Overview
Florida Southern College in Lakeland, Florida has competed in varsity esports since 2017, with affiliations including NACE; Sunshine State Conference (athletics). Its teams currently compete in Rocket League, VALORANT, Overwatch 2 and League of Legends. Esports scholarships are offered, but a fixed amount is not published (fscmocs.com, 2018-19). Federal College Scorecard data shows an average net price of $28,551 per year, an acceptance rate of 64% and a graduation rate of 71% across 2,656 undergraduates.
Esports details verified 2026-10-10 · Federal data retrieved 2026-10-10
Esports scholarships at Florida Southern
Partial scholarships: 12 of 30 esports students were on partial scholarships.
The esports program
- Level
- Varsity
- Founded
- 2017
- Conference / league
- NACE; Sunshine State Conference (athletics)
- Facility
- Snake Pit
- Titles fielded
- 4
Cost & outcomes vs. other esports schools
Compared with the median of all 405 esports programs we track.
| Tuition | $44,040 |
|---|---|
| Average net price (after grants) | $28,551 |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 28% |
| Median debt at graduation | $25,000 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 11:1 |
Who studies at Florida Southern
2,656 undergraduates, shown as 100 people.
- White 64%
- Hispanic/Latino 18%
- Black 7%
- Asian 2%
- Two or more races 4%
- International 3%
- Other / unknown 2%
- Women
- 65%
- First-generation
- 28%
- Pell recipients
- 28%
Frequently asked questions
Does Florida Southern offer esports scholarships?
Esports scholarships are offered, but a fixed amount is not published (fscmocs.com, 2018-19). Scholarship terms can change each season, so confirm with the program before applying.
What games does Florida Southern esports compete in?
Florida Southern fields varsity teams in Rocket League, VALORANT, Overwatch 2 and League of Legends, according to the program's published information.
How much does Florida Southern cost per year?
The average annual net price — cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving aid — is $28,551. Published tuition is $44,040 (U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard).
How hard is it to get into Florida Southern?
Florida Southern admits 64% of applicants, per the College Scorecard.
When did Florida Southern start varsity esports?
Florida Southern's varsity esports program began in 2017.
Sources
- Esports program and scholarship terms: fscmocs.com (2018-19)
- Cost, admissions, outcomes and demographics: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved 2026-10-10
- Photo: Contrib123456, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
Research notes
2026-27 roster on athletics site confirms active; iRacing = other. Scholarship detail from WINK News (Mar 2019, press). Joined NACE Nov 2017. SSC appears only in the site footer; whether it sponsors esports is unclear.
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