Overview
Grand View University in Des Moines, Iowa has competed in varsity esports since 2017, with affiliations including NACE; NECC. Its teams currently compete in League of Legends, Overwatch 2, VALORANT and Marvel Rivals. Esports scholarships are offered, but a fixed amount is not published (gvvikings.com, undated page). Federal College Scorecard data shows an average net price of $21,774 per year, an acceptance rate of 99% and a graduation rate of 54% across 1,486 undergraduates.
Esports details verified 2026-10-10 · Federal data retrieved 2026-10-10
Esports scholarships at Grand View
Previously advertised up to full tuition; current terms not online
The esports program
- Level
- Varsity
- Founded
- 2017
- Conference / league
- NACE; NECC
- Facility
- Not published
- Titles fielded
- 4
Cost & outcomes vs. other esports schools
Compared with the median of all 405 esports programs we track.
| Tuition | $34,762 |
|---|---|
| Average net price (after grants) | $21,774 |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 45% |
| Median debt at graduation | $22,500 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 12:1 |
Who studies at Grand View
1,486 undergraduates, shown as 100 people.
- White 54%
- Hispanic/Latino 13%
- Black 10%
- Asian 4%
- Two or more races 5%
- International 3%
- Other / unknown 11%
- Women
- 55%
- First-generation
- 36%
- Pell recipients
- 45%
Frequently asked questions
Does Grand View offer esports scholarships?
Esports scholarships are offered, but a fixed amount is not published (gvvikings.com, undated page). Scholarship terms can change each season, so confirm with the program before applying.
What games does Grand View esports compete in?
Grand View fields varsity teams in League of Legends, Overwatch 2, VALORANT and Marvel Rivals, according to the program's published information.
How much does Grand View cost per year?
The average annual net price — cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving aid — is $21,774. Published tuition is $34,762 (U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard).
How hard is it to get into Grand View?
Grand View admits 99% of applicants, per the College Scorecard.
When did Grand View start varsity esports?
Grand View's varsity esports program began in 2017.
Sources
- Esports program and scholarship terms: gvvikings.com (undated page)
- Cost, admissions, outcomes and demographics: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved 2026-10-10
- Photo: Tim Kiser (w:User:Malepheasant), CC BY-SA 2.5, via Wikimedia Commons
Research notes
FLAG: aid text from grandview.edu page now 404 (seen via search snippet), year unknown. Sanctioned Aug 2017, first varsity esports in Iowa. Arena unnamed. RL club-only.; Full-tuition page now returns 404
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