Overview
Texas Tech University in Lubbock, Texas has competed in club esports since 2017. The program is a student-run club rather than a varsity team run by the university. Its teams currently compete in Rocket League, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and VALORANT. The school does not publicly list esports scholarship terms (depts.ttu.edu, 2026); contact the program directly. Federal College Scorecard data shows an average net price of $19,070 per year, an acceptance rate of 73% and a graduation rate of 69% across 32,394 undergraduates.
Esports details verified 2026-10-10 · Federal data retrieved 2026-10-10
Esports scholarships at Texas Tech
No esports scholarships published
Texas Tech doesn't publish esports scholarship terms. Ask the program staff about athletic or participation awards during recruiting.
The esports program
- Level
- Club (student-run)
- Founded
- 2017
- Conference / league
- Not published
- Facility
- Esports Competition and Streaming Lab (College of Media & Communication)
- Titles fielded
- 3
Cost & outcomes vs. other esports schools
Compared with the median of all 405 esports programs we track.
| Tuition (in-state / out-of-state) | $11,852 / $24,451 |
|---|---|
| Average net price (after grants) | $19,070 |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 28% |
| Median debt at graduation | $21,500 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 20:1 |
Who studies at Texas Tech
32,394 undergraduates, shown as 100 people.
- White 52%
- Hispanic/Latino 30%
- Black 6%
- Asian 3%
- Two or more races 4%
- International 2%
- Other / unknown 3%
- Women
- 50%
- First-generation
- 32%
- Pell recipients
- 28%
Frequently asked questions
Does Texas Tech offer esports scholarships?
The school does not publicly list esports scholarship terms (depts.ttu.edu, 2026); contact the program directly. Scholarship terms can change each season, so confirm with the program before applying.
What games does Texas Tech esports compete in?
Texas Tech fields club teams in Rocket League, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and VALORANT, according to the program's published information.
How much does Texas Tech cost per year?
The average annual net price — cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving aid — is $19,070. Published tuition is $11,852 in-state and $24,451 out-of-state (U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard).
How hard is it to get into Texas Tech?
Texas Tech admits 73% of applicants, per the College Scorecard.
When did Texas Tech start club esports?
Texas Tech's club esports program began in 2017.
Sources
- Esports program and scholarship terms: depts.ttu.edu (2026)
- Cost, admissions, outcomes and demographics: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved 2026-10-10
- Photo: Johan Hendrikse, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Research notes
Tech Esports Association is a student organization (revived 2017) funded by donations and Rec Center fees, with no scholarships (KCBD, Oct 2025). The university provides the CoMC lab (opened Jan 2023) and an esports minor (2026). Titles are from the Mar 2026 Battle for the 806 (Rocket League, Smash, Valorant); an older KFYO list includes more titles.
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