Overview
University of California, Los Angeles in Los Angeles, California has competed in club esports since 2018, with affiliations including Big Esports Conference. The program is a student-run club rather than a varsity team run by the university. Its teams currently compete in League of Legends, VALORANT, Overwatch 2, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Rocket League and Marvel Rivals. The school does not publicly list esports scholarship terms (uclaclubsports.com, 2025-26); contact the program directly. Federal College Scorecard data shows an average net price of $12,548 per year, an acceptance rate of 9% and a graduation rate of 93% across 33,475 undergraduates.
Esports details verified 2026-10-10 · Federal data retrieved 2026-10-10
Esports scholarships at UCLA
No esports scholarships published
UCLA 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
- Big Esports Conference
- Facility
- Not published
- 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) | $15,203 / $49,403 |
|---|---|
| Average net price (after grants) | $12,548 |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 28% |
| Median debt at graduation | $14,000 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 20:1 |
Who studies at UCLA
33,475 undergraduates, shown as 100 people.
- White 24%
- Hispanic/Latino 24%
- Black 3%
- Asian 30%
- Two or more races 8%
- International 8%
- Other / unknown 3%
- Women
- 60%
- First-generation
- 38%
- Pell recipients
- 28%
Frequently asked questions
Does UCLA offer esports scholarships?
The school does not publicly list esports scholarship terms (uclaclubsports.com, 2025-26); contact the program directly. Scholarship terms can change each season, so confirm with the program before applying.
What games does UCLA esports compete in?
UCLA fields club teams in League of Legends, VALORANT, Overwatch 2, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Rocket League and Marvel Rivals, according to the program's published information.
How much does UCLA cost per year?
The average annual net price — cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving aid — is $12,548. Published tuition is $15,203 in-state and $49,403 out-of-state (U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard).
How hard is it to get into UCLA?
UCLA admits 9% of applicants, per the College Scorecard.
When did UCLA start club esports?
UCLA's club esports program began in 2018.
Sources
- Esports program and scholarship terms: uclaclubsports.com (2025-26)
- Cost, admissions, outcomes and demographics: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved 2026-10-10
- Photo: Unknown, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Research notes
UCLA Esports is a UCLA Recreation club sport (added to Club Sports for 2018-19 per Daily Bruin). Titles taken from the team list on uclaclubsports.com. A community.ucla.edu page lists only LoL, RL, Smash, and Valorant. BEC participation comes from 2024 NECC/BEC releases and isn't confirmed for 2025-26. The Bruins Esports & Gaming Lounge (Ackerman Union) is a general campus lounge reported by KTLA, not a team facility, so fac is left empty.
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