Overview
University of Wisconsin-Stout in Menomonie, Wisconsin has competed in varsity esports since 2020, with affiliations including NACE · WEC. Its teams currently compete in Rocket League, VALORANT, Overwatch 2, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and Marvel Rivals. The school does not publicly list esports scholarship terms (stoutbluedevils.com, 2025-26); contact the program directly. Federal College Scorecard data shows an average net price of $17,490 per year, an acceptance rate of 88% and a graduation rate of 55% across 5,842 undergraduates.
Esports details verified 2026-10-10 · Federal data retrieved 2026-10-10
Esports scholarships at UW-Stout
No esports scholarships published
UW-Stout doesn't publish esports scholarship terms. Ask the program staff about athletic or participation awards during recruiting.
The esports program
- Level
- Varsity
- Founded
- 2020
- Conference / league
- NACE · WEC
- Facility
- UW-Stout Esports Arena (University Library)
- 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) | $10,701 / $19,265 |
|---|---|
| Average net price (after grants) | $17,490 |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 24% |
| Median debt at graduation | $23,000 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 18:1 |
Who studies at UW-Stout
5,842 undergraduates, shown as 100 people.
- White 83%
- Hispanic/Latino 4%
- Black 2%
- Asian 3%
- Two or more races 4%
- International 3%
- Other / unknown 1%
- Women
- 43%
- First-generation
- 28%
- Pell recipients
- 24%
Frequently asked questions
Does UW-Stout offer esports scholarships?
The school does not publicly list esports scholarship terms (stoutbluedevils.com, 2025-26); contact the program directly. Scholarship terms can change each season, so confirm with the program before applying.
What games does UW-Stout esports compete in?
UW-Stout fields varsity teams in Rocket League, VALORANT, Overwatch 2, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and Marvel Rivals, according to the program's published information.
How much does UW-Stout cost per year?
The average annual net price — cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving aid — is $17,490. Published tuition is $10,701 in-state and $19,265 out-of-state (U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard).
How hard is it to get into UW-Stout?
UW-Stout admits 88% of applicants, per the College Scorecard.
When did UW-Stout start varsity esports?
UW-Stout's varsity esports program began in 2020.
Sources
- Esports program and scholarship terms: stoutbluedevils.com (2025-26)
- Cost, admissions, outcomes and demographics: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved 2026-10-10
- Photo: Wikideas1, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
Research notes
Varsity program under Blue Devils athletics with varsity/JV rosters; head coach Aaron Froelich. Announced 2019; VolumeOne (Dec 2025) says team launched 2020 (since uncertain 2019 vs 2020). Roster page (labelled 2026-27) lists RL, SSBU, OW, Valorant; Marvel Rivals from VolumeOne Dec 2025 only. League of Legends fielded in 2021-22, not current. $1M arena opened fall 2025. Now branded UW-Stout Polytechnic. Logo is a non-free en.wikipedia file.
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