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Best Football colleges in Montana

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

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82 coaches recruiting Football in Montana
Overview

Football colleges in Montana

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

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8
Coaches recruiting
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  • 2Division I
  • 6NAIA

Montana has 8 colleges with Football programs. Of those, 2 compete in NCAA Division I and 6 in the NAIA. The most popular programs are University of Montana, Montana State University and Carroll College. 5 schools compete in the Frontier Conference, the most common conference.

Lowest net priceMontana State University, Northern · $9,961Average yearly cost after aid
Most selectiveRocky Mountain College · 70%Acceptance rate
Largest campusMontana State University · 17,135Undergraduate students
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Every Football program in Montana

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Division I · 2

University of Montana logoUniversity of MontanaMissoula · Big SkyMontana State University logoMontana State UniversityBozeman · Big Sky

NAIA · 6

Carroll College logoCarroll CollegeHelena · FrontierThe University of Montana, Western logoThe University of Montana, WesternDillon · FrontierMontana State University, Northern logoMontana State University, NorthernHavre · FrontierUniversity of Montana, Western logoUniversity of Montana, WesternDillon
Questions

Questions about Football colleges in Montana

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

How many colleges in Montana have Football?

8 colleges in Montana have Football programs: 2 Division I and 6 NAIA.

Which colleges in Montana have D1 Football?

2 colleges in Montana compete in NCAA Division I Football: Montana State University and University of Montana.

Which colleges in Montana have NAIA Football?

6 colleges in Montana compete in NAIA Football: Carroll College, Montana State University, Northern, Montana Technological University, Rocky Mountain College, The University of Montana, Western and University of Montana, Western.

What is the most affordable college in Montana with Football?

Montana State University, Northern has the lowest average net price at $9,961 a year after grants and scholarships.

What conference do most Football programs in Montana compete in?

The Frontier Conference has the most Football programs in Montana.

How do I contact Football coaches in Montana?

There are 82 coaches recruiting Football in Montana. 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 Montana

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

D1 Football colleges in Montana

2 schools in Montana compete in NCAA Division I.

NAIA Football colleges in Montana

6 schools in Montana compete in NAIA.