Overview
University of Hawaii at Manoa in Honolulu, Hawaii has competed in varsity esports since 2019, with affiliations including Mountain West. Its teams currently compete in League of Legends, Overwatch 2 and VALORANT. The program publishes esports scholarship terms: $2,000 per scholarship (APFCU-funded, awarded to varsity Overwatch players) (hawaii.edu, 2023-24). Federal College Scorecard data shows an average net price of $15,664 per year, an acceptance rate of 87% and a graduation rate of 64% across 15,029 undergraduates.
Esports details verified 2026-10-10 · Federal data retrieved 2026-10-10
Esports scholarships at Hawaii
$2,000 per scholarship (APFCU-funded, awarded to varsity Overwatch players)
The largest stated award ($2,000) equals about 13% of Hawaii's average annual net price of $15,664. Actual awards depend on tryouts, roster spot and other aid.
The esports program
- Level
- Varsity
- Founded
- 2019
- Conference / league
- Mountain West
- Facility
- Not published
- Titles fielded
- 3
Cost & outcomes vs. other esports schools
Compared with the median of all 405 esports programs we track.
| Tuition (in-state / out-of-state) | $12,186 / $34,218 |
|---|---|
| Average net price (after grants) | $15,664 |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 26% |
| Median debt at graduation | $18,500 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 15:1 |
Who studies at Hawaii
15,029 undergraduates, shown as 100 people.
- White 20%
- Hispanic/Latino 15%
- Black 1%
- Asian 33%
- Two or more races 24%
- International 3%
- Other / unknown 4%
- Women
- 59%
- First-generation
- 34%
- Pell recipients
- 26%
Frequently asked questions
Does Hawaii offer esports scholarships?
The program publishes esports scholarship terms: $2,000 per scholarship (APFCU-funded, awarded to varsity Overwatch players) (hawaii.edu, 2023-24). Scholarship terms can change each season, so confirm with the program before applying.
What games does Hawaii esports compete in?
Hawaii fields varsity teams in League of Legends, Overwatch 2 and VALORANT, according to the program's published information.
How much does Hawaii cost per year?
The average annual net price — cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving aid — is $15,664. Published tuition is $12,186 in-state and $34,218 out-of-state (U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard).
How hard is it to get into Hawaii?
Hawaii admits 87% of applicants, per the College Scorecard.
When did Hawaii start varsity esports?
Hawaii's varsity esports program began in 2019.
Sources
- Esports program and scholarship terms: hawaii.edu (2023-24)
- Cost, admissions, outcomes and demographics: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved 2026-10-10
- Photo: Historyrus82, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Research notes
UH News gives the start as 2019 in one article and 2018-19 in another. The $2,000 figure comes from the initial 2023 fund; no current amount is published. The Aloha Pacific FCU Esports Arena opens Aug 2027, so fac is empty. The program is run by UH, not Rainbow Warriors athletics.
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