Overview
Baylor University in Waco, Texas has competed in varsity esports since 2025, with affiliations including Power Esports Conference (PEC). Its teams currently compete in Rocket League, VALORANT, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and Overwatch 2. Esports scholarships are offered, but a fixed amount is not published (www2.baylor.edu, 2025-26). Federal College Scorecard data shows an average net price of $41,104 per year, an acceptance rate of 51% and a graduation rate of 80% across 14,785 undergraduates.
Esports details verified 2026-10-06 · Federal data retrieved 2026-10-10
Esports scholarships at Baylor
First-year roster mixes recruited scholarship student-athletes and varsity walk-ons; goal is four scholarship programs next year. No amounts published.
The esports program
- Level
- Varsity
- Founded
- 2025
- Conference / league
- Power Esports Conference (PEC)
- High school events
- Hosted the Texas Scholastic Esports Federation (TexSEF) Undisputed State Championships for high school students on campus, May 1-2, 2026
- NACE member
- Yes (NCAA D1)
- Facility
- Not published
- Titles fielded
- 4
Cost & outcomes vs. other esports schools
Compared with the median of all 428 esports programs we track.
| Tuition | $58,100 |
|---|---|
| Average net price (after grants) | $41,104 |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 12% |
| Median debt at graduation | $23,000 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 15:1 |
Who studies at Baylor
14,785 undergraduates, shown as 100 people.
- White 60%
- Hispanic/Latino 18%
- Black 5%
- Asian 9%
- Two or more races 5%
- International 3%
- Other / unknown 0%
- Women
- 59%
- First-generation
- 17%
- Pell recipients
- 12%
Frequently asked questions
Does Baylor offer esports scholarships?
Yes. Baylor offers esports scholarships but doesn't publish an amount; awards are decided by the program. Esports scholarships are offered, but a fixed amount is not published (www2.baylor.edu, 2025-26). Scholarship terms can change each season, so confirm with the program before applying.
Is Baylor esports varsity or club?
Varsity. Baylor University runs or formally sponsors its esports program, which competes in Power Esports Conference (PEC).
What games does Baylor esports compete in?
Baylor fields varsity teams in Rocket League, VALORANT, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and Overwatch 2, according to the program's published information.
How much does Baylor cost per year?
The average annual net price — cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving aid — is $41,104. Published tuition is $58,100 (U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard).
How hard is it to get into Baylor?
Baylor admits 51% of applicants, per the College Scorecard.
When did Baylor start varsity esports?
Baylor's varsity esports program began in 2025.
Sources
- Esports program and scholarship terms: www2.baylor.edu (2025-26)
- Cost, admissions, outcomes and demographics: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved 2026-10-10
- Photo: Aboxorocks, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Research notes
Inaugural varsity season 2025-26; Rocket League won 2026 PEC title. Source is Baylor's own news blog.
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