Overview
Southern University and A & M College in Baton Rouge, Louisiana has competed in varsity esports since 2020, with affiliations including Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC). The school does not publicly list esports scholarship terms (subr.edu, current page); contact the program directly. Federal College Scorecard data shows an average net price of $20,077 per year, an acceptance rate of 35% and a graduation rate of 27% across 5,519 undergraduates.
Esports details verified 2026-10-11 · Federal data retrieved 2026-10-10
Esports scholarships at Southern
No current esports scholarship terms are published. An earlier program page (now offline) described scholarships through the College of Sciences and Engineering with ACT 25+ or GPA 3.0+ eligibility; this could not be confirmed.
Southern doesn't publish esports scholarship terms. Ask the program staff about athletic or participation awards during recruiting.
The esports program
- Level
- Varsity
- Founded
- 2020
- Conference / league
- Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC)
- NACE member
- Not listed
- Facility
- Not published
- Titles fielded
- See program roster
Cost & outcomes vs. other esports schools
Compared with the median of all 428 esports programs we track.
| Tuition (in-state / out-of-state) | $9,922 / $17,272 |
|---|---|
| Average net price (after grants) | $20,077 |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 68% |
| Median debt at graduation | $29,251 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 21:1 |
Who studies at Southern
5,519 undergraduates, shown as 100 people.
- White 1%
- Hispanic/Latino 1%
- Black 94%
- Asian 0%
- Two or more races 2%
- International 0%
- Other / unknown 2%
- Women
- 67%
- First-generation
- 40%
- Pell recipients
- 68%
Frequently asked questions
Does Southern offer esports scholarships?
No esports scholarship terms are published. Ask the coaching staff about athletic or activity awards during recruiting. The school does not publicly list esports scholarship terms (subr.edu, current page); contact the program directly. Scholarship terms can change each season, so confirm with the program before applying.
Is Southern esports varsity or club?
Varsity. Southern University and A & M College runs or formally sponsors its esports program, which competes in Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC).
How much does Southern cost per year?
The average annual net price — cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving aid — is $20,077. Published tuition is $9,922 in-state and $17,272 out-of-state (U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard).
How hard is it to get into Southern?
Southern admits 35% of applicants, per the College Scorecard.
When did Southern start varsity esports?
Southern's varsity esports program began in 2020.
Sources
- Esports program and scholarship terms: subr.edu (current page)
- Cost, admissions, outcomes and demographics: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved 2026-10-10
- Photo: Broadmoor, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Research notes
Reclassified 2026-10-11: source page returns 404 and the terms were never confirmed on a live official page. subr.edu page returned 403 to fetcher; content from search summary. Launch 2020 per WAFB (press). Won ECAC D-II EA Sports College Football title Apr 2026 (WBRZ press). Other titles not confirmed.
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