Overview
University of South Carolina Sumter in Sumter, South Carolina fields a varsity esports program, with affiliations including NJCAAE · Gateway Esports · NACE · CSL. Its teams currently compete in Fortnite, Call of Duty, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Rocket League, Marvel Rivals, Overwatch 2, Rainbow Six Siege and VALORANT. The school does not publicly list esports scholarship terms (sc.edu, 2026-27); contact the program directly. Federal College Scorecard data shows an average net price of $7,712 per year, an acceptance rate of 74% and a graduation rate of 39% across 716 undergraduates.
Esports details verified 2026-10-10 · Federal data retrieved 2026-10-10
Esports scholarships at USC Sumter
No esports scholarships published
USC Sumter 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 · Gateway Esports · NACE · CSL
- Facility
- eSports Arena (Student Union)
- Titles fielded
- 8
Cost & outcomes vs. other esports schools
Compared with the median of all 405 esports programs we track.
| Tuition (in-state / out-of-state) | $7,558 / $18,238 |
|---|---|
| Average net price (after grants) | $7,712 |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 18% |
| Median debt at graduation | $9,250 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 18:1 |
Who studies at USC Sumter
716 undergraduates, shown as 100 people.
- White 49%
- Hispanic/Latino 8%
- Black 25%
- Asian 3%
- Two or more races 6%
- International 7%
- Other / unknown 2%
- Women
- 50%
- First-generation
- 37%
- Pell recipients
- 18%
Frequently asked questions
Does USC Sumter offer esports scholarships?
The school does not publicly list esports scholarship terms (sc.edu, 2026-27); contact the program directly. Scholarship terms can change each season, so confirm with the program before applying.
What games does USC Sumter esports compete in?
USC Sumter fields varsity teams in Fortnite, Call of Duty, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Rocket League, Marvel Rivals, Overwatch 2, Rainbow Six Siege and VALORANT, according to the program's published information.
How much does USC Sumter cost per year?
The average annual net price — cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving aid — is $7,712. Published tuition is $7,558 in-state and $18,238 out-of-state (U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard).
How hard is it to get into USC Sumter?
USC Sumter admits 74% of applicants, per the College Scorecard.
Sources
- Esports program and scholarship terms: sc.edu (2026-27)
- Cost, admissions, outcomes and demographics: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved 2026-10-10
Research notes
Official page calls it a varsity program (Director/Head Coach Kris Weissmann). Gateway Fall 2026 entries: fn,cod,ssbu,rl,mr; ow,r6,val added from the college's game list. Program dates to at least 2017 (Palmetto College newsletter); start year not stated officially.
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