Overview
Kirtland Community College in Grayling, Michigan has competed in varsity esports since 2024, with affiliations including NJCAAE. Its teams currently compete in Marvel Rivals, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and Call of Duty. The school does not publicly list esports scholarship terms (kirtlandfirebirds.com, 2025-26); contact the program directly. Federal College Scorecard data shows an average net price of $7,456 per year and a graduation rate of 34% across 1,023 undergraduates.
Esports details verified 2026-10-10 · Federal data retrieved 2026-10-10
Esports scholarships at Kirtland
No esports scholarships published
Kirtland doesn't publish esports scholarship terms. Ask the program staff about athletic or participation awards during recruiting.
The esports program
- Level
- Varsity
- Founded
- 2024
- Conference / league
- NJCAAE
- Facility
- Not published
- 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) | $5,190 / $9,870 |
|---|---|
| Average net price (after grants) | $7,456 |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 36% |
| Median debt at graduation | $13,067 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 17:1 |
Who studies at Kirtland
1,023 undergraduates, shown as 100 people.
- White 88%
- Hispanic/Latino 4%
- Black 3%
- Asian 0%
- Two or more races 2%
- International 0%
- Other / unknown 3%
- Women
- 65%
- First-generation
- 46%
- Pell recipients
- 36%
Frequently asked questions
Does Kirtland offer esports scholarships?
The school does not publicly list esports scholarship terms (kirtlandfirebirds.com, 2025-26); contact the program directly. Scholarship terms can change each season, so confirm with the program before applying.
What games does Kirtland esports compete in?
Kirtland fields varsity teams in Marvel Rivals, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and Call of Duty, according to the program's published information.
How much does Kirtland cost per year?
The average annual net price — cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving aid — is $7,456. Published tuition is $5,190 in-state and $9,870 out-of-state (U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard).
When did Kirtland start varsity esports?
Kirtland's varsity esports program began in 2024.
Sources
- Esports program and scholarship terms: kirtlandfirebirds.com (2025-26)
- Cost, admissions, outcomes and demographics: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved 2026-10-10
- Photo: Kirtlandcc, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Research notes
Athletics-run (Firebirds); coaches Jake Haulotte and Seth Magoon. The earliest roster/news is 2024-25 (Madden, Mario Kart, SSBU, Overwatch 2), so 2024 is inferred as the start year. Games are from the Fall 2026 NJCAAE entries.
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