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Best Men's eSports colleges in Illinois

Explore colleges in Illinois recruiting Men's eSports athletes, most popular programs first. Open any school to see its division, costs and coaches.

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20 coaches recruiting Men's eSports in Illinois
Overview

Men's eSports colleges in Illinois

How the programs break down by division, conference, cost and size. Updated October 2026.

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  • 4Division III
  • 2NAIA
  • 8Junior college

Illinois has 14 colleges with Men's eSports programs. Of those, 4 compete in NCAA Division III, 2 in the NAIA and 8 at the junior college level. The most popular programs are Augustana College, North Park University and Concordia University, Chicago. 7 schools compete in the Region 4, the most common conference.

Lowest net priceCarl Sandburg College · $5,374Average yearly cost after aid
Most selectiveGovernors State University · 48%Acceptance rate
Largest campusCollege of DuPage · 26,224Undergraduate students
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Every Men's eSports program in Illinois

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Division III · 4

Augustana College logoAugustana CollegeRock Island · College Conference of Illinois and WisconsinNorth Park University logoNorth Park UniversityChicago · College Conference of Illinois and WisconsinConcordia University, Chicago logoConcordia University, ChicagoRiver Forest · Northern Athletics CollegiateIllinois College logoIllinois CollegeJacksonville · Midwest

NAIA · 2

Governors State University logoGovernors State UniversityUniversity Park · Chicagoland Collegiate AthleticXavier University logoXavier UniversityChicago · Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic

Junior college · 8

Highland Community College logoHighland Community CollegeFreeport · Region 24College of DuPage logoCollege of DuPageGlen Ellyn · Region 4Heartland Community College logoHeartland Community CollegeNormal · Region 4William Rainey Harper College logoWilliam Rainey Harper CollegePalatine · Region 4
Questions

Questions about Men's eSports colleges in Illinois

Quick answers about the programs and how to reach their coaches.

How many colleges in Illinois have Men's eSports?

14 colleges in Illinois have Men's eSports programs: 4 Division III, 2 NAIA and 8 Junior college.

Which colleges in Illinois have D3 Men's eSports?

4 colleges in Illinois compete in NCAA Division III Men's eSports: Augustana College, Concordia University, Chicago, Illinois College and North Park University.

Which colleges in Illinois have NAIA Men's eSports?

2 colleges in Illinois compete in NAIA Men's eSports: Governors State University and Xavier University.

Which colleges in Illinois have JUCO Men's eSports?

8 colleges in Illinois compete in NJCAA junior college Men's eSports: Carl Sandburg College, College of DuPage, College of Lake County, Heartland Community College, Highland Community College, Kishwaukee College, Waubonsee Community College and William Rainey Harper College.

What is the most affordable college in Illinois with Men's eSports?

Carl Sandburg College has the lowest average net price at $5,374 a year after grants and scholarships.

What conference do most Men's eSports programs in Illinois compete in?

The Region 4 has the most Men's eSports programs in Illinois.

How do I contact Men's eSports coaches in Illinois?

There are 20 coaches recruiting Men's eSports in Illinois. Start a free 7-day AthleticScholar trial to see who recruits your position and send personal messages from your own Gmail, with follow-ups until they reply.

By division

Men's eSports colleges by division in Illinois

The most popular programs at each level, with links to the full lists.

D3 Men's eSports colleges in Illinois

4 schools in Illinois compete in NCAA Division III.

NAIA Men's eSports colleges in Illinois

2 schools in Illinois compete in NAIA.

JUCO Men's eSports colleges in Illinois

8 schools in Illinois compete in NJCAA junior college.