Overview
Carl Sandburg College in Galesburg, Illinois has competed in varsity esports since 2019, with affiliations including NJCAAE · Gateway Esports. Its teams currently compete in Fortnite and Rainbow Six Siege. Esports scholarships are offered, but a fixed amount is not published (sandburg.prestosports.com, 2024-25). Federal College Scorecard data shows an average net price of $3,662 per year and a graduation rate of 50% across 1,051 undergraduates.
Esports details verified 2026-10-10 · Federal data retrieved 2026-10-10
Esports scholarships at Sandburg
Talent scholarships awarded to esports players; amounts not published.
The esports program
- Level
- Varsity
- Founded
- 2019
- Conference / league
- NJCAAE · Gateway Esports
- Facility
- Not published
- Titles fielded
- 2
Cost & outcomes vs. other esports schools
Compared with the median of all 405 esports programs we track.
| Tuition (in-state / out-of-state) | $5,390 / $8,900 |
|---|---|
| Average net price (after grants) | $3,662 |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 42% |
| Median debt at graduation | $4,909 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 15:1 |
Who studies at Sandburg
1,051 undergraduates, shown as 100 people.
- White 66%
- Hispanic/Latino 16%
- Black 12%
- Asian 1%
- Two or more races 5%
- International 0%
- Other / unknown 0%
- Women
- 68%
- First-generation
- 43%
- Pell recipients
- 42%
Frequently asked questions
Does Sandburg offer esports scholarships?
Esports scholarships are offered, but a fixed amount is not published (sandburg.prestosports.com, 2024-25). Scholarship terms can change each season, so confirm with the program before applying.
What games does Sandburg esports compete in?
Sandburg fields varsity teams in Fortnite and Rainbow Six Siege, according to the program's published information.
How much does Sandburg cost per year?
The average annual net price — cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving aid — is $3,662. Published tuition is $5,390 in-state and $8,900 out-of-state (U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard).
When did Sandburg start varsity esports?
Sandburg's varsity esports program began in 2019.
Sources
- Esports program and scholarship terms: sandburg.prestosports.com (2024-25)
- Cost, admissions, outcomes and demographics: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved 2026-10-10
Research notes
Athletics varsity since 2019-20. Scholarship statement from 2024 athletics release; current coach unconfirmed.
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