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Colonial Athletic Association Schools

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The Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) is a collegiate athletic conference in the United States. It was founded in 1979 and is composed of schools primarily located in the Northeastern United States region. The CAA is a member of the NCAA's Division I, with the majority of its member institutions competing in the Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) for football and Division I for other sports.

William & Mary

William & Mary joined the CAA in 1979.

  • William & Mary
    Williamsburg, VA • 4-Year, Public
    In-State
    $23,812
    Out-of-State
    $46,467
    Acceptance Rate37%

    • Stony Brook University, State University of New York

    Stony Brook University joined the CAA in 2022.

  • Stony Brook University, State University of New York
    Stony Brook, NY • 4-Year, Public
    In-State
    $10,560
    Out-of-State
    $28,480
    Acceptance Rate48%

    • The University of North Carolina Wilmington

    The University of North Carolina Wilmington joined the CAA in 1984.

  • The University of North Carolina Wilmington
    Wilmington, NC • 4-Year, Public
    In-State
    $7,238
    Out-of-State
    $21,303
    Acceptance Rate68%

    • Towson University

    Towson University joined the CAA originally in 1979 until 1981. Towson rejoined in 2001.

  • Towson University
    Towson, MD • 4-Year, Public
    In-State
    $10,464
    Out-of-State
    $25,516
    Acceptance Rate88%

    • Northeastern University

    Northeastern Joined the CAA in 2005.

  • Northeastern University
    Boston, MA • 4-Year, Private
    In-State
    $57,592
    Out-of-State
    $57,592
    Acceptance Rate18%

    • North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University

    North Carolina A&T State University joined the CAA in 2022 and 2023 for football.

  • In-State
    $6,657
    Out-of-State
    $20,167
    Acceptance Rate61%

    • Monmouth University

    Monmouth University joined the CAA in 2022.

  • Monmouth University
    West Long Branch, NJ • 4-Year, Private
    In-State
    $43,216
    Out-of-State
    $43,216
    Acceptance Rate84%

    • Hofstra University

    Hofstra University joined the CAA in 2001.

  • Hofstra University
    Hempstead, NY • 4-Year, Private
    In-State
    $49,410
    Out-of-State
    $49,410
    Acceptance Rate68%

    • Hampton University

    Hampton University joined the CAA in 2022.

  • Hampton University
    Hampton, VA • 4-Year, Private
    In-State
    $28,024
    Out-of-State
    $28,024
    Acceptance Rate36%

    • Elon University

    Elon University joined the CAA in 2014.

  • Elon University
    Elon, NC • 4-Year, Private
    In-State
    $37,921
    Out-of-State
    $37,921
    Acceptance Rate78%

    • Drexel University

    Drexel University joined the CAA in 2001.

  • Drexel University
    Philadelphia, PA • 4-Year, Private
    In-State
    $59,000
    Out-of-State
    $59,000
    Acceptance Rate83%

    • University of Delaware

    University of Delaware joined the Colonial Athletic Association in 2001.

  • University of Delaware
    Newark, DE • 4-Year, Public
    In-State
    $15,410
    Out-of-State
    $37,930
    Acceptance Rate70%

    • College of Charleston

    The College of Charleston joined the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) in 2013.

  • College of Charleston
    Charleston, SC • 4-Year, Public
    In-State
    $12,978
    Out-of-State
    $35,798
    Acceptance Rate66%

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