Governors State University
- 4 Year
- UNIVERSITY PARK, IL
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Governors State University
- 4 Year
- UNIVERSITY PARK, IL
- Rating 3.51 out of 5 371 reviews
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About
Athletic Division
NAIA Division II
Athletic Conference
Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference
Governors State University Rankings
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Governors State Admissions
Acceptance Rate
46%
Application Deadline
Rolling Admissions
SAT Range
840-1030
ACT Range
17-22
Application Fee
$25
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Required
Early Decision/Early Action
No data available
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Cost
Net Price
$11,498 / year
National
$15,523Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$10,002 / year
National
$7,535Students Receiving Financial Aid
93%
Scholarship
Academics
Professors
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Student Faculty Ratio
12:1
Evening Degree Programs
Yes
76%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 25 responses64%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 36 responses44%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 36 responsesMajors
Most Popular Majors
- Liberal Arts and Humanities113 Graduates
- Psychology103 Graduates
- Business93 Graduates
- Criminal Justice and Safety Studies66 Graduates
- Accounting59 Graduates
- Public Health46 Graduates
- Information Technology42 Graduates
- Hospital Management41 Graduates
- Communications38 Graduates
- Social Work and Youth Services37 Graduates
Online
Online Programs Offered
3
Offers Online Courses
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
0
Online Associates Programs
0
Online Bachelor's Programs
3
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
1,918 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
1,288
Undergrads Over 25
31%
Pell Grant
78%
Varsity Athletes
6%
Campus Life
Freshmen Live On-Campus
No data available
Poll
80%
of students say they don't have Greek life. 40 responsesPoll
46%
of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life. 57 responsesSimilar Colleges
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Governors State University Reviews
Rating 3.51 out of 5 371 reviews
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It's an excellent, affordable school with professors that truly want to see you succeed and have been incredibly accommodating and understanding during the pandemic. My advisor is prompt and helpful. Classes are enriching and result in noticeable progression within my studies after just one semester. Although, there's limited housing and smaller athletics programs, this school is definitely worth every penny! I wish I'd started here as a freshman instead of transferring over my junior year. At my previous school, I hadn't gotten involved in anything, nor did I desire to. I would go to class and then go straight home. At Governors State University, I've made friends and joined extracurriculars because I truly wanted to!
One of the most affordable and complete educational options available, Governors State University offers the opportunity to experience college life and acquire an excellent education without accumulating massive student debt. The professors are as highly skilled and intelligent as those at more expensive schools and are able to provide greater one on one instruction and assistance than those at large universities with huge class sizes. Whether you're pursuing undergraduate or graduate studies, GSU offers a wide variety of academic disciplines to choose from.
I personally had a great experience at Governors State University. The students are friendly as well as the faculty that work there. The faculty is always willing to help and try their best to help students get what they need. I had the opportunity to play for Governors State University’s basketball team. The staff treated us like family and they treated all of the sports team well. I plan on going back to GSU for my doctorates degree. In fact, it’s my number one school of choice. I have already completed my bachelors degree there and now I’m excited to get the opportunity to go back.