Overview
Truman State University in Kirksville, Missouri has competed in varsity esports since 2022, with affiliations including NACE. Its teams currently compete in League of Legends, Rocket League and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. Esports scholarships are offered, but a fixed amount is not published (esports.truman.edu, 2024-25). Federal College Scorecard data shows an average net price of $12,780 per year, an acceptance rate of 84% and a graduation rate of 69% across 2,513 undergraduates.
Esports details verified 2026-10-10 · Federal data retrieved 2026-10-10
Esports scholarships at Truman
Esports athletes and recruits are scholarship-eligible; amounts are not published.
The esports program
- Level
- Varsity
- Founded
- 2022
- Conference / league
- NACE
- NACE member
- Yes (NCAA D2)
- Facility
- Not published
- Titles fielded
- 3
Cost & outcomes vs. other esports schools
Compared with the median of all 428 esports programs we track.
| Tuition (in-state / out-of-state) | $9,838 / $18,566 |
|---|---|
| Average net price (after grants) | $12,780 |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 17% |
| Median debt at graduation | $21,000 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 12:1 |
Who studies at Truman
2,513 undergraduates, shown as 100 people.
- White 78%
- Hispanic/Latino 4%
- Black 2%
- Asian 2%
- Two or more races 3%
- International 10%
- Other / unknown 1%
- Women
- 60%
- First-generation
- 23%
- Pell recipients
- 17%
Frequently asked questions
Does Truman offer esports scholarships?
Yes. Truman offers esports scholarships but doesn't publish an amount; awards are decided by the program. Esports scholarships are offered, but a fixed amount is not published (esports.truman.edu, 2024-25). Scholarship terms can change each season, so confirm with the program before applying.
Is Truman esports varsity or club?
Varsity. Truman State University runs or formally sponsors its esports program, which competes in NACE.
What games does Truman esports compete in?
Truman fields varsity teams in League of Legends, Rocket League and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, according to the program's published information.
How much does Truman cost per year?
The average annual net price — cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving aid — is $12,780. Published tuition is $9,838 in-state and $18,566 out-of-state (U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard).
How hard is it to get into Truman?
Truman admits 84% of applicants, per the College Scorecard.
When did Truman start varsity esports?
Truman's varsity esports program began in 2022.
Sources
- Esports program and scholarship terms: esports.truman.edu (2024-25)
- Cost, admissions, outcomes and demographics: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved 2026-10-10
Research notes
Varsity and JV teams are directed by Jared Young (Academic Affairs). Recruited athletes signed on esports scholarships per a Truman newsletter article (newsletter.truman.edu/article.asp?id=40808, spring, exact year unconfirmed, likely 2025). The current esports.truman.edu page does not mention scholarships. The dedicated facility in Barnett Hall is unnamed. The program earned NACE divisional titles.
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