Overview
Louisburg College in Louisburg, North Carolina has competed in varsity esports since 2021, with affiliations including NJCAAE. Its teams currently compete in Fortnite, Rocket League and Call of Duty. The program publishes esports scholarship terms: $5,000 scholarships to play esports at Louisburg College for the top 3 finishers in each game title at Carolina Games Summit tournaments (louisburg.prestosports.com, 2024-25). Federal College Scorecard data shows an average net price of $22,694 per year, an acceptance rate of 56% and a graduation rate of 22% across 402 undergraduates.
Esports details verified 2026-10-10 · Federal data retrieved 2026-10-10
Esports scholarships at Louisburg
$5,000 scholarships to play esports at Louisburg College for the top 3 finishers in each game title at Carolina Games Summit tournaments
The largest stated award ($5,000) equals about 22% of Louisburg's average annual net price of $22,694. Actual awards depend on tryouts, roster spot and other aid.
The esports program
- Level
- Varsity
- Founded
- 2021
- Conference / league
- NJCAAE
- Facility
- Esports Competition Room
- Titles fielded
- 3
Cost & outcomes vs. other esports schools
Compared with the median of all 405 esports programs we track.
| Tuition | $24,120 |
|---|---|
| Average net price (after grants) | $22,694 |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 70% |
| Median debt at graduation | $12,000 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 18:1 |
Who studies at Louisburg
402 undergraduates, shown as 100 people.
- White 26%
- Hispanic/Latino 6%
- Black 65%
- Asian 1%
- Two or more races 1%
- International 0%
- Other / unknown 1%
- Women
- 30%
- First-generation
- 33%
- Pell recipients
- 70%
Frequently asked questions
Does Louisburg offer esports scholarships?
The program publishes esports scholarship terms: $5,000 scholarships to play esports at Louisburg College for the top 3 finishers in each game title at Carolina Games Summit tournaments (louisburg.prestosports.com, 2024-25). Scholarship terms can change each season, so confirm with the program before applying.
What games does Louisburg esports compete in?
Louisburg fields varsity teams in Fortnite, Rocket League and Call of Duty, according to the program's published information.
How much does Louisburg cost per year?
The average annual net price — cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving aid — is $22,694. Published tuition is $24,120 (U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard).
How hard is it to get into Louisburg?
Louisburg admits 56% of applicants, per the College Scorecard.
When did Louisburg start varsity esports?
Louisburg's varsity esports program began in 2021.
Sources
- Esports program and scholarship terms: louisburg.prestosports.com (2024-25)
- Cost, admissions, outcomes and demographics: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved 2026-10-10
- Photo: Jerrye & Roy Klotz, MD, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Research notes
Athletics-run (Head Coach Michael Statum); Fall 2025 NJCAAE recaps for Fortnite, Rocket League, CoD Warzone and Tekken 8. Scholarship is a tournament-prize award (Nov 2024 release, louisburg.prestosports.com/sports/esports/2024-25/Esports_Scholarships), not a general esports scholarship. Colors taken from athletics site.
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