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University of Iowa men’s wrestlingscouting report

39 players, 4 coaches and $17,911 spent per player, the 5th highest of 71 NCAA Division I programs. What that means if you want to play here, and what it costs.

39roster
1+3head + assistant coaches
$17,911spent per player
$25,921avg athletic aid per male athlete

How University of Iowa 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$17,911
5th of 71NCAA Division I median $6,183
Roster size39
11th of 71NCAA Division I median 35

Athletic scholarships at University of Iowa

$7.8Mathletic aid to men’s athletes at University of Iowa

That is 45% of all athletic aid at University of Iowa, shared by 301 men’s athletes: about $25,921 each on average. The school also spent $1.5M 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). University of Iowa reported 39 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$22,508/yr
Tuition (in-state)$11,622/yr
Tuition (out-of-state)$33,710/yr
Team operating budget per player$17,911/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
Ohio State University OH34$16,254
University of Minnesota MN29$19,680
Stanford University CA26$15,516
Purdue University IN34$14,391
Rutgers University NJ37$14,069

All 71 NCAA Division I men’s wrestling programs →

Team finances

$2.8Mrevenue
$4.0Mexpenses, incl. coaching and scholarships
$698,540operating budget (travel, gear, game day)

Questions about University of Iowa men’s wrestling

Does University of Iowa offer men’s wrestling scholarships?

University of Iowa reported $7.8M in athletic scholarships for men’s sports in 2024-2025, about $25,921 per male athlete on average across 301 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 University of Iowa men’s wrestling roster?

39 participants in 2024-2025, the 11th largest of 71 NCAA Division I men’s wrestling programs (median 35).

How much does University of Iowa spend on men’s wrestling?

$698,540 in operating expenses (travel, equipment, game day), or $17,911 per participant, 5th of 71 in NCAA Division I. Total team expenses including coaching salaries and scholarships were $4.0M.

What does it cost to attend University of Iowa as an athlete?

Without athletic aid, the average net price after grants is $22,508 a year. Tuition is $11,622 for in-state students and $33,710 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 University of Iowa. How these pages work.