Head Coach
Dale Wellman
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Basketball Staff Contacts
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About Nebraska Wesleyan University Basketball
Walk into the Nebraska Wesleyan practice facility in Lincoln, and you'll notice something immediate: the walls tell a story. Prairie Wolves basketball has deep roots here, a program built on consistency and the kind of resilience you earn playing in the American Rivers Conference, one of Division III's most competitive leagues. Head coach Dale Wellman has cultivated an environment where players aren't just developing skills; they're joining a lineage of athletes who've learned what it means to compete at a high level in a tight-knit community. This is a program that values preparation and execution. Wesleyan's style emphasizes ball movement, disciplined defense, and players who understand their role within a larger system. The American Rivers Conference demands that level of sophistication, every night brings opponents who've done their homework and won't yield to talent alone. Playing for Wellman means stepping into a program that balances winning with genuine development. Nebraska Wesleyan sits in Lincoln, a college town with real basketball culture and resources that Division III programs don't always enjoy. The academic rigor is substantial; students here are serious about their education alongside their sport. If you're looking for a place where you'll be challenged, developed, and part of something with history, Nebraska Wesleyan offers that pathway. This is basketball with purpose. The gap between a recruit who gets offers and one who doesn't is rarely talent alone, it's preparation. Florida Coastal Prep specializes in exactly that bridge year. Explore the program at floridacoastalprep.com or reach out via /contact/.
Net price
$20,647/yr
Grad rate
61%
Enrollment
1,453
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $20,647 / year
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $16,144 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $17,341 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $17,418 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $19,503 / year
- $110,001+
- $27,336 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 1,453
- Average net price
- $20,647 / year
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $45,342 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $45,342 / year
- Graduation rate
- 61%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
American Rivers Conference Teams
| School | Location | Enrollment | Avg. net price |
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Buena Vista University
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Location Storm Lake, IA | Enrollment 1,366 | Avg. net price $18,855 |
Central College
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Location Pella, IA | Enrollment 1,070 | Avg. net price $22,894 |
Coe College
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Location Cedar Rapids, IA | Enrollment 1,164 | Avg. net price $18,647 |
Loras College
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Location Dubuque, IA | Enrollment 1,083 | Avg. net price $22,910 |
Luther College
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Location Decorah, IA | Enrollment 1,379 | Avg. net price $23,945 |
Nebraska Wesleyan University
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Location Lincoln, NE | Enrollment 1,453 | Avg. net price $20,647 |
Simpson College
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Location Indianola, IA | Enrollment 1,227 | Avg. net price $20,460 |
University of Dubuque
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Location Dubuque, IA | Enrollment 1,440 | Avg. net price $25,171 |
Wartburg College
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Location Waverly, IA | Enrollment 1,452 | Avg. net price $23,374 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Nebraska Wesleyan University D3?
Yes, Nebraska Wesleyan University is an NCAA Division III program in the American Rivers Conference. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Nebraska Wesleyan University men's basketball.
What conference is Nebraska Wesleyan University in?
Nebraska Wesleyan University competes in the American Rivers Conference for D3 men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Nebraska Wesleyan University?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $20,647 per year for students who received federal aid, after grants and scholarships. This is not a tuition quote.
What is undergraduate enrollment at Nebraska Wesleyan University?
College Scorecard reports approximately 1,453 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Nebraska Wesleyan University?
Build updated game film, complete NCAA or NAIA eligibility requirements for D3, and contact the coaching staff using verified emails on this page or the official athletics staff directory. FCP helps players prepare film and recruiting profiles for D3 programs. See floridacoastalprep.com/apply/ and the how-to-get-recruited guide on this site.
Targeting Nebraska Wesleyan University?
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Coaching contacts compiled by the FCP recruiting staff. Cost and graduation figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved 2026-11-04.