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Governors State University

University Park, IL

Governors State University is a public university located in University Park, IL, serving approximately 2,518 students. It has an acceptance rate of 68%.

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Tuition

$11,320

Acceptance

100%

Students

4,319

Type

University

Setting

Suburban

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition

$11,320

Out-of-State Tuition

$11,320

Avg On-Campus Living

$11,360

Avg Off-Campus Living

$11,360

Financial Aid & Outcomes

CollegeScorecard · 2024

What will it actually cost?

Sticker price$22,680
Net price (after aid)$9,477

Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.

Net price by family income

$0 – $30k$8,982
$30k – $48k$8,419
$48k – $75k$11,856
$75k – $110k$10,513
$110k+$18,292

After graduation

Median earnings (10yr)$58,169
Median debt at graduation$18,618
Est. monthly loan payment$197

Earnings-to-debt ratio

Strong · 3.1×

Graduates earn about 3.1× their median debt every year.

Financial access

Students on Pell Grants52%

Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.

Students with federal loans40%

Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.

Student Outcomes

Graduation Rate

20%

Freshman Retention

59%

Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)

Scholarships available

Academics

Program format

On-CampusHybrid

Areas of study

Social SciencesCommunicationsComputer ScienceEducationArts & HumanitiesNatural SciencesLaw & Criminal JusticeVisual & Performing ArtsHealth SciencesBusiness

Programs

International RelationsSociologyPsychologyEconomicsPublic RelationsJournalismCybersecurityArtificial IntelligenceElementary EducationSecondary EducationSpecial EducationEnglish LiteratureHistoryPhilosophyMathematicsPhysicsEnvironmental ScienceCriminal JusticePre-LawGraphic DesignTheaterFilm & MediaNursingPre-MedAccountingManagementInformation Systems

Admissions

Acceptance rate

100%

SAT range

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ACT range

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Campus & Student Life

Total Enrollment

4,319

Undergrads

2,518

Campus Setting

Suburban

City Size

Midsize City

Clubs Count

42

Sports

Available

Transfer friendlyDomestic focused

Safety & Crime Context

Campus Safety

Low risk

Clery Report Year

2023

On-Campus Incidents

11

Violent Rate / 1,000

0.4

Property Rate / 1,000

1.99

Area Crime

Medium risk

Area Match

University Park

Violent Rate / 100k

369

Property Rate / 100k

1,471

Campus: U.S. Department of Education Campus SafetyArea: FBI Uniform Crime Report 2023

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University Park, IL 60484

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