Overview
King University in Bristol, Tennessee has competed in varsity esports since 2018. Its teams currently compete in VALORANT, Rocket League and Call of Duty. The school does not publicly list esports scholarship terms (kingtornado.com, 2026-27); contact the program directly. Federal College Scorecard data shows an average net price of $22,347 per year, an acceptance rate of 100% and a graduation rate of 48% across 908 undergraduates.
Esports details verified 2026-10-11 · Federal data retrieved 2026-10-10
Esports scholarships at King
No esports scholarships published
King 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
- Not published
- NACE member
- Not listed
- Facility
- Not published
- Titles fielded
- 3
Cost & outcomes vs. other esports schools
Compared with the median of all 428 esports programs we track.
| Tuition | $36,194 |
|---|---|
| Average net price (after grants) | $22,347 |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 42% |
| Median debt at graduation | $22,750 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 11:1 |
Who studies at King
908 undergraduates, shown as 100 people.
- White 73%
- Hispanic/Latino 5%
- Black 6%
- Asian 0%
- Two or more races 7%
- International 6%
- Other / unknown 3%
- Women
- 59%
- First-generation
- 51%
- Pell recipients
- 42%
Frequently asked questions
Does King 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 (kingtornado.com, 2026-27); contact the program directly. Scholarship terms can change each season, so confirm with the program before applying.
Is King esports varsity or club?
Varsity. King University runs or formally sponsors its esports program.
What games does King esports compete in?
King fields varsity teams in VALORANT, Rocket League and Call of Duty, according to the program's published information.
How much does King cost per year?
The average annual net price — cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving aid — is $22,347. Published tuition is $36,194 (U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard).
How hard is it to get into King?
King admits 100% of applicants, per the College Scorecard.
When did King start varsity esports?
King's varsity esports program began in 2018.
Sources
- Esports program and scholarship terms: kingtornado.com (2026-27)
- Cost, admissions, outcomes and demographics: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved 2026-10-10
Research notes
Athletics-sponsored; 2026-27 roster with Director and Head Coach of Esports Jarrett Joles. Titles come from the roster; Rocket League and CoD appear as combined player positions.
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