Overview
Northeast Iowa Community College in Calmar, Iowa has competed in varsity esports since 2022, with affiliations including NJCAAE · Gateway Esports. Its teams currently compete in Marvel Rivals, Overwatch 2 and Hearthstone. The school does not publicly list esports scholarship terms (niccathletics.com, 2022); contact the program directly. Federal College Scorecard data shows an average net price of $11,272 per year and a graduation rate of 51% across 1,697 undergraduates.
Esports details verified 2026-10-10 · Federal data retrieved 2026-10-10
Esports scholarships at Northeast Iowa
No current esports scholarship terms published (a 2022 NICC news story said 'Scholarships are available').
Northeast Iowa 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 · Gateway Esports
- Facility
- Not published
- Titles fielded
- 3
Cost & outcomes vs. other esports schools
Compared with the median of all 405 esports programs we track.
| Tuition (in-state / out-of-state) | $6,780 / $7,770 |
|---|---|
| Average net price (after grants) | $11,272 |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 23% |
| Median debt at graduation | $12,000 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 15:1 |
Who studies at Northeast Iowa
1,697 undergraduates, shown as 100 people.
- White 81%
- Hispanic/Latino 5%
- Black 6%
- Asian 1%
- Two or more races 1%
- International 0%
- Other / unknown 6%
- Women
- 66%
- First-generation
- 37%
- Pell recipients
- 23%
Frequently asked questions
Does Northeast Iowa offer esports scholarships?
The school does not publicly list esports scholarship terms (niccathletics.com, 2022); contact the program directly. Scholarship terms can change each season, so confirm with the program before applying.
What games does Northeast Iowa esports compete in?
Northeast Iowa fields varsity teams in Marvel Rivals, Overwatch 2 and Hearthstone, according to the program's published information.
How much does Northeast Iowa cost per year?
The average annual net price — cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving aid — is $11,272. Published tuition is $6,780 in-state and $7,770 out-of-state (U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard).
When did Northeast Iowa start varsity esports?
Northeast Iowa's varsity esports program began in 2022.
Sources
- Esports program and scholarship terms: niccathletics.com (2022)
- Cost, admissions, outcomes and demographics: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved 2026-10-10
Research notes
Athletics (ICCAC/NJCAA) program since fall 2022; Hearthstone national titles 2024 and 2026.
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