Overview
Mercyhurst University in Erie, Pennsylvania has competed in varsity esports since 2024, with affiliations including ECAC. Its teams currently compete in VALORANT, Marvel Rivals, Rocket League, League of Legends and Overwatch 2. The school does not publicly list esports scholarship terms (hurstathletics.com, 2025-26); contact the program directly. Federal College Scorecard data shows an average net price of $19,444 per year, an acceptance rate of 81% and a graduation rate of 60% across 2,191 undergraduates.
Esports details verified 2026-10-10 · Federal data retrieved 2026-10-10
Esports scholarships at Mercyhurst
No esports scholarship information is published.
Mercyhurst 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
- ECAC
- Facility
- Not published
- Titles fielded
- 5
Cost & outcomes vs. other esports schools
Compared with the median of all 405 esports programs we track.
| Tuition | $45,770 |
|---|---|
| Average net price (after grants) | $19,444 |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 31% |
| Median debt at graduation | $25,305 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 14:1 |
Who studies at Mercyhurst
2,191 undergraduates, shown as 100 people.
- White 73%
- Hispanic/Latino 6%
- Black 7%
- Asian 2%
- Two or more races 0%
- International 6%
- Other / unknown 6%
- Women
- 57%
- First-generation
- 29%
- Pell recipients
- 31%
Frequently asked questions
Does Mercyhurst offer esports scholarships?
The school does not publicly list esports scholarship terms (hurstathletics.com, 2025-26); contact the program directly. Scholarship terms can change each season, so confirm with the program before applying.
What games does Mercyhurst esports compete in?
Mercyhurst fields varsity teams in VALORANT, Marvel Rivals, Rocket League, League of Legends and Overwatch 2, according to the program's published information.
How much does Mercyhurst cost per year?
The average annual net price — cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving aid — is $19,444. Published tuition is $45,770 (U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard).
How hard is it to get into Mercyhurst?
Mercyhurst admits 81% of applicants, per the College Scorecard.
When did Mercyhurst start varsity esports?
Mercyhurst's varsity esports program began in 2024.
Sources
- Esports program and scholarship terms: hurstathletics.com (2025-26)
- Cost, admissions, outcomes and demographics: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved 2026-10-10
Research notes
Launched fall 2024 under Athletics. The esports stage is in Zurn Hall (unnamed). kind=none means not published. Colors are approximate (green/blue).
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