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Best Football colleges in North Dakota

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Overview

Football colleges in North Dakota

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

Programs
10
Coaches recruiting
71
  • 2Division I
  • 2Division II
  • 3NAIA
  • 2Junior college

North Dakota has 10 colleges with Football programs: North Dakota State University, University of North Dakota, Bismarck State College, Minot State University, University of Mary, Dickinson State University, Mayville State University, University of Jamestown, Valley City State University and North Dakota State College of Science. Of those, 2 compete in NCAA Division I, 2 in NCAA Division II, 3 in the NAIA, 2 at the junior college level and 1 in other associations. The most popular programs are North Dakota State University, University of North Dakota and Bismarck State College. Their head coaches are Eric Schmidt at University of North Dakota and Chris Stutzriem at 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 aidMost selectiveDickinson State University · 37%Acceptance rateLargest campusUniversity of North Dakota · 15,019Undergraduate students
All programs

Every Football program in North Dakota

Open any school to see its coaches, costs and admissions.

Division I · 2

North Dakota State University logoNorth Dakota State UniversityFargo · Missouri ValleyUniversity of North Dakota logoUniversity of North DakotaGrand Forks · Missouri Valley · Coach Eric Schmidt

Division II · 2

Minot State University logoMinot State UniversityMinot · Northern Sun Intercollegiate · Coach Ian ShieldsUniversity of Mary logoUniversity of MaryBismarck · Northern Sun Intercollegiate · Coach Shann Schillinger

NAIA · 3

Dickinson State University logoDickinson State UniversityDickinson · North Star Athletic Association · Coach Pete StantonMayville State University logoMayville State UniversityMayville · North Star Athletic Association · Coach Rocky LarsonValley City State University logoValley City State UniversityValley City · North Star Athletic Association · Coach Dennis McCulloch

Junior college · 2

Bismarck State College logoBismarck State CollegeBismarck · Region 13 · Coach Chris StutzriemNorth Dakota State College of Science logoNorth Dakota State College of ScienceWahpeton · Region 13 · Coach Mark Kennedy

Other associations · 1

University of Jamestown logoUniversity of JamestownJamestown · North Star Athletic Association · Coach Tom Dosch
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.

Who are the Football head coaches in North Dakota?

Eric Schmidt (University of North Dakota), Chris Stutzriem (Bismarck State College), Ian Shields (Minot State University), Shann Schillinger (University of Mary), Pete Stanton (Dickinson State University), Rocky Larson (Mayville State University), Tom Dosch (University of Jamestown) and Dennis McCulloch (Valley City State University).

How do I contact Football coaches in North Dakota?

There are 71 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.