Overview
Kennesaw State University in Kennesaw, Georgia has competed in varsity esports since 2020, with affiliations including Peach Belt Conference. Its teams currently compete in Call of Duty, Rocket League, VALORANT, Overwatch 2, Marvel Rivals and League of Legends. The school does not publicly list esports scholarship terms (campus.kennesaw.edu, 2020-21); contact the program directly. Federal College Scorecard data shows an average net price of $15,048 per year, an acceptance rate of 69% and a graduation rate of 52% across 41,254 undergraduates.
Esports details verified 2026-10-10 · Federal data retrieved 2026-10-10
Esports scholarships at Kennesaw State
No current esports scholarships published. In 2020-21 a $35,000 aid pool was awarded, then halted when the funding source was found ineligible for financial aid.
Kennesaw State doesn't publish esports scholarship terms. Ask the program staff about athletic or participation awards during recruiting.
The esports program
- Level
- Varsity
- Founded
- 2020
- Conference / league
- Peach Belt Conference
- Facility
- Not published
- 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) | $5,808 / $17,736 |
|---|---|
| Average net price (after grants) | $15,048 |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 38% |
| Median debt at graduation | $23,833 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 23:1 |
Who studies at Kennesaw State
41,254 undergraduates, shown as 100 people.
- White 39%
- Hispanic/Latino 17%
- Black 28%
- Asian 6%
- Two or more races 5%
- International 2%
- Other / unknown 3%
- Women
- 50%
- First-generation
- 27%
- Pell recipients
- 38%
Frequently asked questions
Does Kennesaw State offer esports scholarships?
The school does not publicly list esports scholarship terms (campus.kennesaw.edu, 2020-21); contact the program directly. Scholarship terms can change each season, so confirm with the program before applying.
What games does Kennesaw State esports compete in?
Kennesaw State fields varsity teams in Call of Duty, Rocket League, VALORANT, Overwatch 2, Marvel Rivals and League of Legends, according to the program's published information.
How much does Kennesaw State cost per year?
The average annual net price — cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving aid — is $15,048. Published tuition is $5,808 in-state and $17,736 out-of-state (U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard).
How hard is it to get into Kennesaw State?
Kennesaw State admits 69% of applicants, per the College Scorecard.
When did Kennesaw State start varsity esports?
Kennesaw State's varsity esports program began in 2020.
Sources
- Esports program and scholarship terms: campus.kennesaw.edu (2020-21)
- Cost, admissions, outcomes and demographics: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved 2026-10-10
- Photo: Thejerm, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Research notes
Varsity launched fall 2020 as a Peach Belt associate member. Now under University Recreation: 3 'Premier Teams' (CoD, RL, Valorant) with professional coaching, plus competition clubs. KSU news (Jan 2026) reports PBC titles in Rocket League and Overwatch and a Marvel Rivals entry, and KSU appears in the PBC Spring 2026 LoL bracket. Liquipedia (third party) shows a varsity Apex team in Spring 2026. The scholarship history comes from an undated KSU FAQ that now returns 404.
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