| Freedom Conference | |
|---|---|
| Data | |
| Classification | NCAA Division III |
| Established | 1999 |
| Members | 8 |
| Sports fielded | 22 (11 men's, 11 women's) |
| States | 3 - New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania |
| Past names | Middle Atlantic States Collegiate Athletic Corporation |
| Headquarters | Annville, Pennsylvania |
The Freedom Conference is an intercollegiate athletic conference affiliated with the NCAA’s Division III. It is one of the three conferences that operate under the umbrella of the Middle Atlantic Corporation (the others are the Commonwealth Conference and the Middle Atlantic Conference). Member institutions are located in the northeastern United States in the States of New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania.
Current members
The league currently has 8 full members:
| Institution | Location | Team Name | Founded | Affiliation | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware Valley College | Doylestown, Pennsylvania | Aggies | 1917 | Private/Non-sectarian | 1,770 |
| DeSales University | Center Valley, Pennsylvania | Bulldogs | 1965 | Private/Catholic | 2,499 |
| Eastern University | St. Davids, Pennsylvania | Eagles | 1952 | Private/Baptist | 4,235 |
| Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham | Florham Park, New Jersey | Devils | 1942 | Private/Non-sectarian | 3,600 |
| King's College | Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania | Monarchs | 1946 | Private/Catholic | 2,223 |
| Manhattanville College | Purchase, New York | Valiants | 1841 | Private/Non-sectarian | 2,700 |
| Misericordia University | Dallas, Pennsylvania | Cougars | 1924 | Private/Catholic | 2,355 |
| Wilkes University | Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania | Colonels | 1933 | Private/Non-sectarian | 4,499 |
Sports
The MAC Freedom Conference sponsors intercollegiate athletic competition in men's baseball, men's and women's basketball, women's field hockey, men's golf, men's and women’s soccer, women's softball, men's and women's tennis, and women's volleyball. In addition, members also compete in the Middle Atlantic Conference in men's and women's cross country, men's football, men's and women's lacrosse, men's and women's swimming, and men's and women's indoor and outdoor track and field.
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