Overview
Ottawa University in Ottawa, Kansas has competed in varsity esports since 2019, with affiliations including KCAC Esports; NECC; Midwest Esports Conference. Its teams currently compete in Overwatch 2, Apex Legends, VALORANT, League of Legends, Rocket League and Rainbow Six Siege. Esports scholarships are offered, but a fixed amount is not published (ottawabraves.com, 2019-20). Federal College Scorecard data shows an average net price of $27,963 per year, an acceptance rate of 83% and a graduation rate of 28% across 870 undergraduates.
Esports details verified 2026-10-10 · Federal data retrieved 2026-10-10
Esports scholarships at Ottawa
Esports is a varsity athletics program with scholarship aid; full rides were not offered as of 2020. No amount published.
The esports program
- Level
- Varsity
- Founded
- 2019
- Conference / league
- KCAC Esports; NECC; Midwest Esports Conference
- Facility
- Peters Auditorium esports arena
- Titles fielded
- 6
Cost & outcomes vs. other esports schools
Compared with the median of all 405 esports programs we track.
| Tuition | $35,880 |
|---|---|
| Average net price (after grants) | $27,963 |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 37% |
| Median debt at graduation | $21,500 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 12:1 |
Who studies at Ottawa
870 undergraduates, shown as 100 people.
- White 50%
- Hispanic/Latino 19%
- Black 15%
- Asian 1%
- Two or more races 5%
- International 6%
- Other / unknown 4%
- Women
- 38%
- First-generation
- 40%
- Pell recipients
- 37%
Frequently asked questions
Does Ottawa offer esports scholarships?
Esports scholarships are offered, but a fixed amount is not published (ottawabraves.com, 2019-20). Scholarship terms can change each season, so confirm with the program before applying.
What games does Ottawa esports compete in?
Ottawa fields varsity teams in Overwatch 2, Apex Legends, VALORANT, League of Legends, Rocket League and Rainbow Six Siege, according to the program's published information.
How much does Ottawa cost per year?
The average annual net price — cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving aid — is $27,963. Published tuition is $35,880 (U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard).
How hard is it to get into Ottawa?
Ottawa admits 83% of applicants, per the College Scorecard.
When did Ottawa start varsity esports?
Ottawa's varsity esports program began in 2019.
Sources
- Esports program and scholarship terms: ottawabraves.com (2019-20)
- Cost, admissions, outcomes and demographics: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved 2026-10-10
- Photo: Brandon Riffel, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Research notes
FLAG: since year and aid wording from EdTech Magazine press (2019/2020). Active 2026-27 roster posted. Ottawa, KS campus.
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