Overview
West Virginia University in Morgantown, West Virginia has competed in varsity esports since 2021. Its teams currently compete in Call of Duty, Rocket League and VALORANT. Esports scholarships are offered, but a fixed amount is not published (esports.wvu.edu, 2025-26). Federal College Scorecard data shows an average net price of $15,634 per year, an acceptance rate of 89% and a graduation rate of 65% across 17,385 undergraduates.
Esports details verified 2026-10-10 · Federal data retrieved 2026-10-10
Esports scholarships at WVU
Program has dozens of student-athletes, many of whom receive scholarships. No amounts published.
The esports program
- Level
- Varsity
- Founded
- 2021
- Conference / league
- Not published
- 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) | $10,104 / $28,608 |
|---|---|
| Average net price (after grants) | $15,634 |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 22% |
| Median debt at graduation | $22,500 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 19:1 |
Who studies at WVU
17,385 undergraduates, shown as 100 people.
- White 82%
- Hispanic/Latino 5%
- Black 3%
- Asian 2%
- Two or more races 6%
- International 1%
- Other / unknown 1%
- Women
- 51%
- First-generation
- 30%
- Pell recipients
- 22%
Frequently asked questions
Does WVU offer esports scholarships?
Esports scholarships are offered, but a fixed amount is not published (esports.wvu.edu, 2025-26). Scholarship terms can change each season, so confirm with the program before applying.
What games does WVU esports compete in?
WVU fields varsity teams in Call of Duty, Rocket League and VALORANT, according to the program's published information.
How much does WVU cost per year?
The average annual net price — cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving aid — is $15,634. Published tuition is $10,104 in-state and $28,608 out-of-state (U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard).
How hard is it to get into WVU?
WVU admits 89% of applicants, per the College Scorecard.
When did WVU start varsity esports?
WVU's varsity esports program began in 2021.
Sources
- Esports program and scholarship terms: esports.wvu.edu (2025-26)
- Cost, admissions, outcomes and demographics: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved 2026-10-10
- Photo: Jae69376, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Research notes
Launched Oct 2021; four varsity teams (Madden = other). Scholarship wording from WVU Day of Giving page via search summary.
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