Overview
University of Dayton in Dayton, Ohio fields a club esports program, with affiliations including NACE · NECC. The program is a student-run club rather than a varsity team run by the university. Its teams currently compete in Rocket League and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. The school does not publicly list esports scholarship terms (udayton.edu, 2025-26); contact the program directly. Federal College Scorecard data shows an average net price of $29,533 per year, an acceptance rate of 65% and a graduation rate of 80% across 7,682 undergraduates.
Esports details verified 2026-10-10 · Federal data retrieved 2026-10-10
Esports scholarships at Dayton
No esports scholarships published
Dayton doesn't publish esports scholarship terms. Ask the program staff about athletic or participation awards during recruiting.
The esports program
- Level
- Club (student-run)
- Founded
- Not published
- Conference / league
- NACE · NECC
- Facility
- Not published
- Titles fielded
- 2
Cost & outcomes vs. other esports schools
Compared with the median of all 405 esports programs we track.
| Tuition | $49,140 |
|---|---|
| Average net price (after grants) | $29,533 |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 16% |
| Median debt at graduation | $23,250 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 14:1 |
Who studies at Dayton
7,682 undergraduates, shown as 100 people.
- White 79%
- Hispanic/Latino 7%
- Black 5%
- Asian 2%
- Two or more races 4%
- International 3%
- Other / unknown 0%
- Women
- 47%
- First-generation
- 10%
- Pell recipients
- 16%
Frequently asked questions
Does Dayton offer esports scholarships?
The school does not publicly list esports scholarship terms (udayton.edu, 2025-26); contact the program directly. Scholarship terms can change each season, so confirm with the program before applying.
What games does Dayton esports compete in?
Dayton fields club teams in Rocket League and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, according to the program's published information.
How much does Dayton cost per year?
The average annual net price — cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving aid — is $29,533. Published tuition is $49,140 (U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard).
How hard is it to get into Dayton?
Dayton admits 65% of applicants, per the College Scorecard.
Sources
- Esports program and scholarship terms: udayton.edu (2025-26)
- Cost, admissions, outcomes and demographics: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved 2026-10-10
- Photo: Namtrofk, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Research notes
A Nov 2025 UD Magazine story describes a club run by students and alumni volunteers, using an esports room (KU 100). A 2023 crowdfunding page sought funding for a varsity-level program, but no varsity status was found. Leagues come from that 2023 giving page. The club also plays Splatoon, which has no code.
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