Overview
College of Lake County in Grayslake, Illinois has competed in varsity esports since 2024, with affiliations including NJCAAE · Gateway Esports. Its teams currently compete in Fortnite and Rocket League. The school does not publicly list esports scholarship terms (clclancers.com, 2025-26); contact the program directly. Federal College Scorecard data shows an average net price of $7,607 per year and a graduation rate of 37% across 9,420 undergraduates.
Esports details verified 2026-10-10 · Federal data retrieved 2026-10-10
Esports scholarships at Lake County
No esports scholarships published
Lake County doesn't publish esports scholarship terms. Ask the program staff about athletic or participation awards during recruiting.
The esports program
- Level
- Varsity
- Founded
- 2024
- 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) | $4,788 / $14,400 |
|---|---|
| Average net price (after grants) | $7,607 |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 24% |
| Median debt at graduation | $8,735 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 16:1 |
Who studies at Lake County
9,420 undergraduates, shown as 100 people.
- White 30%
- Hispanic/Latino 48%
- Black 7%
- Asian 5%
- Two or more races 3%
- International 1%
- Other / unknown 6%
- Women
- 55%
- First-generation
- 52%
- Pell recipients
- 24%
Frequently asked questions
Does Lake County offer esports scholarships?
The school does not publicly list esports scholarship terms (clclancers.com, 2025-26); contact the program directly. Scholarship terms can change each season, so confirm with the program before applying.
What games does Lake County esports compete in?
Lake County fields varsity teams in Fortnite and Rocket League, according to the program's published information.
How much does Lake County cost per year?
The average annual net price — cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving aid — is $7,607. Published tuition is $4,788 in-state and $14,400 out-of-state (U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard).
When did Lake County start varsity esports?
Lake County's varsity esports program began in 2024.
Sources
- Esports program and scholarship terms: clclancers.com (2025-26)
- Cost, admissions, outcomes and demographics: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved 2026-10-10
Research notes
Lancers athletics program, first season fall 2024.
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