University of Iowa Athletics

The Hawkeyes compete in Division I, the highest level of college athletics where sports are big business with packed stadiums and full athletic scholarships. Iowa fields 18 varsity sports and awards nearly $14.7 million in athletic scholarships to 679 student-athletes. That means about 3% of students compete at the varsity level. The university competes in the strong Big Ten Conference alongside powerhouses like Ohio State and Michigan. Iowa has built a legendary wrestling program that consistently ranks among the nation's best, with Kinnick Stadium hosting passionate football crowds of 70,000 on fall Saturdays. The fierce rivalry with Iowa State culminates in the annual Cy-Hawk Trophy game. With a 96.6% employment rate for graduates, student-athletes benefit from the visibility and networking opportunities that come with Big Ten competition.