Overview
North Dakota State College of Science in Wahpeton, North Dakota has competed in club esports since 2019, with affiliations including NJCAAE · Gateway Esports. The program is a student-run club rather than a varsity team run by the university. Its teams currently compete in Call of Duty, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Overwatch 2, Street Fighter 6 and VALORANT. The school does not publicly list esports scholarship terms (ndscs.edu, current page); contact the program directly. Federal College Scorecard data shows an average net price of $11,261 per year and a graduation rate of 55% across 1,909 undergraduates.
Esports details verified 2026-10-10 · Federal data retrieved 2026-10-10
Esports scholarships at NDSCS
No esports scholarships published; esports is a club with a $100 participation fee
NDSCS doesn't publish esports scholarship terms. Ask the program staff about athletic or participation awards during recruiting.
The esports program
- Level
- Club (student-run)
- Founded
- 2019
- Conference / league
- NJCAAE · Gateway Esports
- Facility
- Game Room, Hektner Student Center
- Titles fielded
- 5
Cost & outcomes vs. other esports schools
Compared with the median of all 405 esports programs we track.
| Tuition (in-state / out-of-state) | $5,974 / $6,973 |
|---|---|
| Average net price (after grants) | $11,261 |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 16% |
| Median debt at graduation | $12,000 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 12:1 |
Who studies at NDSCS
1,909 undergraduates, shown as 100 people.
- White 81%
- Hispanic/Latino 4%
- Black 7%
- Asian 1%
- Two or more races 5%
- International 1%
- Other / unknown 1%
- Women
- 38%
- First-generation
- 24%
- Pell recipients
- 16%
Frequently asked questions
Does NDSCS offer esports scholarships?
The school does not publicly list esports scholarship terms (ndscs.edu, current page); contact the program directly. Scholarship terms can change each season, so confirm with the program before applying.
What games does NDSCS esports compete in?
NDSCS fields club teams in Call of Duty, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Overwatch 2, Street Fighter 6 and VALORANT, according to the program's published information.
How much does NDSCS cost per year?
The average annual net price — cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving aid — is $11,261. Published tuition is $5,974 in-state and $6,973 out-of-state (U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard).
When did NDSCS start club esports?
NDSCS's club esports program began in 2019.
Sources
- Esports program and scholarship terms: ndscs.edu (current page)
- Cost, admissions, outcomes and demographics: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved 2026-10-10
- Photo: Marketingcats, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Research notes
Listed under clubs/organizations (Student Life); added fall 2019 as a club team. Club page also lists R6, Madden, FIFA, Mario Kart. Official pages blocked to fetch; details via search snippets. Titles from Fall 2026 Gateway entries.
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