Overview
Catawba College in Salisbury, North Carolina fields a varsity esports program. Its teams currently compete in Fortnite, Call of Duty, Overwatch 2, League of Legends, Rocket League, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, VALORANT, Apex Legends, Marvel Rivals and Rainbow Six Siege. Esports scholarships are offered, but a fixed amount is not published (catawba.edu, 2026-27). Federal College Scorecard data shows an average net price of $17,879 per year, an acceptance rate of 75% and a graduation rate of 47% across 1,235 undergraduates.
Esports details verified 2026-10-11 · Federal data retrieved 2026-10-10
Esports scholarships at Catawba
Varsity esports players receive scholarships; no amounts published
The esports program
- Level
- Varsity
- Founded
- Not published
- Conference / league
- Not published
- NACE member
- Not listed
- Facility
- Esports Arena (Cannon Student Center)
- Titles fielded
- 10
Cost & outcomes vs. other esports schools
Compared with the median of all 428 esports programs we track.
| Tuition | $34,300 |
|---|---|
| Average net price (after grants) | $17,879 |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 41% |
| Median debt at graduation | $25,000 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 13:1 |
Who studies at Catawba
1,235 undergraduates, shown as 100 people.
- White 54%
- Hispanic/Latino 10%
- Black 21%
- Asian 1%
- Two or more races 4%
- International 7%
- Other / unknown 3%
- Women
- 52%
- First-generation
- 30%
- Pell recipients
- 41%
Frequently asked questions
Does Catawba offer esports scholarships?
Yes. Catawba 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 (catawba.edu, 2026-27). Scholarship terms can change each season, so confirm with the program before applying.
Is Catawba esports varsity or club?
Varsity. Catawba College runs or formally sponsors its esports program.
What games does Catawba esports compete in?
Catawba fields varsity teams in Fortnite, Call of Duty, Overwatch 2, League of Legends, Rocket League, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, VALORANT, Apex Legends, Marvel Rivals and Rainbow Six Siege, according to the program's published information.
How much does Catawba cost per year?
The average annual net price — cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving aid — is $17,879. Published tuition is $34,300 (U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard).
How hard is it to get into Catawba?
Catawba admits 75% of applicants, per the College Scorecard.
Sources
- Esports program and scholarship terms: catawba.edu (2026-27)
- Cost, admissions, outcomes and demographics: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved 2026-10-10
- Photo: AlexiusHoratius, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Research notes
Page sits under Athletics. Its 'games represented' list may include past titles, but it mentions Marvel Rivals, so it is recent. The page claims 3 national and 4 conference championships. No dated 2025-26 roster found (the athletics site runs on Presto and blocked fetches).
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