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505 coaches recruiting Football in New York
Overview

Football colleges in New York

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

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40
Coaches recruiting
505
  • 13Division I
  • 5Division II
  • 19Division III
  • 3Junior college

New York has 40 colleges with Football programs. Of those, 13 compete in NCAA Division I, 5 in NCAA Division II, 19 in NCAA Division III and 3 at the junior college level. The most popular programs are Syracuse University, Stony Brook University and Colgate University. Their head coaches are Fran Brown at Syracuse University, Billy Cosh at Stony Brook University and Curt Fitzpatrick at Colgate University. 6 schools compete in the Empire Eight, the most common conference.

Lowest net priceUnited States Merchant Marine Academy · $4,101Average yearly cost after aidMost selectiveColumbia University · 4%Acceptance rateLargest campusColumbia University · 35,173Undergraduate students
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Division I · 13

Syracuse University logoSyracuse UniversitySyracuse · Atlantic Coast · Coach Fran BrownStony Brook University logoStony Brook UniversityStony Brook · Colonial Athletic Association · Coach Billy CoshColgate University logoColgate UniversityHamilton · Patriot League · Coach Curt FitzpatrickCornell University logoCornell UniversityIthaca · Ivy Group · Coach Dan Swanstrom

Division II · 5

Molloy University logoMolloy UniversityRockville Centre · East Coast · Coach Brian HughesPace University logoPace UniversityNew York · Northeast 10 · Coach Chad WalkerRoberts Wesleyan University logoRoberts Wesleyan UniversityRochester · East Coast · Coach Paul FricanoD'Youville University logoD'Youville UniversityBuffalo · East Coast · Coach Graham Johnsen

Division III · 19

Hobart and William Smith Colleges logoHobart and William Smith CollegesGeneva · Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association · Coach Kevin DeWallUniversity of Rochester logoUniversity of RochesterRochester · University Athletic Association · Coach Chad MartinovichAlfred University logoAlfred UniversityAlfred · Empire Eight · Coach Bob RanklIthaca College logoIthaca CollegeIthaca · Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association · Coach Brandon Maguire

Junior college · 3

Hudson Valley Community College logoHudson Valley Community CollegeTroy · Region 3 · Coach Don JonesNassau Community College logoNassau Community CollegeGarden City · Region 15 · Coach Jhaleel OswaldErie Community College logoErie Community CollegeBuffalo · Region 3 · Coach Mike Kemp
Questions

Questions about Football colleges in New York

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

How many colleges in New York have Football?

40 colleges in New York have Football programs: 13 Division I, 5 Division II, 19 Division III and 3 Junior college.

Which colleges in New York have D1 Football?

13 colleges in New York compete in NCAA Division I Football: Colgate University, Columbia University, Cornell University, Fordham University, Long Island University, Manhattan University, Marist University, Stony Brook University and 5 more.

Which colleges in New York have D2 Football?

5 colleges in New York compete in NCAA Division II Football: D'Youville University, Molloy University, Pace University, Roberts Wesleyan University and St. Thomas Aquinas College.

Which colleges in New York have D3 Football?

19 colleges in New York compete in NCAA Division III Football: Alfred University, Elmira College, Hamilton College, Hartwick College, Hilbert College, Hobart and William Smith Colleges, Ithaca College, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and 11 more.

Which colleges in New York have JUCO Football?

3 colleges in New York compete in NJCAA junior college Football: Erie Community College, Hudson Valley Community College and Nassau Community College.

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

United States Merchant Marine Academy has the lowest average net price at $4,101 a year after grants and scholarships.

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

The Empire Eight has the most Football programs in New York.

Who are the Football head coaches in New York?

Fran Brown (Syracuse University), Billy Cosh (Stony Brook University), Curt Fitzpatrick (Colgate University), Dan Swanstrom (Cornell University), Pete Lembo (University at Buffalo), Joe Conlin (Fordham University), Mark West (United States Military Academy) and Ron Cooper (Long Island University).

How do I contact Football coaches in New York?

There are 505 coaches recruiting Football in New York. 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 York

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

D1 Football colleges in New York

13 schools in New York compete in NCAA Division I. The 12 most popular are listed below.

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D2 Football colleges in New York

5 schools in New York compete in NCAA Division II.

D3 Football colleges in New York

19 schools in New York compete in NCAA Division III. The 12 most popular are listed below.

See all 19 D3 Football colleges in New York

JUCO Football colleges in New York

3 schools in New York compete in NJCAA junior college.