Overview
University of Saint Mary in Leavenworth, Kansas has competed in varsity esports since 2019, with affiliations including NACE. Its teams currently compete in Fortnite, Rocket League, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and VALORANT. The school does not publicly list esports scholarship terms (gospires.com, 2018-19); contact the program directly. Federal College Scorecard data shows an average net price of $22,519 per year, an acceptance rate of 87% and a graduation rate of 48% across 925 undergraduates.
Esports details verified 2026-10-10 · Federal data retrieved 2026-10-10
Esports scholarships at Saint Mary
No current esports scholarship terms published. A 2018 statement said scholarships were available, with no amount.
Saint Mary 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
- NACE
- Facility
- Spire Esports Arena
- Titles fielded
- 4
Cost & outcomes vs. other esports schools
Compared with the median of all 405 esports programs we track.
| Tuition | $35,380 |
|---|---|
| Average net price (after grants) | $22,519 |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 38% |
| Median debt at graduation | $22,018 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 11:1 |
Who studies at Saint Mary
925 undergraduates, shown as 100 people.
- White 45%
- Hispanic/Latino 24%
- Black 16%
- Asian 2%
- Two or more races 6%
- International 2%
- Other / unknown 5%
- Women
- 45%
- First-generation
- 36%
- Pell recipients
- 38%
Frequently asked questions
Does Saint Mary offer esports scholarships?
The school does not publicly list esports scholarship terms (gospires.com, 2018-19); contact the program directly. Scholarship terms can change each season, so confirm with the program before applying.
What games does Saint Mary esports compete in?
Saint Mary fields varsity teams in Fortnite, Rocket League, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and VALORANT, according to the program's published information.
How much does Saint Mary cost per year?
The average annual net price — cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving aid — is $22,519. Published tuition is $35,380 (U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard).
How hard is it to get into Saint Mary?
Saint Mary admits 87% of applicants, per the College Scorecard.
When did Saint Mary start varsity esports?
Saint Mary's varsity esports program began in 2019.
Sources
- Esports program and scholarship terms: gospires.com (2018-19)
- Cost, admissions, outcomes and demographics: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved 2026-10-10
- Photo: Mdupont, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Research notes
Run by athletics. The varsity program was announced in 2018 and began competition in spring 2019. Head coach Ethan Paladino was hired in July 2024. Games come from the 2026-27 schedule and roster (Rocket League varsity and academy, Valorant, Smash, Fortnite ZB). The scholarship statement dates from 2018, and the open-house page says 'generous academic, athletic, and departmental scholarships' without amounts. Consider downgrading kind to none if the stricter rule applies. Colors are approximate.
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