Winthrop University
Rock Hill, SC · South · Varsity since 2019
Financial aid assistance is available. No amounts published.
LoLVALORANTOverwatchSmash+2
- net price
- $15K
- acceptance
- 79%
- grad rate
- 57%
Esports colleges in South Carolina
7 colleges in South Carolina field an esports program we track: Clemson University, Converse University, Northeastern Technical College, University of South Carolina, University of South Carolina Lancaster, University of South Carolina Sumter, Winthrop University. None publish a fixed scholarship amount, though several offer awards. The most common titles are VALORANT, Overwatch 2, Rocket League, League of Legends. The median average net price across these schools is $15,343 per year (College Scorecard).
- Programs
- 7
- Publish aid amounts
- 0
- Median net price
- $15,343
- Median grad rate
- 57%
Clemson University
Clemson, SC · South · Club
No esports scholarships published
VALORANTOverwatchRocket League
- net price
- $22K
- acceptance
- 38%
- grad rate
- 87%
Converse University
Spartanburg, SC · South · Varsity since 2021
Esports was a scholarship sport through 2025-26; a student petition says scholarships end after 2025-26
LoLVALORANTOverwatchRainbow Six
- net price
- $23K
- acceptance
- 68%
- grad rate
- 62%
Northeastern Technical College
Cheraw, SC · South · Club
No esports scholarships published
- net price
- $6.9K
- acceptance
- Open
- grad rate
- 21%
University of South Carolina
Columbia, SC · South · Club since 2015
No esports scholarships published
SmashLoLOverwatchRocket League+8
- net price
- $23K
- acceptance
- 60%
- grad rate
- 79%
University of South Carolina Lancaster
Lancaster, SC · South · Varsity
No esports scholarships published
FortniteRocket League
- net price
- $9.8K
- acceptance
- 83%
- grad rate
- 25%
University of South Carolina Sumter
Sumter, SC · South · Varsity
No esports scholarships published
FortniteCall of DutySmashRocket League+4
- net price
- $7.7K
- acceptance
- 74%
- grad rate
- 39%
Questions & answers
Which colleges in South Carolina offer esports scholarships?
Clemson University: aid terms not published (2025-26); Converse University: aid terms not published (2025-26); Northeastern Technical College: aid terms not published (current page); University of South Carolina: aid terms not published (2026-27); University of South Carolina Lancaster: aid terms not published (2026); University of South Carolina Sumter: aid terms not published (2026-27); Winthrop University: aid offered · amount varies (current (undated page)).
What esports games do South Carolina colleges compete in?
VALORANT (5 schools), Overwatch 2 (5 schools), Rocket League (5 schools), League of Legends (3 schools), Rainbow Six Siege (3 schools), Super Smash Bros. Ultimate (3 schools), Marvel Rivals (3 schools), Call of Duty (2 schools), Fortnite (2 schools), Counter-Strike 2 (1 school), EA Sports College Football (1 school), Hearthstone (1 school), Apex Legends (1 school).
What is the cheapest esports college in South Carolina?
By average annual net price, Northeastern Technical College is the lowest of the programs we track in South Carolina at $6,913 per year.