Overview
Texas A&M International University in Laredo, Texas has competed in varsity esports since 2021, with affiliations including NACE. Its teams currently compete in Overwatch 2, Rocket League, Call of Duty, VALORANT, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and Marvel Rivals. The school does not publicly list esports scholarship terms (tamiu.edu, 2026); contact the program directly. Federal College Scorecard data shows an average net price of $3,637 per year, an acceptance rate of 44% and a graduation rate of 46% across 6,667 undergraduates.
Esports details verified 2026-10-10 · Federal data retrieved 2026-10-10
Esports scholarships at TAMIU
No esports scholarships published
TAMIU doesn't publish esports scholarship terms. Ask the program staff about athletic or participation awards during recruiting.
The esports program
- Level
- Varsity
- Founded
- 2021
- Conference / league
- NACE
- Facility
- Esports Arena (KWRC 128)
- 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) | $7,894 / $19,454 |
|---|---|
| Average net price (after grants) | $3,637 |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 65% |
| Median debt at graduation | $15,000 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 21:1 |
Who studies at TAMIU
6,667 undergraduates, shown as 100 people.
- White 2%
- Hispanic/Latino 92%
- Black 0%
- Asian 0%
- Two or more races 0%
- International 5%
- Other / unknown 1%
- Women
- 60%
- First-generation
- 49%
- Pell recipients
- 65%
Frequently asked questions
Does TAMIU offer esports scholarships?
The school does not publicly list esports scholarship terms (tamiu.edu, 2026); contact the program directly. Scholarship terms can change each season, so confirm with the program before applying.
What games does TAMIU esports compete in?
TAMIU fields varsity teams in Overwatch 2, Rocket League, Call of Duty, VALORANT, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and Marvel Rivals, according to the program's published information.
How much does TAMIU cost per year?
The average annual net price — cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving aid — is $3,637. Published tuition is $7,894 in-state and $19,454 out-of-state (U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard).
How hard is it to get into TAMIU?
TAMIU admits 44% of applicants, per the College Scorecard.
When did TAMIU start varsity esports?
TAMIU's varsity esports program began in 2021.
Sources
- Esports program and scholarship terms: tamiu.edu (2026)
- Cost, admissions, outcomes and demographics: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved 2026-10-10
- Photo: lordsutch, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Research notes
Run by Rec Sports with an Esports Specialist; joined NACE Fall 2021. Colors approximate.
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