Our membership includes:
• 2 public and 8 private institutions
• 2 bible colleges and several with Catholic backgrounds
• 6 members from Pennsylvania and 4 members from New York
• We have members in or near big cities and some that are situated in the country side.
• Our diversity is a defining characteristic of which we are very proud.

NCAA Automatic Qualifiers in the Sports of:
• Men’s: Baseball, Basketball, Golf, Soccer
• Women’s: Basketball, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Volleyball

Other Sports Sponsored:
Men’s & Women’s Cross Country, and Men's Tennis.

Our History: The conference was re-formed in 2004 when 12 formerly independent colleges who wanted to belong to a conference joined forces and started the North Eastern Athletic Conference. In 2007-08 and with the departure of 5 institutions and the arrival of 3 new members, the conference consists 10 members.

Presidential oversight has been important and continues to guide the conference.

Our Philosophy: The NEAC and its member institutions operate intercollegiate athletics programs that must be consistent with the NCAA Division III philosophy. The NEAC recognizes that intercollegiate athletics are an integral and essential part of the collegiate experience and should operate in harmony with the educational mission of its member institutions. NEAC members must strive to uphold the highest ethical standards of athletic competition. Membership in the NEAC is intended for colleges and universities that provide a broad base of athletic competition for men and women.

Our Purpose: It shall be the general purpose of the NEAC to foster meaningful competition in as many sports as may be successfully provided by the member institutions within the limits of financial budget capabilities. A primary objective shall be the encouragement of widespread participation by student-athletes. The NEAC shall sponsor, promote, and organize intercollegiate athletics competition among member institutions for charitable and educational purposes. The NEAC encourages such competition to be equitable, fair, and amicable for all student-athletes.