Overview
J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College in Huntsville, Alabama has competed in varsity esports since 2026, with affiliations including NJCAAE. Its teams currently compete in Street Fighter 6, Marvel Rivals and Call of Duty. The school does not publicly list esports scholarship terms (drakestate.edu, 2026-27); contact the program directly. Federal College Scorecard data shows an average net price of $6,005 per year and a graduation rate of 14% across 755 undergraduates.
Esports details verified 2026-10-10 · Federal data retrieved 2026-10-10
Esports scholarships at Drake State
No esports scholarships published
Drake State doesn't publish esports scholarship terms. Ask the program staff about athletic or participation awards during recruiting.
The esports program
- Level
- Varsity
- Founded
- 2026
- Conference / league
- NJCAAE
- Facility
- Game room (PlayStation consoles and gaming PCs)
- Titles fielded
- 3
Cost & outcomes vs. other esports schools
Compared with the median of all 405 esports programs we track.
| Tuition (in-state / out-of-state) | $5,190 / $9,060 |
|---|---|
| Average net price (after grants) | $6,005 |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 44% |
| Median debt at graduation | — |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 13:1 |
Who studies at Drake State
755 undergraduates, shown as 100 people.
- White 22%
- Hispanic/Latino 8%
- Black 60%
- Asian 1%
- Two or more races 7%
- International 1%
- Other / unknown 1%
- Women
- 66%
- First-generation
- 59%
- Pell recipients
- 44%
Frequently asked questions
Does Drake State offer esports scholarships?
The school does not publicly list esports scholarship terms (drakestate.edu, 2026-27); contact the program directly. Scholarship terms can change each season, so confirm with the program before applying.
What games does Drake State esports compete in?
Drake State fields varsity teams in Street Fighter 6, Marvel Rivals and Call of Duty, according to the program's published information.
How much does Drake State cost per year?
The average annual net price — cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving aid — is $6,005. Published tuition is $5,190 in-state and $9,060 out-of-state (U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard).
When did Drake State start varsity esports?
Drake State's varsity esports program began in 2026.
Sources
- Esports program and scholarship terms: drakestate.edu (2026-27)
- Cost, admissions, outcomes and demographics: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved 2026-10-10
- Photo: Larry Wilbourn, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Research notes
Launched 2026 as the college's 'first athletics initiative', coached by Demeiko Merriweather; article also calls it a club of ~12 members, so level is a judgment call. mr/cod from college article; sf6 from NJCAAE entry.
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