| Tournament information | |
|---|---|
| Sport | College wrestling |
| Location | Evanston, Illinois |
| Dates | March 26, 1970–March 28, 1970 |
| Host(s) | Northwestern University |
| Venue(s) | McGaw Memorial Hall |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | Iowa State (4th title) |
| 1st runners-up | Michigan State |
| 2nd runners-up | Oregon State |
| MVP | Larry Owings (Washington) |
The 1970 NCAA University Division Wrestling Championships were the 40th NCAA University Division Wrestling Championships to be held. Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois hosted the tournament at McGaw Memorial Hall.
Iowa State took home the team championship with 99 points and three individual champions.
Larry Owings of Washington was named the Most Outstanding Wrestler and Dan Gable of Iowa State received the Gorriaran Award.