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Nebraska Wesleyan University Men's Football

The Nebraska Wesleyan University men's football 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 32% of D3 men's football programs, earning a D for resources. Academically, graduates outperform those at 48% of D3 men's football programs, and the school is more affordable than 76% of them.

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Program
Roster Size
Reported 2024-25 team participation count.
122
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 27% of games over the last five seasons.

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Staff
Brian Keller
Head Coach
Ethan Heifner
Assistant Football Coach (special Teams Coordinator/defensive Line)
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Brandon Bear Earp
Football Assistant Football Coach (defensive Coordinator)
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Chris Claybon
Assistant Football Coach (defensive Backs)
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Dante Proctor Jr.
Assistant Football Coach (running Backs)
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Dylan Kurtz
Assistant Football Coach (defensive Backs)
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Kevin Hyland
Assistant Football Coach (wide Receivers)
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Kyle Murphy
Assistant Football Coach (offensive Line)
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C

Academic Outcomes

Graduates from this school outperform 48% of D3 men's football 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 76% of D3 men's football 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
D

Program Resources

This program is better funded than 32% of D3 men's football programs.

Total Revenue
Reported 2024-25 annual program revenue from all sources.
$413,165
Operating Expenses
Reported 2024-25 team operating expenses, such as travel, meals, equipment, uniforms, and contest costs.
$153,251
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