Overview
Kettering University in Flint, Michigan has competed in varsity esports since 2020, with affiliations including NACE · NECC · WHAC (affiliate) · MEC. Its teams currently compete in Overwatch 2, League of Legends, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Rainbow Six Siege, Rocket League, Counter-Strike 2, VALORANT, Marvel Rivals, Deadlock and Apex Legends. The program publishes esports scholarship terms: esports scholarships worth up to $5,000 a year for new incoming students who compete for Kettering Esports (kettering.edu, 2026). Federal College Scorecard data shows an average net price of $34,660 per year, an acceptance rate of 79% and a graduation rate of 71% across 1,205 undergraduates.
Esports details verified 2026-10-10 · Federal data retrieved 2026-10-10
Esports scholarships at Kettering
Esports scholarships worth up to $5,000 a year for new incoming students who compete for Kettering Esports
The largest stated award ($5,000) equals about 14% of Kettering's average annual net price of $34,660. Actual awards depend on tryouts, roster spot and other aid.
The esports program
- Level
- Varsity
- Founded
- 2020
- Conference / league
- NACE · NECC · WHAC (affiliate) · MEC
- Facility
- Not published
- Titles fielded
- 10
Cost & outcomes vs. other esports schools
Compared with the median of all 405 esports programs we track.
| Tuition | $48,470 |
|---|---|
| Average net price (after grants) | $34,660 |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 17% |
| Median debt at graduation | $27,000 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 11:1 |
Who studies at Kettering
1,205 undergraduates, shown as 100 people.
- White 73%
- Hispanic/Latino 4%
- Black 5%
- Asian 7%
- Two or more races 4%
- International 3%
- Other / unknown 4%
- Women
- 20%
- First-generation
- 18%
- Pell recipients
- 17%
Frequently asked questions
Does Kettering offer esports scholarships?
The program publishes esports scholarship terms: esports scholarships worth up to $5,000 a year for new incoming students who compete for Kettering Esports (kettering.edu, 2026). Scholarship terms can change each season, so confirm with the program before applying.
What games does Kettering esports compete in?
Kettering fields varsity teams in Overwatch 2, League of Legends, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Rainbow Six Siege, Rocket League, Counter-Strike 2, VALORANT, Marvel Rivals, Deadlock and Apex Legends, according to the program's published information.
How much does Kettering cost per year?
The average annual net price — cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving aid — is $34,660. Published tuition is $48,470 (U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard).
How hard is it to get into Kettering?
Kettering admits 79% of applicants, per the College Scorecard.
When did Kettering start varsity esports?
Kettering's varsity esports program began in 2020.
Sources
- Esports program and scholarship terms: kettering.edu (2026)
- Cost, admissions, outcomes and demographics: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved 2026-10-10
- Photo: Colin Venable, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
Research notes
Esports is Kettering's 'lone varsity sport'. It has had a full-time director since 2024 and joined the WHAC as an affiliate in Sept 2026. Titles are from the Spring 2026 list in the WHAC news release; it also fields iRacing and WoW Mythic+ (no codes).
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