Overview
Eastern Arizona College in Thatcher, Arizona has competed in varsity esports since 2021, with affiliations including NJCAAE. Its teams currently compete in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. The school does not publicly list esports scholarship terms (eacmonsters.com, current page); contact the program directly. Federal College Scorecard data shows an average net price of $9,197 per year and a graduation rate of 42% across 2,643 undergraduates.
Esports details verified 2026-10-10 · Federal data retrieved 2026-10-10
Esports scholarships at Eastern Arizona
No esports scholarship terms published. EAC's scholarships page says only that athletic scholarships 'are determined by the coaching staff for each sport' and does not name esports.
Eastern Arizona doesn't publish esports scholarship terms. Ask the program staff about athletic or participation awards during recruiting.
The esports program
- Level
- Varsity
- Founded
- 2021
- Conference / league
- NJCAAE
- Facility
- Monster Pit (Activities Center)
- Titles fielded
- 1
Cost & outcomes vs. other esports schools
Compared with the median of all 405 esports programs we track.
| Tuition (in-state / out-of-state) | $2,352 / $9,552 |
|---|---|
| Average net price (after grants) | $9,197 |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 16% |
| Median debt at graduation | — |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 16:1 |
Who studies at Eastern Arizona
2,643 undergraduates, shown as 100 people.
- White 55%
- Hispanic/Latino 26%
- Black 3%
- Asian 1%
- Two or more races 1%
- International 2%
- Other / unknown 12%
- Women
- 57%
- First-generation
- 39%
- Pell recipients
- 16%
Frequently asked questions
Does Eastern Arizona offer esports scholarships?
The school does not publicly list esports scholarship terms (eacmonsters.com, current page); contact the program directly. Scholarship terms can change each season, so confirm with the program before applying.
What games does Eastern Arizona esports compete in?
Eastern Arizona fields varsity teams in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, according to the program's published information.
How much does Eastern Arizona cost per year?
The average annual net price — cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving aid — is $9,197. Published tuition is $2,352 in-state and $9,552 out-of-state (U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard).
When did Eastern Arizona start varsity esports?
Eastern Arizona's varsity esports program began in 2021.
Sources
- Esports program and scholarship terms: eacmonsters.com (current page)
- Cost, admissions, outcomes and demographics: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved 2026-10-10
Research notes
Athletics-run (eacmonsters.com lists a Head Esports Coach; name not retrieved). NJCAA team since 2021. Fall 2026 also Tekken 8 (no code).
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