Overview
The Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio has competed in varsity esports since 2019, with affiliations including BEC · PEC. Its teams currently compete in League of Legends, Overwatch 2, Rocket League, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and VALORANT. The school does not publicly list esports scholarship terms (esports.osu.edu, 2025-26); contact the program directly. Federal College Scorecard data shows an average net price of $17,339 per year, an acceptance rate of 61% and a graduation rate of 88% across 45,638 undergraduates.
Esports details verified 2026-10-10 · Federal data retrieved 2026-10-10
Esports scholarships at Ohio State
Scholarships are not yet available at Ohio State.
Ohio State doesn't publish esports scholarship terms. Ask the program staff about athletic or participation awards during recruiting.
The esports program
- Level
- Varsity
- Founded
- 2019
- Conference / league
- BEC · PEC
- Facility
- Ohio State Esports Arena (Lincoln Tower)
- Titles fielded
- 5
Cost & outcomes vs. other esports schools
Compared with the median of all 405 esports programs we track.
| Tuition (in-state / out-of-state) | $13,244 / $40,022 |
|---|---|
| Average net price (after grants) | $17,339 |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 20% |
| Median debt at graduation | $19,976 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 16:1 |
Who studies at Ohio State
45,638 undergraduates, shown as 100 people.
- White 60%
- Hispanic/Latino 6%
- Black 8%
- Asian 11%
- Two or more races 5%
- International 8%
- Other / unknown 2%
- Women
- 51%
- First-generation
- 26%
- Pell recipients
- 20%
Frequently asked questions
Does Ohio State offer esports scholarships?
The school does not publicly list esports scholarship terms (esports.osu.edu, 2025-26); contact the program directly. Scholarship terms can change each season, so confirm with the program before applying.
What games does Ohio State esports compete in?
Ohio State fields varsity teams in League of Legends, Overwatch 2, Rocket League, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and VALORANT, according to the program's published information.
How much does Ohio State cost per year?
The average annual net price — cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving aid — is $17,339. Published tuition is $13,244 in-state and $40,022 out-of-state (U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard).
How hard is it to get into Ohio State?
Ohio State admits 61% of applicants, per the College Scorecard.
When did Ohio State start varsity esports?
Ohio State's varsity esports program began in 2019.
Sources
- Esports program and scholarship terms: esports.osu.edu (2025-26)
- Cost, admissions, outcomes and demographics: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved 2026-10-10
- Photo: Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Research notes
Re-checked Oct 2026: the FAQ still says 'Scholarships are not yet available at Ohio State.' The five Premier teams are run by the Office of Student Life, with staff contacts, applications and tryouts. The FAQ says they are 'not affiliated with Ohio State Athletics'. Classed as varsity because the program is official and staffed, not because it is part of athletics. Since 2019 is when the Esports Arena launched (fall 2019) and the program started (WFAE, Oct 2019). The exact first Premier season is not stated. PEC membership for 2025-26 is from Baylor's press release. The FAQ names no leagues.
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