Iowa State University Athletics

Iowa State competes in NCAA Division I, where athletics are a major part of campus life with full scholarships and passionate fan support. The Cyclones field 14 varsity sports with 462 total athletes, representing just 1.8% of the 25,033-student body. Iowa State plays in the competitive Big 12 Conference alongside schools like Texas and Oklahoma. The university's biggest rivalry is with the University of Iowa Hawkeyes in the annual "Cy-Hawk" series. Football games at Jack Trice Stadium and basketball at Hilton Coliseum draw enormous crowds. The athletic department awards over $9.7 million in scholarships annually. Iowa State has built particularly strong traditions in wrestling and women's basketball, with both programs consistently ranking among the nation's top.