Overview
The University of Akron in Akron, Ohio has competed in varsity esports since 2018, with affiliations including Independent. Its teams currently compete in Rocket League, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Overwatch 2, Call of Duty, Rainbow Six Siege, Fortnite and VALORANT. The program publishes esports scholarship terms: varsity members can earn $1,000–$2,500 (uakron.edu, current page). Federal College Scorecard data shows an average net price of $13,946 per year, an acceptance rate of 60% and a graduation rate of 52% across 9,052 undergraduates.
Esports details verified 2026-10-10 · Federal data retrieved 2026-10-10
Esports scholarships at Akron
Varsity members can earn $1,000–$2,500
The largest stated award ($2,500) equals about 18% of Akron's average annual net price of $13,946. Actual awards depend on tryouts, roster spot and other aid.
The esports program
- Level
- Varsity
- Founded
- 2018
- Conference / league
- Independent
- Facility
- 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) | $13,135 / $20,815 |
|---|---|
| Average net price (after grants) | $13,946 |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 29% |
| Median debt at graduation | $23,250 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 17:1 |
Who studies at Akron
9,052 undergraduates, shown as 100 people.
- White 67%
- Hispanic/Latino 4%
- Black 13%
- Asian 4%
- Two or more races 5%
- International 2%
- Other / unknown 5%
- Women
- 46%
- First-generation
- 36%
- Pell recipients
- 29%
Frequently asked questions
Does Akron offer esports scholarships?
The program publishes esports scholarship terms: varsity members can earn $1,000–$2,500 (uakron.edu, current page). Scholarship terms can change each season, so confirm with the program before applying.
What games does Akron esports compete in?
Akron fields varsity teams in Rocket League, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Overwatch 2, Call of Duty, Rainbow Six Siege, Fortnite and VALORANT, according to the program's published information.
How much does Akron cost per year?
The average annual net price — cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving aid — is $13,946. Published tuition is $13,135 in-state and $20,815 out-of-state (U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard).
How hard is it to get into Akron?
Akron admits 60% of applicants, per the College Scorecard.
When did Akron start varsity esports?
Akron's varsity esports program began in 2018.
Sources
- Esports program and scholarship terms: uakron.edu (current page)
- Cost, admissions, outcomes and demographics: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved 2026-10-10
- Photo: JEN9841, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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