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Governors State University

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1 University Pky, University Park, IL 60484
Governors State University is a public institution located in University Park, IL. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 3,000 students, and follows a semester based system. Admissions at Governors State University is competitive with an acceptance rate of 48%, while the annual tuition including fees is $7,512 per year.
Undergraduate Enrollment
3,000
Acceptance Rate
48%
SAT Range
830 – 1,050
ACT Range
17 – 21

Admissions

Applicants1,459
Application Fee$25
Admitted698
Acceptance Rate48%
Enrolled213
Enrollment Rate31%

Cost & Tuition

Total cost (in-state)$24,576
In-state tuition$7,512
Total cost (out-of-state)$32,088
Out-of-state tuition$15,024
Price calculator website

Financial Aid & Scholarship

Students receiving grant aid
87%
Students receiving financial aid
90%
Financial aid website

Student Loans

Student Body

In-state
96%
Out-of-state
3%
International
1%

Academics

successAccept AP credits
successStudy abroad programs
successEvening/weekend degree programs
successTeacher certification

Top Majors

Health Professions
19%
Business, Management and Marketing
17%
Liberal Arts and Sciences
13%
Psychology
11%
Computer and Information Sciences
10%
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement and Firefighting
8%
Public Administration and Social Services
5%
Communication & Journalism
5%
Education
5%
English Language and Literature
2%

After College

Average (median) Annual Salary

6 years after graduation
$37,300
8 years after graduation
$38,500
10 years after graduation
$40,800

Athletics

Men's Varsity Sports

Basketball, Golf, Soccer, Cross Country

Women's Varsity Sports

Basketball, Golf, Soccer, Cross Country, Volleyball

Rankings

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