Overview
Georgia State University in Atlanta, Georgia has competed in varsity esports since 2017, with affiliations including NACE · Georgia Esports League. Its teams currently compete in League of Legends, Overwatch 2, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and Rocket League. The school does not publicly list esports scholarship terms (cmii.gsu.edu, 2026); contact the program directly. Federal College Scorecard data shows an average net price of $15,931 per year, an acceptance rate of 55% and a graduation rate of 53% across 26,623 undergraduates.
Esports details verified 2026-10-10 · Federal data retrieved 2026-10-10
Esports scholarships at Georgia State
No esports scholarship amounts published; varsity players must keep a 3.0 GPA
Georgia State doesn't publish esports scholarship terms. Ask the program staff about athletic or participation awards during recruiting.
The esports program
- Level
- Varsity
- Founded
- 2017
- Conference / league
- NACE · Georgia Esports League
- Facility
- Not published
- Titles fielded
- 4
Cost & outcomes vs. other esports schools
Compared with the median of all 405 esports programs we track.
| Tuition (in-state / out-of-state) | $8,664 / $24,840 |
|---|---|
| Average net price (after grants) | $15,931 |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 51% |
| Median debt at graduation | $20,903 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 25:1 |
Who studies at Georgia State
26,623 undergraduates, shown as 100 people.
- White 15%
- Hispanic/Latino 15%
- Black 43%
- Asian 16%
- Two or more races 5%
- International 4%
- Other / unknown 2%
- Women
- 59%
- First-generation
- 32%
- Pell recipients
- 51%
Frequently asked questions
Does Georgia State offer esports scholarships?
The school does not publicly list esports scholarship terms (cmii.gsu.edu, 2026); contact the program directly. Scholarship terms can change each season, so confirm with the program before applying.
What games does Georgia State esports compete in?
Georgia State fields varsity teams in League of Legends, Overwatch 2, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and Rocket League, according to the program's published information.
How much does Georgia State cost per year?
The average annual net price — cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving aid — is $15,931. Published tuition is $8,664 in-state and $24,840 out-of-state (U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard).
How hard is it to get into Georgia State?
Georgia State admits 55% of applicants, per the College Scorecard.
When did Georgia State start varsity esports?
Georgia State's varsity esports program began in 2017.
Sources
- Esports program and scholarship terms: cmii.gsu.edu (2026)
- Cost, admissions, outcomes and demographics: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved 2026-10-10
- Photo: Jayingram11, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Research notes
Varsity program run by the Creative Media Industries Institute (CMII). Founded 2017, with first varsity rosters in Jan 2018. Older press (2017-18) said players were eligible for scholarships, but the current page lists no terms. SMITE and Brawlhalla sections have placeholder text. Rocket League is listed for GEL play.
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