Overview
Wayne State College in Wayne, Nebraska has competed in varsity esports since 2020, with affiliations including ECAC · NECC · Rust Belt. Its teams currently compete in League of Legends, Overwatch 2, Rocket League, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, VALORANT, Call of Duty and Marvel Rivals. The school does not publicly list esports scholarship terms (wsc.edu, 2026-27); contact the program directly. Federal College Scorecard data shows an average net price of $15,360 per year and a graduation rate of 52% across 3,010 undergraduates.
Esports details verified 2026-10-10 · Federal data retrieved 2026-10-10
Esports scholarships at Wayne State (NE)
No esports scholarships published
Wayne State (NE) doesn't publish esports scholarship terms. Ask the program staff about athletic or participation awards during recruiting.
The esports program
- Level
- Varsity
- Founded
- 2020
- Conference / league
- ECAC · NECC · Rust Belt
- Facility
- The Den (Esports Den, Kanter Student Center)
- Titles fielded
- 7
Cost & outcomes vs. other esports schools
Compared with the median of all 405 esports programs we track.
| Tuition | $8,216 |
|---|---|
| Average net price (after grants) | $15,360 |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 26% |
| Median debt at graduation | $19,000 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 19:1 |
Who studies at Wayne State (NE)
3,010 undergraduates, shown as 100 people.
- White 76%
- Hispanic/Latino 10%
- Black 3%
- Asian 1%
- Two or more races 3%
- International 6%
- Other / unknown 1%
- Women
- 57%
- First-generation
- 34%
- Pell recipients
- 26%
Frequently asked questions
Does Wayne State (NE) offer esports scholarships?
The school does not publicly list esports scholarship terms (wsc.edu, 2026-27); contact the program directly. Scholarship terms can change each season, so confirm with the program before applying.
What games does Wayne State (NE) esports compete in?
Wayne State (NE) fields varsity teams in League of Legends, Overwatch 2, Rocket League, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, VALORANT, Call of Duty and Marvel Rivals, according to the program's published information.
How much does Wayne State (NE) cost per year?
The average annual net price — cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving aid — is $15,360. Published tuition is $8,216 (U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard).
When did Wayne State (NE) start varsity esports?
Wayne State (NE)'s varsity esports program began in 2020.
Sources
- Esports program and scholarship terms: wsc.edu (2026-27)
- Cost, admissions, outcomes and demographics: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved 2026-10-10
Research notes
Official page lists varsity titles (LoL, Overwatch, Rocket League, Smash, Valorant) and academy titles (CoD, Chess, Marvel Rivals), head coach Drew Kurtenbach (returned July 2026), recruiting and tryouts. Overseen by the associate AD as an 'elevated' club sport, so status is between club and varsity; classed varsity due to paid head coach and recruited rosters. Overwatch and LoL join Rust Belt Conference for 2026-27. Inaugural season 2020-21.
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