Overview
Wittenberg University in Springfield, Ohio has competed in varsity esports since 2024, with affiliations including NACE · Rust Belt Conference · MWR6. Its teams currently compete in Rocket League, VALORANT and Rainbow Six Siege. The school does not publicly list esports scholarship terms (wittenberg.edu, 2025-26); contact the program directly. Federal College Scorecard data shows an average net price of $18,649 per year, an acceptance rate of 72% and a graduation rate of 53% across 1,215 undergraduates.
Esports details verified 2026-10-10 · Federal data retrieved 2026-10-10
Esports scholarships at Wittenberg
No esports scholarship amounts published
Wittenberg doesn't publish esports scholarship terms. Ask the program staff about athletic or participation awards during recruiting.
The esports program
- Level
- Varsity
- Founded
- 2024
- Conference / league
- NACE · Rust Belt Conference · MWR6
- Facility
- Esports Arena, Benham-Pence Student Center
- Titles fielded
- 3
Cost & outcomes vs. other esports schools
Compared with the median of all 405 esports programs we track.
| Tuition | $45,940 |
|---|---|
| Average net price (after grants) | $18,649 |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 35% |
| Median debt at graduation | $27,000 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 12:1 |
Who studies at Wittenberg
1,215 undergraduates, shown as 100 people.
- White 70%
- Hispanic/Latino 6%
- Black 13%
- Asian 1%
- Two or more races 4%
- International 1%
- Other / unknown 5%
- Women
- 48%
- First-generation
- 24%
- Pell recipients
- 35%
Frequently asked questions
Does Wittenberg offer esports scholarships?
The school does not publicly list esports scholarship terms (wittenberg.edu, 2025-26); contact the program directly. Scholarship terms can change each season, so confirm with the program before applying.
What games does Wittenberg esports compete in?
Wittenberg fields varsity teams in Rocket League, VALORANT and Rainbow Six Siege, according to the program's published information.
How much does Wittenberg cost per year?
The average annual net price — cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving aid — is $18,649. Published tuition is $45,940 (U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard).
How hard is it to get into Wittenberg?
Wittenberg admits 72% of applicants, per the College Scorecard.
When did Wittenberg start varsity esports?
Wittenberg's varsity esports program began in 2024.
Sources
- Esports program and scholarship terms: wittenberg.edu (2025-26)
- Cost, admissions, outcomes and demographics: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved 2026-10-10
- Photo: David Wilson, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Research notes
Varsity recruiting under director Ryan Brown; the first season was 2024-25. Titles come from the 2025-26 athletics recap on wittenbergtigers.com, which returned 403 and was read through search snippets. The launch blog calls the program 'fully funded' but gives no scholarship terms.
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