Overview
Wayland Baptist University in Plainview, Texas has competed in varsity esports since 2019, with affiliations including NACE. Its teams currently compete in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Overwatch 2, Fortnite, Rocket League and Rainbow Six Siege. Esports scholarships are offered, but a fixed amount is not published (wbu.edu, 2026). Federal College Scorecard data shows an average net price of $20,590 per year, an acceptance rate of 56% and a graduation rate of 19% across 2,041 undergraduates.
Esports details verified 2026-10-10 · Federal data retrieved 2026-10-10
Esports scholarships at Wayland Baptist
Scholarships are available (amounts not published)
The esports program
- Level
- Varsity
- Founded
- 2019
- 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 | $23,782 |
|---|---|
| Average net price (after grants) | $20,590 |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 46% |
| Median debt at graduation | $23,106 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 10:1 |
Who studies at Wayland Baptist
2,041 undergraduates, shown as 100 people.
- White 29%
- Hispanic/Latino 28%
- Black 19%
- Asian 2%
- Two or more races 3%
- International 3%
- Other / unknown 16%
- Women
- 50%
- First-generation
- 45%
- Pell recipients
- 46%
Frequently asked questions
Does Wayland Baptist offer esports scholarships?
Yes. Wayland Baptist offers esports scholarships but doesn't publish an amount; awards are decided by the program. Esports scholarships are offered, but a fixed amount is not published (wbu.edu, 2026). Scholarship terms can change each season, so confirm with the program before applying.
Is Wayland Baptist esports varsity or club?
Varsity. Wayland Baptist University runs or formally sponsors its esports program, which competes in NACE.
What games does Wayland Baptist esports compete in?
Wayland Baptist fields varsity teams in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Overwatch 2, Fortnite, Rocket League and Rainbow Six Siege, according to the program's published information.
How much does Wayland Baptist cost per year?
The average annual net price — cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving aid — is $20,590. Published tuition is $23,782 (U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard).
How hard is it to get into Wayland Baptist?
Wayland Baptist admits 56% of applicants, per the College Scorecard.
When did Wayland Baptist start varsity esports?
Wayland Baptist's varsity esports program began in 2019.
Sources
- Esports program and scholarship terms: wbu.edu (2026)
- Cost, admissions, outcomes and demographics: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved 2026-10-10
- Photo: Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Research notes
Run by Athletics; coach Duncan Sweeney since 2019. Official page undated; also lists Smite. R6 from March 2025 WBU athletics news. No 250px Wikimedia logo exists (only a small non-free PNG), so logoUrl left blank.
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