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University of Nebraska women’s volleyballscouting report

17 players, 4 coaches and $89,220 spent per player, the highest of 340 NCAA Division I programs. What that means if you want to play here, and what it costs.

17roster
1+3head + assistant coaches
$89,220spent per player
$20,186avg athletic aid per female athlete

How University of Nebraska women’s volleyball compares

Against all 340 women’s volleyball programs in NCAA Division I, 2024-2025. The tick marks the median. See the full ranking →

Spending per player$89,220
1st of 340NCAA Division I median $10,081
Roster size17
199th of 340NCAA Division I median 18

Athletic scholarships at University of Nebraska

$5.6Mathletic aid to women’s athletes at University of Nebraska

That is 44% of all athletic aid at University of Nebraska, shared by 277 women’s athletes: about $20,186 each on average. The school also spent $772,794 recruiting women’s athletes.

Roster rules changed in 2025. Since 1 July 2025, Division I schools that joined the House v. NCAA settlement cap women’s volleyball rosters at 18 and may fund a scholarship for every rostered player (the old limit was 12 scholarships). University of Nebraska reported 17 participants in 2024-2025. Current athletes may be grandfathered.

What it costs to play here

Average net price after grants$16,214/yr
Tuition (in-state)$11,100/yr
Tuition (out-of-state)$30,330/yr
Team operating budget per player$89,220/yr

Most college athletes are on a partial award or none. The difference (tuition, club seasons and showcase travel before you commit, gear and summer training after) is usually paid by families.

Chasing a spot on a team like this?

Showcases, club seasons, travel and training add up long before a scholarship offer. Athletes use Sport Fund to get monthly support from family, friends and local sponsors.

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Similar programs

NCAA Division I women’s volleyball programs with the closest spending per player.

ProgramRosterSpend / player
Southern Methodist University TX14$86,785
Stanford University CA15$67,534
University of Wisconsin-Madison WI19$64,754
Texas A&M University TX16$57,723
University of Minnesota MN17$50,729

All 340 NCAA Division I women’s volleyball programs →

Team finances

$5.5Mrevenue
$6.8Mexpenses, incl. coaching and scholarships
$1.5Moperating budget (travel, gear, game day)

Questions about University of Nebraska women’s volleyball

Does University of Nebraska offer women’s volleyball scholarships?

University of Nebraska reported $5.6M in athletic scholarships for women’s sports in 2024-2025, about $20,186 per female athlete on average across 277 athletes. Schools do not report aid per sport, so ask the coaching staff what a volleyball award would cover.

How many players are on the University of Nebraska women’s volleyball roster?

17 participants in 2024-2025, the 199th largest of 340 NCAA Division I women’s volleyball programs (median 18).

How much does University of Nebraska spend on women’s volleyball?

$1.5M in operating expenses (travel, equipment, game day), or $89,220 per participant, 1st of 340 in NCAA Division I. Total team expenses including coaching salaries and scholarships were $6.8M.

What does it cost to attend University of Nebraska as an athlete?

Without athletic aid, the average net price after grants is $16,214 a year. Tuition is $11,100 for in-state students and $30,330 out of state.

Sources

U.S. Department of Education, Equity in Athletics Data Analysis (EADA), reporting year 2024-2025, as reported by the institution; College Scorecard. Rankings compare every NCAA Division I program in the same sport and gender that reported participants. NCAA roster limits: NCAA Division I Board, June 2025. Sport Fund is not affiliated with University of Nebraska-Lincoln. How these pages work.