Overview
Missouri State University-West Plains in West Plains, Missouri has competed in varsity esports since 2022, with affiliations including NJCAAE. Its teams currently compete in Rocket League and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. The school does not publicly list esports scholarship terms (wp.missouristate.edu, 2025-26); contact the program directly. Federal College Scorecard data shows an average net price of $9,750 per year and a graduation rate of 41% across 965 undergraduates.
Esports details verified 2026-10-10 · Federal data retrieved 2026-10-10
Esports scholarships at Missouri State-West Plains
No esports scholarships published (athletics FAQ mentions a scholarship only for cheer)
Missouri State-West Plains doesn't publish esports scholarship terms. Ask the program staff about athletic or participation awards during recruiting.
The esports program
- Level
- Varsity
- Founded
- 2022
- Conference / league
- NJCAAE
- Facility
- Not published
- Titles fielded
- 2
Cost & outcomes vs. other esports schools
Compared with the median of all 405 esports programs we track.
| Tuition (in-state / out-of-state) | $5,936 / $8,106 |
|---|---|
| Average net price (after grants) | $9,750 |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 29% |
| Median debt at graduation | $10,000 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 13:1 |
Who studies at Missouri State-West Plains
965 undergraduates, shown as 100 people.
- White 84%
- Hispanic/Latino 4%
- Black 3%
- Asian 2%
- Two or more races 4%
- International 0%
- Other / unknown 3%
- Women
- 67%
- First-generation
- 49%
- Pell recipients
- 29%
Frequently asked questions
Does Missouri State-West Plains offer esports scholarships?
The school does not publicly list esports scholarship terms (wp.missouristate.edu, 2025-26); contact the program directly. Scholarship terms can change each season, so confirm with the program before applying.
What games does Missouri State-West Plains esports compete in?
Missouri State-West Plains fields varsity teams in Rocket League and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, according to the program's published information.
How much does Missouri State-West Plains cost per year?
The average annual net price — cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving aid — is $9,750. Published tuition is $5,936 in-state and $8,106 out-of-state (U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard).
When did Missouri State-West Plains start varsity esports?
Missouri State-West Plains's varsity esports program began in 2022.
Sources
- Esports program and scholarship terms: wp.missouristate.edu (2025-26)
- Cost, admissions, outcomes and demographics: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved 2026-10-10
- Photo: Truett Ray, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Research notes
Grizzly Esports is an athletics-department sport (NJCAAE); first season 2022-23. 2026 coaches Nickales Lawson (head) and Spencer Spreutels. Athletics FAQ gives no esports scholarship terms.
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