Overview
James A. Rhodes State College in Lima, Ohio has competed in varsity esports since 2025, with affiliations including NJCAAE. Its teams currently compete in Fortnite, VALORANT and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. The school does not publicly list esports scholarship terms (rhodesstate.edu, 2025-26); contact the program directly. Federal College Scorecard data shows an average net price of $8,757 per year and a graduation rate of 47% across 1,590 undergraduates.
Esports details verified 2026-10-10 · Federal data retrieved 2026-10-10
Esports scholarships at Rhodes State
No esports scholarships published
Rhodes State doesn't publish esports scholarship terms. Ask the program staff about athletic or participation awards during recruiting.
The esports program
- Level
- Varsity
- Founded
- 2025
- Conference / league
- NJCAAE
- Facility
- Esports Gaming Center
- Titles fielded
- 3
Cost & outcomes vs. other esports schools
Compared with the median of all 405 esports programs we track.
| Tuition (in-state / out-of-state) | $4,560 / $9,120 |
|---|---|
| Average net price (after grants) | $8,757 |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 15% |
| Median debt at graduation | $12,000 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 18:1 |
Who studies at Rhodes State
1,590 undergraduates, shown as 100 people.
- White 82%
- Hispanic/Latino 0%
- Black 7%
- Asian 1%
- Two or more races 4%
- International 0%
- Other / unknown 6%
- Women
- 74%
- First-generation
- 47%
- Pell recipients
- 15%
Frequently asked questions
Does Rhodes State offer esports scholarships?
The school does not publicly list esports scholarship terms (rhodesstate.edu, 2025-26); contact the program directly. Scholarship terms can change each season, so confirm with the program before applying.
What games does Rhodes State esports compete in?
Rhodes State fields varsity teams in Fortnite, VALORANT and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, according to the program's published information.
How much does Rhodes State cost per year?
The average annual net price — cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving aid — is $8,757. Published tuition is $4,560 in-state and $9,120 out-of-state (U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard).
When did Rhodes State start varsity esports?
Rhodes State's varsity esports program began in 2025.
Sources
- Esports program and scholarship terms: rhodesstate.edu (2025-26)
- Cost, admissions, outcomes and demographics: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved 2026-10-10
- Photo: Nyttend, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
Research notes
Confirmed on NJCAAE/Gateway Fall 2026. Team Matrix is the college's official program under Academic Affairs, NJCAAE since Fall 2025; no coach named, so varsity rests on college-run status. Separate esports club also exists.
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