Overview
Saint Francis University in Loretto, Pennsylvania has competed in varsity esports since 2020, with affiliations including NACE · ECAC. Its teams currently compete in League of Legends, VALORANT, Rocket League, Overwatch 2, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Hearthstone and Fortnite. Esports scholarships are offered, but a fixed amount is not published (francis.edu, 2025). Federal College Scorecard data shows an average net price of $23,526 per year, an acceptance rate of 77% and a graduation rate of 74% across 1,557 undergraduates.
Esports details verified 2026-10-10 · Federal data retrieved 2026-10-10
Esports scholarships at Saint Francis
Scholarship Team competes at the varsity level; esports scholarships offered, amounts not published
The esports program
- Level
- Varsity
- Founded
- 2020
- Conference / league
- NACE · ECAC
- Facility
- Luke Trotz Esports Arena
- Titles fielded
- 7
Cost & outcomes vs. other esports schools
Compared with the median of all 405 esports programs we track.
| Tuition | $44,000 |
|---|---|
| Average net price (after grants) | $23,526 |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 18% |
| Median debt at graduation | $27,000 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 16:1 |
Who studies at Saint Francis
1,557 undergraduates, shown as 100 people.
- White 77%
- Hispanic/Latino 3%
- Black 7%
- Asian 2%
- Two or more races 3%
- International 3%
- Other / unknown 5%
- Women
- 60%
- First-generation
- 26%
- Pell recipients
- 18%
Frequently asked questions
Does Saint Francis offer esports scholarships?
Esports scholarships are offered, but a fixed amount is not published (francis.edu, 2025). Scholarship terms can change each season, so confirm with the program before applying.
What games does Saint Francis esports compete in?
Saint Francis fields varsity teams in League of Legends, VALORANT, Rocket League, Overwatch 2, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Hearthstone and Fortnite, according to the program's published information.
How much does Saint Francis cost per year?
The average annual net price — cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving aid — is $23,526. Published tuition is $44,000 (U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard).
How hard is it to get into Saint Francis?
Saint Francis admits 77% of applicants, per the College Scorecard.
When did Saint Francis start varsity esports?
Saint Francis's varsity esports program began in 2020.
Sources
- Esports program and scholarship terms: francis.edu (2025)
- Cost, admissions, outcomes and demographics: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved 2026-10-10
- Photo: Darthgriz98, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
Research notes
The esports page sits under Clubs & Organizations but describes a 'Scholarship Team' that competes at varsity level with NACE eligibility. The game list comes from an image caption on that page, which also names FIFA and Madden. Which titles have current rosters is not confirmed. The program was announced June 2019 and the arena opened Aug 2019. The first recruiting class got scholarships for 2020-21 (SFU blog).
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