Overview
University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan has competed in varsity esports since 2021, with affiliations including BEC. Its teams currently compete in Counter-Strike 2, League of Legends, Marvel Rivals, Overwatch 2, Rainbow Six Siege, Rocket League, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and VALORANT. The school does not publicly list esports scholarship terms (esports.recreation.umich.edu, 2025-26); contact the program directly. Federal College Scorecard data shows an average net price of $13,138 per year, an acceptance rate of 16% and a graduation rate of 93% across 34,177 undergraduates.
Esports details verified 2026-10-10 · Federal data retrieved 2026-10-10
Esports scholarships at Michigan
Michigan Esports does not offer financial aid, scholarships, or admissions assistance. Varsity perks are covered competition travel, a uniform and preferred access to training facilities.
Michigan doesn't publish esports scholarship terms. Ask the program staff about athletic or participation awards during recruiting.
The esports program
- Level
- Varsity
- Founded
- 2021
- Conference / league
- BEC
- Facility
- Not published
- Titles fielded
- 8
Cost & outcomes vs. other esports schools
Compared with the median of all 405 esports programs we track.
| Tuition (in-state / out-of-state) | $17,736 / $60,946 |
|---|---|
| Average net price (after grants) | $13,138 |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 18% |
| Median debt at graduation | $19,500 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 11:1 |
Who studies at Michigan
34,177 undergraduates, shown as 100 people.
- White 47%
- Hispanic/Latino 12%
- Black 5%
- Asian 18%
- Two or more races 6%
- International 8%
- Other / unknown 4%
- Women
- 54%
- First-generation
- 21%
- Pell recipients
- 18%
Frequently asked questions
Does Michigan offer esports scholarships?
The school does not publicly list esports scholarship terms (esports.recreation.umich.edu, 2025-26); contact the program directly. Scholarship terms can change each season, so confirm with the program before applying.
What games does Michigan esports compete in?
Michigan fields varsity teams in Counter-Strike 2, League of Legends, Marvel Rivals, Overwatch 2, Rainbow Six Siege, Rocket League, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and VALORANT, according to the program's published information.
How much does Michigan cost per year?
The average annual net price — cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving aid — is $13,138. Published tuition is $17,736 in-state and $60,946 out-of-state (U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard).
How hard is it to get into Michigan?
Michigan admits 16% of applicants, per the College Scorecard.
When did Michigan start varsity esports?
Michigan's varsity esports program began in 2021.
Sources
- Esports program and scholarship terms: esports.recreation.umich.edu (2025-26)
- Cost, admissions, outcomes and demographics: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved 2026-10-10
- Photo: AndrewHorne, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Research notes
Run under Recreational Sports (esports.recreation.umich.edu). Its 'varsity-level' competitive teams use semester tryouts and are open only to Ann Arbor students. Since 2021 comes from press (Front Office Sports, Apr 2021): a $4M Kotick gift upgraded the rec program, started in 2020, to varsity status. The join page also lists Dota 2 and Splatoon 3 (no codes) and does not say which titles are varsity versus club. BEC membership is from press (MSU and CSMG). The training facility is not named on the page.
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