Overview
Highland Community College in Freeport, Illinois fields a varsity esports program, with affiliations including NJCAAE. The school does not publicly list esports scholarship terms (highland.edu, 2026-27); contact the program directly. Federal College Scorecard data shows an average net price of $5,713 per year and a graduation rate of 45% across 931 undergraduates.
Esports details verified 2026-10-10 · Federal data retrieved 2026-10-10
Esports scholarships at Highland
No esports scholarships published
Highland 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
- NJCAAE
- 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) | $4,936 / $7,360 |
|---|---|
| Average net price (after grants) | $5,713 |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 32% |
| Median debt at graduation | $8,029 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 13:1 |
Who studies at Highland
931 undergraduates, shown as 100 people.
- White 67%
- Hispanic/Latino 8%
- Black 12%
- Asian 1%
- Two or more races 4%
- International 5%
- Other / unknown 3%
- Women
- 61%
- First-generation
- 48%
- Pell recipients
- 32%
Frequently asked questions
Does Highland offer esports scholarships?
The school does not publicly list esports scholarship terms (highland.edu, 2026-27); contact the program directly. Scholarship terms can change each season, so confirm with the program before applying.
How much does Highland cost per year?
The average annual net price — cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving aid — is $5,713. Published tuition is $4,936 in-state and $7,360 out-of-state (U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard).
Sources
- Esports program and scholarship terms: highland.edu (2026-27)
- Cost, admissions, outcomes and demographics: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved 2026-10-10
Research notes
No esports page found on highland.edu; only Fall 2026 NJCAAE entry is Tekken 8. Level inferred from NJCAA athletics affiliation (Productive Recruit lists esports in Arrowhead Conference). Madison College schedule shows a Sept 2025 match vs Highland.
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