Overview
Batten University in Virginia Beach, Virginia fields a varsity esports program, with affiliations including NACE · ECAC. Its teams currently compete in Rocket League, League of Legends, Overwatch 2, VALORANT and Fortnite. The school does not publicly list esports scholarship terms (battenathletics.com, 2026); contact the program directly. Federal College Scorecard data shows an average net price of $19,676 per year, an acceptance rate of 73% and a graduation rate of 42% across 1,256 undergraduates.
Esports details verified 2026-10-10 · Federal data retrieved 2026-10-10
Esports scholarships at Batten
No esports scholarships published
Batten doesn't publish esports scholarship terms. Ask the program staff about athletic or participation awards during recruiting.
The esports program
- Level
- Varsity
- Founded
- Not published
- Conference / league
- NACE · ECAC
- Facility
- Marlin Esports Arena
- Titles fielded
- 5
Cost & outcomes vs. other esports schools
Compared with the median of all 405 esports programs we track.
| Tuition | $37,500 |
|---|---|
| Average net price (after grants) | $19,676 |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 27% |
| Median debt at graduation | $27,000 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 15:1 |
Who studies at Batten
1,256 undergraduates, shown as 100 people.
- White 39%
- Hispanic/Latino 8%
- Black 20%
- Asian 3%
- Two or more races 5%
- International 3%
- Other / unknown 22%
- Women
- 57%
- First-generation
- 31%
- Pell recipients
- 27%
Frequently asked questions
Does Batten offer esports scholarships?
The school does not publicly list esports scholarship terms (battenathletics.com, 2026); contact the program directly. Scholarship terms can change each season, so confirm with the program before applying.
What games does Batten esports compete in?
Batten fields varsity teams in Rocket League, League of Legends, Overwatch 2, VALORANT and Fortnite, according to the program's published information.
How much does Batten cost per year?
The average annual net price — cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving aid — is $19,676. Published tuition is $37,500 (U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard).
How hard is it to get into Batten?
Batten admits 73% of applicants, per the College Scorecard.
Sources
- Esports program and scholarship terms: battenathletics.com (2026)
- Cost, admissions, outcomes and demographics: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved 2026-10-10
- Photo: Stayse, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Research notes
Formerly Virginia Wesleyan University (renamed July 2026). Athletics-run with a Director of Esports (Brandon Kwon); arena in the Jane P. Batten Student Center. An older VWU page called it a co-ed club program. Latest roster/schedule on the athletics site is 2024-25, so 2025-26 activity is unconfirmed. ECAC from athletics footer/VWU news. Colors approximate.
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