Governors State University

  • 6/10 Overall Rating
  • 4 Year
  • University Park, IL
  • 0 reviews
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Overview

Total enrollment

4,397
Governors State University overview
Governors State University overview
  • Size Mid-size
  • Status Non-profit
  • 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.

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Ratings

GSU is rated within the top 46% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 6 out of 10.

  • Overall Rating
    6 out of 10
  • Academics
    3 out of 10
  • Resources
    8 out of 10
  • Outcomes
    NA
  • Value
    6 out of 10
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Admissions

Admission Standards

Extremely Easy
Governors State University admission standards
  • SAT (enrolled mid-50) 830/1060
  • GPA 4.0

Acceptance Rate

48.3%
Governors State University applications overview
  • Applications Due Apr 1, 2027
  • Enrollment Rate 16.8%
  • Application Fee $25

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$12,004
Costs for Governors State University
Fee Cost
Tuition $12,004
Books and Supplies $1,000
Other Fees $3,772
Room and Board $11,736
Budget for Other Expenses $4,000
Total One Year Cost $32,512
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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$42,600 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=145336.

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Last updated: August 2026