Overview
Kishwaukee College in Malta, Illinois has competed in varsity esports since 2020, with affiliations including NJCAAE · Gateway Esports. Its teams currently compete in Fortnite, Marvel Rivals, Overwatch 2 and Rainbow Six Siege. Esports scholarships are offered, but a fixed amount is not published (kish.edu, current page). Federal College Scorecard data shows an average net price of $4,574 per year and a graduation rate of 45% across 1,936 undergraduates.
Esports details verified 2026-10-10 · Federal data retrieved 2026-10-10
Esports scholarships at Kish
Kish says 'Athletic scholarships are available to students who participate on a current Kish athletic team' (esports is a Kish Kougars team) and that awards help cover tuition; amounts not published.
The esports program
- Level
- Varsity
- Founded
- 2020
- Conference / league
- NJCAAE · Gateway Esports
- Facility
- Esports Arena
- 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) | $4,560 / $13,680 |
|---|---|
| Average net price (after grants) | $4,574 |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 26% |
| Median debt at graduation | $9,395 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 18:1 |
Who studies at Kish
1,936 undergraduates, shown as 100 people.
- White 52%
- Hispanic/Latino 26%
- Black 14%
- Asian 1%
- Two or more races 5%
- International 1%
- Other / unknown 1%
- Women
- 61%
- First-generation
- 44%
- Pell recipients
- 26%
Frequently asked questions
Does Kish offer esports scholarships?
Esports scholarships are offered, but a fixed amount is not published (kish.edu, current page). Scholarship terms can change each season, so confirm with the program before applying.
What games does Kish esports compete in?
Kish fields varsity teams in Fortnite, Marvel Rivals, Overwatch 2 and Rainbow Six Siege, according to the program's published information.
How much does Kish cost per year?
The average annual net price — cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving aid — is $4,574. Published tuition is $4,560 in-state and $13,680 out-of-state (U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard).
When did Kish start varsity esports?
Kish's varsity esports program began in 2020.
Sources
- Esports program and scholarship terms: kish.edu (current page)
- Cost, admissions, outcomes and demographics: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved 2026-10-10
Research notes
Athletics-run (kishkougars.com); head coach Bryan McMahan since Jan 2024. Fortnite duo qualified for NJCAAE nationals Nov 2025. Athletics site blocked direct fetch; details from search snippets.
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