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Governors State University

Governors State University is a medium, public institution located in University Park, il. Founded in 1969, Governors State University offers undergraduate degrees in 72 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Public
athletics N/A
undergraduates 2,589 undergraduates
cost $10,468 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions Academics Annual tuition & cost Ways to pay Students Campus life FAQs

Admissions

Will I get into Governors State University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 57.5%
SAT score average 945
ACT score average N/A
Average high school GPA N/A
Application fee $25
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Key deadlines

June
30
62 days away FAFSA® deadline

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November
15
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Governors State University is known for one of its top majors: Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. Their student-faculty ratio is 10:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
10 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Arts, Design, and Humanities
Social Sciences and Psychology
Business and Management
Computer Science and Information Technology
Health and Medical Professions
Law and Legal Studies
Education and Teaching

Popular majors

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Psychology, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Computer Science
Public Health
Criminal Justice and Corrections
Accounting and Related Services

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $10,468
Additional expenses
Room & board $11,000
Books & supplies $1,000
Other expenses $3,100
Cost of attendance* $25,568
Average financial aid package $14,025
Estimated cost $11,543 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $17,980
Additional expenses
Room & board $11,000
Books & supplies $1,000
Other expenses $3,100
Cost of attendance* $33,080
Average financial aid package $14,025
Estimated cost $19,055 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Governors State University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,589, with gender binary students split 37% male and 63% female.

Total enrollment

4,338

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
16%
African American %
23%
Hispanic American %
11%
Asian %
1%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
2%
Unknown %
47%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

Campus info

map 1 University Pky, University Park, IL 60484
phone 708-534-5000
address www.govst.edu/
announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division level
Varsity sportsNo
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Governors State University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Governors State University?

Governors State University is located in University Park, il.

What is the acceptance rate at Governors State University? 

The acceptance rate for Governors State University is 57%.

What’s the average GPA for Governors State University?

The average high school GPA for Governors State University students was N/A.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Governors State University?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Governors State University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $102,272.

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