Overview
Cowley College in Arkansas City, Kansas has competed in varsity esports since 2025, with affiliations including NJCAAE · Gateway Esports. Its teams currently compete in Fortnite, Marvel Rivals and Rocket League. Esports scholarships are offered, but a fixed amount is not published (cowley.wufoo.com, current page). Federal College Scorecard data shows an average net price of $7,175 per year and a graduation rate of 45% across 1,543 undergraduates.
Esports details verified 2026-10-10 · Federal data retrieved 2026-10-10
Esports scholarships at Cowley
e-Sports is listed as a scholarship option on Cowley's scholarship request form; no amount published
The esports program
- Level
- Varsity
- Founded
- 2025
- 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) | $4,800 / $6,600 |
|---|---|
| Average net price (after grants) | $7,175 |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 35% |
| Median debt at graduation | $8,000 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 16:1 |
Who studies at Cowley
1,543 undergraduates, shown as 100 people.
- White 61%
- Hispanic/Latino 14%
- Black 6%
- Asian 1%
- Two or more races 6%
- International 6%
- Other / unknown 6%
- Women
- 61%
- First-generation
- 40%
- Pell recipients
- 35%
Frequently asked questions
Does Cowley offer esports scholarships?
Esports scholarships are offered, but a fixed amount is not published (cowley.wufoo.com, current page). Scholarship terms can change each season, so confirm with the program before applying.
What games does Cowley esports compete in?
Cowley fields varsity teams in Fortnite, Marvel Rivals and Rocket League, according to the program's published information.
How much does Cowley cost per year?
The average annual net price — cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving aid — is $7,175. Published tuition is $4,800 in-state and $6,600 out-of-state (U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard).
When did Cowley start varsity esports?
Cowley's varsity esports program began in 2025.
Sources
- Esports program and scholarship terms: cowley.wufoo.com (current page)
- Cost, admissions, outcomes and demographics: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved 2026-10-10
- Photo: Jeffrey Beall, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Research notes
Launched March 2025 (tryouts April 2025). Evidence mixed: hosted on Gaming Club page, but has faculty Esports Director-Coach Jeremy Durham, a cowleytigers.com/esports athletics page and a named scholarship; marked varsity. Club page also lists chess and StarCraft 2 in NJCAAE.
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