Overview
Ohio Wesleyan University in Delaware, Ohio has competed in varsity esports since 2022, with affiliations including NACE · ECAC. Its teams currently compete in League of Legends, Overwatch 2, VALORANT, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and Rocket League. The program publishes esports scholarship terms: esports scholarships of up to $5,000 per student each year, based on skill and merit (owu.edu, 2025-26). Federal College Scorecard data shows an average net price of $20,897 per year, an acceptance rate of 56% and a graduation rate of 59% across 1,516 undergraduates.
Esports details verified 2026-10-10 · Federal data retrieved 2026-10-10
Esports scholarships at Ohio Wesleyan
Esports scholarships of up to $5,000 per student each year, based on skill and merit
The largest stated award ($5,000) equals about 24% of Ohio Wesleyan's average annual net price of $20,897. Actual awards depend on tryouts, roster spot and other aid.
The esports program
- Level
- Varsity
- Founded
- 2022
- Conference / league
- NACE · ECAC
- NACE member
- Yes (NCAA D3)
- Facility
- Esports Arena, Welch Hall
- Titles fielded
- 5
Cost & outcomes vs. other esports schools
Compared with the median of all 428 esports programs we track.
| Tuition | $53,888 |
|---|---|
| Average net price (after grants) | $20,897 |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 28% |
| Median debt at graduation | $27,000 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 12:1 |
Who studies at Ohio Wesleyan
1,516 undergraduates, shown as 100 people.
- White 71%
- Hispanic/Latino 6%
- Black 10%
- Asian 2%
- Two or more races 4%
- International 5%
- Other / unknown 2%
- Women
- 56%
- First-generation
- 22%
- Pell recipients
- 28%
Frequently asked questions
Does Ohio Wesleyan offer esports scholarships?
Yes. Ohio Wesleyan publishes esports scholarships worth up to $5,000 per year. The program publishes esports scholarship terms: esports scholarships of up to $5,000 per student each year, based on skill and merit (owu.edu, 2025-26). Scholarship terms can change each season, so confirm with the program before applying.
Is Ohio Wesleyan esports varsity or club?
Varsity. Ohio Wesleyan University runs or formally sponsors its esports program, which competes in NACE · ECAC.
What games does Ohio Wesleyan esports compete in?
Ohio Wesleyan fields varsity teams in League of Legends, Overwatch 2, VALORANT, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and Rocket League, according to the program's published information.
How much does Ohio Wesleyan cost per year?
The average annual net price — cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving aid — is $20,897. Published tuition is $53,888 (U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard).
How hard is it to get into Ohio Wesleyan?
Ohio Wesleyan admits 56% of applicants, per the College Scorecard.
When did Ohio Wesleyan start varsity esports?
Ohio Wesleyan's varsity esports program began in 2022.
Sources
- Esports program and scholarship terms: owu.edu (2025-26)
- Cost, admissions, outcomes and demographics: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved 2026-10-10
- Photo: Unknown, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
Research notes
The official page states up to $5,000. The page is undated, so aidYr is assumed to be current. First awards were in 2022 (nine at $1,000 each). The arena opened in 2022.
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