Overview
Bellevue University in Bellevue, Nebraska has competed in varsity esports since 2017, with affiliations including NACE · Octane Collegiate League. Its teams currently compete in Apex Legends, Call of Duty, Overwatch 2, Rocket League and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. Esports scholarships are offered, but a fixed amount is not published (bellevue.edu, 2026). Federal College Scorecard data shows an average net price of $17,550 per year and a graduation rate of 33% across 10,220 undergraduates.
Esports details verified 2026-10-10 · Federal data retrieved 2026-10-10
Esports scholarships at Bellevue
Bellevue says it actively recruits top gamers and offers esports scholarships, with substantial annual support through the Bruin Advantage Scholarship for residential students; no dollar amounts published
The esports program
- Level
- Varsity
- Founded
- 2017
- Conference / league
- NACE · Octane Collegiate League
- Facility
- Bruins Esports Arena (Gordon Lozier Athletic Center)
- Titles fielded
- 5
Cost & outcomes vs. other esports schools
Compared with the median of all 405 esports programs we track.
| Tuition | $9,903 |
|---|---|
| Average net price (after grants) | $17,550 |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 30% |
| Median debt at graduation | $20,000 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 12:1 |
Who studies at Bellevue
10,220 undergraduates, shown as 100 people.
- White 46%
- Hispanic/Latino 17%
- Black 16%
- Asian 3%
- Two or more races 3%
- International 0%
- Other / unknown 15%
- Women
- 53%
- First-generation
- 45%
- Pell recipients
- 30%
Frequently asked questions
Does Bellevue offer esports scholarships?
Esports scholarships are offered, but a fixed amount is not published (bellevue.edu, 2026). Scholarship terms can change each season, so confirm with the program before applying.
What games does Bellevue esports compete in?
Bellevue fields varsity teams in Apex Legends, Call of Duty, Overwatch 2, Rocket League and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, according to the program's published information.
How much does Bellevue cost per year?
The average annual net price — cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving aid — is $17,550. Published tuition is $9,903 (U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard).
When did Bellevue start varsity esports?
Bellevue's varsity esports program began in 2017.
Sources
- Esports program and scholarship terms: bellevue.edu (2026)
- Cost, admissions, outcomes and demographics: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved 2026-10-10
- Photo: Jared Winkler, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Research notes
Athletics-run varsity sport since fall 2017 (bubruins.com). Titles from the athletics esports page. Won 2026 OCL Apex Legends national title and UKY Bluegrass Showdown (Overwatch 2) in 2025-26. Scholarship page is undated (c. 2026 footer); Bruin Advantage may not be esports-specific.
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