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
- NACE member
- Yes (NCAA D1)
- Facility
- Grizz Den (Oakland Center)
- Titles fielded
- 2
Cost & outcomes vs. other esports schools
Compared with the median of all 428 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?
No esports scholarship terms are published. Ask the coaching staff about athletic or activity awards during recruiting. 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.
Is Oakland esports varsity or club?
Varsity. Oakland University runs or formally sponsors its esports program, which competes in NACE · CECC.
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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