Overview
Hawaii Pacific University in Honolulu, Hawaii has competed in varsity esports since 2018, with affiliations including NACE. Its teams currently compete in League of Legends, VALORANT and Overwatch 2. Esports scholarships are offered, but a fixed amount is not published (hpu.edu, 2025-26). Federal College Scorecard data shows an average net price of $29,657 per year, an acceptance rate of 86% and a graduation rate of 35% across 2,392 undergraduates.
Esports details verified 2026-10-10 · Federal data retrieved 2026-10-10
Esports scholarships at HPU
esports scholarships offered to new undergraduates; amount not published
The esports program
- Level
- Varsity
- Founded
- 2018
- Conference / league
- NACE
- Facility
- HPU Esports Arena (Aloha Tower Marketplace)
- Titles fielded
- 3
Cost & outcomes vs. other esports schools
Compared with the median of all 405 esports programs we track.
| Tuition | $34,392 |
|---|---|
| Average net price (after grants) | $29,657 |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 21% |
| Median debt at graduation | $22,000 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 15:1 |
Who studies at HPU
2,392 undergraduates, shown as 100 people.
- White 28%
- Hispanic/Latino 25%
- Black 7%
- Asian 16%
- Two or more races 16%
- International 4%
- Other / unknown 4%
- Women
- 64%
- First-generation
- 36%
- Pell recipients
- 21%
Frequently asked questions
Does HPU offer esports scholarships?
Esports scholarships are offered, but a fixed amount is not published (hpu.edu, 2025-26). Scholarship terms can change each season, so confirm with the program before applying.
What games does HPU esports compete in?
HPU fields varsity teams in League of Legends, VALORANT and Overwatch 2, according to the program's published information.
How much does HPU cost per year?
The average annual net price — cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving aid — is $29,657. Published tuition is $34,392 (U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard).
How hard is it to get into HPU?
HPU admits 86% of applicants, per the College Scorecard.
When did HPU start varsity esports?
HPU's varsity esports program began in 2018.
Sources
- Esports program and scholarship terms: hpu.edu (2025-26)
- Cost, admissions, outcomes and demographics: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved 2026-10-10
- Photo: Joel Bradshaw, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
Research notes
Start year is inferred from '5 year anniversary in 2023'. The pages are undated, so aidYr is approximate. RL, SSBU, Fortnite, Hearthstone and Apex are listed as non-varsity 'growing scenes'. The school also plays in CVAL.
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