Overview
University of Central Missouri in Warrensburg, Missouri has competed in varsity esports since 2019, with affiliations including NACE · ECAC · NECC · MCEC. Its teams currently compete in Marvel Rivals, League of Legends, Rocket League, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Rainbow Six Siege, VALORANT and Overwatch 2. The school does not publicly list esports scholarship terms (ucmo.edu, 2021-22); contact the program directly. Federal College Scorecard data shows an average net price of $14,462 per year, an acceptance rate of 64% and a graduation rate of 54% across 5,648 undergraduates.
Esports details verified 2026-10-10 · Federal data retrieved 2026-10-10
Esports scholarships at Central Missouri
No current esports scholarship terms published. University news reported per-semester awards in 2019 (e.g., $500 for one player) and scholarships for 28 players in fall 2021.
Central Missouri doesn't publish esports scholarship terms. Ask the program staff about athletic or participation awards during recruiting.
The esports program
- Level
- Varsity
- Founded
- 2019
- Conference / league
- NACE · ECAC · NECC · MCEC
- Facility
- Not published
- Titles fielded
- 7
Cost & outcomes vs. other esports schools
Compared with the median of all 405 esports programs we track.
| Tuition (in-state / out-of-state) | $10,050 / $18,600 |
|---|---|
| Average net price (after grants) | $14,462 |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 27% |
| Median debt at graduation | $21,000 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 18:1 |
Who studies at Central Missouri
5,648 undergraduates, shown as 100 people.
- White 74%
- Hispanic/Latino 7%
- Black 9%
- Asian 1%
- Two or more races 5%
- International 2%
- Other / unknown 2%
- Women
- 53%
- First-generation
- 33%
- Pell recipients
- 27%
Frequently asked questions
Does Central Missouri offer esports scholarships?
The school does not publicly list esports scholarship terms (ucmo.edu, 2021-22); contact the program directly. Scholarship terms can change each season, so confirm with the program before applying.
What games does Central Missouri esports compete in?
Central Missouri fields varsity teams in Marvel Rivals, League of Legends, Rocket League, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Rainbow Six Siege, VALORANT and Overwatch 2, according to the program's published information.
How much does Central Missouri cost per year?
The average annual net price — cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving aid — is $14,462. Published tuition is $10,050 in-state and $18,600 out-of-state (U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard).
How hard is it to get into Central Missouri?
Central Missouri admits 64% of applicants, per the College Scorecard.
When did Central Missouri start varsity esports?
Central Missouri's varsity esports program began in 2019.
Sources
- Esports program and scholarship terms: ucmo.edu (2021-22)
- Cost, admissions, outcomes and demographics: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved 2026-10-10
- Photo: Cvanlue25, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Research notes
Official program housed in the Department of Computer Science and Cybersecurity, with director Michael Minzey. It applies through tryouts and began in fall 2019. Titles and leagues come from the current official page; Marvel Rivals won the Fall 2025 ECAC Division E title. The current page no longer mentions scholarships, so the older amounts are treated as stale.
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