Overview
DePaul University in Chicago, Illinois has competed in varsity esports since 2018, with affiliations including BIG EAST · CVRE · Conference One. Its teams currently compete in Rocket League, League of Legends, Overwatch 2, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, VALORANT and Apex Legends. The school does not publicly list esports scholarship terms (resources.depaul.edu, 2024); contact the program directly. Federal College Scorecard data shows an average net price of $30,902 per year, an acceptance rate of 76% and a graduation rate of 68% across 14,090 undergraduates.
Esports details verified 2026-10-10 · Federal data retrieved 2026-10-10
Esports scholarships at DePaul
No esports scholarships published
DePaul doesn't publish esports scholarship terms. Ask the program staff about athletic or participation awards during recruiting.
The esports program
- Level
- Varsity
- Founded
- 2018
- Conference / league
- BIG EAST · CVRE · Conference One
- Facility
- Esports Gaming Center
- Titles fielded
- 6
Cost & outcomes vs. other esports schools
Compared with the median of all 405 esports programs we track.
| Tuition | $45,999 |
|---|---|
| Average net price (after grants) | $30,902 |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 32% |
| Median debt at graduation | $23,168 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 17:1 |
Who studies at DePaul
14,090 undergraduates, shown as 100 people.
- White 44%
- Hispanic/Latino 25%
- Black 8%
- Asian 13%
- Two or more races 5%
- International 4%
- Other / unknown 1%
- Women
- 55%
- First-generation
- 30%
- Pell recipients
- 32%
Frequently asked questions
Does DePaul offer esports scholarships?
The school does not publicly list esports scholarship terms (resources.depaul.edu, 2024); contact the program directly. Scholarship terms can change each season, so confirm with the program before applying.
What games does DePaul esports compete in?
DePaul fields varsity teams in Rocket League, League of Legends, Overwatch 2, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, VALORANT and Apex Legends, according to the program's published information.
How much does DePaul cost per year?
The average annual net price — cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving aid — is $30,902. Published tuition is $45,999 (U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard).
How hard is it to get into DePaul?
DePaul admits 76% of applicants, per the College Scorecard.
When did DePaul start varsity esports?
DePaul's varsity esports program began in 2018.
Sources
- Esports program and scholarship terms: resources.depaul.edu (2024)
- Cost, admissions, outcomes and demographics: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved 2026-10-10
- Photo: Kris Gallagher, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Research notes
Official DePaul Esports program with a staff coordinator, varsity/JV/academy tiers and BIG EAST play. The FAQ lists varsity teams in 6 games (incl. Beat Saber). Since = Rocket League team est. April 2018. Most official pages are undated or 2019-2024 (coordinator profile Oct 2024 mentions Apex and Smash), so current titles are not fully confirmed for 2025-26.
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