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Penn State University men’s wrestlingscouting report

38 players, 4 coaches and $28,998 spent per player, the highest of 71 NCAA Division I programs. What that means if you want to play here, and what it costs.

38roster
1+3head + assistant coaches
$28,998spent per player
$27,048avg athletic aid per male athlete

How Penn 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$28,998
1st of 71NCAA Division I median $6,183
Roster size38
15th of 71NCAA Division I median 35

Athletic scholarships at Penn State University

$14.1Mathletic aid to men’s athletes at Penn State University

That is 58% of all athletic aid at Penn State University, shared by 520 men’s athletes: about $27,048 each on average. The school also spent $3.7M 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). Penn State University reported 38 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$33,675/yr
Tuition (in-state)$21,098/yr
Tuition (out-of-state)$43,490/yr
Team operating budget per player$28,998/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 men’s wrestling programs with the closest spending per player.

ProgramRosterSpend / player
Virginia Tech VA38$23,124
Oklahoma State University OK35$21,948
University of Minnesota MN29$19,680
University of Iowa IA39$17,911
Ohio State University OH34$16,254

All 71 NCAA Division I men’s wrestling programs →

Team finances

$5.7Mrevenue
$6.6Mexpenses, incl. coaching and scholarships
$1.1Moperating budget (travel, gear, game day)

Questions about Penn State University men’s wrestling

Does Penn State University offer men’s wrestling scholarships?

Penn State University reported $14.1M in athletic scholarships for men’s sports in 2024-2025, about $27,048 per male athlete on average across 520 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 Penn State University men’s wrestling roster?

38 participants in 2024-2025, the 15th largest of 71 NCAA Division I men’s wrestling programs (median 35).

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

$1.1M in operating expenses (travel, equipment, game day), or $28,998 per participant, 1st of 71 in NCAA Division I. Total team expenses including coaching salaries and scholarships were $6.6M.

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

Without athletic aid, the average net price after grants is $33,675 a year. Tuition is $21,098 for in-state students and $43,490 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 Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus. How these pages work.