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 2026-10-10 · 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
- Facility
- Not published
- Titles fielded
- 5
Cost & outcomes vs. other esports schools
Compared with the median of all 405 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?
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.
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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