What division is Nebraska?

Nebraska competes at the NCAA Division I FBS level in the Big Ten.

What GPA do you need for Nebraska?

The average GPA at Nebraska is 3.5. This is a highly selective academic program.

Nebraska has an enrollment of approximately 1,453 students in a urban setting.

What is the acceptance rate at Nebraska?

Nebraska has an acceptance rate of 80%.

How do I get recruited to play at Nebraska?

To get recruited at Nebraska, start by building your athletic and academic profile on RawRecruit. Our AI Fit Score algorithm compares your stats against Nebraska's historical roster data across 5 dimensions. You can access coaching staff contact information including emails and phone numbers to reach out directly.

Nebraska

Lincoln, NEFBSBig Ten

Updated July 13, 2026

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NCAA Division I FBS

Division

1,453

Enrollment

3.5

Avg GPA

80%

Acceptance

66%

Graduation

75%

Retention

What this means for recruiting: Selective academics. Most recruits clear the 3.5+ GPA bar.

Nebraska is a NCAA Division I FBS program in the Big Ten, located in Lincoln, NE. We map football, basketball, track & field, and flag football at Nebraska, with Fit Score matching across 5 dimensions and coaching staff and roster history for football, basketball, track & field, and flag football.

Academics

Avg GPA

3.5

Graduation

66%

Acceptance

80%

Student:Faculty

12:1

Avg SAT

1,209

Retention

75%

Campus & Location

Setting

Urban

Climate

Cold

Median Earnings

$47,667

New program, still filling its roster

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Why this exists

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About Nebraska Athletics

Nebraska is a NCAA Division I FBS athletic program located in Lincoln, NE, competing in the Big Ten. With an enrollment of 1,453 students, Nebraska offers a small, close-knit campus environment for student-athletes. We map coaching staff and roster history for football, basketball, track & field, and flag football at Nebraska, visible to signed-in athletes.

The average admissions GPA at Nebraska is 3.5. The school maintains a 66% graduation rate.

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