Overview
Pearl River Community College in Poplarville, Mississippi has competed in varsity esports since 2025, with affiliations including NJCAAE · Gateway Esports. Its teams currently compete in Rocket League, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Overwatch 2 and Fortnite. Esports scholarships are offered, but a fixed amount is not published (prccathletics.com, 2024-25). Federal College Scorecard data shows an average net price of $6,532 per year and a graduation rate of 37% across 4,903 undergraduates.
Esports details verified 2026-10-10 · Federal data retrieved 2026-10-10
Esports scholarships at Pearl River CC
Scholarships will be available (amounts not published)
The esports program
- Level
- Varsity
- Founded
- 2025
- Conference / league
- NJCAAE · Gateway Esports
- Facility
- Not published
- Titles fielded
- 4
Cost & outcomes vs. other esports schools
Compared with the median of all 405 esports programs we track.
| Tuition (in-state / out-of-state) | $3,700 / $6,100 |
|---|---|
| Average net price (after grants) | $6,532 |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 52% |
| Median debt at graduation | $9,750 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 26:1 |
Who studies at Pearl River CC
4,903 undergraduates, shown as 100 people.
- White 58%
- Hispanic/Latino 1%
- Black 34%
- Asian 1%
- Two or more races 0%
- International 0%
- Other / unknown 6%
- Women
- 68%
- First-generation
- 42%
- Pell recipients
- 52%
Frequently asked questions
Does Pearl River CC offer esports scholarships?
Esports scholarships are offered, but a fixed amount is not published (prccathletics.com, 2024-25). Scholarship terms can change each season, so confirm with the program before applying.
What games does Pearl River CC esports compete in?
Pearl River CC fields varsity teams in Rocket League, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Overwatch 2 and Fortnite, according to the program's published information.
How much does Pearl River CC cost per year?
The average annual net price — cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving aid — is $6,532. Published tuition is $3,700 in-state and $6,100 out-of-state (U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard).
When did Pearl River CC start varsity esports?
Pearl River CC's varsity esports program began in 2025.
Sources
- Esports program and scholarship terms: prccathletics.com (2024-25)
- Cost, admissions, outcomes and demographics: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved 2026-10-10
- Photo: Woodlot, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Research notes
Athletics program launched fall 2025; coach River Roderick. fn from 2025-26 athletics releases. Aid wording from Feb 2025 launch release. Colors approximate.
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