Overview
Ashland University in Ashland, Ohio has competed in varsity esports since 2018, with affiliations including NACE; NECC; GLEC; Midwest Esports Conference; ECAC; PlayVS. Its teams currently compete in Counter-Strike 2, Rocket League, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Call of Duty, Overwatch 2, Rainbow Six Siege, Marvel Rivals, Fortnite and Hearthstone. Esports scholarships are offered, but a fixed amount is not published (ashland.edu, undated page). Federal College Scorecard data shows an average net price of $21,988 per year, an acceptance rate of 76% and a graduation rate of 61% across 2,199 undergraduates.
Esports details verified 2026-10-10 · Federal data retrieved 2026-10-10
Esports scholarships at Ashland
Esports athletes can earn athletic scholarship money to reduce tuition; varsity players keep 100% of prize earnings.
The esports program
- Level
- Varsity
- Founded
- 2018
- Conference / league
- NACE; NECC; GLEC; Midwest Esports Conference; ECAC; PlayVS
- Facility
- Not published
- Titles fielded
- 9
Cost & outcomes vs. other esports schools
Compared with the median of all 405 esports programs we track.
| Tuition | $31,210 |
|---|---|
| Average net price (after grants) | $21,988 |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 29% |
| Median debt at graduation | $25,000 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 14:1 |
Who studies at Ashland
2,199 undergraduates, shown as 100 people.
- White 77%
- Hispanic/Latino 4%
- Black 9%
- Asian 1%
- Two or more races 3%
- International 3%
- Other / unknown 3%
- Women
- 52%
- First-generation
- 41%
- Pell recipients
- 29%
Frequently asked questions
Does Ashland offer esports scholarships?
Esports scholarships are offered, but a fixed amount is not published (ashland.edu, undated page). Scholarship terms can change each season, so confirm with the program before applying.
What games does Ashland esports compete in?
Ashland fields varsity teams in Counter-Strike 2, Rocket League, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Call of Duty, Overwatch 2, Rainbow Six Siege, Marvel Rivals, Fortnite and Hearthstone, according to the program's published information.
How much does Ashland cost per year?
The average annual net price — cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving aid — is $21,988. Published tuition is $31,210 (U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard).
How hard is it to get into Ashland?
Ashland admits 76% of applicants, per the College Scorecard.
When did Ashland start varsity esports?
Ashland's varsity esports program began in 2018.
Sources
- Esports program and scholarship terms: ashland.edu (undated page)
- Cost, admissions, outcomes and demographics: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved 2026-10-10
- Photo: Ll1324, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
Research notes
NECC Rocket League national champion Apr 2026. 'other' = Mario Kart. Up-to-$4,000/yr figure is 2018 press only, not on official page - aidMax null. Official page undated.
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