Overview
Central Lakes College in Brainerd, Minnesota fields a club esports program, with affiliations including NJCAAE · Gateway Esports. The program is a student-run club rather than a varsity team run by the university. Its teams currently compete in Fortnite and Overwatch 2. The school does not publicly list esports scholarship terms (clcmn.edu, 2025-26); contact the program directly. Federal College Scorecard data shows an average net price of $13,869 per year and a graduation rate of 53% across 1,614 undergraduates.
Esports details verified 2026-10-10 · Federal data retrieved 2026-10-10
Esports scholarships at Central Lakes
No esports scholarships published
Central Lakes doesn't publish esports scholarship terms. Ask the program staff about athletic or participation awards during recruiting.
The esports program
- Level
- Club (student-run)
- Founded
- Not published
- Conference / league
- NJCAAE · Gateway Esports
- Facility
- Esports Lounge (Brainerd campus, C225)
- Titles fielded
- 2
Cost & outcomes vs. other esports schools
Compared with the median of all 405 esports programs we track.
| Tuition | $6,249 |
|---|---|
| Average net price (after grants) | $13,869 |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 14% |
| Median debt at graduation | $11,000 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 20:1 |
Who studies at Central Lakes
1,614 undergraduates, shown as 100 people.
- White 82%
- Hispanic/Latino 4%
- Black 5%
- Asian 1%
- Two or more races 4%
- International 0%
- Other / unknown 4%
- Women
- 54%
- First-generation
- 32%
- Pell recipients
- 14%
Frequently asked questions
Does Central Lakes offer esports scholarships?
The school does not publicly list esports scholarship terms (clcmn.edu, 2025-26); contact the program directly. Scholarship terms can change each season, so confirm with the program before applying.
What games does Central Lakes esports compete in?
Central Lakes fields club teams in Fortnite and Overwatch 2, according to the program's published information.
How much does Central Lakes cost per year?
The average annual net price — cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving aid — is $13,869. Published tuition is $6,249 (U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard).
Sources
- Esports program and scholarship terms: clcmn.edu (2025-26)
- Cost, admissions, outcomes and demographics: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved 2026-10-10
Research notes
The college page describes only a student Esports Club open to all students, with no coach named; clcraiders.com has no esports page. Entered in NJCAAE Fall 2026 (Fortnite, Overwatch). Evidence conflicts, so marked club.
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