Governors State University is ...
Public
Athletic Division
NAIA Division II
Athletic Conference
Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference
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
41%
SAT Range
855-1070
ACT Range
17-21
Application Fee
$25
SAT/ACT
Required
High School GPA
Required
Early Decision/Early Action
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Cost
Net Price
$16,143/ year
National
$15,523Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Academics
Professors
NG
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
13:1
Evening Degree Programs
Yes
- 76%
- of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.25 responses
- 59%
- of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.29 responses
- 45%
- of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.29 responses
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Majors
Most Popular Majors
Liberal Arts and Humanities
166 GraduatesPsychology
123 GraduatesCriminal Justice and Safety Studies
95 GraduatesBusiness Administration and Management
89 GraduatesHospital Management
51 GraduatesAccounting
48 GraduatesCommunications
47 GraduatesNursing
47 GraduatesSocial Work and Youth Services
46 GraduatesEnglish
40 Graduates
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
1,926Undergrads
Undergrads Over 25
35%
Pell Grant
69%
Varsity Athletes
3%
Campus Life
Freshmen Live On-Campus
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Poll
- 82%
- of students say they don't have Greek life.33 responses
Poll
- 44%
- of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.50 responses
After College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$39,500/ year
National
$33,028Graduation Rate
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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
Governors State University Reviews
303 reviews
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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.
This is a poorly run school by pseudo-intellectuals that have no idea how to connect with students. As you listen and watch the "leaders" check for authenticity in communication. Remember that this is a business and this business is trying to draw you in so that you can earn capital, your money. If you want a pretty easy credential and want to spend a minimum amount of money, this is the place! There are some good people, some really good people but you have to find them and it does take effort. There are a few very good teachers but not many. The film program is terrible. They have a saying that goes, "The little MFA program that could". But the word "NOT" was forgotten at the end of the sentence... Poor equipment, poor instruction, poor structure, poor connectivity and a lack of proper preparation. Perhaps this would be a good school/program for you. Only you can determine this. I wish you well on your quest!
I am currently Commuting to Governors Sate University to get a Bachelor's in Accounting. I haven't been there too long, but from what I've seen it is a good school. It is large and offers many different subjects to study. There is a diverse number of people both learning and teaching at the University (3 of my 4 teachers are from other countries). It is a pretty safe school. There are plenty of lights around the school as well as security cameras, and the parking lots are patrolled by security in the evenings. Governors State is always looking for people to add to their roster, and they are willing to work with you towards your goals.