Governors State University

University Park, IL · Public · 4-year

Governors State University is a public 4-year institution located in University Park, IL. It has a 57.1% acceptance rate. The average net price is $12,329. Governors State University is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.

Admissions Statistics

Acceptance Rate

57.1%

2,211 applicants

SAT Median

N/A

Combined score

ACT Median

N/A

Composite score

Avg Net Price

$12,329

After financial aid

Student Outcomes

Graduation Rate

20.9%

Retention Rate

56.2%

Median Earnings (10yr)

$58,169

Student Body

2,556

Net Price by Family Income

What students actually pay after grants and scholarships at Governors State University:

Family Income	Avg Net Price/Year
$0 – $30,000	$9,563
$30,001 – $48,000	$10,933
$48,001 – $75,000	$11,705
$75,001 – $110,000	$16,741
$110,000+	$22,076

Top Majors at Governors State University

Major	Degrees Awarded
Business, Management & Marketing	110
Liberal Arts & General Studies	79
Psychology	76
Health Professions	70
Computer & Information Sciences	61
Education	39
Homeland Security & Criminal Justice	36
Public Administration & Social Services	24
Biological & Biomedical Sciences	20
Social Sciences	18

Financial Aid at Governors State University

94.0% of students receive some form of financial aid
Average grant/scholarship: $11,315 per year
Average net price (all students): $12,329 per year

About Governors State University

Type: Public 4-year
Location: University Park, IL
Carnegie Classification: Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
Accreditation: Higher Learning Commission
Yield Rate: 1500.0%

Official website: https://www.govst.edu/

Admissions: https://www.govst.edu/admissions/

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