Governors State University
tuition & fees
$17,620
graduate tuition & fees
$14,674
acceptance rate
52%
Student Population
4,650
online students
744
Number of Programs
77
Financial Aid Amount
$9,608
SAT Scores
945
Graduation Rate
24%
School Overview
Governors State University is a Public, 4 years college located in University Park, Illinois. GSU ranked 23rd in Illinois Colleges and 57th in Federal Region V.
It has a total enrollment of 4,650 including undergraduate and graduate students and student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. It is a Master's College and University (larger programs) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice. GSU's acceptance rate is 52.00% last year (undergraduate school).
Governors State University is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Address | 1 University Pky, University Park, IL 60484 |
| Phone | 708-534-5000 |
| WEB | www.govst.edu/ |
| Admission Information | |
| Admission | www.govst.edu/admissions/ |
| Online Application | https://applynow.govst.edu/ |
| Financial Aid | www.govst.edu/financial-aid/ |
| Net Price Calculator | www.govst.edu/netprice.htm |
| Veterans Tuition | www.govst.edu/benefits-for-veterans/ |
| Athletic | www.gsujaguars.com/d/Right-To-Know__2018_.pdf |
| Disability Service | www.govst.edu/disability-services/ |
| School Category | |
| School Type | Public, 4 years |
| Carnegie Category | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Highest Degree Offered | Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice |
Admission Information
The acceptance rate of Governors State University is 52.00% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 32.00%. The application fees are $25 for undergraduate programs and $50 for graduate programs.
| Open Admission Policy | ✗ |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 52.00 % |
| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 32.00 % |
| Undergraduate Application Fees | $25 |
| Graduate Application Fees | $50 |
Tuition & Fees
GSU's 2022 tuition & fees is $10,108 for Illinois residents and $17,620 for out-of-students. For graduate programs, its 2022 tuition & fees is $8,320 for Illinois residents and $14,674 for out-of-students.
| Illinois Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $10,108 | $17,620 |
| Graduate Tuition & Fees | $8,320 | $14,674 |
*Data Source: 2021-2022 Tuition & Fees - National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Student Population
A total of 4,650 students have enrolled for academic year 2020-2021. Among them, 744 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. GSU has 3,022 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 1,628 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 4,650 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 3,022 |
| Graduate Students | 1,628 |
| Online Enrollment | 744 |
Offered Degrees and Programs
| Number of programs | 77 Programs |
|---|---|
| Number of online programs | 7 Programs |
| Offered Degrees/Programs | Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) Doctorate (Other) |
On-campus Services
| Remedial services | ✔ |
|---|---|
| Academic/career counseling service | ✔ |
| Employment services | ✔ |
| Placement services for completers | ✔ |
| On-campus day care for students | ✔ |
Learning opportunities
| Distance Learning (online classes) | ✔ |
|---|---|
| ROTC | ✗ |
| Study Abroad | ✔ |
| Weekend/Evening College | ✔ |
| Teacher Certification | ✔ |
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