Overview
Syracuse University in Syracuse, New York has competed in varsity esports since 2024, with affiliations including NACE · Power Esports Conference. Its teams currently compete in Overwatch 2, Rocket League, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and VALORANT. The school does not publicly list esports scholarship terms (esports.syracuse.edu, 2025-26); contact the program directly. Federal College Scorecard data shows an average net price of $38,793 per year, an acceptance rate of 46% and a graduation rate of 84% across 15,477 undergraduates.
Esports details verified 2026-10-10 · Federal data retrieved 2026-10-10
Esports scholarships at Syracuse
No esports scholarships published
Syracuse doesn't publish esports scholarship terms. Ask the program staff about athletic or participation awards during recruiting.
The esports program
- Level
- Varsity
- Founded
- 2024
- Conference / league
- NACE · Power Esports Conference
- Facility
- Gaming & Esports Center (Schine Student Center)
- Titles fielded
- 4
Cost & outcomes vs. other esports schools
Compared with the median of all 405 esports programs we track.
| Tuition | $65,528 |
|---|---|
| Average net price (after grants) | $38,793 |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 17% |
| Median debt at graduation | $26,000 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 15:1 |
Who studies at Syracuse
15,477 undergraduates, shown as 100 people.
- White 57%
- Hispanic/Latino 12%
- Black 8%
- Asian 7%
- Two or more races 4%
- International 9%
- Other / unknown 3%
- Women
- 56%
- First-generation
- 19%
- Pell recipients
- 17%
Frequently asked questions
Does Syracuse offer esports scholarships?
The school does not publicly list esports scholarship terms (esports.syracuse.edu, 2025-26); contact the program directly. Scholarship terms can change each season, so confirm with the program before applying.
What games does Syracuse esports compete in?
Syracuse fields varsity teams in Overwatch 2, Rocket League, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and VALORANT, according to the program's published information.
How much does Syracuse cost per year?
The average annual net price — cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving aid — is $38,793. Published tuition is $65,528 (U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard).
How hard is it to get into Syracuse?
Syracuse admits 46% of applicants, per the College Scorecard.
When did Syracuse start varsity esports?
Syracuse's varsity esports program began in 2024.
Sources
- Esports program and scholarship terms: esports.syracuse.edu (2025-26)
- Cost, admissions, outcomes and demographics: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved 2026-10-10
Research notes
The university runs the program (executive director Joey Gawrysiak, offices in Marley Education Center), and the official site describes 'four varsity teams'. The club teams were promoted to varsity in spring 2024 (NewsHouse), and Syracuse is a founding member of the Power Esports Conference (2024-25). The official page lists 4 titles. Earlier press listed six, including Call of Duty and CS2 (Syracuse won the NACE CS2 title in spring 2024), so those were left out as not currently listed. There is also a Barnes Center gaming facility. The official pages publish no scholarship terms.
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