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Governors State University
University Park, IL · Public · Large suburb · Website
- Admission rate
- 48%
- Average net price
- $15,833
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 23%
- Median earnings
- $61,863
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Governors State University is a public college in University Park, IL with 2,556 undergraduates. It admits 48% of applicants. The average net price after aid is $15,833 per year ($13,403 for families earning under $30,000). 23% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $61,863 ten years after enrolling.
public college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 48%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
Governors State University had fewer than 500 applicants or did not report applicant counts, so its admission rate says little about how selective it is.
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $28,740
- sticker price, per year
- In-state tuition
- $13,124
- Out-of-state tuition
- $13,124
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$13,403
- $30–48k$13,369
- $48–75k$13,326
- $75–110k$22,036
- $110k+$23,297
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Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 23%
- Freshman retention
- 56%
- Median earnings
- $61,863
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $18,750
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 2,556
- Student–faculty ratio
- 11:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 58%
- White28%
- Hispanic20%
- Black41%
- Asian2%
Governors State University FAQ
What is Governors State University's acceptance rate?+
Governors State University admits 48% of applicants.
Is Governors State University test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How much does Governors State University cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $28,740 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $15,833.
What is Governors State University's graduation rate?+
23% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 145336 · How we use this data
Data notes for Governors State University
- Admission rate: Fewer than 500 applicants (or no applicant count), so the admission rate says little about selectivity. We do not label these colleges as selective.
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