InkboundCollege Soccer Programs in Nebraska (2027)
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Nebraska has 29 college soccer programs at 17 schools: 5 NCAA D1, 2 NCAA D2, 2 NCAA D3, 12 NAIA, and 8 Junior College. That includes 13 men's teams and 16 women's teams across 11 conferences. Every program below links to a page with its coaching staff, roster link and school data.
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Recruiting in Nebraska
Nebraska is spread across levels. NAIA is the largest group with 12 programs, followed by Junior College (NJCAA, CCCAA, NWAC) with 8 and NCAA Division I with 5. That mix gives in state players realistic options at more than one level.
There are 5 NCAA Division I programs in the state. 2 Division III programs offer a no athletic scholarship route where academic and need based aid drive the cost. 8 junior college programs give players a two year development and transfer path.
Programs in Nebraska compete in 11 conferences. The largest in the state by program count is the Great Plains Athletic Conference with 8 programs based here. 26 of the 29 programs have a head coach on record in our data, and each program page lists the full coaching staff we have.
NCAA Division I soccer programs in Nebraska
5 programs. See every NCAA Division I program nationally.
| School | Team | Conference | City |
|---|---|---|---|
| Creighton University | Men's | Big East Conference | Omaha |
| Creighton University | Women's | Big East Conference | Omaha |
| University of Nebraska | Women's | Big Ten | Kearney |
| University of Nebraska at Omaha | Men's | The Summit League | Omaha |
| University of Nebraska at Omaha | Women's | The Summit League | Omaha |
NCAA Division II soccer programs in Nebraska
2 programs. See every NCAA Division II program nationally.
| School | Team | Conference | City |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Nebraska at Kearney | Women's | Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association | Kearney |
| Wayne State College | Women's | Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference | Wayne |
NCAA Division III soccer programs in Nebraska
2 programs. See every NCAA Division III program nationally.
| School | Team | Conference | City |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nebraska Wesleyan University | Men's | American Rivers Conference | Lincoln |
| Nebraska Wesleyan University | Women's | American Rivers Conference | Lincoln |
NAIA soccer programs in Nebraska
12 programs. See every NAIA program nationally.
| School | Team | Conference | City |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bellevue University | Men's | North Star Athletic Association | Bellevue |
| Bellevue University | Women's | North Star Athletic Association | Bellevue |
| College of Saint Mary | Women's | Great Plains Athletic Conference | Omaha |
| Concordia University Nebraska | Men's | Great Plains Athletic Conference | Seward |
| Doane University | Men's | Great Plains Athletic Conference | Crete |
| Doane University | Women's | Great Plains Athletic Conference | Crete |
| Hastings College | Men's | Great Plains Athletic Conference | Hastings |
| Hastings College | Women's | Great Plains Athletic Conference | Hastings |
| Midland University | Men's | Great Plains Athletic Conference | Fremont |
| Midland University | Women's | Great Plains Athletic Conference | Fremont |
| York University | Men's | Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference | York |
| York University | Women's | Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference | York |
Junior College (NJCAA, CCCAA, NWAC) soccer programs in Nebraska
8 programs. See every Junior College (NJCAA, CCCAA, NWAC) program nationally.
| School | Team | Conference | City |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Community College | Men's | Region 9 | Grand Island |
| Central Community College | Women's | Region 9 | Grand Island |
| Northeast Community College | Men's | ICCAC | Norfolk |
| Northeast Community College | Women's | ICCAC | Norfolk |
| Southeast Community College Lincoln | Men's | Region 9 | Lincoln |
| Southeast Community College Lincoln | Women's | Region 9 | Lincoln |
| Western Nebraska Community College | Men's | Region 9 | Scottsbluff |
| Western Nebraska Community College | Women's | Region 9 | Scottsbluff |
Conferences with soccer programs in Nebraska
11 conferences have at least one member in Nebraska.
- American Rivers Conference
- Big East Conference
- Big Ten
- Great Plains Athletic Conference
- ICCAC
- Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference
- Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association
- North Star Athletic Association
- Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference
- Region 9
- The Summit League
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Frequently asked questions
- How many college soccer programs are in Nebraska?
- Nebraska has 29 college soccer programs at 17 schools, counting men's and women's teams separately: 5 NCAA D1, 2 NCAA D2, 2 NCAA D3, 12 NAIA, and 8 Junior College.
- How many D1 soccer programs are in Nebraska?
- There are 5 NCAA Division I soccer programs in Nebraska. Each one is listed in the Division I table on this page with its conference and city.
- Which conferences have soccer teams in Nebraska?
- 11 conferences have at least one member soccer program in Nebraska: American Rivers Conference, Big East Conference, Big Ten, Great Plains Athletic Conference, ICCAC, and Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference and 5 others.
- Are there junior college soccer programs in Nebraska?
- Yes. Nebraska has 8 junior college soccer programs. Junior college is a two year path that many players use to develop and then transfer to a four year school.
- How many men's and women's soccer teams are in Nebraska?
- Nebraska has 13 men's college soccer teams and 16 women's college soccer teams in our data.
- Do college soccer coaches in Nebraska recruit players from in state?
- Many programs recruit heavily from their own state and region, especially at the Division II, Division III, NAIA and junior college levels. Nebraska has 29 programs that a local player can reach without leaving the state, and each program page lists the coaching staff to contact.
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