Ohio State University
Elite ProgramColumbus, Ohio · NCAA D1 · Big Ten
NCAA D1 · Big Ten
Colleges
Best Men's Wrestling colleges
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1,741 coaches recruiting Men's Wrestling
University of Michigan
Elite ProgramAnn Arbor, Michigan · NCAA D1 · Big Ten
NCAA D1 · Big Ten
University of Southern California
Elite ProgramLos Angeles, California · NCAA D1 · Big Ten
NCAA D1 · Big Ten
Stanford University
Elite ProgramStanford, California · NCAA D1 · Atlantic Coast
NCAA D1 · Atlantic Coast
University of Oklahoma
Elite ProgramNorman, Oklahoma · NCAA D1 · Southeastern
NCAA D1 · Southeastern
University of Wisconsin, Madison
Elite ProgramMadison, Wisconsin · NCAA D1 · Big Ten
NCAA D1 · Big Ten
Overview
Men's Wrestling colleges
How the programs break down by division, conference, cost and size. Coaches verified November 2026.
- Programs
- 450
- Coaches recruiting
- 879
- 78Division I
- 77Division II
- 139Division III
- 73NAIA
- 72Junior college
The U.S. has 450 colleges with Men's Wrestling programs. Of those, 78 compete in NCAA Division I, 77 in NCAA Division II, 139 in NCAA Division III, 73 in the NAIA, 72 at the junior college level and 11 in other associations. The most popular programs are Ohio State University, University of Michigan and University of Southern California. Their head coaches are Tom Ryan at Ohio State University and Sean Bormet at University of Michigan. 13 schools compete in the Big Ten Conference, the most common conference.
Questions
Questions about Men's Wrestling colleges
Quick answers about the programs and how to reach their coaches.
How many colleges have Men's Wrestling?
450 colleges have Men's Wrestling programs: 78 Division I, 77 Division II, 139 Division III, 73 NAIA and 72 Junior college.
Which colleges have D1 Men's Wrestling?
78 colleges compete in NCAA Division I Men's Wrestling: American University, Appalachian State University, Arizona State University, Bellarmine University, Binghamton University, Brown University, Bucknell University, California Baptist University and 70 more.
Which colleges have D2 Men's Wrestling?
77 colleges compete in NCAA Division II Men's Wrestling: Adams State University, Ashland University, Augustana University, Belmont Abbey College, Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania, Bluefield State University, California State Polytechnic University, Humboldt, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona and 69 more.
Which colleges have D3 Men's Wrestling?
139 colleges compete in NCAA Division III Men's Wrestling: Adrian College, Albion College, Albright College, Alma College, Alvernia University, Arcadia University, Augsburg University, Augustana College and 131 more.
Which colleges have NAIA Men's Wrestling?
73 colleges compete in NAIA Men's Wrestling: Arizona Christian University, Avila University, Baker University, Bellevue University, Benedictine College, Brewton-Parker College, Briar Cliff University, Bushnell University and 65 more.
Which colleges have JUCO Men's Wrestling?
72 colleges compete in NJCAA junior college Men's Wrestling: Andrew College, Barton County Community College, Bergen Community College, Bismarck State College, Bryant & Stratton College, Wauwatosa, Camden County College, Carl Albert State College, Clackamas Community College and 64 more.
What is the most affordable college with Men's Wrestling?
Williamson College of the Trades has the lowest average net price at $1,421 a year after grants and scholarships.
What conference do most Men's Wrestling programs compete in?
The Big Ten Conference has the most Men's Wrestling programs.
Who are the Men's Wrestling head coaches?
Tom Ryan (Ohio State University), Sean Bormet (University of Michigan), Chris Ayres (Stanford University), Chris Bono (University of Wisconsin, Madison), Glen Lanham (Duke University), Roger Chandler (Michigan State University), Zeke Jones (Arizona State University) and Rob Koll (University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill).
How do I contact Men's Wrestling coaches?
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By division
Men's Wrestling colleges by division
The most popular programs at each level, with links to the full lists.
D1 Men's Wrestling colleges
78 schools compete in NCAA Division I. The 12 most popular are listed below.
- Ohio State University
- University of Michigan
- University of Southern California
- Stanford University
- University of Oklahoma
- University of Wisconsin, Madison
- Duke University
- Michigan State University
- Arizona State University
- University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
- Pennsylvania State University
- University of Iowa
D2 Men's Wrestling colleges
77 schools compete in NCAA Division II. The 12 most popular are listed below.
- University of Central Missouri
- University of Indianapolis
- Ashland University
- Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
- Grand Valley State University
- Minnesota State University, Mankato
- Colorado School of Mines
- Fort Hays State University
- Lincoln Memorial University
- McKendree University
- Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
- Augustana University
D3 Men's Wrestling colleges
139 schools compete in NCAA Division III. The 12 most popular are listed below.
- Wilkes University
- University of Mount Union
- Johns Hopkins University
- Alma College
- New York University
- University of Chicago
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology
- North Central College
- Otterbein University
- Rochester Institute of Technology
- Saint John's University
- Springfield College
NAIA Men's Wrestling colleges
73 schools compete in NAIA. The 12 most popular are listed below.
- Campbellsville University
- University of the Cumberlands
- Cumberland University
- Oklahoma City University
- Grand View University
- Midland University
- Southern Oregon University
- Concordia University, Nebraska
- Georgetown College
- Graceland University, Lamoni
- Cornerstone University
- Dickinson State University
JUCO Men's Wrestling colleges
72 schools compete in NJCAA junior college. The 12 most popular are listed below.
- Bismarck State College
- Lackawanna College
- North Idaho College
- Iowa Western Community College
- Carl Albert State College
- Vincennes University
- Bergen Community College
- Indian Hills Community College
- Iowa Central Community College
- Marian University, Ancilla
- South Plains College
- Barton County Community College
