Overview
St. Cloud State University in Saint Cloud, Minnesota has competed in varsity esports since 2022, with affiliations including NACE. Its teams currently compete in League of Legends, Marvel Rivals, Rocket League, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and VALORANT. Esports scholarships are offered, but a fixed amount is not published (stcloudstate.edu, 2025-26). Federal College Scorecard data shows an average net price of $13,529 per year, an acceptance rate of 95% and a graduation rate of 40% across 5,088 undergraduates.
Esports details verified 2026-10-10 · Federal data retrieved 2026-10-10
Esports scholarships at St. Cloud State
Scholarships are available for Varsity and Academy team participants; amounts are not published (contact esports@stcloudstate.edu).
The esports program
- Level
- Varsity
- Founded
- 2022
- Conference / league
- NACE
- Facility
- Huskies Esports Arena
- Titles fielded
- 5
Cost & outcomes vs. other esports schools
Compared with the median of all 405 esports programs we track.
| Tuition | $10,245 |
|---|---|
| Average net price (after grants) | $13,529 |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 22% |
| Median debt at graduation | $21,058 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 18:1 |
Who studies at St. Cloud State
5,088 undergraduates, shown as 100 people.
- White 59%
- Hispanic/Latino 5%
- Black 13%
- Asian 4%
- Two or more races 4%
- International 14%
- Other / unknown 1%
- Women
- 54%
- First-generation
- 27%
- Pell recipients
- 22%
Frequently asked questions
Does St. Cloud State offer esports scholarships?
Esports scholarships are offered, but a fixed amount is not published (stcloudstate.edu, 2025-26). Scholarship terms can change each season, so confirm with the program before applying.
What games does St. Cloud State esports compete in?
St. Cloud State fields varsity teams in League of Legends, Marvel Rivals, Rocket League, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and VALORANT, according to the program's published information.
How much does St. Cloud State cost per year?
The average annual net price — cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving aid — is $13,529. Published tuition is $10,245 (U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard).
How hard is it to get into St. Cloud State?
St. Cloud State admits 95% of applicants, per the College Scorecard.
When did St. Cloud State start varsity esports?
St. Cloud State's varsity esports program began in 2022.
Sources
- Esports program and scholarship terms: stcloudstate.edu (2025-26)
- Cost, admissions, outcomes and demographics: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved 2026-10-10
- Photo: Ryan Herrboldt, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Research notes
University-run program with a Director of Esports (Chase Neukam) and Varsity and Academy tiers. The first competitive team (Rocket League) launched in fall 2022. The Huskies Esports Arena in Atwood opened April 2023, per university news. Leagues are not listed on the official page. NACE membership comes from the task's member directory.
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