by our College Data Analytics Team
Choosing a college as a student athlete means weighing both the classroom and the competition. Our ranking highlights 8 programs for Men’s Wrestling (Division III) by academic-athletic quality, using our 2026 methodology.
To help you decide, College Factual weighs a blend of academic-athletic outcomes (NCAA Academic Progress Rate and Graduation Success Rate), athletic financial resources (team revenue, expenses, and aid per athlete from the EADA survey), and overall school quality, drawing on NCAA, U.S. Department of Education EADA, and IPEDS data. Learn more about our ranking methodology.
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Our analysis found Luther College to be the best college for Men's Wrestling (Division III) in Iowa. Luther College is a private not-for-profit school based in Decorah, IA. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $18,584, compared with $17,885 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $0 per athlete.
Cornell College earned the #2 place for student athletes. Located in Mount Vernon, IA, Cornell College is a private not-for-profit institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $9,523, against $6,595 in expenses. Athletic aid averages $0 per athlete.
Loras College is one of the top schools for Men's Wrestling (Division III), at #3. Loras College is a private not-for-profit school based in Dubuque, IA. The program generates about $7,568 in revenue per athlete, compared with $7,568 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $0 per athlete.
Simpson College earned the #4 place for student athletes. Located in Indianola, IA, Simpson College is a private not-for-profit institution. The program generates about $7,794 in revenue per athlete, with expenses of about $6,981 per participant. The school awards about $0 in athletic aid per athlete.
Wartburg College landed the #5 spot for Men's Wrestling (Division III). Based in Waverly, IA, Wartburg College is a private not-for-profit institution. Team revenue averages $5,946 per participant, with expenses of about $5,946 per participant. The school awards about $0 in athletic aid per athlete.
Buena Vista University landed the #6 spot this year. Based in Storm Lake, IA, Buena Vista University is a private not-for-profit institution. The program generates about $8,800 in revenue per athlete, against $8,138 in expenses. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $0.
Coe College ranked #7 on our 2026 list for Men's Wrestling (Division III). Based in Cedar Rapids, IA, Coe College is a private not-for-profit institution. Team revenue averages $7,221 per participant, with expenses of about $7,221 per participant. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $0.
University of Dubuque landed the #8 spot this year. This private not-for-profit school is set in Dubuque, IA. The program generates about $5,771 in revenue per athlete, compared with $5,750 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $0 per athlete.
*These averages are for the top 25 ranked colleges only.
This ranking is produced by College Factual, 2026 edition. The methodology weighs a blend of academic-athletic outcomes (NCAA Academic Progress Rate and Graduation Success Rate), athletic financial resources (team revenue, expenses, and athletic aid from the federal EADA survey), and overall school quality. The current methodology measures academic-athletic quality and does not include team win/loss performance.
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