Overview
Ferris State University in Big Rapids, Michigan has competed in varsity esports since 2025, with affiliations including GLIAC. Its teams currently compete in Apex Legends, Fortnite, League of Legends, Marvel Rivals, Overwatch 2, Rocket League, Street Fighter 6, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and VALORANT. Esports scholarships are offered, but a fixed amount is not published (ferris.edu, 2026). Federal College Scorecard data shows an average net price of $8,624 per year, an acceptance rate of 91% and a graduation rate of 47% across 8,106 undergraduates.
Esports details verified 2026-10-10 · Federal data retrieved 2026-10-10
Esports scholarships at Ferris State
Partial scholarships for players competing in GLIAC-related titles; no amounts published
The esports program
- Level
- Varsity
- Founded
- 2025
- Conference / league
- GLIAC
- Facility
- Ferris Esports Arena
- Titles fielded
- 9
Cost & outcomes vs. other esports schools
Compared with the median of all 405 esports programs we track.
| Tuition | $14,778 |
|---|---|
| Average net price (after grants) | $8,624 |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 34% |
| Median debt at graduation | $21,000 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 15:1 |
Who studies at Ferris State
8,106 undergraduates, shown as 100 people.
- White 73%
- Hispanic/Latino 7%
- Black 10%
- Asian 2%
- Two or more races 3%
- International 1%
- Other / unknown 4%
- Women
- 54%
- First-generation
- 35%
- Pell recipients
- 34%
Frequently asked questions
Does Ferris State offer esports scholarships?
Esports scholarships are offered, but a fixed amount is not published (ferris.edu, 2026). Scholarship terms can change each season, so confirm with the program before applying.
What games does Ferris State esports compete in?
Ferris State fields varsity teams in Apex Legends, Fortnite, League of Legends, Marvel Rivals, Overwatch 2, Rocket League, Street Fighter 6, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and VALORANT, according to the program's published information.
How much does Ferris State cost per year?
The average annual net price — cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving aid — is $8,624. Published tuition is $14,778 (U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard).
How hard is it to get into Ferris State?
Ferris State admits 91% of applicants, per the College Scorecard.
When did Ferris State start varsity esports?
Ferris State's varsity esports program began in 2025.
Sources
- Esports program and scholarship terms: ferris.edu (2026)
- Cost, admissions, outcomes and demographics: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved 2026-10-10
- Photo: Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Research notes
Moved from club to varsity in fall 2025 (June 2025 university release). Also fields iRacing (no code).
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