| Tournament information | |
|---|---|
| Sport | College wrestling |
| Location | College Park, Maryland |
| Dates | March 9, 1972–March 11, 1972 |
| Host(s) | University of Maryland |
| Venue(s) | Cole Field House |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | Iowa State (5th title) |
| 1st runners-up | Michigan State |
| 2nd runners-up | Oklahoma State |
| MVP | Wade Schalles (Clarion) |
The 1972 NCAA University Division Wrestling Championships were the 42nd NCAA University Division Wrestling Championships to be held. The University of Maryland in College Park, Maryland hosted the tournament at Cole Field House.
Iowa State took home the team championship with 103 points and three individual champions.
Wade Schalles of Clarion was named the Most Outstanding Wrestler and John Panning of Minnesota received the Gorriaran Award.