Overview
Marshall University in Huntington, West Virginia has competed in varsity esports since 2024, with affiliations including NACE · CCL. Its teams currently compete in Call of Duty, VALORANT, Rocket League, Marvel Rivals, Overwatch 2, League of Legends and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. The school does not publicly list esports scholarship terms (marshall.edu, 2025-26); contact the program directly. Federal College Scorecard data shows an average net price of $7,502 per year, an acceptance rate of 96% and a graduation rate of 51% across 7,266 undergraduates.
Esports details verified 2026-10-10 · Federal data retrieved 2026-10-10
Esports scholarships at Marshall
No esports scholarship amounts published; the director of esports said in 2025 that scholarships would be available to team members (The Parthenon, May 2025)
Marshall 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
- NACE · CCL
- Facility
- Marshall Gaming Lounge
- Titles fielded
- 7
Cost & outcomes vs. other esports schools
Compared with the median of all 405 esports programs we track.
| Tuition (in-state / out-of-state) | $9,162 / $20,342 |
|---|---|
| Average net price (after grants) | $7,502 |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 39% |
| Median debt at graduation | $23,250 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 16:1 |
Who studies at Marshall
7,266 undergraduates, shown as 100 people.
- White 82%
- Hispanic/Latino 3%
- Black 5%
- Asian 1%
- Two or more races 4%
- International 1%
- Other / unknown 4%
- Women
- 56%
- First-generation
- 37%
- Pell recipients
- 39%
Frequently asked questions
Does Marshall offer esports scholarships?
The school does not publicly list esports scholarship terms (marshall.edu, 2025-26); contact the program directly. Scholarship terms can change each season, so confirm with the program before applying.
What games does Marshall esports compete in?
Marshall fields varsity teams in Call of Duty, VALORANT, Rocket League, Marvel Rivals, Overwatch 2, League of Legends and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, according to the program's published information.
How much does Marshall cost per year?
The average annual net price — cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving aid — is $7,502. Published tuition is $9,162 in-state and $20,342 out-of-state (U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard).
How hard is it to get into Marshall?
Marshall admits 96% of applicants, per the College Scorecard.
When did Marshall start varsity esports?
Marshall's varsity esports program began in 2024.
Sources
- Esports program and scholarship terms: marshall.edu (2025-26)
- Cost, admissions, outcomes and demographics: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved 2026-10-10
- Photo: Kuyler McComas (Kuyman), CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Research notes
Run by Student Affairs with a director of esports (Kyle Trapp). Varsity status and Aug 2024 start come from student newspaper The Parthenon (Apr 2025); official page does not use the word varsity. Titles from official page (Splatoon 3 also listed, no code). 2025-26 NACE divisional champions in SSBU and CoD; CoD top-8 at College CoD Nationals via CCL.
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