Governors State University
1 University Parkway
University Park, IL 60484
University Park, IL 60484
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https://www.govst.edu/| Feature | Note |
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| Main telephone | 708-534-5000 |
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| Public or private | Public |
| Type of school | 4-year college |
| Date founded | 1969 |
| Degrees offered | Bachelor's, Master's, First professional, Doctorate, Other advanced degrees |
| School accreditation | North Central Association of Colleges and Schools |
| Setting | Suburban (within commuting distance of a large city) |
| Campus size | 742 acres |
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| Number of full time, freshmen men | 114 |
| Number of full time, freshmen women | 143 |
| Total number of full time freshmen | 257 |
| Number of part time, freshmen men | 5 |
| Number of part time, freshmen women | 10 |
| Total number of part time freshmen | 15 |
| Total number of freshmen men | 119 |
| Total number of freshmen women | 153 |
| Total number of freshmen | 272 |
| Number of full time, undergraduate men | 672 |
| Number of full time, undergraduate women | 1,073 |
| Total number of full time undergraduates | 1,745 |
| Number of part time, undergraduate men | 278 |
| Number of part time, undergraduate women | 549 |
| Total number of part time undergraduates | 827 |
| Total number of undergraduate males | 950 |
| Total number of undergraduate females | 1,622 |
| Total number of undergraduate students | 2,572 |
| Total enrollment | 2,573 |
| American Indian/Alaskan Native | Less than 1% |
| Asian | 2% |
| Black | 40% |
| Hispanic | 19% |
| White | 28% |
| Race/ethnicity unknown | 2% |
| These figures reflect responses of people who chose to indicate their racial-ethnic background. All categories except Hispanic represent non-Hispanic students. International students are not included in these figures so they may not add up to 100 percent. | |
| Percentage of students from out of state | 2% |
| Percentage of students from outside the US | 2% |
| Percentage of students 25 or older | 42% |
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| Tuition year | 2025-2026 |
| In-state tuition | $10,740 |
| Out-of-state tuition | $10,740 |
| Fees | $4,616 |
| Books and supplies | $1,000 |
| Room and board (live on campus)* | $12,982 |
| * Room and board costs may vary by housing facility and number of meals in meal plan | |
| Academic program/major | Yes |
| Class load (number of credits taken) | Yes |
| Course level (e.g., 100, 200) | Yes |
| Installment plan (you can pay tuition in several payments over the course of the term) | Yes |
| Tuition guarantee (you aren't affected by tuition increases; the tuition you pay your first year is the amount you pay all years) | Yes |
| School employees and their children | Yes |
| Senior citizens | Yes |
| Undergraduate costs are for ... | (Costs are for the 2025-2026 academic year.) |
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| Financial aid contact person | John Perry |
| Financial aid contact title | Executive Director |
| Financial aid contact e-mail | |
| Financial aid phone | 708-534-5000 Ext 4480 |
| Financial aid office website | Find more information on this website |
| Scholarship list website | Find more information on this website |
| Submit these forms | FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) |
| Application deadline (for fall term) | June 30 |
| School year financial aid data is from | 2023-2024 |
| Average financial aid package awarded to freshmen | $22,028 |
| For freshmen, percentage of need* met by aid package | 86% |
| Average amount of financial aid awarded to freshmen | |
| Loan | $5,116 |
| Scholarship or grant | $14,075 |
| Average financial aid package awarded to undergraduates (including freshmen) | $23,303 |
| For all undergraduates, percentage of need* met by aid package | 66% |
| Average amount of financial aid awarded to undergraduates | |
| Loan | $7,018 |
| Scholarship or grant | $14,702 |
| Work study | $2,158 |
| * "Need" as defined for financial aid results from a formula based on a student's situation. The formula considers family and student income, family size, unusual expenses, and the school's costs. | |
| Number of freshmen who applied for aid | 223 |
| Number of freshmen who received aid | 192 |
| Number of undergraduates who applied for aid | 1,382 |
| Number of undergraduates who received aid | 912 |
| Loans | |
| Federal PLUS loans (for parents) | Yes |
| Federal Direct Stafford loans (subsidized) | Yes |
| Federal Direct Stafford loans (unsubsidized) | Yes |
| Nursing loans | Yes |
| Need-based scholarships and grants | |
| Federal Pell Grants | Yes |
| Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) | Yes |
| Privately-sponsored scholarships and grants | Yes |
| State-sponsored scholarships and grants | Yes |
| Merit-based scholarships and grants | |
| School-sponsored scholarships in art | Yes |
| Student employment | |
| Work study | Yes |
| Non-proprietary financial aid data are from ... | (Financial aid data are for the 2023-2024 academic year.) |
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| Admissions contact person | Paul McGuinness |
| Admissions contact title | Vice President for Student Affairs and Enrollment Management |
| Admissions contact e-mail | |
| Electronic application website | Find more information on this website |
| Open admissions policy applies to | Selective admission to some programs |
| Number of male applicants | 1,417 |
| Number of male applicants accepted | 610 |
| Number of male applicants who enrolled | 119 |
| Number of female applicants | 1,527 |
| Number of female applicants accepted | 811 |
| Number of female applicants who enrolled | 153 |
| Total number of applicants | 2,944 |
| Total number of applicants accepted | 1,421 |
| Total number of applicants who enrolled | 272 |
| High school education | High school diploma required and GED accepted. |
| Fall* application deadline | April 1 |
