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 |
Located in University Park, Illinois, Governors State University is a small four year public college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 1,865 prospective students applied, and 1,072 were granted admission. Of those admitted 316 enrolled in the school. 2,593 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 1,834 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2022/2023, excluding room and board, is $7,512 plus fees of $2,956.
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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
Questions and Answers
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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