Overview
California Lutheran University in Thousand Oaks, California fields a varsity esports program, with affiliations including NACE. Its teams currently compete in Overwatch 2. The school does not publicly list esports scholarship terms (callutheran.edu, 2026-27); contact the program directly. Federal College Scorecard data shows an average net price of $30,109 per year, an acceptance rate of 76% and a graduation rate of 70% across 2,296 undergraduates.
Esports details verified 2026-10-10 · Federal data retrieved 2026-10-10
Esports scholarships at Cal Lutheran
not published (no esports scholarship listed)
Cal Lutheran doesn't publish esports scholarship terms. Ask the program staff about athletic or participation awards during recruiting.
The esports program
- Level
- Varsity
- Founded
- Not published
- Conference / league
- NACE
- Facility
- Cal Lutheran Gaming Center (Nygreen Hall)
- Titles fielded
- 1
Cost & outcomes vs. other esports schools
Compared with the median of all 405 esports programs we track.
| Tuition | $52,560 |
|---|---|
| Average net price (after grants) | $30,109 |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 31% |
| Median debt at graduation | $21,669 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 13:1 |
Who studies at Cal Lutheran
2,296 undergraduates, shown as 100 people.
- White 36%
- Hispanic/Latino 41%
- Black 4%
- Asian 6%
- Two or more races 6%
- International 4%
- Other / unknown 3%
- Women
- 55%
- First-generation
- 35%
- Pell recipients
- 31%
Frequently asked questions
Does Cal Lutheran offer esports scholarships?
The school does not publicly list esports scholarship terms (callutheran.edu, 2026-27); contact the program directly. Scholarship terms can change each season, so confirm with the program before applying.
What games does Cal Lutheran esports compete in?
Cal Lutheran fields varsity teams in Overwatch 2, according to the program's published information.
How much does Cal Lutheran cost per year?
The average annual net price — cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving aid — is $30,109. Published tuition is $52,560 (U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard).
How hard is it to get into Cal Lutheran?
Cal Lutheran admits 76% of applicants, per the College Scorecard.
Sources
- Esports program and scholarship terms: callutheran.edu (2026-27)
- Cost, admissions, outcomes and demographics: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved 2026-10-10
Research notes
The official page says esports is part of Cal Lutheran Athletics, with NACE varsity, academy and women's teams. 'other' = Mario Kart. The start year is not published. NCAA DIII, so no athletic aid is expected; weak fit for a scholarship site. The Gaming Center opens Oct 16, 2026. The logo URL hash is md5-verified, but Wikimedia returned 429 rather than 200.
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