Boise State University
PopularBoise, Idaho
NCAA D1 · Mountain West
27.2k students87% accepted$21.6k net price
Colleges
Best Football colleges in Idaho
Explore colleges in Idaho recruiting Football athletes, most popular programs first. Open any school to see its division, costs and coaches.
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University of Idaho
RecognizedMoscow, Idaho
NCAA D1 · Big Sky
12.3k students76% accepted$15.1k net price
Idaho State University
RecognizedPocatello, Idaho
NCAA D1 · Big Sky
13.1k students$12.2k net price
College of Idaho
Somewhat RecognizedCaldwell, Idaho
NAIA · Cascade Collegiate
1.1k students49% accepted$22.6k net price
Overview
Football colleges in Idaho
How the programs break down by division, conference, cost and size. Updated October 2026.
- Programs
- 4
- Coaches recruiting
- 102
- 3Division I
- 1NAIA
Idaho has 4 colleges with Football programs. Of those, 3 compete in NCAA Division I and 1 in the NAIA. The most popular programs are Boise State University, University of Idaho and Idaho State University. 2 schools compete in the Big Sky Conference, the most common conference.
Lowest net priceIdaho State University · $12,174Average yearly cost after aid
Most selectiveCollege of Idaho · 49%Acceptance rate
Largest campusBoise State University · 27,198Undergraduate students
All programs
Every Football program in Idaho
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Questions
Questions about Football colleges in Idaho
Quick answers about the programs and how to reach their coaches.
How many colleges in Idaho have Football?
4 colleges in Idaho have Football programs: 3 Division I and 1 NAIA.
Which colleges in Idaho have D1 Football?
3 colleges in Idaho compete in NCAA Division I Football: Boise State University, Idaho State University and University of Idaho.
Which colleges in Idaho have NAIA Football?
1 college in Idaho competes in NAIA Football: College of Idaho.
What is the most affordable college in Idaho with Football?
Idaho State University has the lowest average net price at $12,174 a year after grants and scholarships.
What conference do most Football programs in Idaho compete in?
The Big Sky Conference has the most Football programs in Idaho.
How do I contact Football coaches in Idaho?
There are 102 coaches recruiting Football in Idaho. 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.
By division
Football colleges by division in Idaho
The most popular programs at each level, with links to the full lists.
D1 Football colleges in Idaho
3 schools in Idaho compete in NCAA Division I.