Overview
University of Delaware in Newark, Delaware has competed in varsity esports since 2019, with affiliations including NACE. Its teams currently compete in Overwatch 2, Rocket League, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, VALORANT and Fortnite. The school does not publicly list esports scholarship terms (udel.edu, 2026-27); contact the program directly. Federal College Scorecard data shows an average net price of $17,799 per year, an acceptance rate of 71% and a graduation rate of 81% across 19,071 undergraduates.
Esports details verified 2026-10-10 · Federal data retrieved 2026-10-10
Esports scholarships at Delaware
No esports scholarships published
Delaware doesn't publish esports scholarship terms. Ask the program staff about athletic or participation awards during recruiting.
The esports program
- Level
- Varsity
- Founded
- 2019
- Conference / league
- NACE
- Facility
- UD Esports Arena
- Titles fielded
- 5
Cost & outcomes vs. other esports schools
Compared with the median of all 405 esports programs we track.
| Tuition (in-state / out-of-state) | $16,810 / $41,400 |
|---|---|
| Average net price (after grants) | $17,799 |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 16% |
| Median debt at graduation | $24,572 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 16:1 |
Who studies at Delaware
19,071 undergraduates, shown as 100 people.
- White 67%
- Hispanic/Latino 11%
- Black 7%
- Asian 6%
- Two or more races 5%
- International 3%
- Other / unknown 1%
- Women
- 60%
- First-generation
- 17%
- Pell recipients
- 16%
Frequently asked questions
Does Delaware offer esports scholarships?
The school does not publicly list esports scholarship terms (udel.edu, 2026-27); contact the program directly. Scholarship terms can change each season, so confirm with the program before applying.
What games does Delaware esports compete in?
Delaware fields varsity teams in Overwatch 2, Rocket League, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, VALORANT and Fortnite, according to the program's published information.
How much does Delaware cost per year?
The average annual net price — cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving aid — is $17,799. Published tuition is $16,810 in-state and $41,400 out-of-state (U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard).
How hard is it to get into Delaware?
Delaware admits 71% of applicants, per the College Scorecard.
When did Delaware start varsity esports?
Delaware's varsity esports program began in 2019.
Sources
- Esports program and scholarship terms: udel.edu (2026-27)
- Cost, admissions, outcomes and demographics: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved 2026-10-10
- Photo: Ottawa80 at English Wikipedia, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
Research notes
Blue Hen Esports is run by University Student Centers (Division of Student Life) with a Program Director and an Esports Coordinator & Head Coach; tryouts held. NACE teams: Overwatch, Overwatch Phoenix, Rocket League, Smash Ultimate, Valorant, Valorant Sphinx; also Fortnite and Sim Racing (no code). Since 2019 = earliest team archive (Rocket League 2019-20). Linked to the Game Studies & Esports major.
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