Overview
Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana has competed in varsity esports since 2021, with affiliations including ECC · ECAC · Collegiate iRacing League. Its teams currently compete in Overwatch 2, Rocket League, League of Legends and VALORANT. The school does not publicly list esports scholarship terms (esports.bsu.edu, 2023-24); contact the program directly. Federal College Scorecard data shows an average net price of $14,940 per year, an acceptance rate of 86% and a graduation rate of 62% across 13,988 undergraduates.
Esports details verified 2026-10-10 · Federal data retrieved 2026-10-10
Esports scholarships at Ball State
No current esports scholarship terms confirmed. The program's scholarship page (last updated Sept 2023) lists a $12,500/yr Esports Scholarship for out-of-state students, renewable up to 4 years, and a $5,000 Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing (sim racing) scholarship that was funded for 2022-23 through 2025-26.
Ball State doesn't publish esports scholarship terms. Ask the program staff about athletic or participation awards during recruiting.
The esports program
- Level
- Varsity
- Founded
- 2021
- Conference / league
- ECC · ECAC · Collegiate iRacing League
- Facility
- Ball State Esports Center
- Titles fielded
- 4
Cost & outcomes vs. other esports schools
Compared with the median of all 405 esports programs we track.
| Tuition (in-state / out-of-state) | $11,082 / $29,630 |
|---|---|
| Average net price (after grants) | $14,940 |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 35% |
| Median debt at graduation | $23,250 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 14:1 |
Who studies at Ball State
13,988 undergraduates, shown as 100 people.
- White 72%
- Hispanic/Latino 8%
- Black 11%
- Asian 2%
- Two or more races 5%
- International 1%
- Other / unknown 1%
- Women
- 61%
- First-generation
- 28%
- Pell recipients
- 35%
Frequently asked questions
Does Ball State offer esports scholarships?
The school does not publicly list esports scholarship terms (esports.bsu.edu, 2023-24); contact the program directly. Scholarship terms can change each season, so confirm with the program before applying.
What games does Ball State esports compete in?
Ball State fields varsity teams in Overwatch 2, Rocket League, League of Legends and VALORANT, according to the program's published information.
How much does Ball State cost per year?
The average annual net price — cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving aid — is $14,940. Published tuition is $11,082 in-state and $29,630 out-of-state (U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard).
How hard is it to get into Ball State?
Ball State admits 86% of applicants, per the College Scorecard.
When did Ball State start varsity esports?
Ball State's varsity esports program began in 2021.
Sources
- Esports program and scholarship terms: esports.bsu.edu (2023-24)
- Cost, admissions, outcomes and demographics: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved 2026-10-10
- Photo: Rapierce, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
Research notes
Varsity program in the College of Communication, Information, and Media; launched January 2021 (esports.bsu.edu says the official varsity team was created in 2020). Scholarship page last modified 2023-09-21 per WordPress metadata, so amounts are treated as stale. RLL scholarship term ended with 2025-26 and renewal is unconfirmed. Sim racing (iRacing) team also competes but has no code. Facility is the program's 36-PC 'Esports Center'; the name comes from university articles. Conferences are from a Sept 2025 Ball State Magazine article.
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