Overview
William Jewell College in Liberty, Missouri has competed in varsity esports since 2024, with affiliations including NACE. Its teams currently compete in Overwatch 2 and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. The program publishes esports scholarship terms: esports student-athletes are awarded up to $3,500 (Esport Talent Scholarship) (jewell.edu, 2025-26). Federal College Scorecard data shows an average net price of $17,562 per year, an acceptance rate of 38% and a graduation rate of 68% across 924 undergraduates.
Esports details verified 2026-10-10 · Federal data retrieved 2026-10-10
Esports scholarships at William Jewell
Esports student-athletes are awarded up to $3,500 (Esport Talent Scholarship).
The largest stated award ($3,500) equals about 20% of William Jewell's average annual net price of $17,562. Actual awards depend on tryouts, roster spot and other aid.
The esports program
- Level
- Varsity
- Founded
- 2024
- Conference / league
- NACE
- Facility
- Not published
- Titles fielded
- 2
Cost & outcomes vs. other esports schools
Compared with the median of all 405 esports programs we track.
| Tuition | $20,610 |
|---|---|
| Average net price (after grants) | $17,562 |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 32% |
| Median debt at graduation | $24,498 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 10:1 |
Who studies at William Jewell
924 undergraduates, shown as 100 people.
- White 61%
- Hispanic/Latino 12%
- Black 8%
- Asian 2%
- Two or more races 7%
- International 6%
- Other / unknown 4%
- Women
- 50%
- First-generation
- 20%
- Pell recipients
- 32%
Frequently asked questions
Does William Jewell offer esports scholarships?
The program publishes esports scholarship terms: esports student-athletes are awarded up to $3,500 (Esport Talent Scholarship) (jewell.edu, 2025-26). Scholarship terms can change each season, so confirm with the program before applying.
What games does William Jewell esports compete in?
William Jewell fields varsity teams in Overwatch 2 and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, according to the program's published information.
How much does William Jewell cost per year?
The average annual net price — cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving aid — is $17,562. Published tuition is $20,610 (U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard).
How hard is it to get into William Jewell?
William Jewell admits 38% of applicants, per the College Scorecard.
When did William Jewell start varsity esports?
William Jewell's varsity esports program began in 2024.
Sources
- Esports program and scholarship terms: jewell.edu (2025-26)
- Cost, admissions, outcomes and demographics: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved 2026-10-10
- Photo: Xyzzyva, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
Research notes
The official page calls esports one of Jewell's varsity sports and names head coach Conon Gillis. Competitive league play began in spring 2024, and a new training/competition facility (unnamed) was built. Overwatch and Smash are listed with 2025 results. Counter-Strike reached conference semifinals in spring 2024, but no current CS team is confirmed, so cs2 is omitted. The page does not name the conference.
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