Overview
Central Michigan University in Mount Pleasant, Michigan has competed in varsity esports since 2020, with affiliations including ESC. Its teams currently compete in League of Legends, Overwatch 2, Rocket League, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and VALORANT. The school does not publicly list esports scholarship terms (cmich.edu, 2024); contact the program directly. Federal College Scorecard data shows an average net price of $17,597 per year, an acceptance rate of 90% and a graduation rate of 59% across 10,035 undergraduates.
Esports details verified 2026-10-10 · Federal data retrieved 2026-10-10
Esports scholarships at Central Michigan
No current esports scholarship terms confirmed. An Aug 2024 announcement listed a $1,000 Varsity Premiere Scholarship (Rocket League) and $100-$300 Varsity Academy Scholarships
Central Michigan doesn't publish esports scholarship terms. Ask the program staff about athletic or participation awards during recruiting.
The esports program
- Level
- Varsity
- Founded
- 2020
- Conference / league
- ESC
- Facility
- Not published
- Titles fielded
- 5
Cost & outcomes vs. other esports schools
Compared with the median of all 405 esports programs we track.
| Tuition | $14,760 |
|---|---|
| Average net price (after grants) | $17,597 |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 31% |
| Median debt at graduation | $27,000 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 16:1 |
Who studies at Central Michigan
10,035 undergraduates, shown as 100 people.
- White 76%
- Hispanic/Latino 6%
- Black 8%
- Asian 1%
- Two or more races 4%
- International 3%
- Other / unknown 2%
- Women
- 62%
- First-generation
- 29%
- Pell recipients
- 31%
Frequently asked questions
Does Central Michigan offer esports scholarships?
The school does not publicly list esports scholarship terms (cmich.edu, 2024); contact the program directly. Scholarship terms can change each season, so confirm with the program before applying.
What games does Central Michigan esports compete in?
Central Michigan fields varsity teams in League of Legends, Overwatch 2, Rocket League, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and VALORANT, according to the program's published information.
How much does Central Michigan cost per year?
The average annual net price — cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving aid — is $17,597. Published tuition is $14,760 (U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard).
How hard is it to get into Central Michigan?
Central Michigan admits 90% of applicants, per the College Scorecard.
When did Central Michigan start varsity esports?
Central Michigan's varsity esports program began in 2020.
Sources
- Esports program and scholarship terms: cmich.edu (2024)
- Cost, admissions, outcomes and demographics: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved 2026-10-10
Research notes
Varsity teams are run by University Recreation and were elevated to varsity in 2020 (CM Life). The scholarship amounts come from the Aug 2024 announcement. That is over 2 years old and not repeated on the current esports page, so kind=none. It becomes amount with aidMax 1000 if the amounts are confirmed as current. LoL and Valorant qualified for the 2026 ESC championship.
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