Overview
Texas Wesleyan University in Fort Worth, Texas has competed in varsity esports since 2018, with affiliations including NACE. Its teams currently compete in Overwatch 2, League of Legends, Hearthstone, Rocket League and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. The program publishes esports scholarship terms: up to 12 esports scholarships of $2,000 each, based on performance and game history; stackable with other aid (txwes.edu, 2018-19). Federal College Scorecard data shows an average net price of $24,066 per year, an acceptance rate of 69% and a graduation rate of 32% across 1,741 undergraduates.
Esports details verified 2026-10-10 · Federal data retrieved 2026-10-10
Esports scholarships at Texas Wesleyan
Up to 12 esports scholarships of $2,000 each, based on performance and game history; stackable with other aid.
The largest stated award ($2,000) equals about 8% of Texas Wesleyan's average annual net price of $24,066. Actual awards depend on tryouts, roster spot and other aid.
The esports program
- Level
- Varsity
- Founded
- 2018
- Conference / league
- NACE
- Facility
- Not published
- Titles fielded
- 5
Cost & outcomes vs. other esports schools
Compared with the median of all 405 esports programs we track.
| Tuition | $39,582 |
|---|---|
| Average net price (after grants) | $24,066 |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 45% |
| Median debt at graduation | $23,125 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 12:1 |
Who studies at Texas Wesleyan
1,741 undergraduates, shown as 100 people.
- White 28%
- Hispanic/Latino 35%
- Black 22%
- Asian 2%
- Two or more races 4%
- International 7%
- Other / unknown 2%
- Women
- 54%
- First-generation
- 48%
- Pell recipients
- 45%
Frequently asked questions
Does Texas Wesleyan offer esports scholarships?
The program publishes esports scholarship terms: up to 12 esports scholarships of $2,000 each, based on performance and game history; stackable with other aid (txwes.edu, 2018-19). Scholarship terms can change each season, so confirm with the program before applying.
What games does Texas Wesleyan esports compete in?
Texas Wesleyan fields varsity teams in Overwatch 2, League of Legends, Hearthstone, Rocket League and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, according to the program's published information.
How much does Texas Wesleyan cost per year?
The average annual net price — cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving aid — is $24,066. Published tuition is $39,582 (U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard).
How hard is it to get into Texas Wesleyan?
Texas Wesleyan admits 69% of applicants, per the College Scorecard.
When did Texas Wesleyan start varsity esports?
Texas Wesleyan's varsity esports program began in 2018.
Sources
- Esports program and scholarship terms: txwes.edu (2018-19)
- Cost, admissions, outcomes and demographics: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved 2026-10-10
- Photo: DerekAyala27, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Research notes
STALE: scholarship figure is from the 2018 launch release; could not confirm current amount. Games list (incl. FIFA/Madden as 'other') from press (Inven Global); a Feb 2025 university article indicates program still active. Logo is the university logo, not athletics.
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