Overview
Southwestern Community College in Sylva, North Carolina has competed in varsity esports since 2025, with affiliations including NJCAAE. Its teams currently compete in Marvel Rivals. The school does not publicly list esports scholarship terms (southwesterncc.edu, 2025-26); contact the program directly. Federal College Scorecard data shows an average net price of $5,207 per year and a graduation rate of 53% across 1,249 undergraduates.
Esports details verified 2026-10-10 · Federal data retrieved 2026-10-10
Esports scholarships at Southwestern CC
No esports scholarships published
Southwestern CC 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
- NACE member
- Not listed
- Facility
- Not published
- Titles fielded
- 1
Cost & outcomes vs. other esports schools
Compared with the median of all 428 esports programs we track.
| Tuition (in-state / out-of-state) | $4,112 / $13,184 |
|---|---|
| Average net price (after grants) | $5,207 |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 36% |
| Median debt at graduation | $10,500 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 10:1 |
Who studies at Southwestern CC
1,249 undergraduates, shown as 100 people.
- White 73%
- Hispanic/Latino 12%
- Black 2%
- Asian 1%
- Two or more races 4%
- International 1%
- Other / unknown 7%
- Women
- 70%
- First-generation
- 44%
- Pell recipients
- 36%
Frequently asked questions
Does Southwestern CC 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 (southwesterncc.edu, 2025-26); contact the program directly. Scholarship terms can change each season, so confirm with the program before applying.
Is Southwestern CC esports varsity or club?
Varsity. Southwestern Community College runs or formally sponsors its esports program, which competes in NJCAAE.
What games does Southwestern CC esports compete in?
Southwestern CC fields varsity teams in Marvel Rivals, according to the program's published information.
How much does Southwestern CC cost per year?
The average annual net price — cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving aid — is $5,207. Published tuition is $4,112 in-state and $13,184 out-of-state (U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard).
When did Southwestern CC start varsity esports?
Southwestern CC's varsity esports program began in 2025.
Sources
- Esports program and scholarship terms: southwesterncc.edu (2025-26)
- Cost, admissions, outcomes and demographics: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved 2026-10-10
Research notes
College calls it an 'esports club', funded by Student Life with staff founding coach Jacob Frizzell (Sept 2025); planned NJCAAE play from spring 2026. Classed varsity as college-run with a coach; could be read as club.
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