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Overview

Men's eSports colleges

How the programs break down by division, conference, cost and size. Coaches verified November 2026.

Programs
351
Coaches recruiting
340
  • 13Division I
  • 46Division II
  • 83Division III
  • 81NAIA
  • 116Junior college

The U.S. has 351 colleges with Men's eSports programs. Of those, 13 compete in NCAA Division I, 46 in NCAA Division II, 83 in NCAA Division III, 81 in the NAIA, 116 at the junior college level and 12 in other associations. The most popular programs are University of California, Los Angeles, University of Missouri, Columbia and University of Pittsburgh. 12 schools compete in the Region 12, the most common conference.

Questions

Questions about Men's eSports colleges

Quick answers about the programs and how to reach their coaches.

How many colleges have Men's eSports?

351 colleges have Men's eSports programs: 13 Division I, 46 Division II, 83 Division III, 81 NAIA and 116 Junior college.

Which colleges have D1 Men's eSports?

13 colleges compete in NCAA Division I Men's eSports: Boise State University, California State University, Bakersfield, Cleveland State University, Jackson State University, Mercyhurst University, Mount St. Mary's University, New Jersey City University, Oakland University and 5 more.

Which colleges have D2 Men's eSports?

46 colleges compete in NCAA Division II Men's eSports: Ashland University, Assumption University, Barry University, Bloomfield College, Caldwell University, Cedarville University, Chowan University, College of Staten Island and 38 more.

Which colleges have D3 Men's eSports?

83 colleges compete in NCAA Division III Men's eSports: Adrian College, Albion College, Albright College, Alma College, Alvernia University, Anderson University, Anna Maria College, Arcadia University and 75 more.

Which colleges have NAIA Men's eSports?

81 colleges compete in NAIA Men's eSports: Alice Lloyd College, Baker University, Bellevue University, Bethany College, Bethel University, Bethel University, Bluefield University, Brewton-Parker College and 73 more.

Which colleges have JUCO Men's eSports?

116 colleges compete in NJCAA junior college Men's eSports: Alexandria Technical & Community College, Alpena Community College, Alvin Community College, Anne Arundel Community College, Barton County Community College, Bismarck State College, Blinn College, Bryant & Stratton College, Virginia Beach and 108 more.

What is the most affordable college with Men's eSports?

Williamson College of the Trades has the lowest average net price at $1,421 a year after grants and scholarships.

What conference do most Men's eSports programs compete in?

The Region 12 has the most Men's eSports programs.

Who are the Men's eSports head coaches?

Josh Sides (Winthrop University), Carl Leone (Oakland University), Jace Barnett (Mercyhurst University), Thomas Hohnholt (Valparaiso University), P.J. Fiscus (Ashland University), Aryn Mosley (University of Montevallo), Cassandra Meltsch (Post University) and Christopher Sanders (Seton Hill University).

How do I contact Men's eSports coaches?

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By division

Men's eSports colleges by division

The most popular programs at each level, with links to the full lists.