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
- NACE member
- Not listed
- Facility
- Not published
- Titles fielded
- See program roster
Cost & outcomes vs. other esports schools
Compared with the median of all 428 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?
No esports scholarship terms are published. Ask the coaching staff about athletic or activity awards during recruiting. 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.
Is Highland esports varsity or club?
Varsity. Highland Community College runs or formally sponsors its esports program, which competes in NJCAAE.
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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