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 school does not publicly list esports scholarship terms (txwes.edu, 2018-19); contact the program directly. 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 2026-10-06 · Federal data retrieved 2026-10-10
Esports scholarships at Texas Wesleyan
No current esports scholarship amount is published. Earlier figure: up to 12 esports scholarships of $2,000 each, based on performance and game history; stackable with other aid (2018-19).
Texas Wesleyan doesn't publish esports scholarship terms. Ask the program staff about athletic or participation awards during recruiting.
The esports program
- Level
- Varsity
- Founded
- 2018
- Conference / league
- NACE
- NACE member
- Yes (NAIA)
- Facility
- Not published
- Titles fielded
- 5
Cost & outcomes vs. other esports schools
Compared with the median of all 428 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?
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 (txwes.edu, 2018-19); contact the program directly. Scholarship terms can change each season, so confirm with the program before applying.
Is Texas Wesleyan esports varsity or club?
Varsity. Texas Wesleyan University runs or formally sponsors its esports program, which competes in NACE.
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
Reclassified 2026-10-11: amount not confirmed on a current official page. 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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