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Governors State University

Tuition
12,004
Students
5,270
School Type
Public, 4-year or above
Size & Setting
Large | Suburb

About

Overview

School Type

Public, 4-year or above

Students Enrolled

5,270

Graduation Rate

22%

Religious Affiliation

Not applicable

Contact Information

Admissions

Acceptance Rate48.27%

Apply

2,944

Accepted

1,421

Attend

239

Application Fee

Undergraduate

$25

Graduate

$50

Test Scores

SAT Range

N/A

ACT Range

N/A

Application Requirements

  • High school transcript

    Not Applicable

  • High school GPA

    Required

  • Recommendation letter

    Not Applicable

  • Admissions test (SAT or ACT)

    Not Applicable

  • TOEFL (international students)

    Not Applicable

  • Completion of college prep program

    Required

  • Demonstration of competencies

    Not Applicable

Cost & Aid

Annual Tuition & Fees

Undergraduate

In-State

$12,004

Out-of-State

$12,004

Financial Aid & Student Loans

Financial Aid (Average)

Federal Grants

$5,867

State/Local Grants

$7,275

Institutional/Scholarships

$1,865

Graduate

In-State

$10,666

Out-of-State

$10,666

Student Loans (Average)

Federal Loans

N/A

Other Loans

$8,464

Other Annual Estimated Costs

Food & Housing

$11,736

Books & Supplies

$1,000

Personal Expenses

$4,000

Financial Aid Resources

Financial Aid

Stressed about all the money talk? Review our tips on financial aid, including scholarships, grants and all the other ways you can help cover school costs.

Paying for College Through the Military

Can't decide between college and the Military? Good news: You don't have to. Learn how the Military can help support — and pay for — your education, from the GI Bill to ROTC.

Programs for Service Members and Veterans

Post-9/11 GI Bill (Students Receiving)

32

Average Assistance

$11,071

DoW Tuition Assistance (Students Receiving)

N/A

Average Assistance

N/A

Academics

Graduation Rate22%

Student Faculty Ratio10:1

Most Popular Undergraduate Majors

  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
  • Psychology, General
  • Business Administration and Management, General
  • Accounting
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies

Most Popular Graduate Programs

  • Computer Science
  • Medical Informatics
  • Management Science
  • Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance
  • Social Work

Student Body

Students Enrolled5,270

Undergraduate

3,051

Graduate

2,219

Full-Time

63%

Part-Time

37%

Campus Life

Sports

Men's

  • Soccer
  • Basketball
  • Track and Field (Outdoor)
  • Cross Country
  • Track and Field (Indoor)

Women's

  • Soccer
  • Track and Field (Outdoor)
  • Track and Field (Indoor)
  • Cross Country
  • Volleyball

Student Services

  • Meal Plan

    No

  • Counseling Services

    Yes

  • Remedial Services

    No

  • Work-Study

    Yes

  • Placement Services

    Yes

  • Study Abroad

    Yes

  • Weekend/Evening Classes

    Yes

  • On-campus day care for student's children

    Yes

Data supplied by Bureau of Labor Statistics, National Center of Education Statistics, Defense Manpower Data Center (View our update schedule). Contact any business, college or military service branch to answer additional questions.