Iowa State University competes in NCAA Division I-A.
| Name | Participants | |
|---|---|---|
| Men | Women | |
| Basketball | 14 | 25 |
| All Track Combined | 84 | 92 |
| Football | 135 | 0 |
| Golf | 7 | 7 |
| Gymnastics | 0 | 21 |
| Soccer | 0 | 25 |
| Softball | 0 | 24 |
| Swimming and Diving | 0 | 31 |
| Tennis | 0 | 11 |
| Volleyball | 0 | 19 |
| Wrestling | 43 | 0 |