Overview
William Peace University in Raleigh, North Carolina has competed in varsity esports since 2021, with affiliations including NACE. Its teams currently compete in Overwatch 2, Rocket League and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. The school does not publicly list esports scholarship terms (peace.edu, 2026-27); contact the program directly. Federal College Scorecard data shows an average net price of $21,649 per year, an acceptance rate of 94% and a graduation rate of 45% across 666 undergraduates.
Esports details verified 2026-10-10 · Federal data retrieved 2026-10-10
Esports scholarships at William Peace
No esports scholarships published
William Peace doesn't publish esports scholarship terms. Ask the program staff about athletic or participation awards during recruiting.
The esports program
- Level
- Varsity
- Founded
- 2021
- Conference / league
- NACE
- NACE member
- Yes (NCAA D3)
- Facility
- Esports Lab
- Titles fielded
- 3
Cost & outcomes vs. other esports schools
Compared with the median of all 428 esports programs we track.
| Tuition | $34,176 |
|---|---|
| Average net price (after grants) | $21,649 |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 34% |
| Median debt at graduation | $22,250 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 13:1 |
Who studies at William Peace
666 undergraduates, shown as 100 people.
- White 53%
- Hispanic/Latino 14%
- Black 20%
- Asian 1%
- Two or more races 7%
- International 1%
- Other / unknown 4%
- Women
- 50%
- First-generation
- 29%
- Pell recipients
- 34%
Frequently asked questions
Does William Peace offer esports scholarships?
No esports scholarship terms are published. Ask the coaching staff about athletic or activity awards during recruiting. The school does not publicly list esports scholarship terms (peace.edu, 2026-27); contact the program directly. Scholarship terms can change each season, so confirm with the program before applying.
Is William Peace esports varsity or club?
Varsity. William Peace University runs or formally sponsors its esports program, which competes in NACE.
What games does William Peace esports compete in?
William Peace fields varsity teams in Overwatch 2, Rocket League and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, according to the program's published information.
How much does William Peace cost per year?
The average annual net price — cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving aid — is $21,649. Published tuition is $34,176 (U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard).
How hard is it to get into William Peace?
William Peace admits 94% of applicants, per the College Scorecard.
When did William Peace start varsity esports?
William Peace's varsity esports program began in 2021.
Sources
- Esports program and scholarship terms: peace.edu (2026-27)
- Cost, admissions, outcomes and demographics: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved 2026-10-10
- Photo: Jmturner, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
Research notes
Official university page (Aug 2026) lists varsity and JV teams in Overwatch, Rocket League and Smash Ultimate with semester tryouts; head coach Coleman Arehart (2023-24 articles). Teams launched fall 2021; joined NACE Sept 2023. Program sits under student life, not athletics. School colors from memory (green/white) - verify.
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