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
- NACE member
- Yes (NCAA D3)
- Facility
- UW-Stout Esports Arena (University Library)
- Titles fielded
- 5
Cost & outcomes vs. other esports schools
Compared with the median of all 428 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?
No esports scholarship terms are published. Ask the coaching staff about athletic or activity awards during recruiting. 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.
Is UW-Stout esports varsity or club?
Varsity. University of Wisconsin-Stout runs or formally sponsors its esports program, which competes in NACE · WEC.
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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