Overview
Cottey College in Nevada, Missouri has competed in varsity esports since 2020, with affiliations including NACE. Its teams currently compete in Overwatch 2 and VALORANT. The school does not publicly list esports scholarship terms (cotteycomets.com, 2019-20); contact the program directly. Federal College Scorecard data shows an average net price of $13,805 per year, an acceptance rate of 69% and a graduation rate of 56% across 254 undergraduates.
Esports details verified 2026-10-10 · Federal data retrieved 2026-10-10
Esports scholarships at Cottey
No current esports scholarship terms published. Cottey's 2019 announcement said esports athletes would receive athletic scholarships on the same basis as its other NAIA sports, with no amounts given.
Cottey doesn't publish esports scholarship terms. Ask the program staff about athletic or participation awards during recruiting.
The esports program
- Level
- Varsity
- Founded
- 2020
- Conference / league
- NACE
- Facility
- Not published
- Titles fielded
- 2
Cost & outcomes vs. other esports schools
Compared with the median of all 405 esports programs we track.
| Tuition | $27,562 |
|---|---|
| Average net price (after grants) | $13,805 |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 46% |
| Median debt at graduation | $19,043 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 6:1 |
Who studies at Cottey
254 undergraduates, shown as 100 people.
- White 70%
- Hispanic/Latino 13%
- Black 7%
- Asian 2%
- Two or more races 1%
- International 5%
- Other / unknown 2%
- Women
- 100%
- First-generation
- 31%
- Pell recipients
- 46%
Frequently asked questions
Does Cottey offer esports scholarships?
The school does not publicly list esports scholarship terms (cotteycomets.com, 2019-20); contact the program directly. Scholarship terms can change each season, so confirm with the program before applying.
What games does Cottey esports compete in?
Cottey fields varsity teams in Overwatch 2 and VALORANT, according to the program's published information.
How much does Cottey cost per year?
The average annual net price — cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving aid — is $13,805. Published tuition is $27,562 (U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard).
How hard is it to get into Cottey?
Cottey admits 69% of applicants, per the College Scorecard.
When did Cottey start varsity esports?
Cottey's varsity esports program began in 2020.
Sources
- Esports program and scholarship terms: cotteycomets.com (2019-20)
- Cost, admissions, outcomes and demographics: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved 2026-10-10
- Photo: Art davis, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Research notes
Varsity athletics program at an all-women's NAIA college. Full-time head coach Kyleigh Sigears was hired in June 2026. Overwatch and Valorant are named in the June 2026 release, and the 2025-26 schedule shows matches against NACE schools, including an 'Overwatch Round Robin'. Cottey is now a four-year college; it is not marked two-year. No Wikimedia logo was found.
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