Overview
University of Missouri-St. Louis in Saint Louis, Missouri has competed in varsity esports since 2023, with affiliations including NACE. Its teams currently compete in League of Legends, VALORANT, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and Overwatch 2. The school does not publicly list esports scholarship terms (umsl.edu, 2025-26); contact the program directly. Federal College Scorecard data shows an average net price of $15,071 per year, an acceptance rate of 63% and a graduation rate of 57% across 5,024 undergraduates.
Esports details verified 2026-10-10 · Federal data retrieved 2026-10-10
Esports scholarships at UMSL
No esports scholarship terms published. Some varsity players have received scholarships (e.g., the 2023 inaugural signing), but no amounts or criteria are posted.
UMSL doesn't publish esports scholarship terms. Ask the program staff about athletic or participation awards during recruiting.
The esports program
- Level
- Varsity
- Founded
- 2023
- Conference / league
- NACE
- Facility
- Triton Esports Arena
- Titles fielded
- 4
Cost & outcomes vs. other esports schools
Compared with the median of all 405 esports programs we track.
| Tuition (in-state / out-of-state) | $14,112 / $35,112 |
|---|---|
| Average net price (after grants) | $15,071 |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 18% |
| Median debt at graduation | $20,000 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 13:1 |
Who studies at UMSL
5,024 undergraduates, shown as 100 people.
- White 57%
- Hispanic/Latino 4%
- Black 20%
- Asian 5%
- Two or more races 4%
- International 3%
- Other / unknown 7%
- Women
- 55%
- First-generation
- 38%
- Pell recipients
- 18%
Frequently asked questions
Does UMSL offer esports scholarships?
The school does not publicly list esports scholarship terms (umsl.edu, 2025-26); contact the program directly. Scholarship terms can change each season, so confirm with the program before applying.
What games does UMSL esports compete in?
UMSL fields varsity teams in League of Legends, VALORANT, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and Overwatch 2, according to the program's published information.
How much does UMSL cost per year?
The average annual net price — cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving aid — is $15,071. Published tuition is $14,112 in-state and $35,112 out-of-state (U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard).
How hard is it to get into UMSL?
UMSL admits 63% of applicants, per the College Scorecard.
When did UMSL start varsity esports?
UMSL's varsity esports program began in 2023.
Sources
- Esports program and scholarship terms: umsl.edu (2025-26)
- Cost, admissions, outcomes and demographics: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved 2026-10-10
- Photo: Suobara, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Research notes
Varsity program launched in 2023 under director/coach Bovey Zhang, with 20 varsity and 20 JV players. The arena is in the Millennium Student Center. Games are listed on the official page and in a Nov 2025 UMSL Daily article. Specific leagues are not named, so 'NACE' comes from the task's member directory.
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