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Best Football colleges in New Jersey

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184 coaches recruiting Football in New Jersey
Overview

Football colleges in New Jersey

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

Programs
12
Coaches recruiting
184
  • 4Division I
  • 1Division II
  • 5Division III
  • 2Junior college

New Jersey has 12 colleges with Football programs. Of those, 4 compete in NCAA Division I, 1 in NCAA Division II, 5 in NCAA Division III and 2 at the junior college level. The most popular programs are Rutgers University, New Brunswick, Princeton University and Monmouth University. Their head coaches are Greg Schiano at Rutgers University, New Brunswick, Bob Surace at Princeton University and Jeff Gallo at Monmouth University. 5 schools compete in the New Jersey Athletic Conference, the most common conference.

Lowest net priceSussex County Community College · $7,403Average yearly cost after aidMost selectivePrinceton University · 5%Acceptance rateLargest campusRutgers University, New Brunswick · 52,269Undergraduate students
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Every Football program in New Jersey

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Division I · 4

Rutgers University, New Brunswick logoRutgers University, New BrunswickNew Brunswick · Big Ten · Coach Greg SchianoPrinceton University logoPrinceton UniversityPrinceton · Ivy Group · Coach Bob SuraceMonmouth University logoMonmouth UniversityWest Long Branch · Colonial Athletic Association · Coach Jeff GalloFairleigh Dickinson University, Metropolitan Campus logoFairleigh Dickinson University, Metropolitan CampusTeaneck · Northeast · Coach Anthony Van Curen

Division II · 1

Caldwell University logoCaldwell UniversityCaldwell · Central Atlantic Collegiate · Coach T.J. Kroncke

Division III · 5

Rowan University logoRowan UniversityGlassboro · New Jersey Athletic · Coach Pat RuleyThe College of New Jersey logoThe College of New JerseyEwing · New Jersey Athletic · Coach Tyler MoodyMontclair State University logoMontclair State UniversityMontclair · New Jersey Athletic · Coach Mike PalazzoWilliam Paterson University logoWilliam Paterson UniversityWayne · New Jersey Athletic · Coach Edwyn Edwards

Junior college · 2

Salem Community College logoSalem Community CollegeCarneys Point · Region 19 · Coach Jay AccorsiSussex County Community College logoSussex County Community CollegeNewton · Region 19 · Coach Robert Leach
Questions

Questions about Football colleges in New Jersey

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

How many colleges in New Jersey have Football?

12 colleges in New Jersey have Football programs: 4 Division I, 1 Division II, 5 Division III and 2 Junior college.

Which colleges in New Jersey have D1 Football?

4 colleges in New Jersey compete in NCAA Division I Football: Fairleigh Dickinson University, Metropolitan Campus, Monmouth University, Princeton University and Rutgers University, New Brunswick.

Which colleges in New Jersey have D2 Football?

1 college in New Jersey competes in NCAA Division II Football: Caldwell University.

Which colleges in New Jersey have D3 Football?

5 colleges in New Jersey compete in NCAA Division III Football: Kean University, Montclair State University, Rowan University, The College of New Jersey and William Paterson University.

Which colleges in New Jersey have JUCO Football?

2 colleges in New Jersey compete in NJCAA junior college Football: Salem Community College and Sussex County Community College.

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

Sussex County Community College has the lowest average net price at $7,403 a year after grants and scholarships.

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

The New Jersey Athletic Conference has the most Football programs in New Jersey.

Who are the Football head coaches in New Jersey?

Greg Schiano (Rutgers University, New Brunswick), Bob Surace (Princeton University), Jeff Gallo (Monmouth University), Anthony Van Curen (Fairleigh Dickinson University, Metropolitan Campus), T.J. Kroncke (Caldwell University), Pat Ruley (Rowan University), Tyler Moody (The College of New Jersey) and Mike Palazzo (Montclair State University).

How do I contact Football coaches in New Jersey?

There are 184 coaches recruiting Football in New Jersey. 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 Jersey

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

D1 Football colleges in New Jersey

4 schools in New Jersey compete in NCAA Division I.

D2 Football colleges in New Jersey

1 school in New Jersey competes in NCAA Division II.

D3 Football colleges in New Jersey

5 schools in New Jersey compete in NCAA Division III.

JUCO Football colleges in New Jersey

2 schools in New Jersey compete in NJCAA junior college.