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Best Football colleges in New Mexico

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

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90 coaches recruiting Football in New Mexico
Overview

Football colleges in New Mexico

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

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6
Coaches recruiting
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  • 2Division I
  • 3Division II
  • 1Junior college

New Mexico has 6 colleges with Football programs. Of those, 2 compete in NCAA Division I, 3 in NCAA Division II and 1 at the junior college level. The most popular programs are University of New Mexico, New Mexico State University and Western New Mexico University. 2 schools compete in the Lone Star Conference, the most common conference.

Lowest net priceUniversity of New Mexico · $6,347Average yearly cost after aid
Most selectiveNew Mexico Military Institute · 53%Acceptance rate
Largest campusUniversity of New Mexico · 23,124Undergraduate students
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Every Football program in New Mexico

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Division I · 2

University of New Mexico logoUniversity of New MexicoAlbuquerque · Mountain WestNew Mexico State University logoNew Mexico State UniversityLas Cruces · Conference USA

Division II · 3

Western New Mexico University logoWestern New Mexico UniversitySilver City · Lone StarNew Mexico Highlands University logoNew Mexico Highlands UniversityLas Vegas · Rocky Mountain AthleticEastern New Mexico University logoEastern New Mexico UniversityPortales · Lone Star

Junior college · 1

New Mexico Military Institute logoNew Mexico Military InstituteRoswell · Region 1
Questions

Questions about Football colleges in New Mexico

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

How many colleges in New Mexico have Football?

6 colleges in New Mexico have Football programs: 2 Division I, 3 Division II and 1 Junior college.

Which colleges in New Mexico have D1 Football?

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

Which colleges in New Mexico have D2 Football?

3 colleges in New Mexico compete in NCAA Division II Football: Eastern New Mexico University, New Mexico Highlands University and Western New Mexico University.

Which colleges in New Mexico have JUCO Football?

1 college in New Mexico competes in NJCAA junior college Football: New Mexico Military Institute.

What is the most affordable college in New Mexico with Football?

University of New Mexico has the lowest average net price at $6,347 a year after grants and scholarships.

What conference do most Football programs in New Mexico compete in?

The Lone Star Conference has the most Football programs in New Mexico.

How do I contact Football coaches in New Mexico?

There are 90 coaches recruiting Football in New Mexico. 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 New Mexico

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

D1 Football colleges in New Mexico

2 schools in New Mexico compete in NCAA Division I.

D2 Football colleges in New Mexico

3 schools in New Mexico compete in NCAA Division II.

JUCO Football colleges in New Mexico

1 school in New Mexico competes in NJCAA junior college.