Overview
Purdue University Fort Wayne in Fort Wayne, Indiana has competed in varsity esports since 2020, with affiliations including NACE. Its teams currently compete in Call of Duty, League of Legends, Overwatch 2, Rocket League, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and VALORANT. The school does not publicly list esports scholarship terms (pfw.edu, 2023-24); contact the program directly. Federal College Scorecard data shows an average net price of $13,171 per year, an acceptance rate of 84% and a graduation rate of 36% across 5,484 undergraduates.
Esports details verified 2026-10-10 · Federal data retrieved 2026-10-10
Esports scholarships at Purdue Fort Wayne
No current esports scholarship terms published; in Feb 2024 the program awarded five $1,000 scholarships funded by Information Technology Services.
Purdue Fort Wayne doesn't publish esports scholarship terms. Ask the program staff about athletic or participation awards during recruiting.
The esports program
- Level
- Varsity
- Founded
- 2020
- Conference / league
- NACE
- NACE member
- Yes (NCAA D1)
- Facility
- Esports lab, Walb Union Room 221
- Titles fielded
- 6
Cost & outcomes vs. other esports schools
Compared with the median of all 428 esports programs we track.
| Tuition (in-state / out-of-state) | $9,532 / $22,887 |
|---|---|
| Average net price (after grants) | $13,171 |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 25% |
| Median debt at graduation | $21,500 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 13:1 |
Who studies at Purdue Fort Wayne
5,484 undergraduates, shown as 100 people.
- White 68%
- Hispanic/Latino 11%
- Black 7%
- Asian 6%
- Two or more races 4%
- International 3%
- Other / unknown 1%
- Women
- 48%
- First-generation
- 35%
- Pell recipients
- 25%
Frequently asked questions
Does Purdue Fort Wayne offer esports scholarships?
No esports scholarship terms are published. Ask the coaching staff about athletic or activity awards during recruiting. The school does not publicly list esports scholarship terms (pfw.edu, 2023-24); contact the program directly. Scholarship terms can change each season, so confirm with the program before applying.
Is Purdue Fort Wayne esports varsity or club?
Varsity. Purdue University Fort Wayne runs or formally sponsors its esports program, which competes in NACE.
What games does Purdue Fort Wayne esports compete in?
Purdue Fort Wayne fields varsity teams in Call of Duty, League of Legends, Overwatch 2, Rocket League, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and VALORANT, according to the program's published information.
How much does Purdue Fort Wayne cost per year?
The average annual net price — cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving aid — is $13,171. Published tuition is $9,532 in-state and $22,887 out-of-state (U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard).
How hard is it to get into Purdue Fort Wayne?
Purdue Fort Wayne admits 84% of applicants, per the College Scorecard.
When did Purdue Fort Wayne start varsity esports?
Purdue Fort Wayne's varsity esports program began in 2020.
Sources
- Esports program and scholarship terms: pfw.edu (2023-24)
- Cost, admissions, outcomes and demographics: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved 2026-10-10
- Photo: Tim Zink, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
Research notes
Launched March 2020. Run by Information Technology Services with a paid coach (Jordan Cunningham, 2024) and varsity/JV rosters. PFW news calls the teams varsity. The $1,000 amounts (Feb 2024) are stale and unconfirmed for 2025-26. Colors are approximate.
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