Overview
University of South Carolina in Columbia, South Carolina has competed in club esports since 2015. The program is a student-run club rather than a varsity team run by the university. Its teams currently compete in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, League of Legends, Overwatch 2, Rocket League, Call of Duty, Counter-Strike 2, VALORANT, Marvel Rivals, Rainbow Six Siege, EA Sports College Football, Hearthstone and Apex Legends. The school does not publicly list esports scholarship terms (sc.campuslabs.com, 2026-27); contact the program directly. Federal College Scorecard data shows an average net price of $22,811 per year, an acceptance rate of 60% and a graduation rate of 79% across 29,820 undergraduates.
Esports details verified 2026-10-10 · Federal data retrieved 2026-10-10
Esports scholarships at South Carolina
No esports scholarships published
South Carolina doesn't publish esports scholarship terms. Ask the program staff about athletic or participation awards during recruiting.
The esports program
- Level
- Club (student-run)
- Founded
- 2015
- Conference / league
- Not published
- Facility
- Not published
- Titles fielded
- 12
Cost & outcomes vs. other esports schools
Compared with the median of all 405 esports programs we track.
| Tuition (in-state / out-of-state) | $12,688 / $35,972 |
|---|---|
| Average net price (after grants) | $22,811 |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 19% |
| Median debt at graduation | $21,500 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 19:1 |
Who studies at South Carolina
29,820 undergraduates, shown as 100 people.
- White 72%
- Hispanic/Latino 7%
- Black 10%
- Asian 4%
- Two or more races 4%
- International 1%
- Other / unknown 2%
- Women
- 59%
- First-generation
- 20%
- Pell recipients
- 19%
Frequently asked questions
Does South Carolina offer esports scholarships?
The school does not publicly list esports scholarship terms (sc.campuslabs.com, 2026-27); contact the program directly. Scholarship terms can change each season, so confirm with the program before applying.
What games does South Carolina esports compete in?
South Carolina fields club teams in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, League of Legends, Overwatch 2, Rocket League, Call of Duty, Counter-Strike 2, VALORANT, Marvel Rivals, Rainbow Six Siege, EA Sports College Football, Hearthstone and Apex Legends, according to the program's published information.
How much does South Carolina cost per year?
The average annual net price — cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving aid — is $22,811. Published tuition is $12,688 in-state and $35,972 out-of-state (U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard).
How hard is it to get into South Carolina?
South Carolina admits 60% of applicants, per the College Scorecard.
When did South Carolina start club esports?
South Carolina's club esports program began in 2015.
Sources
- Esports program and scholarship terms: sc.campuslabs.com (2026-27)
- Cost, admissions, outcomes and demographics: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved 2026-10-10
- Photo: Dfscgt21, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Research notes
Gamecock Esports Club is a student organization (Engage start Aug 2015). Its titles come from its Engage listing, which says teams compete in intercollegiate leagues without naming them. Not USC Upstate, which is a separate campus.
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