Governors State University
One 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 Ext 5000 |
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| Public or private | Public |
| Type of school | University |
| 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) |
| Closest major metropolitan area | Chicago |
| Campus size | 742 acres |
| County | Will |
| Feature | Note |
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| Number of full time, freshmen men | 126 |
| Number of full time, freshmen women | 160 |
| Total number of full time freshmen | 286 |
| Number of part time, freshmen men | 13 |
| Number of part time, freshmen women | 17 |
| Total number of part time freshmen | 30 |
| Total number of freshmen men | 139 |
| Total number of freshmen women | 177 |
| Total number of freshmen | 316 |
| Number of full time, undergraduate men | 615 |
| Number of full time, undergraduate women | 1,014 |
| Total number of full time undergraduates | 1,629 |
| Number of part time, undergraduate men | 346 |
| Number of part time, undergraduate women | 624 |
| Total number of part time undergraduates | 970 |
| Total number of undergraduate males | 961 |
| Total number of undergraduate females | 1,638 |
| Total number of undergraduate students | 2,599 |
| Number of male graduate students | 473 |
| Number of female graduate students | 1,155 |
| Total number of graduate students | 1,628 |
| Total number of male undergraduate and graduate students | 1,434 |
| Total number of female undergraduate and graduate students | 2,793 |
| Total enrollment | 4,227 |
| American Indian/Alaskan Native | Less than 1% |
| Asian | 2% |
| Black | 39% |
| Hispanic | 19% |
| White | 29% |
| Race/ethnicity unknown | 3% |
| 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% |
| Number of states and territories represented | 12 |
| Percentage of students from outside the US | 1% |
| Number of countries represented | 7 |
| Percentage of students 25 or older | 45% |
| Feature | Note |
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| Tuition year | 2023-2024 |
| Full time costs are based on x units per year | 30 credits |
| In-state tuition | $7,512 |
| Out-of-state tuition | $15,024 |
| Fees | $2,918 |
| Books and supplies | $1,000 |
| Room and board (live on campus)* | $11,624 |
| * 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 2023-2024 academic year. Full-time costs are based on 30 credits per year.) |
| Feature | Note |
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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) |
| School year financial aid data is from | 2021-2022 |
| Average financial aid package awarded to freshmen | $24,854 |
| For freshmen, percentage of need* met by aid package | 44% |
| Average amount of financial aid awarded to freshmen | |
| Loan | $3,219 |
| Scholarship or grant | $17,269 |
| Average financial aid package awarded to undergraduates (including freshmen) | $25,798 |
| For all undergraduates, percentage of need* met by aid package | 38% |
| Average amount of financial aid awarded to undergraduates | |
| Loan | $4,213 |
| Scholarship or grant | $15,538 |
| Work study | $2,257 |
| * "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 | 178 |
| Number of freshmen who received aid | 78 |
| Number of undergraduates who applied for aid | 1,393 |
| Number of undergraduates who received aid | 528 |
| 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 |
| Student employment | |
| Work study | Yes |
| Non-proprietary financial aid data are from ... | (Financial aid data are for the 2021-2022 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 | |
| Admissions phone (local) | 800-478-8478 Ext 8478 |
| Electronic application website | Find more information on this website |
| For incoming students | Moderately difficult (about 85% of all applicants accepted) |
| Number of male applicants | 801 |
| Number of male applicants accepted | 440 |
| Number of male applicants who enrolled | 139 |
| Number of female applicants | 1,064 |
| Number of female applicants accepted | 632 |
| Number of female applicants who enrolled | 177 |
| Total number of applicants | 1,865 |
| Total number of applicants accepted | 1,072 |
| Total number of applicants who enrolled | 316 |
| High school education | High school diploma required and GED accepted. |
| Fall* application deadline | April 1 |
| Notification date for fall admission applicants | November 1 |
| 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 |
| * 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 with aan unweighted GPA of 2.75 or higher (students 21 or over exempt) |
| Other application materials | Required for some students |
| Required exams | SAT or ACT |
| High school GPA | Very important |
| Difficulty of high school courses | Not considered |
| Standardized test scores | Very important |
| High school class rank | Not considered |
| Recommendations | Not considered |
| Application essay | Important |
| Character/personal qualities | Not considered |
| Interview | Not considered |
| Talent or ability | Not considered |
| Extracurricular activities | Not considered |
| Level of applicant's interest | Not considered |
| Religious affiliation/commitment | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered |
| Related to a school graduate | Not considered |
| First generation college student | Not considered |
| Racial/ethnic group | Not considered |
| Accepted students can defer admission for a period of time | Yes |
| College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) general | Yes |
| College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) subject | Yes |
| Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support (DANTES) | Yes |
| Life long learning | Yes |
| Age limit on courses to be transferred | No limit |
| SAT evidence-based reading and writing | |
| 400 - 499 | 31% |
| 500 - 599 | 46% |
| 600 - 699 | 15% |
| Average GPA (on 4.0 scale) | 4.0 |
| Percentage in top 50% of their high school class | 40% |
| Percentage in top 25% | 18% |
| Percentage in top 10% | 6% |
| 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 | 12% |
| Between four and five years | 5% |
| 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 | 555 |
| Student faculty ratio | 10:1 |
| Required number of credits for a bachelor's degree | 120 credit hours |
| All students must meet: | |
| Computer course requirements | Yes |
| Core curriculum or school-wide requirements | Yes |
| Internship requirement | Depends on major |
| Math or science requirement | Yes |
| Senior project requirement | Depends on major |
| Evenings | Yes |
| On-line/distance learning | Yes |
| Part time | Yes |
| Summer school | Yes |
| Weekends | Yes |
| Double major | Yes |
| Honors program | Yes |
| Student-designed major | Yes |
| Domestic exchange available | Yes |
| Air Force ROTC | Yes |
| Advanced Placement | Yes |
| External degree program (earn credits through options that require little or no classroom attendance) | Yes |
| Independent study | Yes |
| International Baccalaureate | 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 Library |
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| National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) | Yes |
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| Choral groups | Yes |
| Newspaper | Yes |
| Number of student clubs and associations with open membership | 79 |
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| Percentage of students who live on campus | 9% |
| Percentage of students on campus on a typical weekend | 19% |
| 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 | Married graduate students, single graduate students |
| Housing availability for single graduate students | First come, first served |
| Housing availability for married graduate students | First come, first served |
| Feature | Note |
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| English as a Second Language (ESL) program | Yes |
| Health clinic | 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 advising |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| 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 full time, male graduate students | 218 |
| Number of full time, female graduate students | 467 |
| Total number of full time graduate students | 685 |
| Number of part time, male graduate students | 255 |
| Number of part time, female graduate students | 688 |
| Total number of part time graduate students | 943 |
| Total number of male graduate students | 473 |
| Total number of female graduate students | 1,155 |
| Total number of graduate students | 1,628 |
| Number of undergraduate men | 961 |
| Number of undergraduate women | 1,638 |
| Total number of undergraduate students | 2,599 |
| Total number of male undergraduate and graduate students | 1,434 |
| Total number of female undergraduate and graduate students | 2,793 |
| Total enrollment | 4,227 |
| Tuition year | 2022-2023 |
| In-state tuition* | $6,354 |
| Out-of-state tuition* | $12,708 |
| Fees | $2,236 |
| * Tuition may vary by program | |
| Graduate costs are for ... | (Costs are for the 2022-2023 academic year.) |