Overview
The University of Texas at Austin in Austin, Texas has competed in club esports since 2010. The program is a student-run club rather than a varsity team run by the university. Its teams currently compete in VALORANT. The school does not publicly list esports scholarship terms (utexas.campuslabs.com, 2024-25); contact the program directly. Federal College Scorecard data shows an average net price of $19,857 per year, an acceptance rate of 27% and a graduation rate of 89% across 42,855 undergraduates.
Esports details verified 2026-10-10 · Federal data retrieved 2026-10-10
Esports scholarships at Texas
No esports scholarships published
Texas 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
- 2010
- Conference / league
- Not published
- Facility
- Alienware Longhorn Esports Arena
- Titles fielded
- 1
Cost & outcomes vs. other esports schools
Compared with the median of all 405 esports programs we track.
| Tuition (in-state / out-of-state) | $11,688 / $44,908 |
|---|---|
| Average net price (after grants) | $19,857 |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 26% |
| Median debt at graduation | $20,500 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 18:1 |
Who studies at Texas
42,855 undergraduates, shown as 100 people.
- White 30%
- Hispanic/Latino 28%
- Black 5%
- Asian 26%
- Two or more races 4%
- International 4%
- Other / unknown 3%
- Women
- 58%
- First-generation
- 28%
- Pell recipients
- 26%
Frequently asked questions
Does Texas offer esports scholarships?
The school does not publicly list esports scholarship terms (utexas.campuslabs.com, 2024-25); contact the program directly. Scholarship terms can change each season, so confirm with the program before applying.
What games does Texas esports compete in?
Texas fields club teams in VALORANT, according to the program's published information.
How much does Texas cost per year?
The average annual net price — cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving aid — is $19,857. Published tuition is $11,688 in-state and $44,908 out-of-state (U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard).
How hard is it to get into Texas?
Texas admits 27% of applicants, per the College Scorecard.
When did Texas start club esports?
Texas's club esports program began in 2010.
Sources
- Esports program and scholarship terms: utexas.campuslabs.com (2024-25)
- Cost, admissions, outcomes and demographics: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved 2026-10-10
- Photo: Kurt Kaiser, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
Research notes
Student-run. Longhorn Gaming (founded 2010, a sponsored student org) has run competitive teams. A separate 'Texas Esports' org (Engage start Oct 2024) now calls itself the hub for 20+ teams across 13 titles, but names no titles. Only Valorant is confirmed (Daily Texan, Nov 2024, which says esports remains a club activity without scholarships). Separate Smash, Splatoon and Marvel Rivals clubs exist. The arena (Texas Union, opened Oct 2023) is run by University Unions with a 'varsity room' for competitive teams.
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