Overview
University of Washington in Seattle, Washington has competed in varsity esports since 2020, with affiliations including Big Esports Conference · Power Esports Conference (joining 2026-27). Its teams currently compete in VALORANT, League of Legends, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and Rocket League. The school does not publicly list esports scholarship terms (hub.washington.edu, 2025-26); contact the program directly. Federal College Scorecard data shows an average net price of $14,091 per year, an acceptance rate of 39% and a graduation rate of 85% across 31,942 undergraduates.
Esports details verified 2026-10-10 · Federal data retrieved 2026-10-10
Esports scholarships at Washington
No esports scholarships published
Washington doesn't publish esports scholarship terms. Ask the program staff about athletic or participation awards during recruiting.
The esports program
- Level
- Varsity
- Founded
- 2020
- Conference / league
- Big Esports Conference · Power Esports Conference (joining 2026-27)
- Facility
- HUB Esports Arena & Gaming Lounge
- 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) | $12,973 / $43,209 |
|---|---|
| Average net price (after grants) | $14,091 |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 15% |
| Median debt at graduation | $14,615 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 20:1 |
Who studies at Washington
31,942 undergraduates, shown as 100 people.
- White 33%
- Hispanic/Latino 10%
- Black 4%
- Asian 27%
- Two or more races 8%
- International 12%
- Other / unknown 6%
- Women
- 57%
- First-generation
- 33%
- Pell recipients
- 15%
Frequently asked questions
Does Washington offer esports scholarships?
The school does not publicly list esports scholarship terms (hub.washington.edu, 2025-26); contact the program directly. Scholarship terms can change each season, so confirm with the program before applying.
What games does Washington esports compete in?
Washington fields varsity teams in VALORANT, League of Legends, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and Rocket League, according to the program's published information.
How much does Washington cost per year?
The average annual net price — cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving aid — is $14,091. Published tuition is $12,973 in-state and $43,209 out-of-state (U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard).
How hard is it to get into Washington?
Washington admits 39% of applicants, per the College Scorecard.
When did Washington start varsity esports?
Washington's varsity esports program began in 2020.
Sources
- Esports program and scholarship terms: hub.washington.edu (2025-26)
- Cost, admissions, outcomes and demographics: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved 2026-10-10
- Photo: Martin Kraft, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Research notes
Official UW teams run through the HUB (Division of Student Life), with staff funded by the Student Activities Fee. Classified as varsity because the program is university-run, though no coaches are named. The 2020 start year comes from press (Esports Insider, Sept 2020 launch of UW Esports). The arena opened in April 2019. The PEC move for 2026-27 comes from the HUB page and Wikipedia.
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