Overview
University of Florida in Gainesville, Florida has competed in club esports since 2022, with affiliations including NECC. The program is a student-run club rather than a varsity team run by the university. Its teams currently compete in Counter-Strike 2, VALORANT and Rocket League. The school does not publicly list esports scholarship terms (union.ufl.edu, 2025-26); contact the program directly. Federal College Scorecard data shows an average net price of $6,541 per year, an acceptance rate of 24% and a graduation rate of 91% across 35,629 undergraduates.
Esports details verified 2026-10-10 · Federal data retrieved 2026-10-10
Esports scholarships at Florida
No esports scholarships published
Florida 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
- 2022
- Conference / league
- NECC
- Facility
- Gator Esports Center
- 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) | $6,381 / $28,659 |
|---|---|
| Average net price (after grants) | $6,541 |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 22% |
| Median debt at graduation | $15,000 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 16:1 |
Who studies at Florida
35,629 undergraduates, shown as 100 people.
- White 49%
- Hispanic/Latino 25%
- Black 5%
- Asian 12%
- Two or more races 5%
- International 3%
- Other / unknown 1%
- Women
- 55%
- First-generation
- 31%
- Pell recipients
- 22%
Frequently asked questions
Does Florida offer esports scholarships?
The school does not publicly list esports scholarship terms (union.ufl.edu, 2025-26); contact the program directly. Scholarship terms can change each season, so confirm with the program before applying.
What games does Florida esports compete in?
Florida fields club teams in Counter-Strike 2, VALORANT and Rocket League, according to the program's published information.
How much does Florida cost per year?
The average annual net price — cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving aid — is $6,541. Published tuition is $6,381 in-state and $28,659 out-of-state (U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard).
How hard is it to get into Florida?
Florida admits 24% of applicants, per the College Scorecard.
When did Florida start club esports?
Florida's club esports program began in 2022.
Sources
- Esports program and scholarship terms: union.ufl.edu (2025-26)
- Cost, admissions, outcomes and demographics: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved 2026-10-10
- Photo: Unknown, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Research notes
Gator Esports (UF Club Esports) is student-run; teams were consolidated under the name in spring 2022 (Independent Florida Alligator, June 2022). Games and NECC come from an Alligator article (Sept 2025), not an official page. The Gator Esports Center in the Reitz Union opened Aug 28, 2025 and is a general student facility run by the Union. Sport-club status unconfirmed.
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