Overview
Briar Cliff University in Sioux City, Iowa has competed in varsity esports since 2022, with affiliations including GPAC. Its teams currently compete in Overwatch 2 and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. The school does not publicly list esports scholarship terms (briarcliff.edu, 2026); contact the program directly. Federal College Scorecard data shows an average net price of $23,907 per year and a graduation rate of 48% across 624 undergraduates.
Esports details verified 2026-10-10 · Federal data retrieved 2026-10-10
Esports scholarships at Briar Cliff
No esports scholarships published
Briar Cliff doesn't publish esports scholarship terms. Ask the program staff about athletic or participation awards during recruiting.
The esports program
- Level
- Varsity
- Founded
- 2022
- Conference / league
- GPAC
- Facility
- Esports Arena
- Titles fielded
- 2
Cost & outcomes vs. other esports schools
Compared with the median of all 405 esports programs we track.
| Tuition | $36,956 |
|---|---|
| Average net price (after grants) | $23,907 |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 53% |
| Median debt at graduation | $23,250 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 10:1 |
Who studies at Briar Cliff
624 undergraduates, shown as 100 people.
- White 59%
- Hispanic/Latino 15%
- Black 7%
- Asian 1%
- Two or more races 4%
- International 13%
- Other / unknown 1%
- Women
- 46%
- First-generation
- 36%
- Pell recipients
- 53%
Frequently asked questions
Does Briar Cliff offer esports scholarships?
The school does not publicly list esports scholarship terms (briarcliff.edu, 2026); contact the program directly. Scholarship terms can change each season, so confirm with the program before applying.
What games does Briar Cliff esports compete in?
Briar Cliff fields varsity teams in Overwatch 2 and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, according to the program's published information.
How much does Briar Cliff cost per year?
The average annual net price — cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving aid — is $23,907. Published tuition is $36,956 (U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard).
When did Briar Cliff start varsity esports?
Briar Cliff's varsity esports program began in 2022.
Sources
- Esports program and scholarship terms: briarcliff.edu (2026)
- Cost, admissions, outcomes and demographics: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved 2026-10-10
- Photo: Ammodramus, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
Research notes
Inaugural season 2022 with varsity and JV rosters and a head coach. In 2022 the titles were LoL, Valorant and Apex. The Apr 2026 GPAC Esports Invitational, hosted by BCU, featured Overwatch and Smash. The athletics site menu lists LoL, Valorant, Overwatch and RL, but its rosters date from 2022, so current titles are only partly confirmed. Colors are approximate. No suitable Commons logo was found.
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