Overview
University of Missouri in Columbia, Missouri has competed in varsity esports since 2019. Its teams currently compete in Rocket League, Overwatch 2, League of Legends, VALORANT and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. The school does not publicly list esports scholarship terms (mizzourec.missouri.edu, 2020); contact the program directly. Federal College Scorecard data shows an average net price of $20,268 per year, an acceptance rate of 78% and a graduation rate of 75% across 23,929 undergraduates.
Esports details verified 2026-10-10 · Federal data retrieved 2026-10-10
Esports scholarships at Missouri
No current esports scholarship terms published; in 2019-20, 21 players shared scholarship packages valued at over $150,000 (Missourinet, 2020)
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
- Not published
- Facility
- Mizzou Gaming Lounge (Center Hall)
- Titles fielded
- 5
Cost & outcomes vs. other esports schools
Compared with the median of all 405 esports programs we track.
| Tuition (in-state / out-of-state) | $14,837 / $36,056 |
|---|---|
| Average net price (after grants) | $20,268 |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 20% |
| Median debt at graduation | $20,500 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 17:1 |
Who studies at Missouri
23,929 undergraduates, shown as 100 people.
- White 79%
- Hispanic/Latino 6%
- Black 5%
- Asian 3%
- Two or more races 5%
- International 1%
- Other / unknown 1%
- Women
- 55%
- First-generation
- 20%
- Pell recipients
- 20%
Frequently asked questions
Does Missouri offer esports scholarships?
The school does not publicly list esports scholarship terms (mizzourec.missouri.edu, 2020); contact the program directly. Scholarship terms can change each season, so confirm with the program before applying.
What games does Missouri esports compete in?
Missouri fields varsity teams in Rocket League, Overwatch 2, League of Legends, VALORANT and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, according to the program's published information.
How much does Missouri cost per year?
The average annual net price — cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving aid — is $20,268. Published tuition is $14,837 in-state and $36,056 out-of-state (U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard).
How hard is it to get into Missouri?
Missouri admits 78% of applicants, per the College Scorecard.
When did Missouri start varsity esports?
Missouri's varsity esports program began in 2019.
Sources
- Esports program and scholarship terms: mizzourec.missouri.edu (2020)
- Cost, admissions, outcomes and demographics: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved 2026-10-10
- Photo: Unknown, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Research notes
Officially sanctioned varsity activity since Aug 2019, now under MizzouRec (Student Affairs). The official page lists varsity rosters for Rocket League, Overwatch, League of Legends and Valorant, plus Smash and Valorant Game Changers. The 2020 scholarship figures are stale and not on the current page. The page also mentions a 5,000 sq ft training facility (formerly called the MSI Training Facility in older reports). No conference is listed; it was formerly in NACE and the Midwest Esports Conference.
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