Overview
Winthrop University in Rock Hill, South Carolina has competed in varsity esports since 2019, with affiliations including Big South Conference. Its teams currently compete in League of Legends, VALORANT, Overwatch 2, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Rocket League and Marvel Rivals. Esports scholarships are offered, but a fixed amount is not published (winthrop.edu, current (undated page)). Federal College Scorecard data shows an average net price of $15,343 per year, an acceptance rate of 79% and a graduation rate of 57% across 3,523 undergraduates.
Esports details verified 2026-10-10 · Federal data retrieved 2026-10-10
Esports scholarships at Winthrop
Financial aid assistance is available. No amounts published.
The esports program
- Level
- Varsity
- Founded
- 2019
- Conference / league
- Big South Conference
- Facility
- Winthrop Esports Center
- Titles fielded
- 6
Cost & outcomes vs. other esports schools
Compared with the median of all 405 esports programs we track.
| Tuition (in-state / out-of-state) | $14,678 / $28,676 |
|---|---|
| Average net price (after grants) | $15,343 |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 41% |
| Median debt at graduation | $26,975 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 13:1 |
Who studies at Winthrop
3,523 undergraduates, shown as 100 people.
- White 49%
- Hispanic/Latino 9%
- Black 32%
- Asian 2%
- Two or more races 6%
- International 2%
- Other / unknown 0%
- Women
- 64%
- First-generation
- 28%
- Pell recipients
- 41%
Frequently asked questions
Does Winthrop offer esports scholarships?
Esports scholarships are offered, but a fixed amount is not published (winthrop.edu, current (undated page)). Scholarship terms can change each season, so confirm with the program before applying.
What games does Winthrop esports compete in?
Winthrop fields varsity teams in League of Legends, VALORANT, Overwatch 2, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Rocket League and Marvel Rivals, according to the program's published information.
How much does Winthrop cost per year?
The average annual net price — cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving aid — is $15,343. Published tuition is $14,678 in-state and $28,676 out-of-state (U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard).
How hard is it to get into Winthrop?
Winthrop admits 79% of applicants, per the College Scorecard.
When did Winthrop start varsity esports?
Winthrop's varsity esports program began in 2019.
Sources
- Esports program and scholarship terms: winthrop.edu (current (undated page))
- Cost, admissions, outcomes and demographics: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved 2026-10-10
- Photo: Fife Club, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Research notes
One of the first NCAA D-I athletics-department varsity esports programs. USC Upstate (scholarships announced Jun 2026) is an SC alternate.
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