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Miami University Esports

Oxford, OH · Varsity since 2016 · NACE

Esports aid
Aid offered · amount varies
Avg. net price
$28,384
Acceptance
75%
Graduation rate
80%
Median earnings
$55,076
Undergraduates
16,656

Does Miami University offer esports scholarships?

Yes, amount not published

Yes. Miami (OH) offers esports scholarships but doesn't publish an amount; awards are decided by the program.

Program
Varsity
Games
Overwatch, Rocket League, Smash, LoL +2
Source
miamioh.edu (2018)
Verified

How esports scholarships work · What typical awards pay

Overview

Miami University in Oxford, Ohio has competed in varsity esports since 2016, with affiliations including NACE. Its teams currently compete in Overwatch 2, Rocket League, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, League of Legends, VALORANT and Street Fighter 6. Esports scholarships are offered, but a fixed amount is not published (miamioh.edu, 2018). Federal College Scorecard data shows an average net price of $28,384 per year, an acceptance rate of 75% and a graduation rate of 80% across 16,656 undergraduates.

Esports details verified 2026-10-06 · Federal data retrieved 2026-10-10

Esports scholarships at Miami (OH)

A small number of partial varsity scholarships; amount not published
Aid offered · amount varies As of 2018 · Source: miamioh.edu

The esports program

Level
Varsity
Founded
2016
Conference / league
NACE
NACE member
Yes (NCAA D1)
Facility
King Library Esports Arena
Titles fielded
6

Cost & outcomes vs. other esports schools

Compared with the median of all 428 esports programs we track.

Average net price / year
$28,384
Median $14,578
Acceptance rate
75%
Median 77%
Graduation rate
80%
Median 49%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$55,076
Median $48,037
Median debt at graduation
$23,000
Median $20,000
Cost and financial aid for Miami University
Tuition (in-state / out-of-state)$18,161 / $41,221
Average net price (after grants)$28,384
Students receiving Pell grants13%
Median debt at graduation$23,000
Student-to-faculty ratio16:1

Who studies at Miami (OH)

16,656 undergraduates, shown as 100 people.

  • White 83%
  • Hispanic/Latino 5%
  • Black 3%
  • Asian 2%
  • Two or more races 4%
  • International 2%
  • Other / unknown 1%
Women
52%
First-generation
23%
Pell recipients
13%

Frequently asked questions

Does Miami (OH) offer esports scholarships?

Yes. Miami (OH) offers esports scholarships but doesn't publish an amount; awards are decided by the program. Esports scholarships are offered, but a fixed amount is not published (miamioh.edu, 2018). Scholarship terms can change each season, so confirm with the program before applying.

Is Miami (OH) esports varsity or club?

Varsity. Miami University runs or formally sponsors its esports program, which competes in NACE.

What games does Miami (OH) esports compete in?

Miami (OH) fields varsity teams in Overwatch 2, Rocket League, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, League of Legends, VALORANT and Street Fighter 6, according to the program's published information.

How much does Miami (OH) cost per year?

The average annual net price — cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving aid — is $28,384. Published tuition is $18,161 in-state and $41,221 out-of-state (U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard).

How hard is it to get into Miami (OH)?

Miami (OH) admits 75% of applicants, per the College Scorecard.

When did Miami (OH) start varsity esports?

Miami (OH)'s varsity esports program began in 2016.

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