Overview
Wake Technical Community College in Raleigh, North Carolina has competed in varsity esports since 2019, with affiliations including NJCAAE · Gateway Esports. Its teams currently compete in Marvel Rivals, Rocket League, Overwatch 2 and VALORANT. The school does not publicly list esports scholarship terms (waketech.prestosports.com, 2026-27); contact the program directly. Federal College Scorecard data shows an average net price of $8,759 per year and a graduation rate of 33% across 19,675 undergraduates.
Esports details verified 2026-10-10 · Federal data retrieved 2026-10-10
Esports scholarships at Wake Tech
No esports scholarships published; 2020 launch release lists only eligibility (full time, 2.0 GPA)
Wake Tech 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
- NJCAAE · Gateway Esports
- Facility
- Esports Arena (Southern Wake Campus, Bldg N)
- Titles fielded
- 4
Cost & outcomes vs. other esports schools
Compared with the median of all 405 esports programs we track.
| Tuition (in-state / out-of-state) | $2,254 / $6,862 |
|---|---|
| Average net price (after grants) | $8,759 |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 28% |
| Median debt at graduation | $12,000 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 18:1 |
Who studies at Wake Tech
19,675 undergraduates, shown as 100 people.
- White 42%
- Hispanic/Latino 20%
- Black 22%
- Asian 5%
- Two or more races 4%
- International 3%
- Other / unknown 4%
- Women
- 54%
- First-generation
- 38%
- Pell recipients
- 28%
Frequently asked questions
Does Wake Tech offer esports scholarships?
The school does not publicly list esports scholarship terms (waketech.prestosports.com, 2026-27); contact the program directly. Scholarship terms can change each season, so confirm with the program before applying.
What games does Wake Tech esports compete in?
Wake Tech fields varsity teams in Marvel Rivals, Rocket League, Overwatch 2 and VALORANT, according to the program's published information.
How much does Wake Tech cost per year?
The average annual net price — cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving aid — is $8,759. Published tuition is $2,254 in-state and $6,862 out-of-state (U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard).
When did Wake Tech start varsity esports?
Wake Tech's varsity esports program began in 2019.
Sources
- Esports program and scholarship terms: waketech.prestosports.com (2026-27)
- Cost, admissions, outcomes and demographics: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved 2026-10-10
- Photo: Cgb628, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Research notes
Athletics-run; Fall 2026 tryouts for Valorant, Overwatch and Rocket League.
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