Overview
University of Southern Mississippi in Hattiesburg, Mississippi fields a varsity esports program, with affiliations including NACE · NECC · ECAC. Its teams currently compete in Apex Legends, Fortnite, Rainbow Six Siege, Marvel Rivals, Rocket League, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and VALORANT. The school does not publicly list esports scholarship terms (usm.edu, 2025-26); contact the program directly. Federal College Scorecard data shows an average net price of $21,708 per year, an acceptance rate of 99% and a graduation rate of 49% across 10,075 undergraduates.
Esports details verified 2026-10-10 · Federal data retrieved 2026-10-10
Esports scholarships at Southern Miss
No esports scholarships published.
Southern Miss doesn't publish esports scholarship terms. Ask the program staff about athletic or participation awards during recruiting.
The esports program
- Level
- Varsity
- Founded
- Not published
- Conference / league
- NACE · NECC · ECAC
- Facility
- USM Esports Arena
- Titles fielded
- 7
Cost & outcomes vs. other esports schools
Compared with the median of all 405 esports programs we track.
| Tuition (in-state / out-of-state) | $9,998 / $11,998 |
|---|---|
| Average net price (after grants) | $21,708 |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 46% |
| Median debt at graduation | $22,500 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 18:1 |
Who studies at Southern Miss
10,075 undergraduates, shown as 100 people.
- White 56%
- Hispanic/Latino 5%
- Black 27%
- Asian 1%
- Two or more races 4%
- International 5%
- Other / unknown 2%
- Women
- 62%
- First-generation
- 33%
- Pell recipients
- 46%
Frequently asked questions
Does Southern Miss offer esports scholarships?
The school does not publicly list esports scholarship terms (usm.edu, 2025-26); contact the program directly. Scholarship terms can change each season, so confirm with the program before applying.
What games does Southern Miss esports compete in?
Southern Miss fields varsity teams in Apex Legends, Fortnite, Rainbow Six Siege, Marvel Rivals, Rocket League, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and VALORANT, according to the program's published information.
How much does Southern Miss cost per year?
The average annual net price — cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving aid — is $21,708. Published tuition is $9,998 in-state and $11,998 out-of-state (U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard).
How hard is it to get into Southern Miss?
Southern Miss admits 99% of applicants, per the College Scorecard.
Sources
- Esports program and scholarship terms: usm.edu (2025-26)
- Cost, admissions, outcomes and demographics: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved 2026-10-10
- Photo: Flacourtophile, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Research notes
Program has a Program Director (Trace Rutman), graduate assistants and signed student-athletes. Student Affairs is referenced in the conduct rules. It claims 4 national and 4 division championships. Game codes come from the official title pages (also 2XKO, Guilty Gear, Tekken 8, Madden, NBA 2K and iRacing, which have no codes). The 'rivals' page is assumed to be Marvel Rivals. The arena is in the R.C. Cook University Union. Start year is unknown.
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