Overview
University of Wisconsin-River Falls in River Falls, Wisconsin has competed in varsity esports since 2023, with affiliations including NACE · NECC · WEC · MidwestR6. Its teams currently compete in VALORANT, Rocket League, League of Legends, Street Fighter 6, Rainbow Six Siege, Overwatch 2, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and Apex Legends. The school does not publicly list esports scholarship terms (uwrfsports.com, 2025-26); contact the program directly. Federal College Scorecard data shows an average net price of $14,054 per year, an acceptance rate of 82% and a graduation rate of 57% across 4,205 undergraduates.
Esports details verified 2026-10-10 · Federal data retrieved 2026-10-10
Esports scholarships at UW-River Falls
No esports scholarships published
UW-River Falls 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 · NECC · WEC · MidwestR6
- Facility
- UWRF Esports Arena (Chalmer Davee Library)
- 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) | $9,008 / $17,470 |
|---|---|
| Average net price (after grants) | $14,054 |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 21% |
| Median debt at graduation | $20,500 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 19:1 |
Who studies at UW-River Falls
4,205 undergraduates, shown as 100 people.
- White 85%
- Hispanic/Latino 5%
- Black 2%
- Asian 2%
- Two or more races 2%
- International 1%
- Other / unknown 3%
- Women
- 62%
- First-generation
- 26%
- Pell recipients
- 21%
Frequently asked questions
Does UW-River Falls offer esports scholarships?
The school does not publicly list esports scholarship terms (uwrfsports.com, 2025-26); contact the program directly. Scholarship terms can change each season, so confirm with the program before applying.
What games does UW-River Falls esports compete in?
UW-River Falls fields varsity teams in VALORANT, Rocket League, League of Legends, Street Fighter 6, Rainbow Six Siege, Overwatch 2, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and Apex Legends, according to the program's published information.
How much does UW-River Falls cost per year?
The average annual net price — cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving aid — is $14,054. Published tuition is $9,008 in-state and $17,470 out-of-state (U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard).
How hard is it to get into UW-River Falls?
UW-River Falls admits 82% of applicants, per the College Scorecard.
When did UW-River Falls start varsity esports?
UW-River Falls's varsity esports program began in 2023.
Sources
- Esports program and scholarship terms: uwrfsports.com (2025-26)
- Cost, admissions, outcomes and demographics: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved 2026-10-10
Research notes
Varsity athletics program (announced June 2022 as UWRF's 18th varsity sport; varsity competition began fall 2023 per UWRF news). Titles from the athletics roster page (labelled 2026-27) with head coach Dylan Gentilcore. Leagues from 2024-25 season recap on uwrfsports.com. WIAC/NCAA D-III school; no esports aid found.
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