Overview
University of Nebraska–Lincoln in Lincoln, Nebraska has competed in varsity esports since 2023, with affiliations including Power Esports Conference. Its teams currently compete in VALORANT and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. Esports scholarships are offered, but a fixed amount is not published (journalism.unl.edu, 2023-24). Federal College Scorecard data shows an average net price of $17,747 per year, an acceptance rate of 87% and a graduation rate of 67% across 19,178 undergraduates.
Esports details verified 2026-10-10 · Federal data retrieved 2026-10-10
Esports scholarships at Nebraska
Up to 10 partial scholarships for varsity players; amounts not published
The esports program
- Level
- Varsity
- Founded
- 2023
- Conference / league
- Power Esports Conference
- Facility
- Not published
- Titles fielded
- 2
Cost & outcomes vs. other esports schools
Compared with the median of all 405 esports programs we track.
| Tuition (in-state / out-of-state) | $10,434 / $28,584 |
|---|---|
| Average net price (after grants) | $17,747 |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 23% |
| Median debt at graduation | $21,000 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 17:1 |
Who studies at Nebraska
19,178 undergraduates, shown as 100 people.
- White 76%
- Hispanic/Latino 10%
- Black 3%
- Asian 4%
- Two or more races 4%
- International 3%
- Other / unknown 0%
- Women
- 50%
- First-generation
- 22%
- Pell recipients
- 23%
Frequently asked questions
Does Nebraska offer esports scholarships?
Esports scholarships are offered, but a fixed amount is not published (journalism.unl.edu, 2023-24). Scholarship terms can change each season, so confirm with the program before applying.
What games does Nebraska esports compete in?
Nebraska fields varsity teams in VALORANT and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, according to the program's published information.
How much does Nebraska cost per year?
The average annual net price — cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving aid — is $17,747. Published tuition is $10,434 in-state and $28,584 out-of-state (U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard).
How hard is it to get into Nebraska?
Nebraska admits 87% of applicants, per the College Scorecard.
When did Nebraska start varsity esports?
Nebraska's varsity esports program began in 2023.
Sources
- Esports program and scholarship terms: journalism.unl.edu (2023-24)
- Cost, admissions, outcomes and demographics: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved 2026-10-10
- Photo: Hanyou23, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Research notes
Varsity team housed in the College of Journalism and Mass Communications. Ahman Green was hired as full-time coach/director in 2023, and Ryan Tan is listed as Director of Esports. The scholarship count comes from Nebraska Today (Aug 2023, '10 new scholarships') and Nebraska News Service (Apr 2024, 'up to 10 partial scholarships'). No official page gives amounts. Titles were confirmed only through press and social media: Valorant (X post, Nov 2025) and Smash (PEC 2024-25 runner-up, and a Jan 2026 win over Boise State). The roster may include more titles. A Nebraska Union arena was approved in 2023, but as of April 2024 construction hadn't started, so fac is left empty. Club roots go back to 2014 and 2018.
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