Overview
Waubonsee Community College in Sugar Grove, Illinois has competed in varsity esports since 2020, with affiliations including NJCAAE. Its teams currently compete in Fortnite, Marvel Rivals, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and Rocket League. The school does not publicly list esports scholarship terms (gochiefs.com, 2025-26); contact the program directly. Federal College Scorecard data shows an average net price of $11,442 per year and a graduation rate of 39% across 5,721 undergraduates.
Esports details verified 2026-10-10 · Federal data retrieved 2026-10-10
Esports scholarships at Waubonsee
No esports-specific scholarships published; general $1,000 Waubonsee Foundation Student Athlete Scholarship exists (esports eligibility not stated)
Waubonsee doesn't publish esports scholarship terms. Ask the program staff about athletic or participation awards during recruiting.
The esports program
- Level
- Varsity
- Founded
- 2020
- Conference / league
- NJCAAE
- NACE member
- Not listed
- Facility
- Waubonsee Esports Arena
- Titles fielded
- 4
Cost & outcomes vs. other esports schools
Compared with the median of all 428 esports programs we track.
| Tuition (in-state / out-of-state) | $3,504 / $10,477 |
|---|---|
| Average net price (after grants) | $11,442 |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 21% |
| Median debt at graduation | $7,000 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 21:1 |
Who studies at Waubonsee
5,721 undergraduates, shown as 100 people.
- White 38%
- Hispanic/Latino 46%
- Black 9%
- Asian 4%
- Two or more races 3%
- International 0%
- Other / unknown 0%
- Women
- 55%
- First-generation
- 49%
- Pell recipients
- 21%
Frequently asked questions
Does Waubonsee offer esports scholarships?
No esports scholarship terms are published. Ask the coaching staff about athletic or activity awards during recruiting. The school does not publicly list esports scholarship terms (gochiefs.com, 2025-26); contact the program directly. Scholarship terms can change each season, so confirm with the program before applying.
Is Waubonsee esports varsity or club?
Varsity. Waubonsee Community College runs or formally sponsors its esports program, which competes in NJCAAE.
What games does Waubonsee esports compete in?
Waubonsee fields varsity teams in Fortnite, Marvel Rivals, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and Rocket League, according to the program's published information.
How much does Waubonsee cost per year?
The average annual net price — cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving aid — is $11,442. Published tuition is $3,504 in-state and $10,477 out-of-state (U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard).
When did Waubonsee start varsity esports?
Waubonsee's varsity esports program began in 2020.
Sources
- Esports program and scholarship terms: gochiefs.com (2025-26)
- Cost, admissions, outcomes and demographics: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved 2026-10-10
- Photo: Joseph Gage from USA, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Research notes
Athletics-run (gochiefs.com), head coach Juan Gonzalez; competing since 2020-21. Athletics site blocked direct fetch; details from search snippets. Also Tekken 8, Mario Kart, chess.
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