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Herkimer County Community College Esports

Herkimer, NY · Varsity since 2020 · NJCAAE · ECAC

Esports aid
Aid terms not published
Avg. net price
$13,419
Acceptance
Open admission
Graduation rate
35%
Median earnings
$39,199
Undergraduates
1,168

Overview

Herkimer County Community College in Herkimer, New York has competed in varsity esports since 2020, with affiliations including NJCAAE · ECAC. Its teams currently compete in Call of Duty, League of Legends, Overwatch 2 and Fortnite. The school does not publicly list esports scholarship terms (herkimergenerals.com, 2025-26); contact the program directly. Federal College Scorecard data shows an average net price of $13,419 per year and a graduation rate of 35% across 1,168 undergraduates.

Esports details verified 2026-10-10 · Federal data retrieved 2026-10-10

Esports scholarships at Herkimer

No esports scholarships published
Aid terms not published As of 2025-26 · Source: herkimergenerals.com

Herkimer 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
NJCAAE · ECAC
Facility
Esports Center
Titles fielded
4

Cost & outcomes vs. other esports schools

Compared with the median of all 405 esports programs we track.

Average net price / year
$13,419
Median $14,187
Graduation rate
35%
Median 49%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$39,199
Median $47,477
Median debt at graduation
$11,365
Median $19,500
Cost and financial aid for Herkimer County Community College
Tuition$5,776
Average net price (after grants)$13,419
Students receiving Pell grants39%
Median debt at graduation$11,365
Student-to-faculty ratio14:1

Who studies at Herkimer

1,168 undergraduates, shown as 100 people.

  • White 58%
  • Hispanic/Latino 12%
  • Black 17%
  • Asian 1%
  • Two or more races 3%
  • International 4%
  • Other / unknown 5%
Women
48%
First-generation
44%
Pell recipients
39%

Frequently asked questions

Does Herkimer offer esports scholarships?

The school does not publicly list esports scholarship terms (herkimergenerals.com, 2025-26); contact the program directly. Scholarship terms can change each season, so confirm with the program before applying.

What games does Herkimer esports compete in?

Herkimer fields varsity teams in Call of Duty, League of Legends, Overwatch 2 and Fortnite, according to the program's published information.

How much does Herkimer cost per year?

The average annual net price — cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving aid — is $13,419. Published tuition is $5,776 (U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard).

When did Herkimer start varsity esports?

Herkimer's varsity esports program began in 2020.

Sources

Research notes

Active: 2025-26 player bios on athletics site; NJCAAE DIII Madden NFL 26 national champion. g from 2024-25 roster; 2025-26 lineup not confirmed. Joined ECAC fall 2024. Athletics site bot-blocked; facts via search snippets.

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