Overview
Illinois College in Jacksonville, Illinois has competed in varsity esports since 2017. Its teams currently compete in VALORANT, Rocket League, Overwatch 2 and Marvel Rivals. The school does not publicly list esports scholarship terms (illinoiscollegeathletics.com, 2026-27); contact the program directly. Federal College Scorecard data shows an average net price of $18,298 per year, an acceptance rate of 78% and a graduation rate of 64% across 930 undergraduates.
Esports details verified 2026-10-11 · Federal data retrieved 2026-10-10
Esports scholarships at Illinois College
No esports scholarships published
Illinois College doesn't publish esports scholarship terms. Ask the program staff about athletic or participation awards during recruiting.
The esports program
- Level
- Varsity
- Founded
- 2017
- Conference / league
- Not published
- NACE member
- Not listed
- Facility
- Not published
- Titles fielded
- 4
Cost & outcomes vs. other esports schools
Compared with the median of all 428 esports programs we track.
| Tuition | $38,676 |
|---|---|
| Average net price (after grants) | $18,298 |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 38% |
| Median debt at graduation | $25,565 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 12:1 |
Who studies at Illinois College
930 undergraduates, shown as 100 people.
- White 72%
- Hispanic/Latino 10%
- Black 9%
- Asian 1%
- Two or more races 2%
- International 3%
- Other / unknown 3%
- Women
- 52%
- First-generation
- 31%
- Pell recipients
- 38%
Frequently asked questions
Does Illinois College offer esports scholarships?
No esports scholarship terms are published. Ask the coaching staff about athletic or activity awards during recruiting. The school does not publicly list esports scholarship terms (illinoiscollegeathletics.com, 2026-27); contact the program directly. Scholarship terms can change each season, so confirm with the program before applying.
Is Illinois College esports varsity or club?
Varsity. Illinois College runs or formally sponsors its esports program.
What games does Illinois College esports compete in?
Illinois College fields varsity teams in VALORANT, Rocket League, Overwatch 2 and Marvel Rivals, according to the program's published information.
How much does Illinois College cost per year?
The average annual net price — cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving aid — is $18,298. Published tuition is $38,676 (U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard).
How hard is it to get into Illinois College?
Illinois College admits 78% of applicants, per the College Scorecard.
When did Illinois College start varsity esports?
Illinois College's varsity esports program began in 2017.
Sources
- Esports program and scholarship terms: illinoiscollegeathletics.com (2026-27)
- Cost, admissions, outcomes and demographics: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved 2026-10-10
- Photo: Illinois College, Attribution, via Wikimedia Commons
Research notes
Athletics-sponsored (NCAA D-III, so no athletic scholarships); 2026-27 roster. Rosters go back to 2017-18.
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