Governors State University

University Park, IL · Public · 2,556 undergraduates

Governors State University admitted 48% of applicants. Its average net price after aid for in-state students was $15,833 a year. Within six years, 23% of first-time, full-time students graduated.

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Admissions

Admission rate
48%
SAT/ACT scores
Considered if submitted

Cost

Cost of attendance, before aid
$28,740 a year
Average in-state net price after aid
$15,833 a year
In-state net price for families earning under $30,000
$13,403 a year
Tuition and fees
$13,124 a year

Outcomes

Graduation rate (within 6 years)
23%
Students who return for a second year
56%
Median earnings 10 years after starting
$61,863 a year
Median debt at graduation
$18,750

Students

Undergraduates
2,556
Undergraduates with a Pell Grant
58%
Student-faculty ratio
11 to 1
Campus setting
Suburb

Most common fields of study

Share of the degrees the college awarded, by field.

Business, management and marketing
21%
Psychology
16%
Computer and information sciences
11%
Health professions
11%
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities
10%

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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, most recent institution-level data (October 2026 release). Admission figures are reported by the college; check its website for current requirements.