Governors State University
tuition & fees
$12,004
graduate tuition & fees
$10,666
acceptance rate
48%
Student Population
4,397
online students
1,705
Number of Programs
88
Financial Aid Amount
$11,149
Graduation Rate
22%
Governors State University is a Public, 4 years college located in University Park, Illinois. GovState ranked 47th in Illinois Colleges and 86th in Federal Region V.
It has a total enrollment of 4,397 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. GovState's acceptance rate is 48.27% last year (undergraduate school).
Governors State University is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
School Overview
The following table shows the basic characteristic of Governors State University and directory information. You may want to visit the school's website to check application deadlines, requirements, and financial information.
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Address | 1 University Pky, University Park, IL 60484 |
| Phone | 708-534-5000 |
| WEB | https://www.govst.edu/ |
| Admission Information | |
| Admission | https://www.govst.edu/admissions/ |
| Online Application | https://apply.govst.edu/apply/ |
| Financial Aid | https://www.govst.edu/financial-aid/ |
| Net Price Calculator | https://www.govst.edu/netprice.htm |
| Veterans Tuition | https://www.govst.edu/veterans/ |
| Athletic | https://www.gsujaguars.com/d/2022_Right-to-Know.pdf |
| Disability Service | https://www.govst.edu/disabilities/ |
| 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 |
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
The acceptance rate of Governors State University is 48.27% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 16.82%.
| Open Admission Policy | ✗ |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 48.27 % |
| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 16.82 % |
Tuition & Fees
GovState's 2025 tuition & fees is $12,004 for Illinois residents and $12,004 for out-of-students. The undergraduate tuition increased by 6.04% compared to the last year's rate based on out-of-state rate ($11,320).
For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $10,666 for Illinois residents and $10,666 for out-of-students. The graduate tuition increased by 5.90% compared to the last year's rate.
| Illinois Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $12,004 | $12,004 |
| Graduate Tuition & Fees | $10,666 | $10,666 |
*Data Source: 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 6/05/2025)
Student Population
A total of 4,397 students have enrolled at GovState (2024-2025). Among them, 1,705 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. GovState has 2,572 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 1,825 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 4,397 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 2,572 |
| Graduate Students | 1,825 |
| Online Enrollment | 1,705 |
Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services
GovState offers 88 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs.
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by GovState
| Number of programs | 88 Programs |
|---|---|
| Offered Degrees/Programs | Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) Doctorate (Other) |
| Academic/career counseling service | ✔ |
|---|---|
| Employment services | ✔ |
| Placement services for completers | ✔ |
| On-campus day care for students | ✔ |
| Distance Learning (online classes) | ✔ |
|---|---|
| ROTC | ✗ |
| Study Abroad | ✔ |
| Weekend/Evening College | ✔ |
| Teacher Certification | ✔ |