Overview
Cumberland University in Lebanon, Tennessee has competed in varsity esports since 2020. Its teams currently compete in Rocket League, Overwatch 2, Call of Duty and VALORANT. The school does not publicly list esports scholarship terms (gocumberlandathletics.com, 2026-27); contact the program directly. Federal College Scorecard data shows an average net price of $18,759 per year, an acceptance rate of 67% and a graduation rate of 46% across 2,104 undergraduates.
Esports details verified 2026-10-11 · Federal data retrieved 2026-10-10
Esports scholarships at Cumberland
No esports scholarships published
Cumberland 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
- Not published
- High school events
- Hosted the CyberCon TN High School State Championship (May 9, 2026) at Alumni Hall, 14 Tennessee high schools
- NACE member
- Not listed
- Facility
- Not published
- Titles fielded
- 4
Cost & outcomes vs. other esports schools
Compared with the median of all 428 esports programs we track.
| Tuition | $27,840 |
|---|---|
| Average net price (after grants) | $18,759 |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 30% |
| Median debt at graduation | $17,952 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 19:1 |
Who studies at Cumberland
2,104 undergraduates, shown as 100 people.
- White 58%
- Hispanic/Latino 10%
- Black 13%
- Asian 1%
- Two or more races 4%
- International 7%
- Other / unknown 7%
- Women
- 56%
- First-generation
- 41%
- Pell recipients
- 30%
Frequently asked questions
Does Cumberland offer esports scholarships?
No esports scholarship terms are published. Ask the coaching staff about athletic or activity awards during recruiting. The school does not publicly list esports scholarship terms (gocumberlandathletics.com, 2026-27); contact the program directly. Scholarship terms can change each season, so confirm with the program before applying.
Is Cumberland esports varsity or club?
Varsity. Cumberland University runs or formally sponsors its esports program.
What games does Cumberland esports compete in?
Cumberland fields varsity teams in Rocket League, Overwatch 2, Call of Duty and VALORANT, according to the program's published information.
How much does Cumberland cost per year?
The average annual net price — cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving aid — is $18,759. Published tuition is $27,840 (U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard).
How hard is it to get into Cumberland?
Cumberland admits 67% of applicants, per the College Scorecard.
When did Cumberland start varsity esports?
Cumberland's varsity esports program began in 2020.
Sources
- Esports program and scholarship terms: gocumberlandathletics.com (2026-27)
- Cost, admissions, outcomes and demographics: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved 2026-10-10
- Photo: Ichabod, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Research notes
Athletics-sponsored (NAIA school); 2026-27 roster with head coach Spencer Claypool. Rosters on the athletics site go back to 2020-21, so since=2020. Separate schedules for Rocket League, Overwatch, Call of Duty, Madden and Valorant. No league named. No Wikimedia logo found.
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