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Governors State University campus

🇺🇸 USA · Illinois

Governors State University

  • Public
  • Suburban
  • 4-year degree
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Reported admit rate
48.3%Year unverified
Tuition per year
₹11,27,560Out-of-state
Students
2,556Undergraduates
Students per teacher
11Student to faculty

About

Governors State University (Governors State, GSU, GovState, or GOVST) is a public university in University Park, Illinois, United States. The 750 acres (3.0 km2) campus is located 30 miles (48 km) south of Chicago, Illinois. GSU was founded in 1969. It is a public university offering degree programs at the undergraduate, master's, and doctoral levels. GSU has four colleges: the College of Arts and Sciences, the College of Business, the College of Education, and the College of Health and Human Services.

Admissions planning estimate

48.3% baseline · Low data confidence

Sensitivity range: 16.9%–79.7%. This is a modelling range, not a statistical confidence interval or a personal admission probability.

Stored headline rate, year/definition not independently confirmed in this refresh. Retained as a prior rather than applying an unsupported inflation multiplier.

Reviewed 2026-10-01. Recommendations also use your grades, intended course, eligibility and available entrance cutoffs.

Reported admit rate

48 in 100 applications received an offer in this reported cohort. Year unverified. This is not your personal chance.

From application to first day

Applied 2,944
Offered a place 1,421
Enrolled 238

16.7% of students offered a place chose to enrol (the yield).

Scores of enrolled test-submitters

The middle 50% of enrolled students who submitted scores. Test-optional selection can affect these bands.

ACT composite13-14
136

What a year costs

₹23,23,878 published cost of attendance, per year
  • Tuition₹11,27,560
  • Housing₹11,02,386
  • Books & supplies₹93,932
Sticker price ₹23,23,878
After aid (average) ₹11,58,088

Tuition by who is paying

In-state ₹11,27,560
Out-of-state ₹11,27,560

Average aid awarded: ₹13,80,988 a year.

Outcomes and support

56.2%
Retention
22.1%
Graduation
55%
Get financial aid
4%
From out of state

One teacher for every 11 students

A typical ratio for a strong university.

Who studies here

As reported by the college; shares may not add up to 100.

African American 40.7%
White 28%
Hispanic 19.9%
Multiracial 4.2%
Unknown 2.8%
Asian 2.1%
Native American 0.2%
Pacific Islander 0%

7 programmes

  • Bachelor's
  • Postbachelor's certificate
  • Master's
  • Post-master's certificate
  • Doctoral degree - research/scholarship
  • Doctoral degree - professional practice
  • Doctoral degree - other

Programmes

ProgrammeLevel
Accounting and Related Servicesbachelor
Biology, Generalbachelor
Business Administration, Management and Operationsbachelor
Chemistrybachelor
Communication and Media Studiesbachelor
Communication Disorders Sciences and Servicesbachelor
Computer and Information Sciences, Generalbachelor
Computer Sciencebachelor
Criminal Justice and Correctionsbachelor
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraftbachelor
Economicsbachelor
English Language and Literature, Generalbachelor
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studiesbachelor
Fine and Studio Artsbachelor
Health and Medical Administrative Servicesbachelor
Historybachelor
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanitiesbachelor
Mathematicsbachelor
Medical Illustration and Informaticsbachelor
Political Science and Governmentbachelor
Psychology, Generalbachelor
Public Healthbachelor
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursingbachelor
Social Sciences, Generalbachelor
Social Workbachelor
Sociology and Anthropologybachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methodsbachelor

Every detail

Admissions & Requirements

Acceptance Rate48.27%
Total Applicants2944
Admitted Applicants1421
Enrolled Applicants238
Application Fee₹2,348
Fee Waiver AvailableYes
SAT/ACT RequirementRequired
GPA RequirementRequired
Class Rank RequirementNot required
Recommendations RequiredNot required
AP Credit AwardedYes
AP Placement AwardedNo

Deadlines

Test Scores

ACT Composite 25th %13
ACT Composite 75th %14

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition₹11,27,560
Out-of-State Tuition₹11,27,560
Average Housing Cost₹11,02,386
Books & Supplies₹93,932
Average Net Price₹11,58,088
Students Receiving Aid55%
Average Aid Awarded₹13,80,988
Out-of-State Students4%

Student Body Diversity

African American40.65%
Asian2.07%
Hispanic19.91%
White28.01%
Multiracial4.15%
Native American0.16%
Pacific Islander0.04%
International2.19%
Unknown Race2.82%

Academics & Rankings

School TypePublic
School SettingSuburban
Years4
Graduation Rate22.11%
Retention Rate56.22%
Student/Faculty Ratio11:1
Total Undergraduates2556

Contact

Street Address1 University Pkwy
ZIP Code60484
Phone(708) 534-4490
Websitehttps://www.govst.edu
Apply (official portal)https://www.commonapp.org/