Overview
Marshalltown Community College in Marshalltown, Iowa has competed in varsity esports since 2022, with affiliations including NJCAAE · Gateway Esports. Its teams currently compete in Fortnite, Marvel Rivals, Rocket League, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Overwatch 2, Street Fighter 6, VALORANT and Rainbow Six Siege. Esports scholarships are offered, but a fixed amount is not published (mccathletics.com, 2025-26). Federal College Scorecard data shows an average net price of $8,059 per year and a graduation rate of 42% across 788 undergraduates.
Esports details verified 2026-10-10 · Federal data retrieved 2026-10-10
Esports scholarships at Marshalltown
An April 2026 MCC release says funds raised go to the MCC Esports account 'to provide additional scholarships' to future esports student-athletes; amounts not published. The Iowa Valley scholarships page lists Activity & Athletic Scholarships without amounts.
The esports program
- Level
- Varsity
- Founded
- 2022
- Conference / league
- NJCAAE · Gateway Esports
- Facility
- Not published
- 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) | $5,496 / $6,504 |
|---|---|
| Average net price (after grants) | $8,059 |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 22% |
| Median debt at graduation | $9,500 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 20:1 |
Who studies at Marshalltown
788 undergraduates, shown as 100 people.
- White 46%
- Hispanic/Latino 32%
- Black 5%
- Asian 4%
- Two or more races 3%
- International 8%
- Other / unknown 2%
- Women
- 52%
- First-generation
- 45%
- Pell recipients
- 22%
Frequently asked questions
Does Marshalltown offer esports scholarships?
Esports scholarships are offered, but a fixed amount is not published (mccathletics.com, 2025-26). Scholarship terms can change each season, so confirm with the program before applying.
What games does Marshalltown esports compete in?
Marshalltown fields varsity teams in Fortnite, Marvel Rivals, Rocket League, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Overwatch 2, Street Fighter 6, VALORANT and Rainbow Six Siege, according to the program's published information.
How much does Marshalltown cost per year?
The average annual net price — cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving aid — is $8,059. Published tuition is $5,496 in-state and $6,504 out-of-state (U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard).
When did Marshalltown start varsity esports?
Marshalltown's varsity esports program began in 2022.
Sources
- Esports program and scholarship terms: mccathletics.com (2025-26)
- Cost, admissions, outcomes and demographics: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved 2026-10-10
- Photo: Kepper66, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Research notes
Athletics program since fall 2022; ~30 NJCAAE titles per June 2026 athletics release.
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