NCAA Division III Wrestling Championships


The NCAA Division III Men's Wrestling Championships for individuals and teams were first officially sponsored in 1974 and have since been held annually.
The NCAA Division III Men's Wrestling Championships is a double-elimination tournament for individuals competing in ten weight classes. Eighteen wrestlers in each class qualify by being one of the top three finishers at six Regional tournaments. During the championships, individual match winners earn points based on the level and quality of the victory, which are totaled to determine the team championship standings.
In addition to determining the national championship, the NCAA Division III Wrestling Championships also determine the Division III All-America team. The top eight finishers in each weight class qualify for Division III All-American status.
Women's wrestling became part of the NCAA Emerging Sports for Women program in June 2020, and graduated to full championship status in January 2025. The first NCAA championship, being held in a "National Collegiate" format open to members of all NCAA divisions, is being held in 2025–26. A separate Division III women's championship will be established in 2027–28.

Team champions

  • Prior to 1963, only a single national championship was held for all members of the NCAA; Division II competition began in 1963, with Division III following in 1974.
  • School names used are those current in the years listed.
Note: Shaded scores = Closest margin of victory, point in 1979 & widest margin of victory, 82 points in 2003.

Team titles

Source
SchoolTeam titlesLast championship
Wartburg College162025
Augsburg University A152024
The College of New Jersey B51987
The College at Brockport, SUNY51992
Ithaca College31994
Montclair State University C21986
Wilkes University D11974
John Carroll University11975
University at Buffalo11978
St. Lawrence University11988
Johnson & Wales 12025
A Was Augsburg College.B Was Trenton State College.C Was Montclair State College.D Was Wilkes College.