Overview
University of Maryland, College Park in College Park, Maryland has competed in varsity esports since 2022, with affiliations including BEC. Its teams currently compete in VALORANT, League of Legends, Rocket League and Overwatch 2. The school does not publicly list esports scholarship terms (recwell.umd.edu, 2025-26); contact the program directly. Federal College Scorecard data shows an average net price of $15,678 per year, an acceptance rate of 45% and a graduation rate of 89% across 30,760 undergraduates.
Esports details verified 2026-10-10 · Federal data retrieved 2026-10-10
Esports scholarships at Maryland
No esports scholarships published
Maryland doesn't publish esports scholarship terms. Ask the program staff about athletic or participation awards during recruiting.
The esports program
- Level
- Varsity
- Founded
- 2022
- Conference / league
- BEC
- Facility
- Terps Esports Center
- Titles fielded
- 4
Cost & outcomes vs. other esports schools
Compared with the median of all 405 esports programs we track.
| Tuition (in-state / out-of-state) | $11,809 / $41,186 |
|---|---|
| Average net price (after grants) | $15,678 |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 19% |
| Median debt at graduation | $19,000 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 17:1 |
Who studies at Maryland
30,760 undergraduates, shown as 100 people.
- White 39%
- Hispanic/Latino 11%
- Black 13%
- Asian 24%
- Two or more races 5%
- International 3%
- Other / unknown 5%
- Women
- 49%
- First-generation
- 22%
- Pell recipients
- 19%
Frequently asked questions
Does Maryland offer esports scholarships?
The school does not publicly list esports scholarship terms (recwell.umd.edu, 2025-26); contact the program directly. Scholarship terms can change each season, so confirm with the program before applying.
What games does Maryland esports compete in?
Maryland fields varsity teams in VALORANT, League of Legends, Rocket League and Overwatch 2, according to the program's published information.
How much does Maryland cost per year?
The average annual net price — cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving aid — is $15,678. Published tuition is $11,809 in-state and $41,186 out-of-state (U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard).
How hard is it to get into Maryland?
Maryland admits 45% of applicants, per the College Scorecard.
When did Maryland start varsity esports?
Maryland's varsity esports program began in 2022.
Sources
- Esports program and scholarship terms: recwell.umd.edu (2025-26)
- Cost, admissions, outcomes and demographics: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved 2026-10-10
- Photo: Bgervais, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Research notes
Terps Esports is run by University Recreation & Wellness, with staff (Assistant Director, Esports Programs & Facilities) and premier/academy rosters. It is not part of athletics. Since 2022 is inferred: a Feb 2023 Terp magazine article says the official program 'booted up' that academic year, with NACE as its league then. The current page lists VALORANT (co-ed and Game Changers), LoL, Rocket League and Overwatch. Fortnite was listed in 2023 but not now. In 2023 the magazine said scholarships were 'still a work in progress'. Nothing current has been published. RecWell calls its premier teams 'B1G10 competitive', so BEC is inferred.
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