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Nebraska Wesleyan University Men's Basketball

The Nebraska Wesleyan University men's basketball program competes in NCAA Division III (D3) as a member of the American Rivers Conference, based in Lincoln, Nebraska. The program is better funded than 77% of D3 men's basketball programs, earning a B for resources. Academically, graduates outperform those at 51% of D3 men's basketball programs, and the school is more affordable than 71% of them.

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Program
Roster Size
Reported 2024-25 team participation count.
26
Division
Competitive association or level for this program (for example NCAA, NAIA, or JUCO).
Division III (D3)
Conference
Athletic conference this program competes in.
American Rivers Conference
School
Type
Public or private institution classification.
private
Campus Setting
Campus locale: city, suburb, town, or rural.
city
Enrollment
Number of undergraduate students enrolled.
4,462
Acceptance Rate
Percentage of applicants offered admission.
80%
State
Nebraska
City
Lincoln
Address
5000 St Paul Ave

Program Performance Trend

Has won an average of 68% of games over the last five seasons.

100%50%0%54%'21-2262%'22-2384%'23-2474%'24-2569%'25-26
Staff
Dale Wellman
Head Men's Basketball Coach
(402) 465-2538·View profile
Blake Bonin
Assistant Men's Basketball Coach
(402) 465-2474·View profile
Patrick Monahan
Assistant Men's Basketball Coach
(402) 465-2474·View profile
Zachary Bodfield
Assistant Men's Basketball Coach
(402) 465-7516·View profile
C

Academic Outcomes

Graduates from this school outperform 51% of D3 men's basketball programs academically.

Retention Rate
Percentage of first-year students who return for year two.
75%
Graduation Rate
Percentage of students who complete their degree.
66%
Median Earnings (6yr)
Median earnings 6 years after students entered this school.
$47,667
Median Earnings (10yr)
Median earnings 10 years after students entered this school.
$56,405
B

Affordability

This school is more affordable than 71% of D3 men's basketball programs.

Tuition (In-State)
Published annual tuition for in-state students.
$42,274
Tuition (Out-of-State)
Published annual tuition for out-of-state students.
$42,274
Room & Board
Annual cost of on-campus housing and meals.
$12,229
Average Net Price
Reported average cost after grants and scholarships.
$21,122
Application Fee
One-time undergraduate application fee.
Not reported
B

Program Resources

This program is better funded than 77% of D3 men's basketball programs.

Total Revenue
Reported 2024-25 annual program revenue from all sources.
$257,978
Operating Expenses
Reported 2024-25 team operating expenses, such as travel, meals, equipment, uniforms, and contest costs.
$74,487
School website Athletics Admissions Financial aid Apply Estimate your cost (402) 466-2371

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