Overview
Saint Xavier University in Chicago, Illinois has competed in varsity esports since 2022, with affiliations including NACE · GLEC · OWC. Its teams currently compete in VALORANT, Overwatch 2 and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. The school does not publicly list esports scholarship terms (sxucougars.com, 2026-27); contact the program directly. Federal College Scorecard data shows an average net price of $10,970 per year, an acceptance rate of 84% and a graduation rate of 57% across 3,096 undergraduates.
Esports details verified 2026-10-10 · Federal data retrieved 2026-10-10
Esports scholarships at Saint Xavier
No esports scholarships published
Saint Xavier doesn't publish esports scholarship terms. Ask the program staff about athletic or participation awards during recruiting.
The esports program
- Level
- Varsity
- Founded
- 2022
- Conference / league
- NACE · GLEC · OWC
- Facility
- Not published
- Titles fielded
- 3
Cost & outcomes vs. other esports schools
Compared with the median of all 405 esports programs we track.
| Tuition | $37,940 |
|---|---|
| Average net price (after grants) | $10,970 |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 59% |
| Median debt at graduation | $22,223 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 16:1 |
Who studies at Saint Xavier
3,096 undergraduates, shown as 100 people.
- White 29%
- Hispanic/Latino 53%
- Black 12%
- Asian 2%
- Two or more races 2%
- International 0%
- Other / unknown 2%
- Women
- 61%
- First-generation
- 49%
- Pell recipients
- 59%
Frequently asked questions
Does Saint Xavier offer esports scholarships?
The school does not publicly list esports scholarship terms (sxucougars.com, 2026-27); contact the program directly. Scholarship terms can change each season, so confirm with the program before applying.
What games does Saint Xavier esports compete in?
Saint Xavier fields varsity teams in VALORANT, Overwatch 2 and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, according to the program's published information.
How much does Saint Xavier cost per year?
The average annual net price — cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving aid — is $10,970. Published tuition is $37,940 (U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard).
How hard is it to get into Saint Xavier?
Saint Xavier admits 84% of applicants, per the College Scorecard.
When did Saint Xavier start varsity esports?
Saint Xavier's varsity esports program began in 2022.
Sources
- Esports program and scholarship terms: sxucougars.com (2026-27)
- Cost, admissions, outcomes and demographics: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved 2026-10-10
Research notes
Athletics team (Cougars, NAIA) with head coach Matt Paliganoff and a 34-player 2026-27 roster. Competition began 2022-23, based in the Shannon Athletic and Convocation Center. Also competes in Mario Kart (Collegiate Karting League). Only 1 LoL player is rostered, so LoL is omitted. Colors are approximate. No Commons logo was found.
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