Overview
Roosevelt University in Chicago, Illinois has competed in varsity esports since 2020, with affiliations including GLIAC. The school does not publicly list esports scholarship terms (rooseveltlakers.com, 2026); contact the program directly. Federal College Scorecard data shows an average net price of $20,194 per year, an acceptance rate of 97% and a graduation rate of 35% across 2,849 undergraduates.
Esports details verified 2026-10-06 · Federal data retrieved 2026-10-10
Esports scholarships at Roosevelt
Scholarship terms not published
Roosevelt doesn't publish esports scholarship terms. Ask the program staff about athletic or participation awards during recruiting.
The esports program
- Level
- Varsity
- Founded
- 2020
- Conference / league
- GLIAC
- NACE member
- Not listed
- Facility
- Not published
- Titles fielded
- See program roster
Cost & outcomes vs. other esports schools
Compared with the median of all 428 esports programs we track.
| Tuition | $21,315 |
|---|---|
| Average net price (after grants) | $20,194 |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 51% |
| Median debt at graduation | $22,000 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 11:1 |
Who studies at Roosevelt
2,849 undergraduates, shown as 100 people.
- White 27%
- Hispanic/Latino 35%
- Black 22%
- Asian 4%
- Two or more races 3%
- International 6%
- Other / unknown 3%
- Women
- 63%
- First-generation
- 37%
- Pell recipients
- 51%
Frequently asked questions
Does Roosevelt 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 (rooseveltlakers.com, 2026); contact the program directly. Scholarship terms can change each season, so confirm with the program before applying.
Is Roosevelt esports varsity or club?
Varsity. Roosevelt University runs or formally sponsors its esports program, which competes in GLIAC.
How much does Roosevelt cost per year?
The average annual net price — cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving aid — is $20,194. Published tuition is $21,315 (U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard).
How hard is it to get into Roosevelt?
Roosevelt admits 97% of applicants, per the College Scorecard.
When did Roosevelt start varsity esports?
Roosevelt's varsity esports program began in 2020.
Sources
- Esports program and scholarship terms: rooseveltlakers.com (2026)
- Cost, admissions, outcomes and demographics: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved 2026-10-10
- Photo: Editors2021, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Research notes
Continues the Robert Morris (IL) program; brand colors not verified
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