Conference USA
Conference USA is a collegiate athletic conference of member institutions in the Southern and Western United States. The conference participates in the NCAA's Division I in all sports, with football competing in the top-level Football Bowl Subdivision. CUSA's offices are located in Dallas, Texas.
Member schools
Current full members
Member departing for the Mountain West Conference in 2026.Member departing for the Sun Belt Conference by 2027.
| Institution | Location | Founded | Type | Enrollment | Endowment | Nickname | Joined | Colors |
| University of Delaware | Newark, Delaware | 1743 | Public | 24,564 | $1,770 | Blue Hens | 2025 | |
| Florida International University | Miami, Florida | 1965 | Public | 58,064 | $358 | Panthers | 2013 | |
| Jacksonville State University | Jacksonville, Alabama | 1883 | Public | 9,955 | $57 | Gamecocks | 2023 | |
| Kennesaw State University | Kennesaw, Georgia | 1963 | Public | 51,375 | $100 | Owls | 2024 | |
| Liberty University | Lynchburg, Virginia | 1971 | Evangelical Protestant | 95,148 | $1,714 | Flames & Lady Flames | 2023 | |
| Louisiana Tech University | Ruston, Louisiana | 1894 | Public | 12,039 | $117.9 | Bulldogs & Lady Techsters | 2013 | |
| Middle Tennessee State University | Murfreesboro, Tennessee | 1911 | Public | 21,913 | $108.9 | Blue Raiders | 2013 | |
| Missouri State University | Springfield, Missouri | 1905 | Public | 25,038 | $193 | Bears & Lady Bears | 2025 | |
| New Mexico State University | Las Cruces, New Mexico | 1888 | Public | 22,711 | $235.9 | Aggies | 2023 | |
| Sam Houston State University | Huntsville, Texas | 1879 | Public | 21,039 | $152.3 | Bearkats | 2023 | |
| El Paso, Texas | 1914 | Public | 25,151 | $241.7 | Miners | 2005 | ||
| Western Kentucky University | Bowling Green, Kentucky | 1906 | Public | 17,672 | $209.5 | Hilltoppers & Lady Toppers | 2014 |
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Membership map
Affiliate members
In this table, all dates reflect the calendar year of entry into Conference USA, which for spring sports is the year before the start of competition.Members departing for the Pac-12 Conference in 2026.
| Institution | Location | Founded | Type | Enrollment | Nickname | Joined | Colors | CUSA sport | Primary conference |
| Arkansas State University | Jonesboro, Arkansas | 1909 | Public | 14,109 | Red Wolves | 2023 | Bowling | Sun Belt | |
| Dallas Baptist University | Dallas, Texas | 1898 | Baptist | 4,487 | Patriots | 2022 | Baseball | Lone Star | |
| Florida Atlantic University | Boca Raton, Florida | 1961 | Public | 30,808 | Owls | 2023 | Beach volleyball | American | |
| Lincoln, Nebraska | 1869 | Public | 23,986 | Cornhuskers | 2025 | Bowling | Big Ten | ||
| Sacred Heart University | Fairfield, Connecticut | 1963 | Catholic | 5,974 | Pioneers | 2025 | Bowling | MAAC | |
| Tampa, Florida | 1956 | Public | 50,830 | Bulls | 2025 | Beach volleyball | American | ||
| Tarleton State University | Stephenville, Texas | 1899 | Public | 11,350 | Texans | 2023 | Beach volleyball | WAC | |
| Tulane University | New Orleans, Louisiana | 1834 | Nonsectarian | 11,722 | Green Wave | 2022 | Beach volleyball | American | |
| Tulane University | New Orleans, Louisiana | 1834 | Nonsectarian | 11,722 | Green Wave | 2023 | Bowling | American | |
| University of Alabama at Birmingham | Birmingham, Alabama | 1969 | Public | 22,563 | Blazers | 2023 | Beach volleyball | American | |
| Valparaiso University | Valparaiso, Indiana | 1859 | Lutheran | 2,900 | Beacons | 2023 | Bowling | MVC | |
| Vanderbilt University | Nashville, Tennessee | 1873 | Nonsectarian | 13,798 | Commodores | 2023 | Bowling | SEC | |
| Wichita State University | Wichita, Kansas | 1895 | Public | 17,548 | Shockers | 2024 | Bowling | American | |
| Wright State University | Fairborn, Ohio | 1964 | Public | 17,074 | Raiders | 2025 | Bowling | Horizon | |
| Youngstown State University | Youngstown, Ohio | 1908 | Public | 15,058 | Penguins | 2023 | Bowling | Horizon |
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Former full members
;Notes:Former affiliate members
In this table, all dates reflect each school's actual entry into and departure from Conference USA. In the case of the two former affiliates that became full CUSA members, the "left" date reflects their elevation to full membership.For spring sports, the joining date is the calendar year before the start of competition. For fall sports, the departure date is the calendar year after the last season of competition.
