Overview
Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, Louisiana has competed in club esports since 2016. The program is a student-run club rather than a varsity team run by the university. Its teams currently compete in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and League of Legends. The school does not publicly list esports scholarship terms (tigerlink.lsu.edu, 2026-27); contact the program directly. Federal College Scorecard data shows an average net price of $19,151 per year, an acceptance rate of 73% and a graduation rate of 69% across 30,594 undergraduates.
Esports details verified 2026-10-10 · Federal data retrieved 2026-10-10
Esports scholarships at LSU
No esports scholarships published
LSU doesn't publish esports scholarship terms. Ask the program staff about athletic or participation awards during recruiting.
The esports program
- Level
- Club (student-run)
- Founded
- 2016
- Conference / league
- Not published
- Facility
- Not published
- Titles fielded
- 2
Cost & outcomes vs. other esports schools
Compared with the median of all 405 esports programs we track.
| Tuition (in-state / out-of-state) | $11,954 / $28,631 |
|---|---|
| Average net price (after grants) | $19,151 |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 27% |
| Median debt at graduation | $20,500 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 21:1 |
Who studies at LSU
30,594 undergraduates, shown as 100 people.
- White 57%
- Hispanic/Latino 11%
- Black 21%
- Asian 5%
- Two or more races 4%
- International 1%
- Other / unknown 1%
- Women
- 57%
- First-generation
- 27%
- Pell recipients
- 27%
Frequently asked questions
Does LSU offer esports scholarships?
The school does not publicly list esports scholarship terms (tigerlink.lsu.edu, 2026-27); contact the program directly. Scholarship terms can change each season, so confirm with the program before applying.
What games does LSU esports compete in?
LSU fields club teams in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and League of Legends, according to the program's published information.
How much does LSU cost per year?
The average annual net price — cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving aid — is $19,151. Published tuition is $11,954 in-state and $28,631 out-of-state (U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard).
How hard is it to get into LSU?
LSU admits 73% of applicants, per the College Scorecard.
When did LSU start club esports?
LSU's club esports program began in 2016.
Sources
- Esports program and scholarship terms: tigerlink.lsu.edu (2026-27)
- Cost, admissions, outcomes and demographics: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved 2026-10-10
- Photo: Stuart Adams, stuadams.com, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Research notes
Esports LSU is an official UREC club sport and student organization; UREC's sport-club roster lists 'Competitive Esports'. 2016 start date is from an LSU news release. Current titles are not listed officially: Smash is inferred from a Smash Bros coordinator officer role, and League of Legends from third-party (Sheep Esports) match results. Older titles (Rocket League, CS:GO, Valorant) are unconfirmed for 2025-26. LSU said in 2017 it offers no esports scholarships. UREC has a general Esports Area. Not LSU Shreveport, which is separate.
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