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Best Football colleges in Louisiana

Explore colleges in Louisiana recruiting Football athletes, most popular programs first. Open any school to see its division, costs and coaches.

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361 coaches recruiting Football in Louisiana
Overview

Football colleges in Louisiana

How the programs break down by division, conference, cost and size. Updated October 2026.

Programs
14
Coaches recruiting
361
  • 11Division I
  • 1Division III
  • 2NAIA

Louisiana has 14 colleges with Football programs. Of those, 11 compete in NCAA Division I, 1 in NCAA Division III and 2 in the NAIA. The most popular programs are Louisiana State University, Tulane University and University of Louisiana, Monroe. 4 schools compete in the Southland Conference, the most common conference.

Lowest net priceLouisiana State University, Alexandria · $8,296Average yearly cost after aid
Most selectiveTulane University · 14%Acceptance rate
Largest campusLouisiana State University · 41,705Undergraduate students
All programs

Every Football program in Louisiana

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Division I · 11

Louisiana State University logoLouisiana State UniversityBaton Rouge · SoutheasternTulane University logoTulane UniversityNew Orleans · American AthleticUniversity of Louisiana, Monroe logoUniversity of Louisiana, MonroeMonroe · Sun BeltUniversity of Louisiana, Lafayette logoUniversity of Louisiana, LafayetteLafayette · Sun Belt

Division III · 1

Centenary College of Louisiana logoCentenary College of LouisianaShreveport · Southern Collegiate Athletic

NAIA · 2

Louisiana Christian University logoLouisiana Christian UniversityPinevilleLouisiana State University, Alexandria logoLouisiana State University, AlexandriaAlexandria · Red River Athletic
Questions

Questions about Football colleges in Louisiana

Quick answers about the programs and how to reach their coaches.

How many colleges in Louisiana have Football?

14 colleges in Louisiana have Football programs: 11 Division I, 1 Division III and 2 NAIA.

Which colleges in Louisiana have D1 Football?

11 colleges in Louisiana compete in NCAA Division I Football: Grambling State University, Louisiana State University, Louisiana Tech University, McNeese State University, Nicholls State University, Northwestern State University of Louisiana, Southeastern Louisiana University, Southern University and A&M College and 3 more.

Which colleges in Louisiana have D3 Football?

1 college in Louisiana competes in NCAA Division III Football: Centenary College of Louisiana.

Which colleges in Louisiana have NAIA Football?

2 colleges in Louisiana compete in NAIA Football: Louisiana Christian University and Louisiana State University, Alexandria.

What is the most affordable college in Louisiana with Football?

Louisiana State University, Alexandria has the lowest average net price at $8,296 a year after grants and scholarships.

What conference do most Football programs in Louisiana compete in?

The Southland Conference has the most Football programs in Louisiana.

How do I contact Football coaches in Louisiana?

There are 361 coaches recruiting Football in Louisiana. 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 Louisiana

The most popular programs at each level, with links to the full lists.

D1 Football colleges in Louisiana

11 schools in Louisiana compete in NCAA Division I.

D3 Football colleges in Louisiana

1 school in Louisiana competes in NCAA Division III.

NAIA Football colleges in Louisiana

2 schools in Louisiana compete in NAIA.