Overview
Columbia College in Columbia, Missouri has competed in varsity esports since 2016, with affiliations including Midwest Esports Conference. Its teams currently compete in Rocket League, VALORANT and Rainbow Six Siege. Esports scholarships are offered, but a fixed amount is not published (columbiacougars.com, 2016 launch). Federal College Scorecard data shows an average net price of $22,715 per year and a graduation rate of 42% across 4,950 undergraduates.
Esports details verified 2026-10-10 · Federal data retrieved 2026-10-10
Esports scholarships at Columbia (MO)
Partial scholarships; amount not published
The esports program
- Level
- Varsity
- Founded
- 2016
- Conference / league
- Midwest Esports Conference
- Facility
- Not published
- Titles fielded
- 3
Cost & outcomes vs. other esports schools
Compared with the median of all 405 esports programs we track.
| Tuition | $25,826 |
|---|---|
| Average net price (after grants) | $22,715 |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 45% |
| Median debt at graduation | $23,879 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 20:1 |
Who studies at Columbia (MO)
4,950 undergraduates, shown as 100 people.
- White 53%
- Hispanic/Latino 12%
- Black 21%
- Asian 2%
- Two or more races 6%
- International 3%
- Other / unknown 3%
- Women
- 59%
- First-generation
- 49%
- Pell recipients
- 45%
Frequently asked questions
Does Columbia (MO) offer esports scholarships?
Esports scholarships are offered, but a fixed amount is not published (columbiacougars.com, 2016 launch). Scholarship terms can change each season, so confirm with the program before applying.
What games does Columbia (MO) esports compete in?
Columbia (MO) fields varsity teams in Rocket League, VALORANT and Rainbow Six Siege, according to the program's published information.
How much does Columbia (MO) cost per year?
The average annual net price — cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving aid — is $22,715. Published tuition is $25,826 (U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard).
When did Columbia (MO) start varsity esports?
Columbia (MO)'s varsity esports program began in 2016.
Sources
- Esports program and scholarship terms: columbiacougars.com (2016 launch)
- Cost, admissions, outcomes and demographics: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved 2026-10-10
- Photo: Me5000 at English Wikipedia, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
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