Overview
Danville Area Community College in Danville, Illinois has competed in varsity esports since 2019, with affiliations including NJCAAE · Gateway Esports. Its teams currently compete in Rocket League and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. The school does not publicly list esports scholarship terms (dacc.edu, current page); contact the program directly. Federal College Scorecard data shows an average net price of $4,777 per year and a graduation rate of 45% across 1,508 undergraduates.
Esports details verified 2026-10-10 · Federal data retrieved 2026-10-10
Esports scholarships at DACC
No esports scholarship terms published; local TV (WCIA, undated) quotes head coach Guido Esteves saying team members receive scholarships
DACC 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
- 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) | $4,440 / $7,440 |
|---|---|
| Average net price (after grants) | $4,777 |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 29% |
| Median debt at graduation | $7,218 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 16:1 |
Who studies at DACC
1,508 undergraduates, shown as 100 people.
- White 60%
- Hispanic/Latino 8%
- Black 23%
- Asian 1%
- Two or more races 2%
- International 0%
- Other / unknown 6%
- Women
- 59%
- First-generation
- 49%
- Pell recipients
- 29%
Frequently asked questions
Does DACC offer esports scholarships?
The school does not publicly list esports scholarship terms (dacc.edu, current page); contact the program directly. Scholarship terms can change each season, so confirm with the program before applying.
What games does DACC esports compete in?
DACC fields varsity teams in Rocket League and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, according to the program's published information.
How much does DACC cost per year?
The average annual net price — cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving aid — is $4,777. Published tuition is $4,440 in-state and $7,440 out-of-state (U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard).
When did DACC start varsity esports?
DACC's varsity esports program began in 2019.
Sources
- Esports program and scholarship terms: dacc.edu (current page)
- Cost, admissions, outcomes and demographics: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved 2026-10-10
- Photo: Nyttend, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
Research notes
Official page is minimal (coach contact only). Start year from 2019 local press. Also enters Mario Kart and chess; several NJCAAE national titles per WCIA.
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