GSU Demographics & Diversity

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Racial Demographics & Diversity

Racial Diversity

Racial Diversity

High

Racial Diversity Index: 65%

Racial diversity is the chance that two students chosen at random are from different racial or ethnic groups, using the U.S. Census Bureau Diversity Index. Students at GSU are predominantly Black with a significant White population. The school has high racial diversity. 64% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.

Racial demographics of Governors State University students
Race Percent of Students
White
36%
Black
38%
Hispanic
11%
Asian
1%
American Indian / Alaskan
0%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0%
Two or more races
2%
International
1%
Race Unknown
9%

Gender Demographics & Diversity

Gender Diversity

Gender Diversity

Very High

Gender Diversity Index: 46%

There are 81% more female students than male students enrolled at Governors State University with a gender ratio of 64% women to 36% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, GSU has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.

Male to female gender ratio for Governors State University students
Gender Percent of Students
Men
36%
Women
64%
Enrollment by gender for Governors State University students
Gender Number of Students
Men
1,564
Women
2,833

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Extremely Low

Geographic Diversity Index: 3%

GSU draws 95 percent of students from Illinois, 3 percent from other states, and 0 percent from other countries. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside Illinois, including other U.S. states and other countries.

Enrollment by geographic location for Governors State University students
Origin Percent of Students
In State
95%
Out of State
3%
Foreign
0%
Unknown Location
1%

Economic Diversity

Median Household Income

Median Household Income

$67,479 per year

59% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.

Total Enrollment

Total Enrollment

Total enrollment

4,397
Share of undergraduates by age and part-time status
Segment Percent of Students
Students Over 25 Years Old 56.8%
Part-time undergraduates 47.3%

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

Racial and gender diversity ratings use the U.S. Census Bureau Diversity Index (Gini-Simpson): the probability that two students chosen at random belong to different groups. See the Census method note, Measuring Racial and Ethnic Diversity for the 2020 Census. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside the college's home state (other U.S. states plus international). IPEDS does not publish enrollment by individual state of residence.

Last updated: August 2026