Overview
Enrollment
| Location | University Park, Illinois |
| Online | govst.edu |
| School Type | Public 4 Year |
| Setting | Rural Fringe |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Governors State University, located in University Park, Illinois, approximately 30 miles south of Chicago, operates as a public institution on a 750-acre suburban campus. Founded in 1969 as an upper-division university, GSU transitioned to a traditional four-year university in 2014 and maintains its historical focus on serving transfer and non-traditional students. The university offers undergraduate and graduate programs across four colleges, with notable strengths in health sciences, education, and business administration. The campus features Prairie-style architecture integrated with natural wetlands and sculptures from the Nathan Manilow Sculpture Park, and provides on-campus housing through Prairie Place residence hall.
Ratings
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Value
GSU is rated within the top 42% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 6 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 830/1060 |
| GPA | 4.0 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Apr 1, 2025 |
| Applicant Competition | Average |
| Application Fee | $25 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Illinois Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 |
| Other Fees | $2,956 |
| Room and Board | $11,000 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,100 |
| Total One Year Cost | $25,568 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 |
| Other Fees | $2,956 |
| Room and Board | $11,000 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,100 |
| Total One Year Cost | $33,080 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=145336 IPEDS survey data for Governors State University.
Current students may use the Governors State University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.
Last updated February 24, 2024