Overview
Radford University in Radford, Virginia fields a varsity esports program, with affiliations including NACE. Its teams currently compete in VALORANT, Rocket League, League of Legends, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Counter-Strike 2 and Overwatch 2. The school does not publicly list esports scholarship terms (radford.edu, 2026); contact the program directly. Federal College Scorecard data shows an average net price of $14,578 per year, an acceptance rate of 90% and a graduation rate of 49% across 6,038 undergraduates.
Esports details verified 2026-10-10 · Federal data retrieved 2026-10-10
Esports scholarships at Radford
No esports scholarships published
Radford doesn't publish esports scholarship terms. Ask the program staff about athletic or participation awards during recruiting.
The esports program
- Level
- Varsity
- Founded
- Not published
- Conference / league
- NACE
- Facility
- Not published
- Titles fielded
- 6
Cost & outcomes vs. other esports schools
Compared with the median of all 405 esports programs we track.
| Tuition (in-state / out-of-state) | $12,548 / $25,633 |
|---|---|
| Average net price (after grants) | $14,578 |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 37% |
| Median debt at graduation | $24,000 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 14:1 |
Who studies at Radford
6,038 undergraduates, shown as 100 people.
- White 65%
- Hispanic/Latino 11%
- Black 14%
- Asian 2%
- Two or more races 6%
- International 1%
- Other / unknown 1%
- Women
- 64%
- First-generation
- 31%
- Pell recipients
- 37%
Frequently asked questions
Does Radford offer esports scholarships?
The school does not publicly list esports scholarship terms (radford.edu, 2026); contact the program directly. Scholarship terms can change each season, so confirm with the program before applying.
What games does Radford esports compete in?
Radford fields varsity teams in VALORANT, Rocket League, League of Legends, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Counter-Strike 2 and Overwatch 2, according to the program's published information.
How much does Radford cost per year?
The average annual net price — cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving aid — is $14,578. Published tuition is $12,548 in-state and $25,633 out-of-state (U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard).
How hard is it to get into Radford?
Radford admits 90% of applicants, per the College Scorecard.
Sources
- Esports program and scholarship terms: radford.edu (2026)
- Cost, admissions, outcomes and demographics: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved 2026-10-10
- Photo: Matt, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Research notes
Under Student Recreation & Wellness with an Associate Director of Esports; page says 'Competitive Teams' but not 'varsity'. 10,000 sq ft esports center in Peters Hall B121. Start year unknown; web-search budget ran out before further checks. Colors approximate.
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