Governors State University Admission
Application Fee
$25
Graduate Application Fee
$50
Acceptance Rate
57.48%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
29.48%
Freshmen Enrollment
316
SAT Scores
945
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 1,865 students have applied and 1,072 students have allowed to admit to Governors State University (Acceptance rate: 57.48%). GSU's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 29.48 % where 316 students have finally enrolled out of 1,072 admitted students.
GSU acceptance rate is lower (tighter to admit) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Illinois. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Chicago State University and Concordia University-Chicago, its acceptance rate is average (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 73.07%).
GSU enrollment rate (yield) is higher (more admitted-students enrolled) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Illinois. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is lower (admitted, but not enrolled) (average yield is 13.53%).
How to Apply to Governors State University
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply GSU. GSU offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| 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/veterans/ |
| Athletic | www.gsujaguars.com/d/Right-To-Know__2018_.pdf |
| Disability Service | www.govst.edu/disability-services/ |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at GSU and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at Governors State University is 945. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Governors State University is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,050). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Governors State University | 945 | 0 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,050 | 23 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges | 1,112 | 67 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges in Illinois | 1,085 | 66 |
SAT Score by Subject
At Governors State University, 13 students submitted SAT scores (4% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 945 and it is around average than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Illinois. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 420 | 480 | 540 |
| Mathematics | 410 | 465 | 520 |
| Total | 830 | 945 | 1,060 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
GSU Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Governors State University. The school requires 4 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, Completion of college-preparatory program, and TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).
1 item is Considered if submitted - Admission test scores.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Not Considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Not Considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Not Considered |
| Legacy status | Not Considered |