Overview
Baker College in Owosso, Michigan has competed in varsity esports since 2024, with affiliations including NACE · NECC · CVAL. Its teams currently compete in VALORANT. Esports scholarships are offered, but a fixed amount is not published (baker.edu, 2026). Federal College Scorecard data shows an average net price of $13,157 per year, an acceptance rate of 82% and a graduation rate of 36% across 3,026 undergraduates.
Esports details verified 2026-10-10 · Federal data retrieved 2026-10-10
Esports scholarships at Baker
Varsity team members may be eligible for an activity-based scholarship; no amounts published
The esports program
- Level
- Varsity
- Founded
- 2024
- Conference / league
- NACE · NECC · CVAL
- NACE member
- Yes (NAIA)
- Facility
- Baker Esports Lab (Royal Oak campus)
- Titles fielded
- 1
Cost & outcomes vs. other esports schools
Compared with the median of all 428 esports programs we track.
| Tuition | $13,000 |
|---|---|
| Average net price (after grants) | $13,157 |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 38% |
| Median debt at graduation | $25,000 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 9:1 |
Who studies at Baker
3,026 undergraduates, shown as 100 people.
- White 73%
- Hispanic/Latino 6%
- Black 11%
- Asian 2%
- Two or more races 4%
- International 0%
- Other / unknown 4%
- Women
- 79%
- First-generation
- 47%
- Pell recipients
- 38%
Frequently asked questions
Does Baker offer esports scholarships?
Yes. Baker offers esports scholarships but doesn't publish an amount; awards are decided by the program. Esports scholarships are offered, but a fixed amount is not published (baker.edu, 2026). Scholarship terms can change each season, so confirm with the program before applying.
Is Baker esports varsity or club?
Varsity. Baker College runs or formally sponsors its esports program, which competes in NACE · NECC · CVAL.
What games does Baker esports compete in?
Baker fields varsity teams in VALORANT, according to the program's published information.
How much does Baker cost per year?
The average annual net price — cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving aid — is $13,157. Published tuition is $13,000 (U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard).
How hard is it to get into Baker?
Baker admits 82% of applicants, per the College Scorecard.
When did Baker start varsity esports?
Baker's varsity esports program began in 2024.
Sources
- Esports program and scholarship terms: baker.edu (2026)
- Cost, admissions, outcomes and demographics: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved 2026-10-10
- Photo: Baker College, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Research notes
Varsity team 'The Swarm' launched in fall 2024 and won NECC Division 2 in 2024-25. VALORANT is the only confirmed current title. The lab is on the Royal Oak campus, not Owosso. Colors are approximate because the Wikipedia infobox has none.
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