Overview
University of Mississippi in University, Mississippi has competed in varsity esports since 2017. Its teams currently compete in Call of Duty, Counter-Strike 2, League of Legends, Overwatch 2, Rainbow Six Siege, Rocket League and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. Esports scholarships are offered, but a fixed amount is not published (news.olemiss.edu, 2022-23). Federal College Scorecard data shows an average net price of $13,314 per year, an acceptance rate of 97% and a graduation rate of 72% across 21,473 undergraduates.
Esports details verified 2026-10-10 · Federal data retrieved 2026-10-10
Esports scholarships at Ole Miss
$95,000 in esports scholarships awarded to 12 recruits from donor and university funds; Payne gift also endows esports scholarships.
The esports program
- Level
- Varsity
- Founded
- 2017
- Conference / league
- Not published
- Facility
- Payne Family Esports Facility (E.F. Yerby Center)
- 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) | $9,772 / $28,600 |
|---|---|
| Average net price (after grants) | $13,314 |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 22% |
| Median debt at graduation | $20,000 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 18:1 |
Who studies at Ole Miss
21,473 undergraduates, shown as 100 people.
- White 78%
- Hispanic/Latino 6%
- Black 10%
- Asian 2%
- Two or more races 3%
- International 1%
- Other / unknown 0%
- Women
- 57%
- First-generation
- 24%
- Pell recipients
- 22%
Frequently asked questions
Does Ole Miss offer esports scholarships?
Esports scholarships are offered, but a fixed amount is not published (news.olemiss.edu, 2022-23). Scholarship terms can change each season, so confirm with the program before applying.
What games does Ole Miss esports compete in?
Ole Miss fields varsity teams in Call of Duty, Counter-Strike 2, League of Legends, Overwatch 2, Rainbow Six Siege, Rocket League and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, according to the program's published information.
How much does Ole Miss cost per year?
The average annual net price — cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving aid — is $13,314. Published tuition is $9,772 in-state and $28,600 out-of-state (U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard).
How hard is it to get into Ole Miss?
Ole Miss admits 97% of applicants, per the College Scorecard.
When did Ole Miss start varsity esports?
Ole Miss's varsity esports program began in 2017.
Sources
- Esports program and scholarship terms: news.olemiss.edu (2022-23)
- Cost, admissions, outcomes and demographics: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved 2026-10-10
- Photo: The original uploader was Enjoybeta at English Wikipedia., CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Research notes
since=2017 is when Ole Miss Esports began (as LoL club); varsity date unclear. Games list is ~2022 era (CS:GO mapped to cs2); nine varsity teams per facility-dedication story (Nov 2023). Scholarship total from olemiss news / cdispatch press.
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