Overview
Arcadia University in Glenside, Pennsylvania has competed in varsity esports since 2019, with affiliations including NACE. Its teams currently compete in League of Legends, VALORANT, Rocket League, Overwatch 2, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and Rainbow Six Siege. The school does not publicly list esports scholarship terms (arcadiaknights.com, 2026-27); contact the program directly. Federal College Scorecard data shows an average net price of $29,466 per year, an acceptance rate of 80% and a graduation rate of 67% across 1,948 undergraduates.
Esports details verified 2026-10-11 · Federal data retrieved 2026-10-10
Esports scholarships at Arcadia
No esports scholarships published
Arcadia doesn't publish esports scholarship terms. Ask the program staff about athletic or participation awards during recruiting.
The esports program
- Level
- Varsity
- Founded
- 2019
- Conference / league
- NACE
- NACE member
- Not listed
- Facility
- Esports Arena
- Titles fielded
- 6
Cost & outcomes vs. other esports schools
Compared with the median of all 428 esports programs we track.
| Tuition | $49,610 |
|---|---|
| Average net price (after grants) | $29,466 |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 28% |
| Median debt at graduation | $27,000 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 10:1 |
Who studies at Arcadia
1,948 undergraduates, shown as 100 people.
- White 55%
- Hispanic/Latino 12%
- Black 17%
- Asian 4%
- Two or more races 3%
- International 5%
- Other / unknown 4%
- Women
- 63%
- First-generation
- 31%
- Pell recipients
- 28%
Frequently asked questions
Does Arcadia 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 (arcadiaknights.com, 2026-27); contact the program directly. Scholarship terms can change each season, so confirm with the program before applying.
Is Arcadia esports varsity or club?
Varsity. Arcadia University runs or formally sponsors its esports program, which competes in NACE.
What games does Arcadia esports compete in?
Arcadia fields varsity teams in League of Legends, VALORANT, Rocket League, Overwatch 2, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and Rainbow Six Siege, according to the program's published information.
How much does Arcadia cost per year?
The average annual net price — cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving aid — is $29,466. Published tuition is $49,610 (U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard).
How hard is it to get into Arcadia?
Arcadia admits 80% of applicants, per the College Scorecard.
When did Arcadia start varsity esports?
Arcadia's varsity esports program began in 2019.
Sources
- Esports program and scholarship terms: arcadiaknights.com (2026-27)
- Cost, admissions, outcomes and demographics: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved 2026-10-10
- Photo: Shuvaev, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Research notes
Athletics-sponsored. 2026-27 roster with Director of Esports Matthew Chattin and head coach Nicholas Letherbarrow; Mario Kart is also rostered. The earliest roster is 2019-20. Scholarships360 lists Arcadia as offering esports scholarships, but no current terms were found on official pages.
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