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American University Men's Wrestling

The American University men's wrestling program competes in NCAA Division I (D1) as a member of the Patriot League, based in Washington, District of Columbia. The program is better funded than 87% of D1 men's wrestling programs, earning a B for resources. Academically, graduates outperform those at 89% of D1 men's wrestling programs, and the school is more affordable than 8% of them.

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Program
Roster Size
Number of athletes on the team roster.
26
Division
NCAA/NAIA competitive tier for this program.
Division I (D1)
Conference
Athletic conference this program competes in.
Patriot League
School
Type
Public or private institution classification.
private
Campus Setting
Campus locale: city, suburb, town, or rural.
city
Enrollment
Number of undergraduate students enrolled.
7,357
Acceptance Rate
Percentage of applicants offered admission.
47%
State
District of Columbia
City
Washington
Address
4400 Massachusetts Ave NW
Staff
Alex Tirapelle
Head Coach
B

Program Resources

This program is better funded than 87% of D1 men's wrestling programs.

Total Revenue
Total annual program revenue from all sources.
$1,254,134
Operating Budget
Annual program spending on operations, travel, and staff.
$141,193
Head Coach Compensation
Total annual head coach compensation.
$235,685
Recruiting Expenses
Annual program spending on recruiting activities.
$32,057
Avg. Athletic Aid per Athlete
Average athletic scholarship per roster spot.
$30,070
B

Academic Outcomes

Graduates from this school outperform 89% of D1 men's wrestling programs academically.

Retention Rate
Percentage of first-year students who return for year two.
86%
Graduation Rate
Percentage of students who complete their degree on time.
79%
Median Earnings (6yr)
Median graduate earnings 6 years after enrollment.
$61,328
Median Earnings (10yr)
Median graduate earnings 10 years after enrollment.
$77,370
F

Cost of Attendance

This school is more affordable than 8% of D1 men's wrestling programs.

Tuition (In-State)
Published annual tuition for in-state students.
$55,724
Tuition (Out-of-State)
Published annual tuition for out-of-state students.
$55,724
Room & Board
Annual cost of on-campus housing and meals.
$17,040
Average Net Price
Average cost after grants and scholarships.
$41,945
Application Fee
One-time undergraduate application fee.
$75
School website Athletics Admissions Financial aid Apply Estimate your cost (202) 885-1000

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