Overview
University of Saint Francis in Fort Wayne, Indiana has competed in varsity esports since 2020, with affiliations including NECC; GLEC; NACE. Its teams currently compete in Rocket League, Overwatch 2 and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. Esports scholarships are offered, but a fixed amount is not published (saintfranciscougars.com, 2025-26). Federal College Scorecard data shows an average net price of $18,196 per year, an acceptance rate of 96% and a graduation rate of 55% across 1,567 undergraduates.
Esports details verified 2026-10-10 · Federal data retrieved 2026-10-10
Esports scholarships at Saint Francis (IN)
The USF Esports team is actively recruiting and offering scholarships for Fall 2025 in Rocket League, Valorant, Overwatch 2, and Super Smash Bros.
The esports program
- Level
- Varsity
- Founded
- 2020
- Conference / league
- NECC; GLEC; NACE
- Facility
- Not published
- Titles fielded
- 3
Cost & outcomes vs. other esports schools
Compared with the median of all 405 esports programs we track.
| Tuition | $36,460 |
|---|---|
| Average net price (after grants) | $18,196 |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 44% |
| Median debt at graduation | $25,976 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 11:1 |
Who studies at Saint Francis (IN)
1,567 undergraduates, shown as 100 people.
- White 65%
- Hispanic/Latino 13%
- Black 11%
- Asian 1%
- Two or more races 4%
- International 3%
- Other / unknown 3%
- Women
- 67%
- First-generation
- 36%
- Pell recipients
- 44%
Frequently asked questions
Does Saint Francis (IN) offer esports scholarships?
Esports scholarships are offered, but a fixed amount is not published (saintfranciscougars.com, 2025-26). Scholarship terms can change each season, so confirm with the program before applying.
What games does Saint Francis (IN) esports compete in?
Saint Francis (IN) fields varsity teams in Rocket League, Overwatch 2 and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, according to the program's published information.
How much does Saint Francis (IN) cost per year?
The average annual net price — cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving aid — is $18,196. Published tuition is $36,460 (U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard).
How hard is it to get into Saint Francis (IN)?
Saint Francis (IN) admits 96% of applicants, per the College Scorecard.
When did Saint Francis (IN) start varsity esports?
Saint Francis (IN)'s varsity esports program began in 2020.
Sources
- Esports program and scholarship terms: saintfranciscougars.com (2025-26)
- Cost, admissions, outcomes and demographics: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved 2026-10-10
- Photo: Nyttend, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
Research notes
Varsity under Cougars athletics since Fall 2020; 2025-26 schedule shows OW/RL/Smash through Feb 2026 (Valorant recruited but no matches - omitted). 2026-27 schedule not yet published. Not to be confused with Saint Francis University (PA). Colors approximate.
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