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Ohio State University men’s wrestlingscouting report

34 players, 4 coaches and $16,254 spent per player, the 6th highest of 71 NCAA Division I programs. What that means if you want to play here, and what it costs.

34roster
1+3head + assistant coaches
$16,254spent per player
$30,714avg athletic aid per male athlete

How Ohio State University men’s wrestling compares

Against all 71 men’s wrestling programs in NCAA Division I, 2024-2025. The tick marks the median. See the full ranking →

Spending per player$16,254
6th of 71NCAA Division I median $6,183
Roster size34
38th of 71NCAA Division I median 35

Athletic scholarships at Ohio State University

$15.2Mathletic aid to men’s athletes at Ohio State University

That is 51% of all athletic aid at Ohio State University, shared by 496 men’s athletes: about $30,714 each on average. The school also spent $2.9M recruiting men’s athletes.

Roster rules changed in 2025. Since 1 July 2025, Division I schools that joined the House v. NCAA settlement cap men’s wrestling rosters at 30 and may fund a scholarship for every rostered player (the old limit was 9.9 scholarships). Ohio State University reported 34 participants in 2024-2025, so expect fewer roster spots for incoming players than a few years ago. Current athletes may be grandfathered.

What it costs to play here

Average net price after grants$17,269/yr
Tuition (in-state)$13,641/yr
Tuition (out-of-state)$42,423/yr
Team operating budget per player$16,254/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.

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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 men’s wrestling programs with the closest spending per player.

ProgramRosterSpend / player
Stanford University CA26$15,516
University of Iowa IA39$17,911
Purdue University IN34$14,391
Rutgers University NJ37$14,069
University of Maryland MD31$13,309

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Team finances

School-fundedreported revenue equals expenses, as is usual for sports the school pays for
$3.2Mexpenses, incl. coaching and scholarships
$552,647operating budget (travel, gear, game day)

Questions about Ohio State University men’s wrestling

Does Ohio State University offer men’s wrestling scholarships?

Ohio State University reported $15.2M in athletic scholarships for men’s sports in 2024-2025, about $30,714 per male athlete on average across 496 athletes. Schools do not report aid per sport, so ask the coaching staff what a wrestling award would cover.

How many players are on the Ohio State University men’s wrestling roster?

34 participants in 2024-2025, the 38th largest of 71 NCAA Division I men’s wrestling programs (median 35).

How much does Ohio State University spend on men’s wrestling?

$552,647 in operating expenses (travel, equipment, game day), or $16,254 per participant, 6th of 71 in NCAA Division I. Total team expenses including coaching salaries and scholarships were $3.2M.

What does it cost to attend Ohio State University as an athlete?

Without athletic aid, the average net price after grants is $17,269 a year. Tuition is $13,641 for in-state students and $42,423 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 Ohio State University-Main Campus. How these pages work.