McKendree University is a Division II program in Lebanon, Illinois. The women's freestyle program started during the 2013-14 season under Sam Schmitz, who led the Bearcats to titles at the first three National Collegiate Women's Wrestling Championships. Alexio Garcia was hired during the 2022-23 season.

North Central College is a Division III program in Naperville, Illinois. The women's freestyle program started during the 2019-20 season under Joe Norton and won a national team championship in 2023.

The University of Iowa is the first Power Four school to start a women's wrestling program. The Hawkeyes hired 2012 Olympic bronze medalist Clarissa Chun as its first coach on November 18, 2021.