Overview
NorthWest Arkansas Community College in Bentonville, Arkansas has competed in varsity esports since 2023, with affiliations including NJCAAE · Gateway Esports. Its teams currently compete in Fortnite, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and Rocket League. The school does not publicly list esports scholarship terms (nwacc.edu, current page); contact the program directly. Federal College Scorecard data shows an average net price of $7,196 per year and a graduation rate of 31% across 4,953 undergraduates.
Esports details verified 2026-10-10 · Federal data retrieved 2026-10-10
Esports scholarships at NWACC
No esports scholarships published
NWACC doesn't publish esports scholarship terms. Ask the program staff about athletic or participation awards during recruiting.
The esports program
- Level
- Varsity
- Founded
- 2023
- Conference / league
- NJCAAE · Gateway Esports
- 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) | $3,342 / $5,238 |
|---|---|
| Average net price (after grants) | $7,196 |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 23% |
| Median debt at graduation | $9,506 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 13:1 |
Who studies at NWACC
4,953 undergraduates, shown as 100 people.
- White 53%
- Hispanic/Latino 31%
- Black 3%
- Asian 3%
- Two or more races 3%
- International 0%
- Other / unknown 7%
- Women
- 60%
- First-generation
- 52%
- Pell recipients
- 23%
Frequently asked questions
Does NWACC offer esports scholarships?
The school does not publicly list esports scholarship terms (nwacc.edu, current page); contact the program directly. Scholarship terms can change each season, so confirm with the program before applying.
What games does NWACC esports compete in?
NWACC fields varsity teams in Fortnite, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and Rocket League, according to the program's published information.
How much does NWACC cost per year?
The average annual net price — cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving aid — is $7,196. Published tuition is $3,342 in-state and $5,238 out-of-state (U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard).
When did NWACC start varsity esports?
NWACC's varsity esports program began in 2023.
Sources
- Esports program and scholarship terms: nwacc.edu (current page)
- Cost, admissions, outcomes and demographics: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved 2026-10-10
- Photo: Brandonrush, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Research notes
Esports part of NWACC Athletics (added 2023). Coach names only from third-party (Productive Recruit), not verified; athletics site (nwacceagles.com) blocked fetch.
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