Overview
Columbia Basin College in Pasco, Washington has competed in varsity esports since 2023, with affiliations including NJCAAE · Gateway Esports. Its teams currently compete in Rocket League, Overwatch 2 and VALORANT. The school does not publicly list esports scholarship terms (cbchawks.com, undated page); contact the program directly. Federal College Scorecard data shows an average net price of $8,317 per year and a graduation rate of 33% across 4,640 undergraduates.
Esports details verified 2026-10-10 · Federal data retrieved 2026-10-10
Esports scholarships at Columbia Basin
No esports scholarships published
Columbia Basin doesn't publish esports scholarship terms. Ask the program staff about athletic or participation awards during recruiting.
The esports program
- Level
- Varsity
- Founded
- 2023
- Conference / league
- NJCAAE · Gateway Esports
- Facility
- Not published
- Titles fielded
- 3
Cost & outcomes vs. other esports schools
Compared with the median of all 405 esports programs we track.
| Tuition (in-state / out-of-state) | $6,555 / $8,668 |
|---|---|
| Average net price (after grants) | $8,317 |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 26% |
| Median debt at graduation | $14,829 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 20:1 |
Who studies at Columbia Basin
4,640 undergraduates, shown as 100 people.
- White 31%
- Hispanic/Latino 53%
- Black 1%
- Asian 2%
- Two or more races 4%
- International 0%
- Other / unknown 9%
- Women
- 63%
- First-generation
- 50%
- Pell recipients
- 26%
Frequently asked questions
Does Columbia Basin offer esports scholarships?
The school does not publicly list esports scholarship terms (cbchawks.com, undated page); contact the program directly. Scholarship terms can change each season, so confirm with the program before applying.
What games does Columbia Basin esports compete in?
Columbia Basin fields varsity teams in Rocket League, Overwatch 2 and VALORANT, according to the program's published information.
How much does Columbia Basin cost per year?
The average annual net price — cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving aid — is $8,317. Published tuition is $6,555 in-state and $8,668 out-of-state (U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard).
When did Columbia Basin start varsity esports?
Columbia Basin's varsity esports program began in 2023.
Sources
- Esports program and scholarship terms: cbchawks.com (undated page)
- Cost, admissions, outcomes and demographics: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved 2026-10-10
- Photo: Royalbroil, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Research notes
Athletics-run; 2026-27 roster posted; also Tekken 8 (no code). All three teams reached NJCAAE Fall 2025 nationals.
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