Overview
Wichita State University in Wichita, Kansas fields a varsity esports program, with affiliations including NACE · ECAC · CVAL · CCL. Its teams currently compete in Call of Duty, Overwatch 2, Rocket League, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and VALORANT. Esports scholarships are offered, but a fixed amount is not published (wichita.edu, 2025-26). Federal College Scorecard data shows an average net price of $13,194 per year, an acceptance rate of 94% and a graduation rate of 51% across 10,780 undergraduates.
Esports details verified 2026-10-10 · Federal data retrieved 2026-10-10
Esports scholarships at Wichita State
Scholarships offered since Fall 2022, based on experience, roster needs and financial need; no amounts published.
The esports program
- Level
- Varsity
- Founded
- Not published
- Conference / league
- NACE · ECAC · CVAL · CCL
- Facility
- Heskett Center Esports Hub; Corbin Education Center 156A
- Titles fielded
- 5
Cost & outcomes vs. other esports schools
Compared with the median of all 405 esports programs we track.
| Tuition (in-state / out-of-state) | $9,684 / $19,869 |
|---|---|
| Average net price (after grants) | $13,194 |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 31% |
| Median debt at graduation | $20,500 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 19:1 |
Who studies at Wichita State
10,780 undergraduates, shown as 100 people.
- White 54%
- Hispanic/Latino 18%
- Black 7%
- Asian 8%
- Two or more races 6%
- International 5%
- Other / unknown 2%
- Women
- 56%
- First-generation
- 36%
- Pell recipients
- 31%
Frequently asked questions
Does Wichita State offer esports scholarships?
Esports scholarships are offered, but a fixed amount is not published (wichita.edu, 2025-26). Scholarship terms can change each season, so confirm with the program before applying.
What games does Wichita State esports compete in?
Wichita State fields varsity teams in Call of Duty, Overwatch 2, Rocket League, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and VALORANT, according to the program's published information.
How much does Wichita State cost per year?
The average annual net price — cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving aid — is $13,194. Published tuition is $9,684 in-state and $19,869 out-of-state (U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard).
How hard is it to get into Wichita State?
Wichita State admits 94% of applicants, per the College Scorecard.
Sources
- Esports program and scholarship terms: wichita.edu (2025-26)
- Cost, admissions, outcomes and demographics: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved 2026-10-10
Research notes
Calls itself 'the official esports program of Wichita State University'. Varsity rosters require tryouts. Separate from the student Shocker Gaming Club. Start year unknown; scholarships began in fall 2022. aidYr is assumed because the FAQ page is undated.
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