Overview
University of North Carolina at Charlotte in Charlotte, North Carolina has competed in varsity esports since 2024. Its teams currently compete in League of Legends, Rocket League, VALORANT, Overwatch 2 and Rainbow Six Siege. The school does not publicly list esports scholarship terms (inside.charlotte.edu, undated page); contact the program directly. Federal College Scorecard data shows an average net price of $15,435 per year, an acceptance rate of 80% and a graduation rate of 69% across 24,453 undergraduates.
Esports details verified 2026-10-10 · Federal data retrieved 2026-10-10
Esports scholarships at Charlotte
No scholarship information published in the source.
Charlotte doesn't publish esports scholarship terms. Ask the program staff about athletic or participation awards during recruiting.
The esports program
- Level
- Varsity
- Founded
- 2024
- Conference / league
- Not published
- Facility
- Esports and Gaming Arena (Popp Martin Student Union)
- Titles fielded
- 5
Cost & outcomes vs. other esports schools
Compared with the median of all 405 esports programs we track.
| Tuition (in-state / out-of-state) | $7,239 / $22,492 |
|---|---|
| Average net price (after grants) | $15,435 |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 34% |
| Median debt at graduation | $21,500 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 21:1 |
Who studies at Charlotte
24,453 undergraduates, shown as 100 people.
- White 46%
- Hispanic/Latino 16%
- Black 18%
- Asian 11%
- Two or more races 5%
- International 2%
- Other / unknown 2%
- Women
- 49%
- First-generation
- 28%
- Pell recipients
- 34%
Frequently asked questions
Does Charlotte offer esports scholarships?
The school does not publicly list esports scholarship terms (inside.charlotte.edu, undated page); contact the program directly. Scholarship terms can change each season, so confirm with the program before applying.
What games does Charlotte esports compete in?
Charlotte fields varsity teams in League of Legends, Rocket League, VALORANT, Overwatch 2 and Rainbow Six Siege, according to the program's published information.
How much does Charlotte cost per year?
The average annual net price — cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving aid — is $15,435. Published tuition is $7,239 in-state and $22,492 out-of-state (U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard).
How hard is it to get into Charlotte?
Charlotte admits 80% of applicants, per the College Scorecard.
When did Charlotte start varsity esports?
Charlotte's varsity esports program began in 2024.
Sources
- Esports program and scholarship terms: inside.charlotte.edu (undated page)
- Cost, admissions, outcomes and demographics: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved 2026-10-10
- Photo: Bz3rk, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Research notes
Varsity established 2024; arena opened Sep 2025; ~30 students in five leagues (league names not given). kind='none' means none published.
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