Overview
Onondaga Community College in Syracuse, New York has competed in varsity esports since 2022, with affiliations including NJCAAE. Its teams currently compete in Fortnite, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and Overwatch 2. The school does not publicly list esports scholarship terms (onondagalazers.com, 2026-27); contact the program directly. Federal College Scorecard data shows an average net price of $8,562 per year and a graduation rate of 27% across 4,456 undergraduates.
Esports details verified 2026-10-10 · Federal data retrieved 2026-10-10
Esports scholarships at Onondaga
No esports scholarships published
Onondaga doesn't publish esports scholarship terms. Ask the program staff about athletic or participation awards during recruiting.
The esports program
- Level
- Varsity
- Founded
- 2022
- Conference / league
- NJCAAE
- Facility
- Esports Arena
- 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) | $6,102 / $11,392 |
|---|---|
| Average net price (after grants) | $8,562 |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 28% |
| Median debt at graduation | $10,000 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 18:1 |
Who studies at Onondaga
4,456 undergraduates, shown as 100 people.
- White 54%
- Hispanic/Latino 9%
- Black 19%
- Asian 5%
- Two or more races 6%
- International 1%
- Other / unknown 6%
- Women
- 54%
- First-generation
- 40%
- Pell recipients
- 28%
Frequently asked questions
Does Onondaga offer esports scholarships?
The school does not publicly list esports scholarship terms (onondagalazers.com, 2026-27); contact the program directly. Scholarship terms can change each season, so confirm with the program before applying.
What games does Onondaga esports compete in?
Onondaga fields varsity teams in Fortnite, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and Overwatch 2, according to the program's published information.
How much does Onondaga cost per year?
The average annual net price — cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving aid — is $8,562. Published tuition is $6,102 in-state and $11,392 out-of-state (U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard).
When did Onondaga start varsity esports?
Onondaga's varsity esports program began in 2022.
Sources
- Esports program and scholarship terms: onondagalazers.com (2026-27)
- Cost, admissions, outcomes and demographics: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved 2026-10-10
- Photo: Crazyale, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
Research notes
Confirmed on NJCAAE/Gateway Fall 2026 (also Madden). Athletics-run, launched Fall 2022 (first coach Keith Edwards); 23-station arena opened spring 2023.
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