| Notification date for fall admission applicants | Continuous |
| Early decision (apply early, must attend if accepted) application deadline | November 15 |
| Notification date for early decision applicants | December 15 |
| Fall transfer application deadline | Continuous |
| Notification date for fall transfer applicants | Continuous |
| * Application dates for winter, spring, or summer term admission are likely to be different. | |
| Online application available | Find more information on this website |
| Application fee | $25 |
| Submit these items: | |
| High school GPA (minimum) | 3.0 |
| High school GPA | Required for all students |
| High school transcript or GED certificate | Required for all students |
| Written essay or personal statement | Required for some students |
| Other application materials | ACT or SAT is optional for applicants |
| Other application materials | Required for some students |
| High school GPA | Considered |
| Difficulty of high school courses | Considered |
| Standardized test scores | Considered |
| High school class rank | Considered |
| Recommendations | Considered |
| Application essay | Considered |
| Character/personal qualities | Considered |
| Interview | Considered |
| Talent or ability | Considered |
| Extracurricular activities | Considered |
| Level of applicant's interest | Considered |
| Religious affiliation/commitment | Considered |
| Work experience | Considered |
| Related to a school graduate | Considered |
| First generation college student | Considered |
| Racial/ethnic group | Considered |
| Accepted students can defer admission for a period of time | Yes |
| College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) subject | Yes |
| Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support (DANTES) | Yes |
| SAT evidence-based reading and writing | |
| 400 - 499 | 66% |
| 500 - 599 | 17% |
| ACT score | |
| 12 - 17 | 100% |
| Average GPA (on 4.0 scale) | 3.49 |
| Percentage in top 50% of their high school class | 16% |
| Percentage in top 25% | 4% |
| Percentage of freshmen who returned for their sophomore year | 55% |
| Percentage of full-time students who complete their bachelor's degree: | |
| In four years or less | 13% |
| Between four and five years | 7% |
| Between five and six years | 1% |
| Feature | Note |
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| Bachelor's | Yes |
| Master's | Yes |
| First professional | Yes |
| Doctorate | Yes |
| Other advanced degrees | Yes |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Number of faculty on campus | 505 |
| Student faculty ratio | 10.28:1 |
| Required number of credits for a bachelor's degree | 120 |
| All students must meet: | |
| Computer course requirements | Yes |
| Core curriculum or school-wide requirements | Yes |
| Math or science requirement | Yes |
| Evenings | Yes |
| On-line/distance learning | Yes |
| Part time | Yes |
| Summer school | Yes |
| Double major | Yes |
| Graduate courses open to undergraduates | Yes |
| Honors program | Yes |
| Student-designed major | Yes |
| Study abroad available | Yes |
| Army ROTC | Yes |
| Air Force ROTC | Yes |
| Naval ROTC | Yes |
| External degree program (earn credits through options that require little or no classroom attendance) | Yes |
| Independent study | Yes |
| Internships | Yes |
| Computers on campus for student use | Yes (670) |
| Computer lab available to students | Yes |
| Computer network can be accessed from dorm rooms | Yes |
| Discount computer purchase plan available | Yes |
| Online registration for classes | Yes |
| Main library name | Governors State University |
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| Radio station | Yes |
| National or local fraternities | Yes |
| National or local sororities | Yes |
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| Percentage of students who live on campus | 10% |
| Percentage of students on campus on a typical weekend | 20% |
| School owns or operates housing | Yes |
| Highest year that students are required to live on campus | Not required |
| Housing availability for first year students | Guaranteed |
| Housing options | Co-ed |
| Dorms require a key or code to enter | Yes |
| School owns or operates housing for | Single graduate students |
| Housing availability for single graduate students | First come, first served |
| Feature | Note |
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| English as a Second Language (ESL) program | Yes |
| Health clinic | Yes |
| Legal services | Yes |
| Psychological counseling | Yes |
| Orientation | Yes |
| Services for students with learning disabilities | Yes |
| Child daycare available on campus | Yes |
| 24-hour emergency phone and alarms on campus | Yes |
| Campus patrolled by trained security personnel | Yes |
| Late night transport service | Yes |
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| Career counseling | Yes |
| Career interest testing | Yes |
| Career library | Yes |
| Job bank | Yes |
| Job fairs | Yes |
| Job interviews | Yes |
| Job interview preparation | Yes |
| On campus recruitment by employers | Yes |
| Placement assistance | Yes |
| Résumé preparation assistance | Yes |
| Résumé referral to employers | Yes |
| Other career services | General Career Counseling |
| Feature | Note |
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| Grad admissions contact person | Paul McGuinness |
| Grad admissions contact title | Associate Vice President Enrollment Management |
| Grad admissions contact e-mail address | |
| Grad admissions contact phone (local) | 800-478-8478 Ext 8478 |
| Number of undergraduate men | 950 |
| Number of undergraduate women | 1,622 |
| Total number of undergraduate students | 2,572 |
| Total enrollment | 2,573 |
| Tuition year | 2023-2024 |
| Full time costs are based on x units per year | 18 credit hours |
| In-state tuition* | $6,624 |
| Out-of-state tuition* | $13,248 |
| Fees | $3,448 |
| * Tuition may vary by program | |
| Graduate costs are for ... | (Costs are for the 2023-2024 academic year. Full-time costs are based on 18 credit hours per year.) |