Overview
Davenport University in Grand Rapids, Michigan has competed in varsity esports since 2019, with affiliations including GLIAC (NCAA DII esports championship); NECC. Its teams currently compete in Rocket League, VALORANT, League of Legends, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Fortnite and Marvel Rivals. Esports scholarships are offered, but a fixed amount is not published (dupanthers.com, 2025-26). Federal College Scorecard data shows an average net price of $17,707 per year, an acceptance rate of 98% and a graduation rate of 57% across 3,134 undergraduates.
Esports details verified 2026-10-10 · Federal data retrieved 2026-10-10
Esports scholarships at Davenport
Davenport offers scholarships to qualified esports team members; athletic scholarships available for newly added titles. No amount published.
The esports program
- Level
- Varsity
- Founded
- 2019
- Conference / league
- GLIAC (NCAA DII esports championship); NECC
- Facility
- Not published
- Titles fielded
- 6
Cost & outcomes vs. other esports schools
Compared with the median of all 405 esports programs we track.
| Tuition | $24,466 |
|---|---|
| Average net price (after grants) | $17,707 |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 34% |
| Median debt at graduation | $26,000 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 18:1 |
Who studies at Davenport
3,134 undergraduates, shown as 100 people.
- White 62%
- Hispanic/Latino 9%
- Black 14%
- Asian 3%
- Two or more races 3%
- International 4%
- Other / unknown 5%
- Women
- 56%
- First-generation
- 40%
- Pell recipients
- 34%
Frequently asked questions
Does Davenport offer esports scholarships?
Esports scholarships are offered, but a fixed amount is not published (dupanthers.com, 2025-26). Scholarship terms can change each season, so confirm with the program before applying.
What games does Davenport esports compete in?
Davenport fields varsity teams in Rocket League, VALORANT, League of Legends, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Fortnite and Marvel Rivals, according to the program's published information.
How much does Davenport cost per year?
The average annual net price — cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving aid — is $17,707. Published tuition is $24,466 (U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard).
How hard is it to get into Davenport?
Davenport admits 98% of applicants, per the College Scorecard.
When did Davenport start varsity esports?
Davenport's varsity esports program began in 2019.
Sources
- Esports program and scholarship terms: dupanthers.com (2025-26)
- Cost, admissions, outcomes and demographics: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved 2026-10-10
- Photo: Dwight Burdette, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Research notes
Third straight GLIAC esports title Feb 2026; ~52 athletes on 11 rosters. 'other' = Madden/NHL/EA FC. Facility in Student Center unnamed.
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