Overview
Illinois Wesleyan University in Bloomington, Illinois has competed in varsity esports since 2018, with affiliations including GLEC · NECC. Its teams currently compete in League of Legends, VALORANT, Rocket League, Overwatch 2 and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. The program publishes esports scholarship terms: $25,000 scholarships available, per program director (wglt.org, 2023 · press). Federal College Scorecard data shows an average net price of $28,199 per year, an acceptance rate of 39% and a graduation rate of 75% across 1,582 undergraduates.
Esports details verified 2026-10-10 · Federal data retrieved 2026-10-10
Esports scholarships at Illinois Wesleyan
$25,000 scholarships available, per program director
The largest stated award ($25,000) equals about 89% of Illinois Wesleyan's average annual net price of $28,199. Actual awards depend on tryouts, roster spot and other aid.
The esports program
- Level
- Varsity
- Founded
- 2018
- Conference / league
- GLEC · NECC
- Facility
- The Coliseum
- Titles fielded
- 5
Cost & outcomes vs. other esports schools
Compared with the median of all 405 esports programs we track.
| Tuition | $57,704 |
|---|---|
| Average net price (after grants) | $28,199 |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 26% |
| Median debt at graduation | $27,000 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 12:1 |
Who studies at Illinois Wesleyan
1,582 undergraduates, shown as 100 people.
- White 64%
- Hispanic/Latino 12%
- Black 8%
- Asian 6%
- Two or more races 3%
- International 5%
- Other / unknown 2%
- Women
- 50%
- First-generation
- 18%
- Pell recipients
- 26%
Frequently asked questions
Does Illinois Wesleyan offer esports scholarships?
The program publishes esports scholarship terms: $25,000 scholarships available, per program director (wglt.org, 2023 · press). Scholarship terms can change each season, so confirm with the program before applying.
What games does Illinois Wesleyan esports compete in?
Illinois Wesleyan fields varsity teams in League of Legends, VALORANT, Rocket League, Overwatch 2 and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, according to the program's published information.
How much does Illinois Wesleyan cost per year?
The average annual net price — cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving aid — is $28,199. Published tuition is $57,704 (U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard).
How hard is it to get into Illinois Wesleyan?
Illinois Wesleyan admits 39% of applicants, per the College Scorecard.
When did Illinois Wesleyan start varsity esports?
Illinois Wesleyan's varsity esports program began in 2018.
Sources
- Esports program and scholarship terms: wglt.org (2023 · press)
- Cost, admissions, outcomes and demographics: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved 2026-10-10
- Photo: Emilymarvin, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Research notes
May combine general merit aid
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