Who / What
The Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) is a collegiate athletic conference affiliated with NCAA Division I. It comprises 13 full–member schools located in five Northeastern states—Connecticut, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, and New York.
Background & History
The MAAC’s membership is dominated by small private institutions, most of which are Catholic or formerly Catholic. Only two schools—Rider University and Quinnipiac University—are secular. The conference currently sponsors 25 sports and maintains 17 associate–member institutions. It operates under the regulations of the NCAA Division I framework.
Why Notable
As an NCAA Division I conference, the MAAC serves as a competitive platform for its member schools and their student‑athletes. Its unique composition of small Catholic universities gives it a distinctive identity within U.S. collegiate athletics. By sponsoring a broad range of sports, the MAAC contributes to the development of athletics across the Northeast region.
In the News
The MAAC continues to maintain its status as a Division I conference, offering 25 sports for student‑athletes. Its ongoing activities reinforce its role in providing competitive opportunities for athletes in the five Northeastern states where its schools are located.
