Overview
University of Mount Union in Alliance, Ohio has competed in varsity esports since 2019. Its teams currently compete in League of Legends, Overwatch 2, Rocket League, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, VALORANT and Marvel Rivals. Esports scholarships are offered, but a fixed amount is not published (mountunion.edu, 2025-26). Federal College Scorecard data shows an average net price of $23,280 per year, an acceptance rate of 78% and a graduation rate of 59% across 1,995 undergraduates.
Esports details verified 2026-10-11 · Federal data retrieved 2026-10-10
Esports scholarships at Mount Union
Scholarships for varsity players in Overwatch 2, Rocket League, Smash Ultimate and Valorant (GPA 2.5+); no amounts published
The esports program
- Level
- Varsity
- Founded
- 2019
- Conference / league
- Not published
- NACE member
- Not listed
- Facility
- Esports Center
- Titles fielded
- 6
Cost & outcomes vs. other esports schools
Compared with the median of all 428 esports programs we track.
| Tuition | $36,600 |
|---|---|
| Average net price (after grants) | $23,280 |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 28% |
| Median debt at graduation | $27,000 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 15:1 |
Who studies at Mount Union
1,995 undergraduates, shown as 100 people.
- White 78%
- Hispanic/Latino 5%
- Black 10%
- Asian 1%
- Two or more races 2%
- International 2%
- Other / unknown 2%
- Women
- 49%
- First-generation
- 22%
- Pell recipients
- 28%
Frequently asked questions
Does Mount Union offer esports scholarships?
Yes. Mount Union offers esports scholarships but doesn't publish an amount; awards are decided by the program. Esports scholarships are offered, but a fixed amount is not published (mountunion.edu, 2025-26). Scholarship terms can change each season, so confirm with the program before applying.
Is Mount Union esports varsity or club?
Varsity. University of Mount Union runs or formally sponsors its esports program.
What games does Mount Union esports compete in?
Mount Union fields varsity teams in League of Legends, Overwatch 2, Rocket League, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, VALORANT and Marvel Rivals, according to the program's published information.
How much does Mount Union cost per year?
The average annual net price — cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving aid — is $23,280. Published tuition is $36,600 (U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard).
How hard is it to get into Mount Union?
Mount Union admits 78% of applicants, per the College Scorecard.
When did Mount Union start varsity esports?
Mount Union's varsity esports program began in 2019.
Sources
- Esports program and scholarship terms: mountunion.edu (2025-26)
- Cost, admissions, outcomes and demographics: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved 2026-10-10
- Photo: Pdcook, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Research notes
University-run program under Student Involvement, with varsity rosters (players' class years 2026-2029) and scholarships; it debuted in 2019. Mario Kart World is also listed.
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