1940 NCAA wrestling championships
| Tournament information | |
|---|---|
| Sport | College wrestling |
| Location | Champaign, Illinois |
| Dates | March 29, 1940–March 30, 1940 |
| Host(s) | University of Illinois |
| Venue(s) | Huff Gymnasium |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | Oklahoma A&M (11th title) |
| 1st runners-up | Indiana |
| 2nd runners-up | Michigan |
| MVP | Don Nichols (Michigan) |
The 1940 NCAA Wrestling Championships were the 13th NCAA Wrestling Championships to be held. The University of Illinois in Champaign, Illinois hosted the tournament at Huff Gymnasium.
Oklahoma A&M took home the team championship with 24 points and having two individual champions.
Don Nichols of Michigan was named the Outstanding Wrestler.