Overview
Ellsworth Community College in Iowa Falls, Iowa has competed in varsity esports since 2024, with affiliations including NJCAAE. Its teams currently compete in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. Esports scholarships are offered, but a fixed amount is not published (eccathletics.com, 2025-26). Federal College Scorecard data shows an average net price of $11,451 per year and a graduation rate of 38% across 499 undergraduates.
Esports details verified 2026-10-10 · Federal data retrieved 2026-10-10
Esports scholarships at Ellsworth
College says it is 'offering scholarships to help students with tuition'; amounts not published (contact coach).
The esports program
- Level
- Varsity
- Founded
- 2024
- Conference / league
- NJCAAE
- Facility
- Not published
- Titles fielded
- 1
Cost & outcomes vs. other esports schools
Compared with the median of all 405 esports programs we track.
| Tuition (in-state / out-of-state) | $5,496 / $6,504 |
|---|---|
| Average net price (after grants) | $11,451 |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 35% |
| Median debt at graduation | $10,000 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 16:1 |
Who studies at Ellsworth
499 undergraduates, shown as 100 people.
- White 63%
- Hispanic/Latino 7%
- Black 17%
- Asian 1%
- Two or more races 4%
- International 7%
- Other / unknown 1%
- Women
- 49%
- First-generation
- 32%
- Pell recipients
- 35%
Frequently asked questions
Does Ellsworth offer esports scholarships?
Esports scholarships are offered, but a fixed amount is not published (eccathletics.com, 2025-26). Scholarship terms can change each season, so confirm with the program before applying.
What games does Ellsworth esports compete in?
Ellsworth fields varsity teams in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, according to the program's published information.
How much does Ellsworth cost per year?
The average annual net price — cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving aid — is $11,451. Published tuition is $5,496 in-state and $6,504 out-of-state (U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard).
When did Ellsworth start varsity esports?
Ellsworth's varsity esports program began in 2024.
Sources
- Esports program and scholarship terms: eccathletics.com (2025-26)
- Cost, admissions, outcomes and demographics: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved 2026-10-10
- Photo: Billwhittaker at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Research notes
Athletics program with head coach; scholarship statement from official athletics release, no amount.
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