Overview
University of Utah in Salt Lake City, Utah has competed in varsity esports since 2017, with affiliations including Power Esports Conference. Its teams currently compete in League of Legends, Overwatch 2, Rocket League and Hearthstone. The program publishes esports scholarship terms: $1,000 per year at launch; 2.5 GPA required to keep it (esports.utah.edu, 2017). Federal College Scorecard data shows an average net price of $16,200 per year, an acceptance rate of 86% and a graduation rate of 65% across 27,264 undergraduates.
Esports details verified 2026-10-10 · Federal data retrieved 2026-10-10
Esports scholarships at Utah
$1,000 per year at launch; 2.5 GPA required to keep it
The largest stated award ($1,000) equals about 6% of Utah's average annual net price of $16,200. Actual awards depend on tryouts, roster spot and other aid.
The esports program
- Level
- Varsity
- Founded
- 2017
- Conference / league
- Power Esports Conference
- Facility
- Not published
- Titles fielded
- 4
Cost & outcomes vs. other esports schools
Compared with the median of all 405 esports programs we track.
| Tuition (in-state / out-of-state) | $9,620 / $30,860 |
|---|---|
| Average net price (after grants) | $16,200 |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 20% |
| Median debt at graduation | $19,000 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 19:1 |
Who studies at Utah
27,264 undergraduates, shown as 100 people.
- White 64%
- Hispanic/Latino 14%
- Black 1%
- Asian 6%
- Two or more races 6%
- International 5%
- Other / unknown 4%
- Women
- 48%
- First-generation
- 29%
- Pell recipients
- 20%
Frequently asked questions
Does Utah offer esports scholarships?
The program publishes esports scholarship terms: $1,000 per year at launch; 2.5 GPA required to keep it (esports.utah.edu, 2017). Scholarship terms can change each season, so confirm with the program before applying.
What games does Utah esports compete in?
Utah fields varsity teams in League of Legends, Overwatch 2, Rocket League and Hearthstone, according to the program's published information.
How much does Utah cost per year?
The average annual net price — cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving aid — is $16,200. Published tuition is $9,620 in-state and $30,860 out-of-state (U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard).
How hard is it to get into Utah?
Utah admits 86% of applicants, per the College Scorecard.
When did Utah start varsity esports?
Utah's varsity esports program began in 2017.
Sources
- Esports program and scholarship terms: esports.utah.edu (2017)
- Cost, admissions, outcomes and demographics: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved 2026-10-10
- Photo: University of Utah, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Research notes
Current amount not published
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