Overview
The University of Texas at Dallas in Richardson, Texas has competed in varsity esports since 2018, with affiliations including NACE · CSMG (CECC). Its teams currently compete in League of Legends, VALORANT, Overwatch 2, Rocket League and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. Esports scholarships are offered, but a fixed amount is not published (esports.utdallas.edu, 2026-27). Federal College Scorecard data shows an average net price of $18,267 per year, an acceptance rate of 65% and a graduation rate of 76% across 21,751 undergraduates.
Esports details verified 2026-10-10 · Federal data retrieved 2026-10-10
Esports scholarships at UT Dallas
Varsity players receive small scholarships plus facility access and travel support (the 2025-26 posting specified $1,000 per academic year; the 2026-27 posting gives no amount)
The esports program
- Level
- Varsity
- Founded
- 2018
- Conference / league
- NACE · CSMG (CECC)
- Facility
- Comets LANding
- 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) | $14,644 / $40,144 |
|---|---|
| Average net price (after grants) | $18,267 |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 30% |
| Median debt at graduation | $18,000 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 23:1 |
Who studies at UT Dallas
21,751 undergraduates, shown as 100 people.
- White 21%
- Hispanic/Latino 18%
- Black 6%
- Asian 43%
- Two or more races 4%
- International 6%
- Other / unknown 2%
- Women
- 44%
- First-generation
- 31%
- Pell recipients
- 30%
Frequently asked questions
Does UT Dallas offer esports scholarships?
Esports scholarships are offered, but a fixed amount is not published (esports.utdallas.edu, 2026-27). Scholarship terms can change each season, so confirm with the program before applying.
What games does UT Dallas esports compete in?
UT Dallas fields varsity teams in League of Legends, VALORANT, Overwatch 2, Rocket League and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, according to the program's published information.
How much does UT Dallas cost per year?
The average annual net price — cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving aid — is $18,267. Published tuition is $14,644 in-state and $40,144 out-of-state (U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard).
How hard is it to get into UT Dallas?
UT Dallas admits 65% of applicants, per the College Scorecard.
When did UT Dallas start varsity esports?
UT Dallas's varsity esports program began in 2018.
Sources
- Esports program and scholarship terms: esports.utdallas.edu (2026-27)
- Cost, admissions, outcomes and demographics: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved 2026-10-10
- Photo: Stan9999, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
Research notes
Announced as UTD's 14th varsity sport in 2018. The $1,000/yr figure appeared on the 2025-26 tryout post, which has since been updated for 2026-27 without a figure, so kind set to varies.
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