Overview
Hawkeye Community College in Waterloo, Iowa has competed in varsity esports since 2018, with affiliations including NJCAAE. Its teams currently compete in Fortnite, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and Overwatch 2. The school does not publicly list esports scholarship terms (redtailathletics.com, 2018); contact the program directly. Federal College Scorecard data shows an average net price of $9,649 per year and a graduation rate of 43% across 2,626 undergraduates.
Esports details verified 2026-10-10 · Federal data retrieved 2026-10-10
Esports scholarships at Hawkeye
No current esports scholarship terms published (2018 launch release and 2020 KCRG/college story said scholarships were available).
Hawkeye doesn't publish esports scholarship terms. Ask the program staff about athletic or participation awards during recruiting.
The esports program
- Level
- Varsity
- Founded
- 2018
- Conference / league
- NJCAAE
- 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) | $6,525 / $6,612 |
|---|---|
| Average net price (after grants) | $9,649 |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 22% |
| Median debt at graduation | $12,000 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 13:1 |
Who studies at Hawkeye
2,626 undergraduates, shown as 100 people.
- White 71%
- Hispanic/Latino 7%
- Black 10%
- Asian 2%
- Two or more races 5%
- International 3%
- Other / unknown 2%
- Women
- 60%
- First-generation
- 36%
- Pell recipients
- 22%
Frequently asked questions
Does Hawkeye offer esports scholarships?
The school does not publicly list esports scholarship terms (redtailathletics.com, 2018); contact the program directly. Scholarship terms can change each season, so confirm with the program before applying.
What games does Hawkeye esports compete in?
Hawkeye fields varsity teams in Fortnite, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and Overwatch 2, according to the program's published information.
How much does Hawkeye cost per year?
The average annual net price — cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving aid — is $9,649. Published tuition is $6,525 in-state and $6,612 out-of-state (U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard).
When did Hawkeye start varsity esports?
Hawkeye's varsity esports program began in 2018.
Sources
- Esports program and scholarship terms: redtailathletics.com (2018)
- Cost, admissions, outcomes and demographics: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved 2026-10-10
- Photo: U.S. Department of Agriculture Preston Keres/Office of Communications-Photograph, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
Research notes
RedTail Athletics program since fall 2018; current coach unconfirmed (coach bio dates to 2021-22).
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