Overview
Otterbein University in Westerville, Ohio has competed in varsity esports since 2024, with affiliations including NACE. Its teams currently compete in Rocket League, VALORANT, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Overwatch 2, Call of Duty and Rainbow Six Siege. The school does not publicly list esports scholarship terms (otterbein.edu, 2025-26); contact the program directly. Federal College Scorecard data shows an average net price of $19,237 per year, an acceptance rate of 85% and a graduation rate of 68% across 2,157 undergraduates.
Esports details verified 2026-10-10 · Federal data retrieved 2026-10-10
Esports scholarships at Otterbein
No esports scholarships published
Otterbein doesn't publish esports scholarship terms. Ask the program staff about athletic or participation awards during recruiting.
The esports program
- Level
- Varsity
- Founded
- 2024
- Conference / league
- NACE
- Facility
- The Point Arena
- Titles fielded
- 6
Cost & outcomes vs. other esports schools
Compared with the median of all 405 esports programs we track.
| Tuition | $35,548 |
|---|---|
| Average net price (after grants) | $19,237 |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 31% |
| Median debt at graduation | $26,000 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 12:1 |
Who studies at Otterbein
2,157 undergraduates, shown as 100 people.
- White 69%
- Hispanic/Latino 5%
- Black 13%
- Asian 4%
- Two or more races 6%
- International 1%
- Other / unknown 2%
- Women
- 60%
- First-generation
- 26%
- Pell recipients
- 31%
Frequently asked questions
Does Otterbein offer esports scholarships?
The school does not publicly list esports scholarship terms (otterbein.edu, 2025-26); contact the program directly. Scholarship terms can change each season, so confirm with the program before applying.
What games does Otterbein esports compete in?
Otterbein fields varsity teams in Rocket League, VALORANT, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Overwatch 2, Call of Duty and Rainbow Six Siege, according to the program's published information.
How much does Otterbein cost per year?
The average annual net price — cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving aid — is $19,237. Published tuition is $35,548 (U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard).
How hard is it to get into Otterbein?
Otterbein admits 85% of applicants, per the College Scorecard.
When did Otterbein start varsity esports?
Otterbein's varsity esports program began in 2024.
Sources
- Esports program and scholarship terms: otterbein.edu (2025-26)
- Cost, admissions, outcomes and demographics: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved 2026-10-10
- Photo: Christopher L. Riley, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Research notes
Launched in 2024-25 under athletics with a full-time director and head coach, Nevin Horne. The page mentions both varsity and club rosters but does not say which titles are varsity.
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