Value signal
Lower net price
After typical aid, families pay below the national average.
This school$9.5k
National avg$18.5k
Source: CollegeScorecard 2024
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Governors State University
University Park, IL
Tuition
$11,320
Acceptance
Open admission
Students
4,319
Type
University
Setting
Suburban
Distance from home
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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.
Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.
How does cost line up with outcomes across colleges? See our analysis of college cost vs. graduation and earnings, an association shaped by selectivity and sector, not proof a pricier college pays off.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
20%
Freshman Retention
59%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.
Scholarships available
Decision support · Cost & value
Quick Decision Highlights
The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.
Out-of-state value
$11.3k below avg
Strong aid for lower incomes
Reported net price for the $0–30k band runs below average.
Need-based aid friendly
52% above avg
Affordability snapshot
In-state tuition
$11.3k
Net price
$9.5k
below avg
Pell
52%
above avg
Median debt
$18.6k
below avg
Earnings (10y)
$58.2k
above avg
“Avg” comparisons reference national IPEDS / College Scorecard averages (~2022–23); figures are directional and vary by school and year.
Admissions
Acceptance rate
Open admission
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University Park, IL 60484
Academics
Program format
On-CampusHybrid
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Areas of study
Social SciencesCommunicationsComputer ScienceEducationArts & HumanitiesNatural SciencesLaw & Criminal JusticeVisual & Performing ArtsHealth SciencesBusiness
Programs (27)
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International RelationsSociologyPsychologyEconomics
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About Governors State University
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- Where is Governors State University located?
- Governors State University is located in University Park, IL, in the United States.
- What type of institution is Governors State University?
- Governors State University is a public university based in IL. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
- What is the acceptance rate at Governors State University?
- The most recently reported acceptance rate at Governors State University is approximately 100%. Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
- What is the tuition at Governors State University?
- Governors State University's published in-state tuition is approximately $11,320 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
- How many students attend Governors State University?
- Governors State University reports total enrollment of approximately 4,319 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal, see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
- How should I verify final details about Governors State University?
- CampusPin compiles institutional data from public datasets like IPEDS and the College Scorecard, plus institutional websites and editorial review. Before applying, paying a deposit, or making a final decision, confirm admissions requirements, current tuition, financial aid, deadlines, and program details directly with Governors State University.
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Data sources & methodology
Reporting period: 2024Last verified: May 19, 2025
Facts on this profile of Governors State University are compiled from federal datasets and the institution's own published information.
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IPEDS / NCES College Navigator
Federal enrollment, admissions, tuition, retention, and program data. Released annually with a 1–2 year lag.
U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
Net price by income band, post-graduation earnings, and federal aid context.
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CampusPin. (2024). Governors State University, college profile. Retrieved from https://campuspin.com/schools/governors-state-university