Overview
James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Virginia has competed in varsity esports since 2022, with affiliations including NACE · ECAC. Its teams currently compete in Call of Duty, Counter-Strike 2, League of Legends, Overwatch 2, Rainbow Six Siege, Rocket League, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and VALORANT. The school does not publicly list esports scholarship terms (jmu.edu, 2026); contact the program directly. Federal College Scorecard data shows an average net price of $23,322 per year, an acceptance rate of 72% and a graduation rate of 80% across 20,888 undergraduates.
Esports details verified 2026-10-10 · Federal data retrieved 2026-10-10
Esports scholarships at James Madison
No esports scholarships published
James Madison doesn't publish esports scholarship terms. Ask the program staff about athletic or participation awards during recruiting.
The esports program
- Level
- Varsity
- Founded
- 2022
- Conference / league
- NACE · ECAC
- Facility
- The Arena, Lakeview Hall
- Titles fielded
- 8
Cost & outcomes vs. other esports schools
Compared with the median of all 405 esports programs we track.
| Tuition (in-state / out-of-state) | $14,250 / $31,604 |
|---|---|
| Average net price (after grants) | $23,322 |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 17% |
| Median debt at graduation | $20,093 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 17:1 |
Who studies at James Madison
20,888 undergraduates, shown as 100 people.
- White 72%
- Hispanic/Latino 9%
- Black 5%
- Asian 5%
- Two or more races 6%
- International 1%
- Other / unknown 2%
- Women
- 56%
- First-generation
- 21%
- Pell recipients
- 17%
Frequently asked questions
Does James Madison offer esports scholarships?
The school does not publicly list esports scholarship terms (jmu.edu, 2026); contact the program directly. Scholarship terms can change each season, so confirm with the program before applying.
What games does James Madison esports compete in?
James Madison fields varsity teams in Call of Duty, Counter-Strike 2, League of Legends, Overwatch 2, Rainbow Six Siege, Rocket League, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and VALORANT, according to the program's published information.
How much does James Madison cost per year?
The average annual net price — cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving aid — is $23,322. Published tuition is $14,250 in-state and $31,604 out-of-state (U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard).
How hard is it to get into James Madison?
James Madison admits 72% of applicants, per the College Scorecard.
When did James Madison start varsity esports?
James Madison's varsity esports program began in 2022.
Sources
- Esports program and scholarship terms: jmu.edu (2026)
- Cost, admissions, outcomes and demographics: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved 2026-10-10
- Photo: Alma mater, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Research notes
Housed in JMU X-Labs; varsity and academy teams; launched Spring 2022. No cost to join; no scholarships mentioned.
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