Overview
Franklin College in Franklin, Indiana has competed in varsity esports since 2021, with affiliations including NACE. Its teams currently compete in Call of Duty, Fortnite, Marvel Rivals, Rocket League and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. The school does not publicly list esports scholarship terms (franklingrizzlies.com, 2025-26); contact the program directly. Federal College Scorecard data shows an average net price of $22,855 per year, an acceptance rate of 70% and a graduation rate of 60% across 900 undergraduates.
Esports details verified 2026-10-10 · Federal data retrieved 2026-10-10
Esports scholarships at Franklin
No esports scholarships published
Franklin 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
- NACE
- Facility
- Esports arena, Spurlock Center
- Titles fielded
- 5
Cost & outcomes vs. other esports schools
Compared with the median of all 405 esports programs we track.
| Tuition | $38,710 |
|---|---|
| Average net price (after grants) | $22,855 |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 36% |
| Median debt at graduation | $27,000 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 12:1 |
Who studies at Franklin
900 undergraduates, shown as 100 people.
- White 77%
- Hispanic/Latino 5%
- Black 6%
- Asian 1%
- Two or more races 5%
- International 5%
- Other / unknown 1%
- Women
- 50%
- First-generation
- 29%
- Pell recipients
- 36%
Frequently asked questions
Does Franklin offer esports scholarships?
The school does not publicly list esports scholarship terms (franklingrizzlies.com, 2025-26); contact the program directly. Scholarship terms can change each season, so confirm with the program before applying.
What games does Franklin esports compete in?
Franklin fields varsity teams in Call of Duty, Fortnite, Marvel Rivals, Rocket League and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, according to the program's published information.
How much does Franklin cost per year?
The average annual net price — cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving aid — is $22,855. Published tuition is $38,710 (U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard).
How hard is it to get into Franklin?
Franklin admits 70% of applicants, per the College Scorecard.
When did Franklin start varsity esports?
Franklin's varsity esports program began in 2021.
Sources
- Esports program and scholarship terms: franklingrizzlies.com (2025-26)
- Cost, admissions, outcomes and demographics: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved 2026-10-10
- Photo: User:Mingusboodle, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
Research notes
Run by athletics (franklingrizzlies.com) with a head coach, Matthew Alter. Game codes come from the titles on the 2025-26 roster. Program began competing in 2021-22. Arena opened in December 2021 (per Inside Indiana Business). Colors are approximate.
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