| Institution | Location | Founded | Type | Nickname | Joined | Left | Colors | CUSA sport | Primary conference |
| Tuscaloosa, Alabama | 1831 | Public | Crimson Tide | 2009 | 2014 | Women's rowing | SEC | ||
| West Point, New York | 1802 | Federal | Black Knights | 1998 | 2005 | Football | Patriot | ||
| California State University, Bakersfield | Bakersfield, California | 1965 | Public | Roadrunners | 2007 | 2010 | Women's swimming & diving | Big West | |
| Sacramento, California | 1947 | Public | Hornets | 2013 | 2014 | Women's rowing | Big Sky | ||
| Coastal Carolina University | Conway, South Carolina | 1954 | Public | Chanticleers | 2021 | 2022 | Beach volleyball | Sun Belt | |
| Coastal Carolina University | Conway, South Carolina | 1954 | Public | Chanticleers | 2021 | 2022 | Men's soccer | Sun Belt | |
| Colorado College | Colorado Springs, Colorado | 1874 | Nonsectarian | Tigers | 2006 | 2014 | Women's soccer | SCAC | |
| Evansville, Indiana | 1854 | United Methodist | Purple Aces | 1995 | 1996 | Women's soccer | Missouri Valley | ||
| Georgia State University | Atlanta, Georgia | 1913 | Public | Panthers | 2021 | 2022 | Beach volleyball | Sun Belt | |
| Jacksonville State University | Jacksonville, Alabama | 1883 | Public | Gamecocks | 2022 | 2023 | Beach volleyball | CUSA | |
| Lawrence, Kansas | 1865 | Public | Jayhawks | 2009 | 2014 | Women's rowing | Big 12 | ||
| Kansas State University | Manhattan, Kansas | 1863 | Public | Wildcats | 2009 | 2014 | Women's rowing | Big 12 | |
| Lexington, Kentucky | 1865 | Public | Wildcats | 2005 | 2022 | Men's soccer | SEC | ||
| Missouri State University | Springfield, Missouri | 1905 | Public | Beach Bears | 2023 | 2025 | Beach volleyball | CUSA | |
| Albuquerque, New Mexico | 1889 | Public | Lobos | 2013 | 2019 | Men's soccer | Mountain West | ||
| Grand Forks, North Dakota | 1883 | Public | Fighting Hawks | 2008 | 2011 | Women's swimming & diving | Summit | ||
| Greeley, Colorado | 1889 | Public | Bears | 2007 | 2010 | Women's swimming & diving | Big Sky | ||
| Norman, Oklahoma | 1890 | Public | Sooners | 2009 | 2014 | Women's rowing | SEC | ||
| San Diego State University | San Diego, California | 1947 | Public | Aztecs | 2013 | 2014 | Women's rowing | Mountain West | |
| Columbia, South Carolina | 1801 | Public | Gamecocks | 2005 | 2022 | Men's soccer | SEC | ||
| Stephen F. Austin State University | Nacogdoches, Texas | 1923 | Public | Ladyjacks | 2023 | 2025 | Bowling | Southland | |
| Texas Christian University | Fort Worth, Texas | 1873 | Disciples of Christ | Horned Frogs | 2023 | 2024 | Beach volleyball | Big 12 | |
| Knoxville, Tennessee | 1794 | Public | Lady Volunteers | 2009 | 2014 | Women's rowing | SEC | ||
| Austin, Texas | 1883 | Public | Longhorns | 2009 | 2014 | Women's rowing | SEC | ||
| Monroe, Louisiana | 1865 | Public | Warhawks | 2021 | 2022 | Beach volleyball | Sun Belt | ||
| West Virginia University | Morgantown, West Virginia | 1867 | Public | Mountaineers | 2012 | 2014 | Women's rowing | Big 12 |
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