Overview
Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee has competed in club esports since 2013. The program is a student-run club rather than a varsity team run by the university. Its teams currently compete in League of Legends, Counter-Strike 2, Overwatch 2, Marvel Rivals and Rocket League. The school does not publicly list esports scholarship terms (anchorlink.vanderbilt.edu, 2025-26); contact the program directly. Federal College Scorecard data shows an average net price of $15,846 per year, an acceptance rate of 6% and a graduation rate of 94% across 7,208 undergraduates.
Esports details verified 2026-10-08 · Federal data retrieved 2026-10-10
Esports scholarships at Vanderbilt
No esports scholarships published
Vanderbilt 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
- 2013
- Conference / league
- Not published
- NACE member
- Not listed
- Facility
- Not published
- Titles fielded
- 5
Cost & outcomes vs. other esports schools
Compared with the median of all 428 esports programs we track.
| Tuition | $67,498 |
|---|---|
| Average net price (after grants) | $15,846 |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 20% |
| Median debt at graduation | $14,000 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 8:1 |
Who studies at Vanderbilt
7,208 undergraduates, shown as 100 people.
- White 39%
- Hispanic/Latino 11%
- Black 9%
- Asian 19%
- Two or more races 6%
- International 11%
- Other / unknown 5%
- Women
- 52%
- First-generation
- 12%
- Pell recipients
- 20%
Frequently asked questions
Does Vanderbilt offer esports scholarships?
No esports scholarship terms are published. Vanderbilt esports is a student-run club, and club teams rarely offer scholarships. The school does not publicly list esports scholarship terms (anchorlink.vanderbilt.edu, 2025-26); contact the program directly. Scholarship terms can change each season, so confirm with the program before applying.
Is Vanderbilt esports varsity or club?
Club. Vanderbilt esports is a student-run organization rather than a varsity program run by the university.
What games does Vanderbilt esports compete in?
Vanderbilt fields club teams in League of Legends, Counter-Strike 2, Overwatch 2, Marvel Rivals and Rocket League, according to the program's published information.
How much does Vanderbilt cost per year?
The average annual net price — cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving aid — is $15,846. Published tuition is $67,498 (U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard).
How hard is it to get into Vanderbilt?
Vanderbilt admits 6% of applicants, per the College Scorecard.
When did Vanderbilt start club esports?
Vanderbilt's club esports program began in 2013.
Sources
- Esports program and scholarship terms: anchorlink.vanderbilt.edu (2025-26)
- Cost, admissions, outcomes and demographics: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved 2026-10-10
- Photo: Stablenode, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Research notes
Vanderbilt Gaming is a registered student organization (Anchorlink start Aug 2013) that supports a competitive roster representing Vanderbilt. Titles from its Anchorlink listing. 2013 is the RSO start date, not necessarily when competitive teams began. Leagues not named.
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