Overview
Catawba Valley Community College in Hickory, North Carolina has competed in varsity esports since 2019, with affiliations including NJCAAE. Its teams currently compete in Rocket League, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Street Fighter 6 and VALORANT. The school does not publicly list esports scholarship terms (gocvcc.com, 2025-26); contact the program directly. Federal College Scorecard data shows an average net price of $10,528 per year and a graduation rate of 35% across 2,741 undergraduates.
Esports details verified 2026-10-10 · Federal data retrieved 2026-10-10
Esports scholarships at Catawba Valley CC
No standing esports scholarship published; a 2022 recruiting event offered $2,500 in scholarship prizing (older than 2024-25)
Catawba Valley CC doesn't publish esports scholarship terms. Ask the program staff about athletic or participation awards during recruiting.
The esports program
- Level
- Varsity
- Founded
- 2019
- Conference / league
- NJCAAE
- Facility
- Not published
- Titles fielded
- 4
Cost & outcomes vs. other esports schools
Compared with the median of all 405 esports programs we track.
| Tuition (in-state / out-of-state) | $2,427 / $7,803 |
|---|---|
| Average net price (after grants) | $10,528 |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 28% |
| Median debt at graduation | $4,938 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 10:1 |
Who studies at Catawba Valley CC
2,741 undergraduates, shown as 100 people.
- White 61%
- Hispanic/Latino 17%
- Black 9%
- Asian 7%
- Two or more races 3%
- International 1%
- Other / unknown 2%
- Women
- 55%
- First-generation
- 50%
- Pell recipients
- 28%
Frequently asked questions
Does Catawba Valley CC offer esports scholarships?
The school does not publicly list esports scholarship terms (gocvcc.com, 2025-26); contact the program directly. Scholarship terms can change each season, so confirm with the program before applying.
What games does Catawba Valley CC esports compete in?
Catawba Valley CC fields varsity teams in Rocket League, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Street Fighter 6 and VALORANT, according to the program's published information.
How much does Catawba Valley CC cost per year?
The average annual net price — cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving aid — is $10,528. Published tuition is $2,427 in-state and $7,803 out-of-state (U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard).
When did Catawba Valley CC start varsity esports?
Catawba Valley CC's varsity esports program began in 2019.
Sources
- Esports program and scholarship terms: gocvcc.com (2025-26)
- Cost, admissions, outcomes and demographics: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved 2026-10-10
- Photo: Netmogul, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
Research notes
Red Hawk Esports, founded 2019 (first NC junior college program); head coach Cody Dalton; third NJCAAE national championship (CoD, D2) Nov 2025. Athletics site blocked to fetch; details from search snippets of college releases.
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