Overview
Boise State University in Boise, Idaho has competed in varsity esports since 2017, with affiliations including Power Esports Conference. Its teams currently compete in Overwatch 2, VALORANT, Rocket League, EA Sports College Football and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. Esports scholarships are offered, but a fixed amount is not published (boisestate.edu, 2026). Federal College Scorecard data shows an average net price of $21,610 per year, an acceptance rate of 87% and a graduation rate of 60% across 17,674 undergraduates.
Esports details verified 2026-10-06 · Federal data retrieved 2026-10-10
Esports scholarships at Boise State
Esports scholarships offered; amount not published
The esports program
- Level
- Varsity
- Founded
- 2017
- Conference / league
- Power Esports Conference
- High school events
- Hosts the Idaho High School Esports State Championship (May 2026, 700+ attendees); Esports Summer Camp for high school and middle school students (summer 2026)
- NACE member
- Not listed
- Facility
- 7,000 sq ft arena & broadcast studio
- Titles fielded
- 5
Cost & outcomes vs. other esports schools
Compared with the median of all 428 esports programs we track.
| Tuition (in-state / out-of-state) | $9,048 / $27,788 |
|---|---|
| Average net price (after grants) | $21,610 |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 18% |
| Median debt at graduation | $20,500 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 20:1 |
Who studies at Boise State
17,674 undergraduates, shown as 100 people.
- White 69%
- Hispanic/Latino 16%
- Black 2%
- Asian 3%
- Two or more races 6%
- International 1%
- Other / unknown 3%
- Women
- 57%
- First-generation
- 33%
- Pell recipients
- 18%
Frequently asked questions
Does Boise State offer esports scholarships?
Yes. Boise State offers esports scholarships but doesn't publish an amount; awards are decided by the program. Esports scholarships are offered, but a fixed amount is not published (boisestate.edu, 2026). Scholarship terms can change each season, so confirm with the program before applying.
Is Boise State esports varsity or club?
Varsity. Boise State University runs or formally sponsors its esports program, which competes in Power Esports Conference.
What games does Boise State esports compete in?
Boise State fields varsity teams in Overwatch 2, VALORANT, Rocket League, EA Sports College Football and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, according to the program's published information.
How much does Boise State cost per year?
The average annual net price — cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving aid — is $21,610. Published tuition is $9,048 in-state and $27,788 out-of-state (U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard).
How hard is it to get into Boise State?
Boise State admits 87% of applicants, per the College Scorecard.
When did Boise State start varsity esports?
Boise State's varsity esports program began in 2017.
Sources
- Esports program and scholarship terms: boisestate.edu (2026)
- Cost, admissions, outcomes and demographics: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved 2026-10-10
- Photo: Karthikc123, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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