Overview
Oakland University in Rochester Hills, Michigan fields a varsity esports program, with affiliations including NACE · CECC. Its teams currently compete in Overwatch 2 and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. The school does not publicly list esports scholarship terms (goldengrizzlies.com, 2026); contact the program directly. Federal College Scorecard data shows an average net price of $9,120 per year, an acceptance rate of 88% and a graduation rate of 58% across 12,351 undergraduates.
Esports details verified 2026-10-10 · Federal data retrieved 2026-10-10
Esports scholarships at Oakland
No esports scholarships published
Oakland doesn't publish esports scholarship terms. Ask the program staff about athletic or participation awards during recruiting.
The esports program
- Level
- Varsity
- Founded
- Not published
- Conference / league
- NACE · CECC
- Facility
- Grizz Den (Oakland Center)
- 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) | $15,262 / $23,188 |
|---|---|
| Average net price (after grants) | $9,120 |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 32% |
| Median debt at graduation | $22,750 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 17:1 |
Who studies at Oakland
12,351 undergraduates, shown as 100 people.
- White 69%
- Hispanic/Latino 6%
- Black 10%
- Asian 6%
- Two or more races 4%
- International 2%
- Other / unknown 3%
- Women
- 57%
- First-generation
- 32%
- Pell recipients
- 32%
Frequently asked questions
Does Oakland offer esports scholarships?
The school does not publicly list esports scholarship terms (goldengrizzlies.com, 2026); contact the program directly. Scholarship terms can change each season, so confirm with the program before applying.
What games does Oakland esports compete in?
Oakland fields varsity teams in Overwatch 2 and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, according to the program's published information.
How much does Oakland cost per year?
The average annual net price — cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving aid — is $9,120. Published tuition is $15,262 in-state and $23,188 out-of-state (U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard).
How hard is it to get into Oakland?
Oakland admits 88% of applicants, per the College Scorecard.
Sources
- Esports program and scholarship terms: goldengrizzlies.com (2026)
- Cost, admissions, outcomes and demographics: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved 2026-10-10
Research notes
Run by Oakland Athletics, with a 2026-27 roster and head coach Carl Leone. Roster positions list only OW and SSBU. Start year unknown; esports content on the athletics site goes back to 2021.
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