Overview
Southern New Hampshire University in Manchester, New Hampshire has competed in varsity esports since 2019, with affiliations including East Coast Conference (ECC). Its teams currently compete in League of Legends, Overwatch 2, Rocket League, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and VALORANT. Esports scholarships are offered, but a fixed amount is not published (snhupenmen.com, 2019-20). Federal College Scorecard data shows an average net price of $36,708 per year, an acceptance rate of 100% and a graduation rate of 43% across 163,164 undergraduates.
Esports details verified 2026-10-06 · Federal data retrieved 2026-10-10
Esports scholarships at SNHU
Esports scholarships are open to students of any major. No amount is published.
The esports program
- Level
- Varsity
- Founded
- 2019
- Conference / league
- East Coast Conference (ECC)
- NACE member
- Yes (NCAA D2)
- Facility
- Not published
- Titles fielded
- 5
Cost & outcomes vs. other esports schools
Compared with the median of all 428 esports programs we track.
| Tuition | $17,200 |
|---|---|
| Average net price (after grants) | $36,708 |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 49% |
| Median debt at graduation | $21,082 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 24:1 |
Who studies at SNHU
163,164 undergraduates, shown as 100 people.
- White 50%
- Hispanic/Latino 15%
- Black 20%
- Asian 2%
- Two or more races 4%
- International 1%
- Other / unknown 8%
- Women
- 63%
- First-generation
- 48%
- Pell recipients
- 49%
Frequently asked questions
Does SNHU offer esports scholarships?
Yes. SNHU offers esports scholarships but doesn't publish an amount; awards are decided by the program. Esports scholarships are offered, but a fixed amount is not published (snhupenmen.com, 2019-20). Scholarship terms can change each season, so confirm with the program before applying.
Is SNHU esports varsity or club?
Varsity. Southern New Hampshire University runs or formally sponsors its esports program, which competes in East Coast Conference (ECC).
What games does SNHU esports compete in?
SNHU fields varsity teams in League of Legends, Overwatch 2, Rocket League, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and VALORANT, according to the program's published information.
How much does SNHU cost per year?
The average annual net price — cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving aid — is $36,708. Published tuition is $17,200 (U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard).
How hard is it to get into SNHU?
SNHU admits 100% of applicants, per the College Scorecard.
When did SNHU start varsity esports?
SNHU's varsity esports program began in 2019.
Sources
- Esports program and scholarship terms: snhupenmen.com (2019-20)
- Cost, admissions, outcomes and demographics: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved 2026-10-10
- Photo: Quintin Soloviev, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Research notes
The scholarship wording comes from SNHU's 2019 launch press release. The current snhu.edu esports page returned 403. The program is active (2026-27 roster posted) and games come from that roster. ECC membership is taken from a 2021 snhupenmen.com story. Colors are approximate.
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