Overview
Spoon River College in Canton, Illinois has competed in varsity esports since 2023, with affiliations including NJCAAE · Gateway Esports. Its teams currently compete in Fortnite, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and Street Fighter 6. Esports scholarships are offered, but a fixed amount is not published (src.edu, 2023-24). Federal College Scorecard data shows an average net price of $3,415 per year and a graduation rate of 42% across 774 undergraduates.
Esports details verified 2026-10-10 · Federal data retrieved 2026-10-10
Esports scholarships at Spoon River
Esports page lists Academic, Athletic and Foundation scholarships under Financial Aid; no amounts published
The esports program
- Level
- Varsity
- Founded
- 2023
- Conference / league
- NJCAAE · Gateway Esports
- Facility
- Esports Arena
- Titles fielded
- 3
Cost & outcomes vs. other esports schools
Compared with the median of all 405 esports programs we track.
| Tuition (in-state / out-of-state) | $6,090 / $13,500 |
|---|---|
| Average net price (after grants) | $3,415 |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 27% |
| Median debt at graduation | — |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 14:1 |
Who studies at Spoon River
774 undergraduates, shown as 100 people.
- White 84%
- Hispanic/Latino 5%
- Black 9%
- Asian 1%
- Two or more races 1%
- International 0%
- Other / unknown 0%
- Women
- 68%
- First-generation
- 42%
- Pell recipients
- 27%
Frequently asked questions
Does Spoon River offer esports scholarships?
Esports scholarships are offered, but a fixed amount is not published (src.edu, 2023-24). Scholarship terms can change each season, so confirm with the program before applying.
What games does Spoon River esports compete in?
Spoon River fields varsity teams in Fortnite, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and Street Fighter 6, according to the program's published information.
How much does Spoon River cost per year?
The average annual net price — cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving aid — is $3,415. Published tuition is $6,090 in-state and $13,500 out-of-state (U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard).
When did Spoon River start varsity esports?
Spoon River's varsity esports program began in 2023.
Sources
- Esports program and scholarship terms: src.edu (2023-24)
- Cost, admissions, outcomes and demographics: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved 2026-10-10
- Photo: IlliniGradResearch, CC BY-SA 2.5, via Wikimedia Commons
Research notes
Esports sits under Snapper Athletics; program began fall 2023. Official page also lists Valorant/Fortnite league nights and a 2023-24 game list.
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