Overview
Idaho State University in Pocatello, Idaho has competed in varsity esports since 2024. Its teams currently compete in VALORANT, Overwatch 2 and Rocket League. Esports scholarships are offered, but a fixed amount is not published (isu.edu, 2024-25). Federal College Scorecard data shows an average net price of $12,193 per year and a graduation rate of 39% across 7,583 undergraduates.
Esports details verified 2026-10-10 · Federal data retrieved 2026-10-10
Esports scholarships at Idaho State
scholarships offered; amount not published
The esports program
- Level
- Varsity
- Founded
- 2024
- Conference / league
- Not published
- Facility
- Pond Student Union esports space (Direct Communications Esports Arena announced)
- Titles fielded
- 3
Cost & outcomes vs. other esports schools
Compared with the median of all 405 esports programs we track.
| Tuition (in-state / out-of-state) | $8,610 / $27,720 |
|---|---|
| Average net price (after grants) | $12,193 |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 28% |
| Median debt at graduation | $20,039 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 14:1 |
Who studies at Idaho State
7,583 undergraduates, shown as 100 people.
- White 70%
- Hispanic/Latino 16%
- Black 1%
- Asian 1%
- Two or more races 4%
- International 3%
- Other / unknown 5%
- Women
- 59%
- First-generation
- 36%
- Pell recipients
- 28%
Frequently asked questions
Does Idaho State offer esports scholarships?
Esports scholarships are offered, but a fixed amount is not published (isu.edu, 2024-25). Scholarship terms can change each season, so confirm with the program before applying.
What games does Idaho State esports compete in?
Idaho State fields varsity teams in VALORANT, Overwatch 2 and Rocket League, according to the program's published information.
How much does Idaho State cost per year?
The average annual net price — cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving aid — is $12,193. Published tuition is $8,610 in-state and $27,720 out-of-state (U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard).
When did Idaho State start varsity esports?
Idaho State's varsity esports program began in 2024.
Sources
- Esports program and scholarship terms: isu.edu (2024-25)
- Cost, admissions, outcomes and demographics: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved 2026-10-10
- Photo: Unknown, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Research notes
Inaugural team signed Aug 2024. Run by Student Affairs, not athletics. The 'varsity' wording and the scholarship mention come from a player quote in the announcement, so the amount is unknown. Active in fall 2025 (ISU magazine). No conference stated. Colors are approximate.
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