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University of Nebraska-Lincoln Men's Football

Welcome to the University of Nebraska-Lincoln men's football recruiting profile. The program competes in NCAA Division I (D1) in the Big Ten Conference from Lincoln, Nebraska. Led by head coach Matthew Rhule, University of Nebraska-Lincoln pairs a 88% acceptance rate with a 67% graduation rate and a $18,322 average net price.

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Program
Roster Size
Reported 2024-25 team participation count.
155
Division
Competitive association or level for this program (for example NCAA, NAIA, or JUCO).
Division I (D1)
Conference
Athletic conference this program competes in.
Big Ten Conference
School
Type
Public or private institution classification.
public
Campus Setting
Campus locale: city, suburb, town, or rural.
city
Enrollment
Number of undergraduate students enrolled.
25,883
Acceptance Rate
Percentage of applicants offered admission.
88%
State
Nebraska
City
Lincoln
Address
1400 R Street

Program Performance Trend

Has won an average of 42% of games over the last five seasons.

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Staff
Dani Busboom Kelly
Head Coach
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Jamar Mozee
Assistant Head Coach
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Matthew Rhule
Head Coach
Phil Snow
Associate Head Coach
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Addison Williams
Assistant Coach - Secondary
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E.J. Barthel
Assistant Coach - Running Backs
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Rob Dvoracek
Assistant Coach - Linebackers
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Tyler Yelk
Assistant Coach - Safeties
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C

Academic Outcomes

Graduates from this school outperform 46% of D1 men's football programs academically.

Retention Rate
Percentage of first-year students who return for year two.
86%
Graduation Rate
Percentage of students who complete their degree.
67%
Median Earnings (6yr)
Median earnings 6 years after students entered this school.
$47,692
Median Earnings (10yr)
Median earnings 10 years after students entered this school.
$56,887
C

Affordability

This school is more affordable than 45% of D1 men's football programs.

Tuition (In-State)
Published annual tuition for in-state students.
$8,250
Tuition (Out-of-State)
Published annual tuition for out-of-state students.
$26,400
Room & Board
Annual cost of on-campus housing and meals.
$14,120
Average Net Price
Reported average cost after grants and scholarships.
$18,322
Application Fee
One-time undergraduate application fee.
$45
A

Program Resources

This program is better funded than 96% of D1 men's football programs.

Total Revenue
Reported 2024-25 annual program revenue from all sources.
$122,283,973
Operating Expenses
Reported 2024-25 team operating expenses, such as travel, meals, equipment, uniforms, and contest costs.
$10,092,299
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