Overview
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville in Knoxville, Tennessee has competed in club esports since 2013. The program is a student-run club rather than a varsity team run by the university. Its teams currently compete in VALORANT, League of Legends, Overwatch 2, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Call of Duty, Counter-Strike 2, Rocket League and Rainbow Six Siege. The school does not publicly list esports scholarship terms (utk.campuslabs.com, 2026-27); contact the program directly. Federal College Scorecard data shows an average net price of $18,976 per year, an acceptance rate of 42% and a graduation rate of 74% across 30,418 undergraduates.
Esports details verified 2026-10-10 · Federal data retrieved 2026-10-10
Esports scholarships at Tennessee
No esports scholarships published
Tennessee doesn't publish esports scholarship terms. Ask the program staff about athletic or participation awards during recruiting.
The esports program
- Level
- Club (student-run)
- Founded
- 2013
- Conference / league
- Not published
- Facility
- Not published
- Titles fielded
- 8
Cost & outcomes vs. other esports schools
Compared with the median of all 405 esports programs we track.
| Tuition (in-state / out-of-state) | $13,812 / $33,256 |
|---|---|
| Average net price (after grants) | $18,976 |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 19% |
| Median debt at graduation | $20,500 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 18:1 |
Who studies at Tennessee
30,418 undergraduates, shown as 100 people.
- White 78%
- Hispanic/Latino 7%
- Black 4%
- Asian 4%
- Two or more races 5%
- International 1%
- Other / unknown 1%
- Women
- 53%
- First-generation
- 25%
- Pell recipients
- 19%
Frequently asked questions
Does Tennessee offer esports scholarships?
The school does not publicly list esports scholarship terms (utk.campuslabs.com, 2026-27); contact the program directly. Scholarship terms can change each season, so confirm with the program before applying.
What games does Tennessee esports compete in?
Tennessee fields club teams in VALORANT, League of Legends, Overwatch 2, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Call of Duty, Counter-Strike 2, Rocket League and Rainbow Six Siege, according to the program's published information.
How much does Tennessee cost per year?
The average annual net price — cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving aid — is $18,976. Published tuition is $13,812 in-state and $33,256 out-of-state (U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard).
How hard is it to get into Tennessee?
Tennessee admits 42% of applicants, per the College Scorecard.
When did Tennessee start club esports?
Tennessee's club esports program began in 2013.
Sources
- Esports program and scholarship terms: utk.campuslabs.com (2026-27)
- Cost, admissions, outcomes and demographics: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved 2026-10-10
- Photo: Nightryder84, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Research notes
Esports Club at UTK is student-run (Engage start Sept 2013; a 2019 UT story says the club was started around 2015). Titles from its Engage listing (also Mario Kart). Most teams have student captains rather than coaches (WBIR, 2021). Not UT Chattanooga.
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