidji State University

Concordia University, St. Paul

Minnesota State University, Mankato

Minnesota State University, Moorhead

University of Minnesota, Crookston

University of Minnesota Duluth

Southwest Minnesota State University

St. Cloud State University

Winona State University

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Mississippi

Delta State University

Mississippi College

Missouri

University of Central Missouri

Drury University

Lincoln University (Missouri)

Lindenwood University

Maryville University of Saint Louis

Missouri University of Science and Technology

Missouri Southern State University

Missouri Western State University

University of Missouri-St. Louis

Northwest Missouri State University

Rockhurst University

Southwest Baptist University

Truman State University

William Jewell College

Montana

Montana State University Billings

Nebraska

Chadron State College

University of Nebraska at Kearney

Wayne State College

New Hampshire

Franklin Pierce University

Southern New Hampshire University

Saint Anselm College

New Jersey

Bloomfield College

Caldwell University

Felician College

Georgian Court University

New Mexico

Eastern New Mexico University

New Mexico Highlands University

Western New Mexico University

New York

Adelphi University

Alliance University

College of Staten Island

D'Youville College

Daemen College

Dominican College (New York)

Le Moyne College
Mercy College

Molloy College

Pace University

Queens College (New York)

Roberts Wesleyan College

St. Thomas Aquinas College

The College of Saint Rose

North Carolina

Barton College

Belmont Abbey College

Catawba College

Chowan University

Elizabeth City State University

Fayetteville State University

Johnson C. Smith University

Lees-McRae College

Lenoir-Rhyne University

Livingstone College

Mars Hill University

Queens University of Charlotte

Saint Augustine's University

Shaw University

University of Mount Olive

University of North Carolina at Pembroke

Wingate University

Winston-Salem State University

North Dakota

University of Mary

Minot State University

Ohio

Ashland University

Cedarville University

Central State University

Lake Erie College

Malone University

Notre Dame College (Ohio)

Ohio Dominican University

Tiffin University

University of Findlay

Ursuline College

Walsh University

Oklahoma

Cameron University

East Central University

Northeastern State University

Northwestern Oklahoma State University

Oklahoma Baptist University

Oklahoma Christian University

Rogers State University

Southeastern Oklahoma State University

Southern Nazarene University

Southwestern Oklahoma State University

University of Central Oklahoma

Oregon

Western Oregon University

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Pennsylvania

Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania

Chestnut Hill College

East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania

Gannon University

Holy Family University

Indiana University of Pennsylvania

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

Lincoln University (Pennsylvania)

Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania

Mansfield University of Pennsylvania

Mercyhurst University

Millersville University of Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Western University, California

Pennsylvania Western University, Clarion

Pennsylvania Western University, Edinboro

Seton Hill University

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

University of Pittsburgh, Johnstown

West Chester University of Pennsylvania

Puerto Rico

University of Puerto Rico, Bayamon

University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez

University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras

South Carolina

Anderson University

Benedict College

Claflin University

Coker College

Converse College

Erskine College

Francis Marion University

Lander University

Limestone College

Newberry College

North Greenville University

University of South Carolina Aiken

Southern Wesleyan University

South Dakota

Augustana University

Black Hills State University

Northern State University

University of Sioux Falls

South Dakota School of Mines & Technology

Tennessee

Carson-Newman University

Christian Brothers University

King University

Lane College

Lee University

LeMoyne-Owen College

Lincoln Memorial University

Trevecca Nazarene University

Tusculum College

Union University

Texas

Angelo State University

Dallas Baptist University

Lubbock Christian University

Midwestern State University

St. Edward's University

St. Mary's University (Texas)

Tarleton State University

Texas A&M International University

Texas A&M University-Commerce

Texas A&M University-Kingsville

Texas Woman's University

The University of Texas at Tyler

University of Texas of the Permian Basin

West Texas A&M University

Utah

Utah Tech University
Westminster College

Vermont

Saint Michael's College

Virginia

The University of Virginia's College at Wise

Virginia State University

Virginia Union University

Saint Michael's College

Washington

Central Washington University

Seattle Pacific University

Saint Martin's University

Western Washington University

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West Virginia

Alderson Broaddus University

Bluefield State College

Concord University

Davis and Elkins College

Fairmont State University

Glenville State College

Salem University

Shepherd University

University of Charleston (West Virginia)

West Liberty University

West Virginia State University

West Virginia Wesleyan College

Wheeling Jesuit University

Wisconsin

University of Wisconsin, Parkside

What's Next?

Learn more about the differences between NCAA divisions. Also, check out the complete lists of Division I and Division III schools.

If you're a prospective student-athlete, find out the SAT and ACT scores you need to be eligible to compete in the NCAA and what the NCAA letter of intent is.

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Justin Berkman

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Justin has extensive experience teaching SAT prep and guiding high school students through the college admissions and selection process. He is firmly committed to improving equity in education and helping students to reach their educational goals. Justin received an athletic scholarship for gymnastics at Stanford University and graduated with a BA in American Studies.

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