Overview
Columbus State University in Columbus, Georgia has competed in varsity esports since 2019, with affiliations including Peach Belt Conference. Its teams currently compete in VALORANT, League of Legends, Rocket League, Overwatch 2 and Marvel Rivals. Esports scholarships are offered, but a fixed amount is not published (columbusstate.edu, unknown). Federal College Scorecard data shows an average net price of $13,115 per year, an acceptance rate of 99% and a graduation rate of 42% across 5,625 undergraduates.
Esports details verified 2026-10-06 · Federal data retrieved 2026-10-10
Esports scholarships at Columbus State
All esports team members are on scholarship (Mediacom Business also funds ongoing scholarships). No amounts published.
The esports program
- Level
- Varsity
- Founded
- 2019
- Conference / league
- Peach Belt Conference
- NACE member
- Not listed
- Facility
- Genius Room
- 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) | $5,898 / $17,610 |
|---|---|
| Average net price (after grants) | $13,115 |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 45% |
| Median debt at graduation | $26,000 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 16:1 |
Who studies at Columbus State
5,625 undergraduates, shown as 100 people.
- White 42%
- Hispanic/Latino 9%
- Black 37%
- Asian 2%
- Two or more races 5%
- International 1%
- Other / unknown 4%
- Women
- 57%
- First-generation
- 33%
- Pell recipients
- 45%
Frequently asked questions
Does Columbus State offer esports scholarships?
Yes. Columbus 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 (columbusstate.edu, unknown). Scholarship terms can change each season, so confirm with the program before applying.
Is Columbus State esports varsity or club?
Varsity. Columbus State University runs or formally sponsors its esports program, which competes in Peach Belt Conference.
What games does Columbus State esports compete in?
Columbus State fields varsity teams in VALORANT, League of Legends, Rocket League, Overwatch 2 and Marvel Rivals, according to the program's published information.
How much does Columbus State cost per year?
The average annual net price — cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving aid — is $13,115. Published tuition is $5,898 in-state and $17,610 out-of-state (U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard).
How hard is it to get into Columbus State?
Columbus State admits 99% of applicants, per the College Scorecard.
When did Columbus State start varsity esports?
Columbus State's varsity esports program began in 2019.
Sources
- Esports program and scholarship terms: columbusstate.edu (unknown)
- Cost, admissions, outcomes and demographics: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved 2026-10-10
- Photo: Deutschlandreform, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Research notes
Official page lists rosters Spring 2018 to Spring 2026. 'Since 2019' and the scholarship line come from CSU news via search summary. Georgia State left out: I found nothing on a varsity program after 2017-18. Kennesaw State also left out: its current status pages return 404.
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