University of Connecticut
PopularStorrs, Connecticut
NCAA D1 · Division I Independents
28.3k students52% accepted$25.3k net price
Colleges
D1 Football colleges in Connecticut
Explore Division I colleges in Connecticut recruiting Football athletes. Open any school to see its division, costs and coaches, or let our football recruiting platform email every coach for you.
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Central Connecticut State University
RecognizedNew Britain, Connecticut
NCAA D1 · Northeast
10k students73% accepted$17.5k net price
Yale University
RecognizedNew Haven, Connecticut
NCAA D1 · Ivy Group
15.6k students4% accepted$26k net price
Sacred Heart University
RecognizedFairfield, Connecticut
NCAA D1 · Northeast
11k students65% accepted$46.2k net price
Overview
D1 Football colleges in Connecticut
How the programs break down by division, conference, cost and size. Updated October 2026.
- Programs
- 4
- Coaches recruiting
- 78
Connecticut has 4 colleges with D1 Football programs. The most popular programs are University of Connecticut, Central Connecticut State University and Yale University. 2 schools compete in the Northeast Conference, the most common conference.
Lowest net priceCentral Connecticut State University · $17,528Average yearly cost after aid
Most selectiveYale University · 4%Acceptance rate
Largest campusUniversity of Connecticut · 28,306Undergraduate students
Questions
Questions about D1 Football colleges in Connecticut
Quick answers about the programs and how to reach their coaches.
How many colleges in Connecticut have D1 Football?
4 colleges in Connecticut have D1 Football programs.
What is the most affordable college in Connecticut with D1 Football?
Central Connecticut State University has the lowest average net price at $17,528 a year after grants and scholarships.
What conference do most D1 Football programs in Connecticut compete in?
The Northeast Conference has the most D1 Football programs in Connecticut.
How do I contact D1 Football coaches in Connecticut?
There are 78 coaches recruiting D1 Football in Connecticut. Start a free 7-day AthleticScholar trial to see who recruits your position and send personal messages from your own Gmail, with follow-ups until they reply.