Overview
The University of Montana in Missoula, Montana has competed in varsity esports since 2019, with affiliations including NECC, ECAC, Big Sky. Its teams currently compete in Rocket League, Overwatch 2, League of Legends, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Fortnite, Apex Legends, VALORANT and Marvel Rivals. Esports scholarships are offered, but a fixed amount is not published (umt.edu, undated page). Federal College Scorecard data shows an average net price of $16,784 per year, an acceptance rate of 96% and a graduation rate of 48% across 7,488 undergraduates.
Esports details verified 2026-10-10 · Federal data retrieved 2026-10-10
Esports scholarships at Montana
UM eSports Scholarship for team members (preference to Bitterroot Valley students); amount not published
The esports program
- Level
- Varsity
- Founded
- 2019
- Conference / league
- NECC, ECAC, Big Sky
- Facility
- UM Esports Arena
- 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) | $8,552 / $33,671 |
|---|---|
| Average net price (after grants) | $16,784 |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 28% |
| Median debt at graduation | $22,400 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 17:1 |
Who studies at Montana
7,488 undergraduates, shown as 100 people.
- White 71%
- Hispanic/Latino 6%
- Black 1%
- Asian 1%
- Two or more races 14%
- International 1%
- Other / unknown 6%
- Women
- 57%
- First-generation
- 30%
- Pell recipients
- 28%
Frequently asked questions
Does Montana offer esports scholarships?
Esports scholarships are offered, but a fixed amount is not published (umt.edu, undated page). Scholarship terms can change each season, so confirm with the program before applying.
What games does Montana esports compete in?
Montana fields varsity teams in Rocket League, Overwatch 2, League of Legends, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Fortnite, Apex Legends, VALORANT and Marvel Rivals, according to the program's published information.
How much does Montana cost per year?
The average annual net price — cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving aid — is $16,784. Published tuition is $8,552 in-state and $33,671 out-of-state (U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard).
How hard is it to get into Montana?
Montana admits 96% of applicants, per the College Scorecard.
When did Montana start varsity esports?
Montana's varsity esports program began in 2019.
Sources
- Esports program and scholarship terms: umt.edu (undated page)
- Cost, admissions, outcomes and demographics: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved 2026-10-10
- Photo: Steven Pavlov, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Research notes
The official page says it became 'an official University sport in 2019' and calls it a varsity competition program. Scholarship wording is from a UM AcademicWorks listing seen only in a search snippet (the page redirects); it is undated. The program is not part of Griz intercollegiate athletics. Colors are approximate.
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