Overview
Iowa Central Community College in Fort Dodge, Iowa has competed in varsity esports since 2018, with affiliations including NJCAAE · Gateway Esports. Its teams currently compete in Fortnite, Marvel Rivals, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Overwatch 2 and Rocket League. The school does not publicly list esports scholarship terms (ictritons.com, 2018); contact the program directly. Federal College Scorecard data shows an average net price of $9,328 per year and a graduation rate of 42% across 3,103 undergraduates.
Esports details verified 2026-10-10 · Federal data retrieved 2026-10-10
Esports scholarships at Iowa Central
No esports scholarships published (only the 2018 launch release).
Iowa Central doesn't publish esports scholarship terms. Ask the program staff about athletic or participation awards during recruiting.
The esports program
- Level
- Varsity
- Founded
- 2018
- Conference / league
- NJCAAE · Gateway Esports
- Facility
- Not published
- Titles fielded
- 5
Cost & outcomes vs. other esports schools
Compared with the median of all 405 esports programs we track.
| Tuition (in-state / out-of-state) | $5,496 / $7,788 |
|---|---|
| Average net price (after grants) | $9,328 |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 35% |
| Median debt at graduation | $11,000 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 19:1 |
Who studies at Iowa Central
3,103 undergraduates, shown as 100 people.
- White 57%
- Hispanic/Latino 11%
- Black 14%
- Asian 1%
- Two or more races 8%
- International 1%
- Other / unknown 8%
- Women
- 54%
- First-generation
- 40%
- Pell recipients
- 35%
Frequently asked questions
Does Iowa Central offer esports scholarships?
The school does not publicly list esports scholarship terms (ictritons.com, 2018); contact the program directly. Scholarship terms can change each season, so confirm with the program before applying.
What games does Iowa Central esports compete in?
Iowa Central fields varsity teams in Fortnite, Marvel Rivals, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Overwatch 2 and Rocket League, according to the program's published information.
How much does Iowa Central cost per year?
The average annual net price — cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving aid — is $9,328. Published tuition is $5,496 in-state and $7,788 out-of-state (U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard).
When did Iowa Central start varsity esports?
Iowa Central's varsity esports program began in 2018.
Sources
- Esports program and scholarship terms: ictritons.com (2018)
- Cost, admissions, outcomes and demographics: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved 2026-10-10
- Photo: Bill Whittaker (talk), CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Research notes
Athletics program since fall 2018 (head coach Sam Morlan per undated athletics bio). Athletics site blocks fetches; no recent news found.
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