Overview
Southern State Community College in Hillsboro, Ohio fields a varsity esports program, with affiliations including NJCAAE. Its teams currently compete in Call of Duty, VALORANT, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Overwatch 2 and Fortnite. The school does not publicly list esports scholarship terms (sscc.edu, current page); contact the program directly. Federal College Scorecard data shows an average net price of $9,674 per year and a graduation rate of 37% across 761 undergraduates.
Esports details verified 2026-10-10 · Federal data retrieved 2026-10-10
Esports scholarships at Southern State
No esports scholarship terms published (esports page has an 'eSports Scholarships' heading that only links to NCSA's general esports scholarship guide)
Southern State 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
- eSports Arena
- Titles fielded
- 5
Cost & outcomes vs. other esports schools
Compared with the median of all 405 esports programs we track.
| Tuition (in-state / out-of-state) | $5,912 / $10,818 |
|---|---|
| Average net price (after grants) | $9,674 |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 22% |
| Median debt at graduation | $11,457 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 20:1 |
Who studies at Southern State
761 undergraduates, shown as 100 people.
- White 90%
- Hispanic/Latino 2%
- Black 4%
- Asian 0%
- Two or more races 3%
- International 0%
- Other / unknown 1%
- Women
- 71%
- First-generation
- 52%
- Pell recipients
- 22%
Frequently asked questions
Does Southern State offer esports scholarships?
The school does not publicly list esports scholarship terms (sscc.edu, current page); contact the program directly. Scholarship terms can change each season, so confirm with the program before applying.
What games does Southern State esports compete in?
Southern State fields varsity teams in Call of Duty, VALORANT, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Overwatch 2 and Fortnite, according to the program's published information.
How much does Southern State cost per year?
The average annual net price — cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving aid — is $9,674. Published tuition is $5,912 in-state and $10,818 out-of-state (U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard).
Sources
- Esports program and scholarship terms: sscc.edu (current page)
- Cost, admissions, outcomes and demographics: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved 2026-10-10
- Photo: Aesopposea, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Research notes
Led by two faculty directors (no separately named coach); open to students and also to faculty, staff and alumni. Val/SSBU/OW/FN are from the college page's recruiting list for Fall 2026; only CoD is confirmed entered in NJCAAE.
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