Governors State University
University Park, IL · Public · Bachelor's degrees · Suburb
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About Governors State University
Governors State University is a mid-sized, public institution in University Park, IL, in a suburb setting. It enrolls about 2,556 students. The acceptance rate is 48%. 22% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $58,169.
48%
Acceptance
$12,329
Net price
2,556
Enrollment
22%
Grad rate
Report Card
Academics
Graduation & retention rates
Value
Earnings vs. cost of attendance
Career Outcomes
Graduate earnings after 10 years
Affordability
Average net price after aid
Selectivity
How hard it is to get in
Diversity
Racial & ethnic balance of students
Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).
Admissions
48%
Acceptance rate
—
SAT average
19
ACT midpoint
Cost & Financial Aid
$12,329
Average net price
$12,004
In-state tuition
$12,004
Out-of-state tuition
$11,736
Room & board
$1,000
Books & supplies
$24,227
Total cost of attendance
54%
Students receiving Pell grants
38%
Students with federal loans
$18,618
Median student debt
Average net price by family income
Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.
Popular Majors
After Graduation
$58,169
Median earnings (10 yrs)
$45,435
Median earnings (6 yrs)
22%
Graduation rate
56%
Retention rate
81%
Earn more than a HS grad
$13,036
Instructional spend / student
Student Body
2,556
Total enrollment
32%
Part-time
27
Avg. age at entry
43%
First-generation
Gender balance
Race & ethnicity
Campus
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