Wrestling colleges in New York (13)
13 Division III men's wrestling programs in New York, across AMCC, E8, CUNYAC, LL, UAA, SUNYAC, NEWMAC. 8 publish a wrestling-specific recruiting form. Division I programs are not covered here. Last verified 2026-08-16.
New York is a Division III state in this directory: there are no listed D2 programs, and the 13 D3 programs are scattered across seven conferences rather than one dominant league. The largest group is the Empire 8 with Elmira, St. John Fisher, Utica and Brockport, which competes in the E8 for wrestling although its all-sports home is the SUNYAC. The SUNYAC itself has Cortland, Oneonta and Oswego. The Liberty League adds Ithaca and RIT; Alfred State is in the AMCC; and New York City has NYU in the UAA, Hunter in the CUNYAC and Merchant Marine at Kings Point in the NEWMAC.
| Program | Div | Wrestling conf. | Region | Head coach | Form | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alfred State CollegeAlfred, NY | D3 | AMCC | II | Justin Signorelli | ✓ wrestling | |
| Elmira CollegeElmira, NY | D3 | E8 | II | John Franchi | general | |
| Hunter CollegeNew York, NY | D3 | CUNYAC | II | Pete Jacobson | general | |
| Ithaca CollegeIthaca, NY | D3 | LL | II | Marty Nichols | ✓ wrestling | |
| New York UniversityNew York, NY | D3 | UAA | III | Bruce Haberli | ✓ wrestling | |
| Rochester Institute of TechnologyRochester, NY | D3 | LL | II | Jason Bovenzi | ✓ wrestling | |
| St. John Fisher UniversityRochester, NY | D3 | E8 | II | Zach Altman | ✓ wrestling | |
| SUNY BrockportBrockport, NY | D3 | E8 | II | Troy Seymour | — | |
| SUNY CortlandCortland, NY | D3 | SUNYAC | II | Tommy Prairie | — | |
| SUNY OneontaOneonta, NY | D3 | SUNYAC | II | Duane Ritter | ✓ wrestling | |
| SUNY OswegoOswego, NY | D3 | SUNYAC | II | Mike Howard | ✓ wrestling | |
| U.S. Merchant Marine AcademyKings Point, NY | D3 | NEWMAC | III | Beau Bruno | general | |
| Utica UniversityUtica, NY | D3 | E8 | II | Pankil Chander | ✓ wrestling |
Upstate is where most of the mats are: Rochester (RIT, St. John Fisher, Brockport nearby), the Finger Lakes and Southern Tier (Ithaca, Cortland, Elmira, Alfred State), and the Mohawk Valley (Utica). Public options are the SUNY campuses, Alfred State, Hunter and Merchant Marine, a federal service academy.
Cost is unusually spread out. Federal average net price starts at about $2,984 at Hunter and $6,174 at Merchant Marine, sits around $16,000–$22,000 at the SUNY schools, and tops out at $37,050 at NYU, which is also the most selective program listed (9% admit rate; Merchant Marine admits 34%). 8 of the 13 programs publish a recruiting form. Alfred State, Elmira, Ithaca and Utica also sponsor women's wrestling. NCAA results are not yet recorded in our data for these programs, so use /compare for cost and roster size, and read how D3 recruiting works before emailing coaches.
Frequently asked questions
How many D2 and D3 wrestling colleges are in New York?
This directory lists 13 programs in New York, all in Division III; there are no listed D2 programs. They compete in the Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference (AMCC), Empire 8 (E8), City University of New York Athletic Conference (CUNYAC), Liberty League (LL), University Athletic Association (UAA), State University of New York Athletic Conference (SUNYAC), New England Women's & Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC). Division I programs are not covered here; see /d3 for the national D3 list and /states for neighboring states.
Which New York wrestling programs have a recruiting questionnaire?
8 of the 13 listed programs publish a recruiting form, including Alfred State, Ithaca, NYU, RIT, Oneonta, Oswego, St. John Fisher and Utica. Brockport and Cortland had no form found as of 2026-08-16; Elmira, Hunter and Merchant Marine use a general athletics form.
What does it cost to wrestle at a D3 college in New York?
Federal average net price ranges from about $2,984 at Hunter and $6,174 at Merchant Marine to $37,050 at NYU. The SUNY campuses (Brockport, Cortland, Oneonta, Oswego) run roughly $16,000–$22,000; private colleges like Ithaca and RIT are around $34,000–$35,000.
Which New York D3 wrestling colleges are public?
The public options are the SUNY campuses Brockport, Cortland, Oneonta and Oswego, plus Alfred State, Hunter (CUNY) and Merchant Marine, a federal service academy. Elmira, Ithaca, NYU, RIT, St. John Fisher and Utica are private.
How do I contact a college wrestling coach in New York?
Start with the recruiting form where one exists, then email the head coach with your GPA, graduation year, projected college weight, results and video. Our guides on how to email a coach and questions to ask a coach cover what to send and what to ask.
Answers reflect the data on this page as of 2026-08-16; corrections welcome via /correct.
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