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Best Football colleges in Mississippi

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274 coaches recruiting Football in Mississippi
Overview

Football colleges in Mississippi

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

Programs
24
Coaches recruiting
274
  • 6Division I
  • 2Division II
  • 2Division III
  • 14Junior college

Mississippi has 24 colleges with Football programs. Of those, 6 compete in NCAA Division I, 2 in NCAA Division II, 2 in NCAA Division III and 14 at the junior college level. The most popular programs are Mississippi State University, University of Mississippi and University of Southern Mississippi. 14 schools compete in the Region 23, the most common conference.

Lowest net priceCoahoma Community College · $-135Average yearly cost after aid
Most selectiveMississippi College · 29%Acceptance rate
Largest campusUniversity of Mississippi · 26,449Undergraduate students
All programs

Every Football program in Mississippi

Open any school to see its coaches, costs and admissions.

Division I · 6

Mississippi State University logoMississippi State UniversityMississippi State · SoutheasternUniversity of Mississippi logoUniversity of MississippiUniversity · SoutheasternUniversity of Southern Mississippi logoUniversity of Southern MississippiHattiesburg · Sun BeltMississippi Valley State University logoMississippi Valley State UniversityItta Bena · Southwestern Athletic

Division II · 2

Mississippi College logoMississippi CollegeClinton · Gulf SouthDelta State University logoDelta State UniversityCleveland · Gulf South

Division III · 2

Millsaps College logoMillsaps CollegeJackson · Southern Athletic AssociationBelhaven University logoBelhaven UniversityJackson · USA South Athletic

Junior college · 14

East Mississippi Community College logoEast Mississippi Community CollegeScooba · Region 23Hinds Community College logoHinds Community CollegeRaymond · Region 23Northwest Mississippi Community College logoNorthwest Mississippi Community CollegeSenatobia · Region 23Copiah-Lincoln Community College logoCopiah-Lincoln Community CollegeWesson · Region 23
Questions

Questions about Football colleges in Mississippi

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

How many colleges in Mississippi have Football?

24 colleges in Mississippi have Football programs: 6 Division I, 2 Division II, 2 Division III and 14 Junior college.

Which colleges in Mississippi have D1 Football?

6 colleges in Mississippi compete in NCAA Division I Football: Alcorn State University, Jackson State University, Mississippi State University, Mississippi Valley State University, University of Mississippi and University of Southern Mississippi.

Which colleges in Mississippi have D2 Football?

2 colleges in Mississippi compete in NCAA Division II Football: Delta State University and Mississippi College.

Which colleges in Mississippi have D3 Football?

2 colleges in Mississippi compete in NCAA Division III Football: Belhaven University and Millsaps College.

Which colleges in Mississippi have JUCO Football?

14 colleges in Mississippi compete in NJCAA junior college Football: Coahoma Community College, Copiah-Lincoln Community College, East Central Community College, East Mississippi Community College, Hinds Community College, Holmes Community College, Itawamba Community College, Jones County Junior College and 6 more.

What is the most affordable college in Mississippi with Football?

Coahoma Community College has the lowest average net price at $-135 a year after grants and scholarships.

What conference do most Football programs in Mississippi compete in?

The Region 23 has the most Football programs in Mississippi.

How do I contact Football coaches in Mississippi?

There are 274 coaches recruiting Football in Mississippi. 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 Mississippi

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

D1 Football colleges in Mississippi

6 schools in Mississippi compete in NCAA Division I.

D2 Football colleges in Mississippi

2 schools in Mississippi compete in NCAA Division II.

D3 Football colleges in Mississippi

2 schools in Mississippi compete in NCAA Division III.

JUCO Football colleges in Mississippi

14 schools in Mississippi compete in NJCAA junior college. The 12 most popular are listed below.

See all 14 JUCO Football colleges in Mississippi