Overview
Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia has competed in varsity esports since 2020, with affiliations including NACE. Its teams currently compete in Call of Duty, League of Legends, Marvel Rivals, Overwatch 2, Rocket League, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and VALORANT. The school does not publicly list esports scholarship terms (odu.edu, 2026); contact the program directly. Federal College Scorecard data shows an average net price of $14,638 per year, an acceptance rate of 90% and a graduation rate of 46% across 17,514 undergraduates.
Esports details verified 2026-10-10 · Federal data retrieved 2026-10-10
Esports scholarships at Old Dominion
No esports scholarships published (a 2021 ODU article said there are no gaming scholarships; players may win tournament prize scholarships)
Old Dominion 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
- NACE
- Facility
- Monarch Esports Arena
- Titles fielded
- 7
Cost & outcomes vs. other esports schools
Compared with the median of all 405 esports programs we track.
| Tuition (in-state / out-of-state) | $12,750 / $33,780 |
|---|---|
| Average net price (after grants) | $14,638 |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 37% |
| Median debt at graduation | $24,000 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 13:1 |
Who studies at Old Dominion
17,514 undergraduates, shown as 100 people.
- White 41%
- Hispanic/Latino 11%
- Black 32%
- Asian 5%
- Two or more races 7%
- International 1%
- Other / unknown 3%
- Women
- 54%
- First-generation
- 33%
- Pell recipients
- 37%
Frequently asked questions
Does Old Dominion offer esports scholarships?
The school does not publicly list esports scholarship terms (odu.edu, 2026); contact the program directly. Scholarship terms can change each season, so confirm with the program before applying.
What games does Old Dominion esports compete in?
Old Dominion fields varsity teams in Call of Duty, League of Legends, Marvel Rivals, Overwatch 2, Rocket League, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and VALORANT, according to the program's published information.
How much does Old Dominion cost per year?
The average annual net price — cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving aid — is $14,638. Published tuition is $12,750 in-state and $33,780 out-of-state (U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard).
How hard is it to get into Old Dominion?
Old Dominion admits 90% of applicants, per the College Scorecard.
When did Old Dominion start varsity esports?
Old Dominion's varsity esports program began in 2020.
Sources
- Esports program and scholarship terms: odu.edu (2026)
- Cost, admissions, outcomes and demographics: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved 2026-10-10
- Photo: Faithlessthewonderboy, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Research notes
Varsity launched fall 2020 under Recreation & Wellness. Also fields NBA 2K (no code).
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