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 2026-10-10 · 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
- Facility
- Not published
- Titles fielded
- See program roster
Cost & outcomes vs. other esports schools
Compared with the median of all 405 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?
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.
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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