Overview
Kent State University in Kent, Ohio has competed in varsity esports since 2018, with affiliations including NACE. Its teams currently compete in League of Legends, Overwatch 2, Rocket League and VALORANT. The school does not publicly list esports scholarship terms (kent.edu, 2020-21); contact the program directly. Federal College Scorecard data shows an average net price of $20,787 per year, an acceptance rate of 86% and a graduation rate of 64% across 19,320 undergraduates.
Esports details verified 2026-10-10 · Federal data retrieved 2026-10-10
Esports scholarships at Kent State
No current esports scholarship terms published; a 2020-21 tryout page said varsity players were eligible for $500 up to full tuition
Kent State doesn't publish esports scholarship terms. Ask the program staff about athletic or participation awards during recruiting.
The esports program
- Level
- Varsity
- Founded
- 2018
- Conference / league
- NACE
- NACE member
- Yes (NCAA D1)
- Facility
- Not published
- Titles fielded
- 4
Cost & outcomes vs. other esports schools
Compared with the median of all 428 esports programs we track.
| Tuition (in-state / out-of-state) | $13,232 / $23,082 |
|---|---|
| Average net price (after grants) | $20,787 |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 29% |
| Median debt at graduation | $24,500 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 20:1 |
Who studies at Kent State
19,320 undergraduates, shown as 100 people.
- White 73%
- Hispanic/Latino 5%
- Black 10%
- Asian 2%
- Two or more races 4%
- International 4%
- Other / unknown 2%
- Women
- 62%
- First-generation
- 36%
- Pell recipients
- 29%
Frequently asked questions
Does Kent State offer esports scholarships?
No esports scholarship terms are published. Ask the coaching staff about athletic or activity awards during recruiting. The school does not publicly list esports scholarship terms (kent.edu, 2020-21); contact the program directly. Scholarship terms can change each season, so confirm with the program before applying.
Is Kent State esports varsity or club?
Varsity. Kent State University runs or formally sponsors its esports program, which competes in NACE.
What games does Kent State esports compete in?
Kent State fields varsity teams in League of Legends, Overwatch 2, Rocket League and VALORANT, according to the program's published information.
How much does Kent State cost per year?
The average annual net price — cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving aid — is $20,787. Published tuition is $13,232 in-state and $23,082 out-of-state (U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard).
How hard is it to get into Kent State?
Kent State admits 86% of applicants, per the College Scorecard.
When did Kent State start varsity esports?
Kent State's varsity esports program began in 2018.
Sources
- Esports program and scholarship terms: kent.edu (2020-21)
- Cost, admissions, outcomes and demographics: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved 2026-10-10
- Photo: JonRidinger, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Research notes
Varsity program launched fall 2018; Kent State was a founding member of the Esports Collegiate Conference. The current kent.edu/esports page (2026) lists LoL, Overwatch, Rocket League and Valorant but does not state varsity status, leagues or scholarships. The scholarship range is stale (2020-21).
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