The 14 Colleges in the MIAA

The Mid-American Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) was founded in 1912, as the Missouri Intercollegiate Athletic Association. When schools from Oklahoma, Nebraska, and Kansas joined the conference, the NCAA changed its name. The MIAA fields twenty sports—ten men's and ten women's. Since this is a Division II conference, the schools are medium-sized, with enrollments ranging from around 3,000 to 17,000 students.

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Emporia State University

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Popular majors at Emporia State University include business administration, communications, education, and nursing. Academics are supported by an 18 to 1 student / faculty ratio, and the school fields six men's and seven women's teams.

Location: Emporia, Kansas
School type: public university
Enrollment: 5,887 (3,702 undergraduates)
Team: Hornets
For acceptance rate, test scores, costs and other information, see the Emporia State University profile

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Fort Hays State University

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With over 70 majors to choose from, undergraduate students at Fort Hays have a range of options to study—popular choices include criminal justice, education, management, and nursing. Popular sports include football, basketball, softball, track and field, and soccer.

Location: Hays, Kansas
School type: public university
Enrollment: 14,658 (12,045 undergraduates)
Team: Tigers
For acceptance rate, test scores, costs and other information, see the Fort Hays State University profile

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Lincoln University

One of the smallest schools in this conference, Lincoln University has open admissions (meaning that any eligible students have the opportunity to study there). Popular sports at Lincoln include basketball, baseball, football, track and field, and golf.

Location: Jefferson City, Missouri
School type: public university
Enrollment: 2,738 (2,618 undergraduates)
Team: Blue Tigers
For acceptance rate, test scores, costs and other information, see the Lincoln University profile

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Lindenwood University

In 2015, Lindenwood had an acceptance rate of 55%, making it a fairly selective school. Students will need to submit scores from either the SAT or ACT to apply. In athletics, the school fields 12 men's and 13 women's sports. Popular choices include lacrosse, ice hockey, basketball, and soccer.

Location: St. Charles, Missouri
School type: private university
Enrollment: 10,750 (7,549 undergraduates)
Team: Lions & Lady Lions
For acceptance rate, test scores, costs and other information, see the Lindenwood University profile

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Missouri Southern State University

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Academics at MSSU are supported by an 18 to 1 student / faculty ratio. Popular majors at the school include business, criminal justice, nursing, elementary education, and liberal arts. Outside of the classroom, students can join a wide range of clubs and activities, including theater, music, fraternities/sororities, and academic honor societies.

Location: Joplin, Missouri
School type: public university
Enrollment: 6,231 (6,117 undergraduates)
Team: Lions
For acceptance rate, test scores, costs and other information, see the Missouri Southern State University profile

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Missouri Western State University

Missouri Western State University, another one of the smaller schools in the conference, is located in St. Joseph, a city of 70,000 about an hour north of Kansas City, Missouri. The school fields six men's and nine women's teams. Popular sports include baseball, football, basketball, soccer, and tennis.

Location: St. Joseph, Missouri
School type: public university
Enrollment: 5,363 (5,120 undergraduates)
Team: Griffons
For acceptance rate, test scores, costs and other information, see the Missouri Western State University profile

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Northeastern State University

One of two schools from Oklahoma in this conference, Northeastern State has an enrollment of around 8,000 students (7,000 of them undergraduates). Athletics at the school include five men's and five women's teams. Popular sports include football, basketball, golf, soccer, and softball.

Location: Tahlequah, Oklahoma
School type: public university
Enrollment: 8,109 (6,925 undergraduates)
Team: River Hawks
For acceptance rate, test scores, costs and other information, see the Northeastern State University profile

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Northwest Missouri State University

With an acceptance rate of 75%, NMSU is somewhat selective—students with good grades and test scores have a good chance of being admitted. The school fields six men's and eight women's sports. Top choices include baseball, football, tennis, soccer, and track and field.

Location: Maryville, Missouri
School type: public university
Enrollment: 6,530 (5,628 undergraduates)
Team: Bearcats
For acceptance rate, test scores, costs and other information, see the Northwest Missouri State University profile

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Pittsburg State University

Outside of the classroom, students can choose from over 150 student activities, including academic groups, performing arts ensembles, and recreational sports. In athletics, the Gorillas compete in five men's and five women's sports, with popular choices including basketball, football, softball, soccer, and track, and field.

Location: Pittsburg, Kansas
School type: public university
Enrollment: 7,102 (5,904 undergraduates)
Team: Gorillas
For acceptance rate, test scores, costs, and other information, see the Pittsburg State University profile

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Southwest Baptist University

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Southwest Baptist University offers 13 undergraduate degrees in over 80 areas of study—top choices include business administration, education, ministry, and psychology. The school admits around 90% of applicants each year, making it generally accessible to those interested.

Location: Bolivar, Missouri
School type: private university
Enrollment: 3,691 (2,973 undergraduates)
Team: Bearcats
For acceptance rate, test scores, costs, and other information, see the Southwest Baptist University profile

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University of Central Missouri

One of the largest schools in this conference, the University of Central Missouri was founded in 1871. In athletics, the school fields 16 sports, with top choices including track and field, football, basketball, cross country, bowling, and softball.

Location: Warrensburg, Missouri
School type: public university
Enrollment: 13,988 (9,786 undergraduates)
Team: Mules & Jennies
For acceptance rate, test scores, costs, and other information, see the University of Central Missouri profile

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University of Central Oklahoma

Established in 1890, the University of Central Oklahoma is the oldest college in the state. The school has a student / faculty ratio of 19 to, and students can major in over 100 areas of stud. Popular choices include accounting, business, nursing, public relations, and biology. UCO fields five men's and nine women's sports.

Location: Edmond, Oklahoma
School type: public university
Enrollment: 16,428 (14,612 undergraduates)
Team: Bronchos
For acceptance rate, test scores, costs and other information, see the University of Central Oklahoma profile

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University of Nebraska at Kearney

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With an acceptance rate of 85%, UNK is a generally accessible to those who apply. The school fields eight men's and nine women's teams, with top choices including football, soccer, basketball, softball, and track and field. Located just two hours away from Omaha, the school is the only one from Nebraska in this conference.

Location: Kearney, Nebraska
School type: public university
Enrollment: 6,788 (5,056 undergraduates)
Team: Lopers
For acceptance rate, test scores, costs and other information, see the University of Nebraska at Kearney profile

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Washburn University

Washburn University has an open admissions policy, and students are not required to submit SAT or ACT scores in order to apply. In addition to the athletic programs at Washburn, students can join a range of clubs and organizations, including sororities and fraternities.

Location: Topeka, Kansas
School type: public university
Enrollment: 6,636 (5,7980 undergraduates)
Team: Ichabods
For acceptance rate, test scores, costs and other information, see the Washburn University profile