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Governors State University

  • 4 Year
  • University Park, IL
  • 333 reviews
    How to Apply
    Governors State is a public university located in University Park, Illinois in the Chicago Area. It is a small institution with an enrollment of 1,879 undergraduate students. Admissions is somewhat competitive as the Governors State acceptance rate is 66%. Popular majors include Liberal Arts and Humanities, Psychology, and Business. Governors State alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $37,300.
    About Governors State University...
    Athletic Division
    NAIA Division II
    Athletic Conference
    Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference
    Address
    1 University Pky
    University Park, IL 60484
    Website
    govst.edu

    Governors State University Rankings

    Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

    Admissions

    Acceptance Rate
    66%
    Application Deadline
    —
    SAT Range
    880-1010
    ACT Range
    17-20
    Application Fee
    $25
    SAT/ACT
    Required
    High School GPA
    Required
    Early Decision/Early Action
    —

    Cost

    Net Price
    $16,000/ year
    National
    $15,523
    Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
    Average Total Aid Awarded
    $7,566/ year
    National
    $7,535
    Students Receiving Financial Aid
    88%

    Academics

    Professors
    NG
    Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Faculty Ratio
    10:1
    Evening Degree Programs
    Yes
    76%
    of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.25 responses
    61%
    of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.33 responses
    42%
    of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.33 responses

    Majors

    Most Popular Majors
    • Liberal Arts and Humanities
      150 Graduates
    • Psychology
      93 Graduates
    • Business
      87 Graduates
    • Criminal Justice and Safety Studies
      76 Graduates
    • Social Work and Youth Services
      45 Graduates
    • Accounting
      44 Graduates
    • Nursing
      44 Graduates
    • Communications
      43 Graduates
    • Hospital Management
      41 Graduates
    • Public Health
      32 Graduates

    Students

    Full-Time Enrollment
    1,879Undergrads
    Part-Time Undergrads
    1,447
    Undergrads Over 25
    34%
    Pell Grant
    70%
    Varsity Athletes
    3%
    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
    Based on 25 responses
    Report
    • Hard working
      40%
    • Self-sufficient
      24%
    • Diverse
      12%
    • UNRELIABLE
      12%
    • Normal
      8%
    • Stressed
      4%

    Campus Life

    Freshmen Live On-Campus
    —
    Poll
    81%
    of students say they don't have Greek life.37 responses
    Poll
    48%
    of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.54 responses
    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes your school?
    Based on 36 responses
    Report
    • Affordable
      56%
    • Convenient
      22%
    • Different
      8%
    • Huff
      6%
    • Expensive
      3%
    • Home away from home
      3%
    • Plain
      3%

    After College

    Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
    $40,800/ year
    National
    $33,028
    Graduation Rate
    —
    National
    49%
    Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    88%
    National
    83%
    75%
    of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.28 responses
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    Governors State University Reviews

    333 reviews
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    It is an amazing school, especially for a four-year institution. Teachers care very much about their students, and are always there to help you! Would definitely recommend to anyone interested in going to a comfortable and stress-free university.
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    I'm a transfer student into GSU. The academics and professors are great here! The campus is a bit of a maze, but there is always someone around to help you find where you need to be and there are signs everywhere helping you figure out where you are. The athletic program is currently growing, so the school doesn't offer many sports yet but is in the process of adding more and expanding its current programs. There are always events going on through different clubs and organizations on campus. GSU has a diverse population of students in terms of race, religion, and age. Many students are commuters and transfer students because GSU only started accepting freshmen a few years ago.
    I enjoy Governor State University. The professors are on point with their knowledge and pretty fair with the students. I would recommend anyone who is looking for a college to try them first.

    The university is pretty locally set, in which, it is pretty convenient to get to. It is also very affordable. A student could go to school and also work a job to pay their tuition each semester. Another great feature that was just added was the building of a dormitory on campus. It has one bedrooms, two bedrooms, and suites available. A brand new home and lovely people to room with is a deal you can not pass up.

    Therefore, keep Governors State University in mind if you are seeking a college now are in the future.

    Katrice Sawyer