Overview
Manchester University in North Manchester, Indiana has competed in varsity esports since 2019, with affiliations including NACE · GLEC. Its teams currently compete in Fortnite, League of Legends, Overwatch 2, Rocket League, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and VALORANT. The program publishes esports scholarship terms: manchester awards additional scholarships, up to $6,000 per year, to students who are members of the Esports team (manchester.edu, 2025-26). Federal College Scorecard data shows an average net price of $18,805 per year, an acceptance rate of 71% and a graduation rate of 46% across 936 undergraduates.
Esports details verified 2026-10-10 · Federal data retrieved 2026-10-10
Esports scholarships at Manchester
Manchester awards additional scholarships, up to $6,000 per year, to students who are members of the Esports team.
The largest stated award ($6,000) equals about 32% of Manchester's average annual net price of $18,805. Actual awards depend on tryouts, roster spot and other aid.
The esports program
- Level
- Varsity
- Founded
- 2019
- Conference / league
- NACE · GLEC
- Facility
- Esports arena, lower Calvin Ulrey Hall
- Titles fielded
- 6
Cost & outcomes vs. other esports schools
Compared with the median of all 405 esports programs we track.
| Tuition | $37,135 |
|---|---|
| Average net price (after grants) | $18,805 |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 45% |
| Median debt at graduation | $26,854 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 12:1 |
Who studies at Manchester
936 undergraduates, shown as 100 people.
- White 51%
- Hispanic/Latino 8%
- Black 6%
- Asian 1%
- Two or more races 3%
- International 0%
- Other / unknown 31%
- Women
- 48%
- First-generation
- 34%
- Pell recipients
- 45%
Frequently asked questions
Does Manchester offer esports scholarships?
The program publishes esports scholarship terms: manchester awards additional scholarships, up to $6,000 per year, to students who are members of the Esports team (manchester.edu, 2025-26). Scholarship terms can change each season, so confirm with the program before applying.
What games does Manchester esports compete in?
Manchester fields varsity teams in Fortnite, League of Legends, Overwatch 2, Rocket League, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and VALORANT, according to the program's published information.
How much does Manchester cost per year?
The average annual net price — cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving aid — is $18,805. Published tuition is $37,135 (U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard).
How hard is it to get into Manchester?
Manchester admits 71% of applicants, per the College Scorecard.
When did Manchester start varsity esports?
Manchester's varsity esports program began in 2019.
Sources
- Esports program and scholarship terms: manchester.edu (2025-26)
- Cost, admissions, outcomes and demographics: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved 2026-10-10
- Photo: Nyttend, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
Research notes
Full-time director (Garrett Schieferstein). Won 8 GLEC titles. An older/alternate page said 'up to $3,000/yr'; the current esports page says $6,000. Spartan Showdown HS tournament awards are separate ($8,000/yr top prize, Nov 2025). The since year is inferred: 2020 news describes a first season in NACE, and the start may be 2019. aidYr is assumed current because the page is undated.
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