Southern States Athletic Conference
Institution Location Founded Type Enrollment Nickname Joined
Bethel University McKenzie , Tennessee 1842 Private ( Cumberland Presbyterian ) 2,975 Wildcats 2013
Blue Mountain College Blue Mountain , Mississippi 1873 Private ( Mississippi Baptist ) 505 Toppers 2013
Brewton-Parker College Mount Vernon , Georgia 1904 Private ( Southern Baptist ) 1,050 Barons 1999
Dalton State College Dalton , Georgia 1963 Public ( University System of Georgia ) 5,047 Roadrunners 2014
Faulkner University Montgomery , Alabama 1942 Private ( Churches of Christ ) 3,703 Eagles 1999
Florida College Temple Terrace , Florida 1946 Private ( Christian ) 505 Falcons 2018
Loyola University New Orleans New Orleans , Louisiana 1904 Private ( Catholic , Jesuit ) 4,858 Wolf Pack 2010
Martin Methodist College Pulaski , Tennessee 1870 Private ( Methodist ) 1,001 Red Hawks 2013
Middle Georgia State University Cochran , Georgia 2013 Public ( University System of Georgia ) 7,796 Knights 2014
University of Mobile Mobile , Alabama 1961 Private ( Southern Baptist ) 1,577 Rams 2010
Stillman College Tuscaloosa , Alabama 1876 Private ( Presbyterian ) 1,000 Tigers 2018
William Carey University Hattiesburg , Mississippi 1892 Private ( Southern Baptist ) 3,250 Crusaders 2010
Member schools -- Current members
The Southern States Athletic Conference (SSAC) is a collegiate athletic league in the United States. The 12 member universities compete in 13 sports in the NAIA. Basketball teams compete in Division I of the NAIA.