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). Esports scholarships are offered, but a fixed amount is not published (subr.edu, current (undated page)). 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 2026-10-10 · Federal data retrieved 2026-10-10
Esports scholarships at Southern
Scholarships for esports athletes via the College of Sciences and Engineering; eligibility ACT 25+ (incoming) or GPA 3.0+ (current). No amounts published.
The esports program
- Level
- Varsity
- Founded
- 2020
- Conference / league
- Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC)
- Facility
- Not published
- Titles fielded
- See program roster
Cost & outcomes vs. other esports schools
Compared with the median of all 405 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?
Esports scholarships are offered, but a fixed amount is not published (subr.edu, current (undated page)). Scholarship terms can change each season, so confirm with the program before applying.
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 (undated 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
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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