Overview
Hesston College in Hesston, Kansas has competed in varsity esports since 2024, with affiliations including NECC. Its teams currently compete in League of Legends, Marvel Rivals, Overwatch 2, Rocket League, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and VALORANT. The school does not publicly list esports scholarship terms (hclarks.com, 2026-27); contact the program directly. Federal College Scorecard data shows an average net price of $26,299 per year and a graduation rate of 61% across 372 undergraduates.
Esports details verified 2026-10-10 · Federal data retrieved 2026-10-10
Esports scholarships at Hesston
No esports scholarships published
Hesston doesn't publish esports scholarship terms. Ask the program staff about athletic or participation awards during recruiting.
The esports program
- Level
- Varsity
- Founded
- 2024
- Conference / league
- NECC
- Facility
- Esports arena
- Titles fielded
- 6
Cost & outcomes vs. other esports schools
Compared with the median of all 405 esports programs we track.
| Tuition | $32,936 |
|---|---|
| Average net price (after grants) | $26,299 |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 38% |
| Median debt at graduation | $12,000 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 12:1 |
Who studies at Hesston
372 undergraduates, shown as 100 people.
- White 44%
- Hispanic/Latino 21%
- Black 9%
- Asian 2%
- Two or more races 5%
- International 17%
- Other / unknown 2%
- Women
- 51%
- First-generation
- 25%
- Pell recipients
- 38%
Frequently asked questions
Does Hesston offer esports scholarships?
The school does not publicly list esports scholarship terms (hclarks.com, 2026-27); contact the program directly. Scholarship terms can change each season, so confirm with the program before applying.
What games does Hesston esports compete in?
Hesston fields varsity teams in League of Legends, Marvel Rivals, Overwatch 2, Rocket League, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and VALORANT, according to the program's published information.
How much does Hesston cost per year?
The average annual net price — cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving aid — is $26,299. Published tuition is $32,936 (U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard).
When did Hesston start varsity esports?
Hesston's varsity esports program began in 2024.
Sources
- Esports program and scholarship terms: hclarks.com (2026-27)
- Cost, admissions, outcomes and demographics: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved 2026-10-10
- Photo: JonHarder, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Research notes
Athletics site has 2026-27 rosters for six titles. Won NECC Division VII Rocket League title in first season (May 2025, coach Mitchell Margaris per KSN). Hesston is becoming a four-year NAIA school; not seen in NJCAAE.
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