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Overview |
GSU | |||
| Location | University Park, IL | |||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | |||
| Enrollment | 4,427 | |||
| Type | Public 4 Year | |||
| National Ranking | ||||
| Religious Affiliation | - | |||
| Status | Non-profit | |||
| Website | govst.edu | |||
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Costs |
GSU | |||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,512 | |||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,024 | |||
| Room & Board | $11,000 | |||
| Avg Net Price | $9,833 | |||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,987 | |||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% |
Admission |
GSU | |||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | |||
| Applied | 1,865 | |||
| Admitted | 1,072 | |||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.5% | |||
| Enrolled % | 29.5% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | |||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | |||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | |||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 830/1060 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
GSU | |||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | |||
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Outcomes |
GSU | |||
| Graduation Rate | - | |||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | |||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | |||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,250 | |||
| Median Loan Payment | $178 |
Diversity |
GSU | |||
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| % Men | 36% | |||
| % Women | 64% | |||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | |||
| HBCU | No | |||
| % White | 36% | |||
| % Black | 38% | |||
| % Hispanic | 11% | |||
| % Native American | 0% | |||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | |||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | |||
| % International | 1% | |||
| % Unknown Race | 9% |
Students |
GSU | |||
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| % In-State | 95% | |||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | |||
Campus |
GSU | |||
| Campus Housing | Yes | |||
| Freshman Dorm Required | ||||
| Meal Plan | Yes | |||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | |||
| Daycare Facility | ||||
| Learn More | Details |
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/