North Dakota State University
RecognizedFargo, North Dakota
NCAA D1 · Missouri Valley
12k students95% accepted$15.6k net price
Colleges
Best Football colleges in North Dakota
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University of North Dakota
RecognizedGrand Forks, North Dakota
NCAA D1 · Missouri Valley
15k students77% accepted$18.1k net price
Bismarck State College
RecognizedBismarck, North Dakota
NJCAA · Region 13
4.2k students$10.5k net price
Minot State University
Somewhat RecognizedMinot, North Dakota
NCAA D2 · Northern Sun Intercollegiate
2.8k students65% accepted$13.1k net price
University of Mary
Somewhat RecognizedBismarck, North Dakota
NCAA D2 · Northern Sun Intercollegiate
3.9k students75% accepted$19.2k net price
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Dickinson State University
Somewhat RecognizedDickinson, North Dakota
NAIA · North Star Athletic Association
1.4k students37% accepted$14.7k net price
Overview
Football colleges in North Dakota
How the programs break down by division, conference, cost and size. Updated October 2026.
- Programs
- 10
- Coaches recruiting
- 106
- 2Division I
- 2Division II
- 3NAIA
- 2Junior college
North Dakota has 10 colleges with Football programs. Of those, 2 compete in NCAA Division I, 2 in NCAA Division II, 3 in the NAIA and 2 at the junior college level. The most popular programs are North Dakota State University, University of North Dakota and Bismarck State College. 4 schools compete in the North Star Athletic Association, the most common conference.
Lowest net priceBismarck State College · $10,462Average yearly cost after aid
Most selectiveDickinson State University · 37%Acceptance rate
Largest campusUniversity of North Dakota · 15,019Undergraduate students
All programs
Every Football program in North Dakota
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Division I · 2
Division II · 2
NAIA · 3
Junior college · 2
Questions
Questions about Football colleges in North Dakota
Quick answers about the programs and how to reach their coaches.
How many colleges in North Dakota have Football?
10 colleges in North Dakota have Football programs: 2 Division I, 2 Division II, 3 NAIA and 2 Junior college.
Which colleges in North Dakota have D1 Football?
2 colleges in North Dakota compete in NCAA Division I Football: North Dakota State University and University of North Dakota.
Which colleges in North Dakota have D2 Football?
2 colleges in North Dakota compete in NCAA Division II Football: Minot State University and University of Mary.
Which colleges in North Dakota have NAIA Football?
3 colleges in North Dakota compete in NAIA Football: Dickinson State University, Mayville State University and Valley City State University.
Which colleges in North Dakota have JUCO Football?
2 colleges in North Dakota compete in NJCAA junior college Football: Bismarck State College and North Dakota State College of Science.
What is the most affordable college in North Dakota with Football?
Bismarck State College has the lowest average net price at $10,462 a year after grants and scholarships.
What conference do most Football programs in North Dakota compete in?
The North Star Athletic Association has the most Football programs in North Dakota.
How do I contact Football coaches in North Dakota?
There are 106 coaches recruiting Football in North Dakota. 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 North Dakota
The most popular programs at each level, with links to the full lists.
D1 Football colleges in North Dakota
2 schools in North Dakota compete in NCAA Division I.
D2 Football colleges in North Dakota
2 schools in North Dakota compete in NCAA Division II.
NAIA Football colleges in North Dakota
3 schools in North Dakota compete in NAIA.
JUCO Football colleges in North Dakota
2 schools in North Dakota compete in NJCAA junior college.