Overview
University of North Florida in Jacksonville, Florida has competed in varsity esports since 2026, with affiliations including NACE. Its teams currently compete in Overwatch 2, Call of Duty and Fortnite. The school does not publicly list esports scholarship terms (unf.edu, 2026-27); contact the program directly. Federal College Scorecard data shows an average net price of $10,154 per year, an acceptance rate of 53% and a graduation rate of 69% across 13,359 undergraduates.
Esports details verified 2026-10-10 · Federal data retrieved 2026-10-10
Esports scholarships at North Florida
No esports scholarships published
North Florida doesn't publish esports scholarship terms. Ask the program staff about athletic or participation awards during recruiting.
The esports program
- Level
- Varsity
- Founded
- 2026
- Conference / league
- NACE
- Facility
- Flight Deck Esports & Innovation Arena
- 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) | $6,389 / $20,793 |
|---|---|
| Average net price (after grants) | $10,154 |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 31% |
| Median debt at graduation | $15,531 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 19:1 |
Who studies at North Florida
13,359 undergraduates, shown as 100 people.
- White 55%
- Hispanic/Latino 17%
- Black 12%
- Asian 6%
- Two or more races 6%
- International 2%
- Other / unknown 2%
- Women
- 58%
- First-generation
- 32%
- Pell recipients
- 31%
Frequently asked questions
Does North Florida offer esports scholarships?
The school does not publicly list esports scholarship terms (unf.edu, 2026-27); contact the program directly. Scholarship terms can change each season, so confirm with the program before applying.
What games does North Florida esports compete in?
North Florida fields varsity teams in Overwatch 2, Call of Duty and Fortnite, according to the program's published information.
How much does North Florida cost per year?
The average annual net price — cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving aid — is $10,154. Published tuition is $6,389 in-state and $20,793 out-of-state (U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard).
How hard is it to get into North Florida?
North Florida admits 53% of applicants, per the College Scorecard.
When did North Florida start varsity esports?
North Florida's varsity esports program began in 2026.
Sources
- Esports program and scholarship terms: unf.edu (2026-27)
- Cost, admissions, outcomes and demographics: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved 2026-10-10
- Photo: The222, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Research notes
Run by UNF Information Technology Services with paid program managers; Flight Deck arena opened Feb 2026; varsity competition launched fall 2026 (UNF newsroom, Jun and Sep 2026). Site also lists a varsity Fighting Games team, title not specified. Older student-run UNF eSports Club also exists. No leagues are named on the official pages; NACE per the member directory.
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