Overview
Sam Houston State University in Huntsville, Texas fields a varsity esports program, with affiliations including NACE · PlayVS. Its teams currently compete in League of Legends. The school does not publicly list esports scholarship terms (shsu.edu, 2026); contact the program directly. Federal College Scorecard data shows an average net price of $16,404 per year, an acceptance rate of 90% and a graduation rate of 55% across 17,743 undergraduates.
Esports details verified 2026-10-10 · Federal data retrieved 2026-10-10
Esports scholarships at Sam Houston
No esports scholarships published
Sam Houston 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 · PlayVS
- NACE member
- Yes (NCAA D1)
- Facility
- Not published
- Titles fielded
- 1
Cost & outcomes vs. other esports schools
Compared with the median of all 428 esports programs we track.
| Tuition (in-state / out-of-state) | $9,228 / $19,068 |
|---|---|
| Average net price (after grants) | $16,404 |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 41% |
| Median debt at graduation | $21,983 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 19:1 |
Who studies at Sam Houston
17,743 undergraduates, shown as 100 people.
- White 44%
- Hispanic/Latino 29%
- Black 18%
- Asian 2%
- Two or more races 4%
- International 1%
- Other / unknown 2%
- Women
- 63%
- First-generation
- 41%
- Pell recipients
- 41%
Frequently asked questions
Does Sam Houston 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 (shsu.edu, 2026); contact the program directly. Scholarship terms can change each season, so confirm with the program before applying.
Is Sam Houston esports varsity or club?
Varsity. Sam Houston State University runs or formally sponsors its esports program, which competes in NACE · PlayVS.
What games does Sam Houston esports compete in?
Sam Houston fields varsity teams in League of Legends, according to the program's published information.
How much does Sam Houston cost per year?
The average annual net price — cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving aid — is $16,404. Published tuition is $9,228 in-state and $19,068 out-of-state (U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard).
How hard is it to get into Sam Houston?
Sam Houston admits 90% of applicants, per the College Scorecard.
Sources
- Esports program and scholarship terms: shsu.edu (2026)
- Cost, admissions, outcomes and demographics: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved 2026-10-10
- Photo: Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Research notes
Run by Campus Recreation (Asst. Director of Intramural & Esports); began as a student club in 2016; new esports lab in the Rec Center opened Sept 2025. Article says competitive teams in 8 titles but names none; LoL confirmed only via a 2023 NACE match report (third party). Classed varsity because Campus Rec staff run it, but no 'varsity' wording found.
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