Your chances of getting into Governors State University
GSU GPA
GPA Requirements & Average GPA
What GPA do you need to get into Governors State University?
GPA Requirements
The GPA requirements for getting into GSU are to have around a 4.0 high school GPA. You are required to have exceptionally good grades and you should be graduating near the top of your class.
Average GPA
The average unweighted GPA at GSU is 4.0 on the 4.0 scale. To achieve the average GPA for admission, you need to earn A/A+ letter grades and regularly score around 97-100 percent on tests and assignments in high school. The school ranks #1 in Illinois for highest average GPA.
See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 4.0 GPA range.
Competitiveness by GPA Ranges
The table below outlines the number of admitted freshmen by GPA range as well as how competitive your GPA will be as compared with other applicants.
GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024
GSU SAT Scores
SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score
| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| Reading 25th Percentile | 420 |
| Math 25th Percentile | 410 |
| Composite 25th Percentile | 830 |
| SAT Test | 75th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| Reading 75th Percentile | 540 |
| Math 75th Percentile | 520 |
| Composite 75th Percentile | 1060 |
| Average SAT Score | 950
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SAT Scores you need to get in
What are the SAT requirements for you to be admitted to Governors State University?
Average Score & Range
The average SAT score at GSU is 950 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 830-1060. Students who get into Governors State University score in the top 87 percent of all SAT test takers.. GSU ranks #49 in the state of Illinois for highest average SAT composite score.
Score for Acceptance
You should target scoring 950 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. GSU regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 830 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 830, admission should be considered a reach. Some students may be accepted with minimum SAT's as low as 710, but scores this low are outside the normal range.
View other colleges which accept students in the 950 SAT score range.
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2023 starting classChance of Acceptance by SAT Score
The table below outlines your predicted admission chances based on SAT score alone. If you are an average applicant with a score of 945, you have around a 0% chance of being admitted. A 1060 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 0% chance of getting in.
GSU ACT Scores
ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score
| ACT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| Reading 25th Percentile | N/A |
| Math 25th Percentile | N/A |
| Composite 25th Percentile | N/A |
| ACT Test | 75th Percentile Score |
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| Reading 75th Percentile | N/A |
| Math 75th Percentile | N/A |
| Composite 75th Percentile | N/A |
| Average ACT Score | N/A |
High School Class Rank
61% of Governors State University freshman are in the top half of their high school graduating class and 29% are in the top quarter.
| High School Class Rank | Freshmen Within Range |
|---|---|
| Top 10% of class | 10% |
| Top 25% of class | 29% |
| Top 50% of class | 61% |
Applying
Fall 2025 Application Deadline
Applications Due
Days left to Apply
Applicants have 11 days left until the Fall 2025 term applications are due on Apr 1, 2025.
Application Fee
The cost for prospective students to apply to Governors State University is $25.
Application Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to Governors State University and what student information is used for admission decisions?
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| Completion of College Preparatory Program | |
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| Demonstration of Competencies |
Credits Accepted
| AP Credit | |
| Dual Credit | |
| Credit for Life Experiences |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=145336 IPEDS survey data for Governors State University.
Last updated February 24, 2025