Overview
University of North Texas in Denton, Texas has competed in varsity esports since 2018, with affiliations including Recreational Sports program. Its teams currently compete in League of Legends, Overwatch 2 and Rocket League. Esports scholarships are offered, but a fixed amount is not published (recsports.unt.edu, 2025–26). Federal College Scorecard data shows an average net price of $15,649 per year, an acceptance rate of 72% and a graduation rate of 61% across 34,341 undergraduates.
Esports details verified 2026-10-06 · Federal data retrieved 2026-10-10
Esports scholarships at North Texas
Competitive scholarship; award varies, 2.5 GPA minimum
The esports program
- Level
- Varsity
- Founded
- 2018
- Conference / league
- Recreational Sports program
- NACE member
- Yes (NAIA)
- Facility
- Not published
- Titles fielded
- 3
Cost & outcomes vs. other esports schools
Compared with the median of all 428 esports programs we track.
| Tuition (in-state / out-of-state) | $11,309 / $21,149 |
|---|---|
| Average net price (after grants) | $15,649 |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 38% |
| Median debt at graduation | $19,250 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 25:1 |
Who studies at North Texas
34,341 undergraduates, shown as 100 people.
- White 34%
- Hispanic/Latino 30%
- Black 17%
- Asian 8%
- Two or more races 4%
- International 4%
- Other / unknown 3%
- Women
- 53%
- First-generation
- 35%
- Pell recipients
- 38%
Frequently asked questions
Does North Texas offer esports scholarships?
Yes. North Texas offers esports scholarships but doesn't publish an amount; awards are decided by the program. Esports scholarships are offered, but a fixed amount is not published (recsports.unt.edu, 2025–26). Scholarship terms can change each season, so confirm with the program before applying.
Is North Texas esports varsity or club?
Varsity. University of North Texas runs or formally sponsors its esports program, which competes in Recreational Sports program.
What games does North Texas esports compete in?
North Texas fields varsity teams in League of Legends, Overwatch 2 and Rocket League, according to the program's published information.
How much does North Texas cost per year?
The average annual net price — cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving aid — is $15,649. Published tuition is $11,309 in-state and $21,149 out-of-state (U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard).
How hard is it to get into North Texas?
North Texas admits 72% of applicants, per the College Scorecard.
When did North Texas start varsity esports?
North Texas's varsity esports program began in 2018.
Sources
- Esports program and scholarship terms: recsports.unt.edu (2025–26)
- Cost, admissions, outcomes and demographics: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved 2026-10-10
- Photo: Mathematicianer, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
Research notes
Run by Rec Sports, not Athletics
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