Overview
Cleveland State University in Cleveland, Ohio has competed in varsity esports since 2022, with affiliations including NACE · NECC · GLEC. Its teams currently compete in League of Legends, VALORANT, Rocket League, Overwatch 2, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and Street Fighter 6. The school does not publicly list esports scholarship terms (engineering.csuohio.edu, 2023-24); contact the program directly. Federal College Scorecard data shows an average net price of $14,764 per year, an acceptance rate of 91% and a graduation rate of 51% across 8,969 undergraduates.
Esports details verified 2026-10-10 · Federal data retrieved 2026-10-10
Esports scholarships at Cleveland State
No esports scholarship amounts published by the university; a WKYC report from about 2023 said 15 players received $1,000-$4,000 per year
Cleveland State doesn't publish esports scholarship terms. Ask the program staff about athletic or participation awards during recruiting.
The esports program
- Level
- Varsity
- Founded
- 2022
- Conference / league
- NACE · NECC · GLEC
- Facility
- CSU Esports Center (Fenn Hall)
- Titles fielded
- 6
Cost & outcomes vs. other esports schools
Compared with the median of all 405 esports programs we track.
| Tuition (in-state / out-of-state) | $12,988 / $18,510 |
|---|---|
| Average net price (after grants) | $14,764 |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 41% |
| Median debt at graduation | $21,797 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 16:1 |
Who studies at Cleveland State
8,969 undergraduates, shown as 100 people.
- White 56%
- Hispanic/Latino 9%
- Black 18%
- Asian 4%
- Two or more races 5%
- International 6%
- Other / unknown 2%
- Women
- 54%
- First-generation
- 38%
- Pell recipients
- 41%
Frequently asked questions
Does Cleveland State offer esports scholarships?
The school does not publicly list esports scholarship terms (engineering.csuohio.edu, 2023-24); contact the program directly. Scholarship terms can change each season, so confirm with the program before applying.
What games does Cleveland State esports compete in?
Cleveland State fields varsity teams in League of Legends, VALORANT, Rocket League, Overwatch 2, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and Street Fighter 6, according to the program's published information.
How much does Cleveland State cost per year?
The average annual net price — cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving aid — is $14,764. Published tuition is $12,988 in-state and $18,510 out-of-state (U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard).
How hard is it to get into Cleveland State?
Cleveland State admits 91% of applicants, per the College Scorecard.
When did Cleveland State start varsity esports?
Cleveland State's varsity esports program began in 2022.
Sources
- Esports program and scholarship terms: engineering.csuohio.edu (2023-24)
- Cost, admissions, outcomes and demographics: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved 2026-10-10
- Photo: Warren LeMay from Cincinnati, OH, United States, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
Research notes
Launched in 2022 as a varsity program under NCAA DI athletics. In 2025 the program moved into the Washkewicz College of Engineering. The scholarship range comes only from press (WKYC, about 2023) and a Scholarships.com aggregator that says 'amount varies'. Neither appears on official pages.
Spot something out of date? Request a correction.
