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Overview

Women's eSports colleges

How the programs break down by division, conference, cost and size. Coaches verified November 2026.

Programs
369
Coaches recruiting
338
  • 12Division I
  • 56Division II
  • 85Division III
  • 86NAIA
  • 117Junior college

The U.S. has 369 colleges with Women's eSports programs. Of those, 12 compete in NCAA Division I, 56 in NCAA Division II, 85 in NCAA Division III, 86 in the NAIA, 117 at the junior college level and 13 in other associations. The most popular programs are Boise State University, University of Louisiana, Lafayette and Winthrop University. Its head coach is Josh Sides at Winthrop University. 13 schools compete in the Region 12, the most common conference.

Questions

Questions about Women's eSports colleges

Quick answers about the programs and how to reach their coaches.

How many colleges have Women's eSports?

369 colleges have Women's eSports programs: 12 Division I, 56 Division II, 85 Division III, 86 NAIA and 117 Junior college.

Which colleges have D1 Women's eSports?

12 colleges compete in NCAA Division I Women's eSports: Boise State University, Fairleigh Dickinson University, Metropolitan Campus, Mercyhurst University, Mount St. Mary's University, New Jersey City University, Oakland University, University of Louisiana, Lafayette, University of Nevada, Reno and 4 more.

Which colleges have D2 Women's eSports?

56 colleges compete in NCAA Division II Women's eSports: Arkansas Tech University, Ashland University, Assumption University, Barry University, Biola University, Bloomfield College, Caldwell University, California State University, Chico and 48 more.

Which colleges have D3 Women's eSports?

85 colleges compete in NCAA Division III Women's eSports: Adrian College, Albright College, Alma College, Alvernia University, Arcadia University, Augustana College, Baldwin Wallace University, Beloit College and 77 more.

Which colleges have NAIA Women's eSports?

86 colleges compete in NAIA Women's eSports: Alice Lloyd College, Aquinas College, Arizona Christian University, Baker University, Bellevue University, Bethany College, Bethel University, Bethel University and 78 more.

Which colleges have JUCO Women's eSports?

117 colleges compete in NJCAA junior college Women's eSports: Alexandria Technical & Community College, Alpena Community College, Alvin Community College, Anne Arundel Community College, Barton County Community College, Bismarck State College, Blinn College, Bryant & Stratton College, Virginia Beach and 109 more.

What is the most affordable college with Women's eSports?

Williamson College of the Trades has the lowest average net price at $1,421 a year after grants and scholarships.

What conference do most Women's eSports programs compete in?

The Region 12 has the most Women's eSports programs.

Who are the Women's eSports head coaches?

Josh Sides (Winthrop University), Carl Leone (Oakland University), Jace Barnett (Mercyhurst University), Thomas Hohnholt (Valparaiso University), P.J. Fiscus (Ashland University), Aryn Mosley (University of Montevallo), Cassandra Meltsch (Post University) and Christopher Sanders (Seton Hill University).

How do I contact Women's eSports coaches?

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By division

Women's eSports colleges by division

The most popular programs at each level, with links to the full lists.