Overview
Kilgore College in Kilgore, Texas has competed in varsity esports since 2019. Its teams currently compete in Overwatch 2, League of Legends, VALORANT and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. The school does not publicly list esports scholarship terms (kilgore.edu, 2019); contact the program directly. Federal College Scorecard data shows an average net price of $5,364 per year and a graduation rate of 39% across 3,215 undergraduates.
Esports details verified 2026-10-10 · Federal data retrieved 2026-10-10
Esports scholarships at Kilgore
No current esports scholarships published (a 2019 recruiting tournament awarded $4,000 in KC scholarships, $1,500 top prize)
Kilgore doesn't publish esports scholarship terms. Ask the program staff about athletic or participation awards during recruiting.
The esports program
- Level
- Varsity
- Founded
- 2019
- Conference / league
- Not published
- Facility
- KC E-Sports Lab (Porter Business Administration Bldg)
- Titles fielded
- 4
Cost & outcomes vs. other esports schools
Compared with the median of all 405 esports programs we track.
| Tuition (in-state / out-of-state) | $2,160 / $5,256 |
|---|---|
| Average net price (after grants) | $5,364 |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 32% |
| Median debt at graduation | $14,967 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 20:1 |
Who studies at Kilgore
3,215 undergraduates, shown as 100 people.
- White 44%
- Hispanic/Latino 25%
- Black 22%
- Asian 1%
- Two or more races 4%
- International 1%
- Other / unknown 3%
- Women
- 62%
- First-generation
- 54%
- Pell recipients
- 32%
Frequently asked questions
Does Kilgore offer esports scholarships?
The school does not publicly list esports scholarship terms (kilgore.edu, 2019); contact the program directly. Scholarship terms can change each season, so confirm with the program before applying.
What games does Kilgore esports compete in?
Kilgore fields varsity teams in Overwatch 2, League of Legends, VALORANT and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, according to the program's published information.
How much does Kilgore cost per year?
The average annual net price — cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving aid — is $5,364. Published tuition is $2,160 in-state and $5,256 out-of-state (U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard).
When did Kilgore start varsity esports?
Kilgore's varsity esports program began in 2019.
Sources
- Esports program and scholarship terms: kilgore.edu (2019)
- Cost, admissions, outcomes and demographics: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved 2026-10-10
Research notes
Two-year college. College-run 'Ranger Esports' team since spring 2019, with a listed coach (Jesse Presley; the contact link uses a different name). Requires a 2.5 GPA. The page names no leagues; 2022 KLTV coverage mentioned a West Central Conference title run. Colors are named on Wikipedia (no hex values); hex is approximate.
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