Overview
University of South Florida in Tampa, Florida has competed in varsity esports since 2020, with affiliations including NACE. Its teams currently compete in VALORANT, League of Legends, Overwatch 2, Call of Duty, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and Rocket League. The school does not publicly list esports scholarship terms (usf.edu, 2025-26); contact the program directly. Federal College Scorecard data shows an average net price of $9,812 per year, an acceptance rate of 43% and a graduation rate of 77% across 37,207 undergraduates.
Esports details verified 2026-10-10 · Federal data retrieved 2026-10-10
Esports scholarships at USF
No esports scholarships published
USF doesn't publish esports scholarship terms. Ask the program staff about athletic or participation awards during recruiting.
The esports program
- Level
- Varsity
- Founded
- 2020
- Conference / league
- NACE
- Facility
- USF Esports Living Lab
- Titles fielded
- 6
Cost & outcomes vs. other esports schools
Compared with the median of all 405 esports programs we track.
| Tuition (in-state / out-of-state) | $6,410 / $17,324 |
|---|---|
| Average net price (after grants) | $9,812 |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 29% |
| Median debt at graduation | $17,988 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 22:1 |
Who studies at USF
37,207 undergraduates, shown as 100 people.
- White 43%
- Hispanic/Latino 24%
- Black 8%
- Asian 9%
- Two or more races 5%
- International 8%
- Other / unknown 3%
- Women
- 57%
- First-generation
- 36%
- Pell recipients
- 29%
Frequently asked questions
Does USF offer esports scholarships?
The school does not publicly list esports scholarship terms (usf.edu, 2025-26); contact the program directly. Scholarship terms can change each season, so confirm with the program before applying.
What games does USF esports compete in?
USF fields varsity teams in VALORANT, League of Legends, Overwatch 2, Call of Duty, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and Rocket League, according to the program's published information.
How much does USF cost per year?
The average annual net price — cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving aid — is $9,812. Published tuition is $6,410 in-state and $17,324 out-of-state (U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard).
How hard is it to get into USF?
USF admits 43% of applicants, per the College Scorecard.
When did USF start varsity esports?
USF's varsity esports program began in 2020.
Sources
- Esports program and scholarship terms: usf.edu (2025-26)
- Cost, admissions, outcomes and demographics: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved 2026-10-10
- Photo: Rick DeBow, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
Research notes
Run by USF Recreation & Wellness (Student Success), not Bulls Athletics. Official program since 2020 with Fall 2025 'Varsity Rosters' that compete in NACE Varsity, so classed varsity. Separate student esports clubs also exist.
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