| Southern Athletic Association (SAA) |
|
|---|---|
| Established | 2011 (will begin play in 2012) |
| Association | NCAA |
| Division | Division III |
| Members | 10 (8 full members) |
| Commissioner | Jay Gardiner (interim) |
| Website | http://www.saa-sports.com |
The Southern Athletic Association is a planned athletic conference, scheduled to begin play in 2012 in NCAA Division III. It was formed in 2011 by seven members of the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference and independent Berry College.[1]
| Institution | Location | Founded | Affiliation | Enrollment | Nickname | Colors | Football? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berry College | Mount Berry, Georgia | 1902 | Private/Non-denominational | 1,937 | Vikings | 2013 | |
| Birmingham–Southern College | Birmingham, Alabama | 1856 | Private/United Methodist | 1,600 | Panthers | Yes | |
| Centre College | Danville, Kentucky | 1819 | Private | 1,215 | Colonels | Yes | |
| Hendrix College | Conway, Arkansas | 1876 | Private/United Methodist | 1,400 | Warriors | 2013 | |
| Millsaps College | Jackson, Mississippi | 1890 | Private/United Methodist | 1,146 | Majors | Yes | |
| Oglethorpe University | Atlanta, Georgia | 1835 | Private | 1,000 | Stormy Petrels | No | |
| Rhodes College | Memphis, Tennessee | 1848 | Private/Presbyterian | 1,690 | Lynx | Yes | |
| Sewanee: The University of the South | Sewanee, Tennessee | 1857 | Private/Episcopal | 1,383 | Tigers | Yes | |
| University of Chicago | Chicago, Illinois | 1890 | Private/Non-denominational | 5,134 | Maroons | 2015 | |
| Washington University | St. Louis, Missouri | 1853 | Private | 5,997 | Bears | 2015 |
The University of Chicago and Washington University are football affiliate members, meaning they only participate in the conference for football.