Overview
The University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa, Alabama has competed in club esports since 2018. The program is a student-run club rather than a varsity team run by the university. Its teams currently compete in VALORANT, League of Legends, Counter-Strike 2, Overwatch 2, Rocket League, Rainbow Six Siege, Apex Legends and Call of Duty. The school does not publicly list esports scholarship terms (ua.campuslabs.com, 2026-27); contact the program directly. Federal College Scorecard data shows an average net price of $22,420 per year, an acceptance rate of 77% and a graduation rate of 73% across 33,227 undergraduates.
Esports details verified 2026-10-10 · Federal data retrieved 2026-10-10
Esports scholarships at Alabama
No esports scholarships published
Alabama 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
- 2018
- Conference / league
- Not published
- Facility
- Not published
- Titles fielded
- 8
Cost & outcomes vs. other esports schools
Compared with the median of all 405 esports programs we track.
| Tuition (in-state / out-of-state) | $12,180 / $34,172 |
|---|---|
| Average net price (after grants) | $22,420 |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 18% |
| Median debt at graduation | $22,750 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 19:1 |
Who studies at Alabama
33,227 undergraduates, shown as 100 people.
- White 71%
- Hispanic/Latino 8%
- Black 11%
- Asian 1%
- Two or more races 4%
- International 1%
- Other / unknown 4%
- Women
- 56%
- First-generation
- 23%
- Pell recipients
- 18%
Frequently asked questions
Does Alabama offer esports scholarships?
The school does not publicly list esports scholarship terms (ua.campuslabs.com, 2026-27); contact the program directly. Scholarship terms can change each season, so confirm with the program before applying.
What games does Alabama esports compete in?
Alabama fields club teams in VALORANT, League of Legends, Counter-Strike 2, Overwatch 2, Rocket League, Rainbow Six Siege, Apex Legends and Call of Duty, according to the program's published information.
How much does Alabama cost per year?
The average annual net price — cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving aid — is $22,420. Published tuition is $12,180 in-state and $34,172 out-of-state (U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard).
How hard is it to get into Alabama?
Alabama admits 77% of applicants, per the College Scorecard.
When did Alabama start club esports?
Alabama's club esports program began in 2018.
Sources
- Esports program and scholarship terms: ua.campuslabs.com (2026-27)
- Cost, admissions, outcomes and demographics: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved 2026-10-10
Research notes
UA Esports is a student organization (Engage listing active, start date Sept 2018; Crimson White 2019 says it became a sports club in spring 2019). Game list from the club's Engage page (also lists Dota 2, Mario Kart, Splatoon, which have no codes). No leagues named on official pages. No athletics or university-run program found.
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