Overview
The University of Texas at Arlington in Arlington, Texas has competed in varsity esports since 2019, with affiliations including NACE · CSMG. Its teams currently compete in VALORANT, League of Legends, Overwatch 2, Rocket League and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. The school does not publicly list esports scholarship terms (uta.edu, 2026); contact the program directly. Federal College Scorecard data shows an average net price of $13,951 per year, an acceptance rate of 80% and a graduation rate of 54% across 32,294 undergraduates.
Esports details verified 2026-10-10 · Federal data retrieved 2026-10-10
Esports scholarships at UT Arlington
No esports scholarships published (teams have won tournament scholarship prizes, e.g. $6,000 at the 2021 Collegiate Esports Invitational)
UT Arlington doesn't publish esports scholarship terms. Ask the program staff about athletic or participation awards during recruiting.
The esports program
- Level
- Varsity
- Founded
- 2019
- Conference / league
- NACE · CSMG
- Facility
- Not published
- 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) | $11,950 / $29,582 |
|---|---|
| Average net price (after grants) | $13,951 |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 42% |
| Median debt at graduation | $17,527 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 23:1 |
Who studies at UT Arlington
32,294 undergraduates, shown as 100 people.
- White 22%
- Hispanic/Latino 40%
- Black 15%
- Asian 14%
- Two or more races 4%
- International 5%
- Other / unknown 0%
- Women
- 59%
- First-generation
- 44%
- Pell recipients
- 42%
Frequently asked questions
Does UT Arlington offer esports scholarships?
The school does not publicly list esports scholarship terms (uta.edu, 2026); contact the program directly. Scholarship terms can change each season, so confirm with the program before applying.
What games does UT Arlington esports compete in?
UT Arlington fields varsity teams in VALORANT, League of Legends, Overwatch 2, Rocket League and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, according to the program's published information.
How much does UT Arlington cost per year?
The average annual net price — cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving aid — is $13,951. Published tuition is $11,950 in-state and $29,582 out-of-state (U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard).
How hard is it to get into UT Arlington?
UT Arlington admits 80% of applicants, per the College Scorecard.
When did UT Arlington start varsity esports?
UT Arlington's varsity esports program began in 2019.
Sources
- Esports program and scholarship terms: uta.edu (2026)
- Cost, admissions, outcomes and demographics: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved 2026-10-10
Research notes
Varsity under Student Affairs since Sept 2019 (UTA news). Games from July 2025 UTA news release (five varsity teams); current tryouts page lists only OW, RL, LoL. CSMG affiliation from a photo caption only.
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