13 colleges in Virginia have esports teams, and 1 offers esports scholarships.
Colleges in Virginia with esports teams: Batten University, Bryant & Stratton College-Virginia Beach, ECPI University, George Mason University, James Madison University, Northern Virginia Community College, Old Dominion University, Radford University, Randolph-Macon College, Richard Bland College, Shenandoah University, University of Virginia, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. 1 publish a scholarship amount or full-tuition offer. The most common titles are VALORANT, Rocket League, League of Legends, Overwatch 2. The median average net price across these schools is $19,676 per year (College Scorecard).
Virginia Beach, VA · South · Varsity
Scholarships of up to $300 per semester (up to $600 per academic year) for varsity esports players who meet competitive and academic requirements
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Virginia Beach, VA · South · Varsity
No esports scholarships published
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Virginia Beach, VA · South · Club since 2019
Esports scholarships were announced at launch in 2019; no current terms published
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Fairfax, VA · South · Varsity
No esports scholarships published
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Harrisonburg, VA · South · Varsity since 2022
No esports scholarships published
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Annandale, VA · South · Varsity since 2018
No esports scholarships published
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Norfolk, VA · South · Varsity since 2020
No esports scholarships published (a 2021 ODU article said there are no gaming scholarships; players may win tournament prize scholarships)
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Radford, VA · South · Varsity
No esports scholarships published
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Ashland, VA · South · Varsity
No esports scholarships published
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South Prince George, VA · South · Varsity since 2024
No esports scholarships published
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Winchester, VA · South · Varsity
No scholarship information published on the competition-team page.
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Charlottesville, VA · South · Club
No esports scholarships published
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Blacksburg, VA · South · Club
No esports scholarships published
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Batten University: aid terms not published (2026); Bryant & Stratton College-Virginia Beach: aid terms not published (2019); ECPI University: up to $600 (2026-27); George Mason University: aid terms not published (2026); James Madison University: aid terms not published (2026); Northern Virginia Community College: aid terms not published (current page); Old Dominion University: aid terms not published (2026); Radford University: aid terms not published (2026); Randolph-Macon College: aid terms not published (2026); Richard Bland College: aid terms not published (current page); Shenandoah University: aid terms not published (undated page); University of Virginia: aid terms not published (2025-26); Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University: aid terms not published (2025-26).
VALORANT (10 schools), Rocket League (8 schools), League of Legends (8 schools), Overwatch 2 (7 schools), Super Smash Bros. Ultimate (7 schools), Call of Duty (5 schools), Marvel Rivals (4 schools), Counter-Strike 2 (4 schools), Fortnite (3 schools), Rainbow Six Siege (2 schools), Street Fighter 6 (1 school), Apex Legends (1 school), Hearthstone (1 school).
By average annual net price, Northern Virginia Community College is the lowest of the programs we track in Virginia at $9,919 per year.