Overview
West Virginia Wesleyan College in Buckhannon, West Virginia has competed in varsity esports since 2019, with affiliations including NACE. Its teams currently compete in League of Legends, Call of Duty, Fortnite, Rocket League, Rainbow Six Siege, VALORANT, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and Apex Legends. The program publishes esports scholarship terms: esports scholarships of $1,000-$6,000 per year, stackable with other college scholarships and grants (wvwc.edu, 2024-25). Federal College Scorecard data shows an average net price of $18,083 per year, an acceptance rate of 93% and a graduation rate of 57% across 954 undergraduates.
Esports details verified 2026-10-10 · Federal data retrieved 2026-10-10
Esports scholarships at WV Wesleyan
Esports scholarships of $1,000-$6,000 per year, stackable with other college scholarships and grants
The largest stated award ($6,000) equals about 33% of WV Wesleyan's average annual net price of $18,083. Actual awards depend on tryouts, roster spot and other aid.
The esports program
- Level
- Varsity
- Founded
- 2019
- Conference / league
- NACE
- Facility
- Not published
- Titles fielded
- 8
Cost & outcomes vs. other esports schools
Compared with the median of all 405 esports programs we track.
| Tuition | $34,090 |
|---|---|
| Average net price (after grants) | $18,083 |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 38% |
| Median debt at graduation | $27,000 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 13:1 |
Who studies at WV Wesleyan
954 undergraduates, shown as 100 people.
- White 66%
- Hispanic/Latino 6%
- Black 13%
- Asian 1%
- Two or more races 4%
- International 9%
- Other / unknown 1%
- Women
- 51%
- First-generation
- 30%
- Pell recipients
- 38%
Frequently asked questions
Does WV Wesleyan offer esports scholarships?
The program publishes esports scholarship terms: esports scholarships of $1,000-$6,000 per year, stackable with other college scholarships and grants (wvwc.edu, 2024-25). Scholarship terms can change each season, so confirm with the program before applying.
What games does WV Wesleyan esports compete in?
WV Wesleyan fields varsity teams in League of Legends, Call of Duty, Fortnite, Rocket League, Rainbow Six Siege, VALORANT, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and Apex Legends, according to the program's published information.
How much does WV Wesleyan cost per year?
The average annual net price — cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving aid — is $18,083. Published tuition is $34,090 (U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard).
How hard is it to get into WV Wesleyan?
WV Wesleyan admits 93% of applicants, per the College Scorecard.
When did WV Wesleyan start varsity esports?
WV Wesleyan's varsity esports program began in 2019.
Sources
- Esports program and scholarship terms: wvwc.edu (2024-25)
- Cost, admissions, outcomes and demographics: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved 2026-10-10
- Photo: JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ, M.D., CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Research notes
Official page says first varsity esports program with athletic scholarships in WV; amount range undated on page (page roster labelled 2024-25). Program announced Sept 2018, first competition fall 2019 (page says 'since 2018'). Titles are the page's recruiting list, not confirmed 2025-26 rosters. NACE affiliation from 2019 announcement plus caller. Arena in Benedum Hall (opened 2023) has no formal name. Coach Ethan Hayes.
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