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Governors State University
  • 4 Year
  • University Park, IL
  • 361 reviews
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    Governors State University Academics

    Governors State Academic Statistics

    Academics
    NG
    Based on acceptance rate, quality of professors, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Graduation Rate
    —
    National
    49%
    Full-Time Retention Rate
    53%
    Part-Time Retention Rate
    —
    Academic Calendar
    Semester
    Research Funding per Student
    $286
    National
    $1,524
    Non-traditional Learning
    • Evening Degree Programs
      Yes
    • Teacher Certification
      Yes
    • Distance Education
      No
    • Study Abroad
      Yes

    About the Classes

    Class Size Breakdown
    Data Not Available
    Most Popular Majors
    • Liberal Arts and Humanities
      159 Graduates
    • Psychology
      107 Graduates
    • Business
      94 Graduates
    • Criminal Justice and Safety Studies
      70 Graduates
    • Information Technology
      45 Graduates
    • Nursing
      45 Graduates
    • Social Work and Youth Services
      45 Graduates
    • Accounting
      43 Graduates
    • Public Health
      43 Graduates
    • Communications
      40 Graduates
    91%
    of students say they attend class.23 responses

    Governors State Professors

    Professors
    NG
    Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Faculty Ratio
    10:1
    Female Professors
    60%
    Male Professors
    40%
    Average Professor Salary
    $88,128
    Poll
    74%
    of students say they take advantage of office hours/study sessions.23 responses
    Faculty Diversity
    • African American
      17%
    • Asian American
      10%
    • Hispanic
      2%
    • International (Non-Citizen)
      1%
    • Multiracial
      2%
    • Native American
      0%
    • Pacific Islander
      0%
    • Unknown
      15%
    • White
      53%
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    What Students Say About Professors

    Poll
    82%
    of students say professors are passionate about the topics they teach.33 responses
    Poll
    79%
    of students say professors care about their students' success.33 responses
    Poll
    70%
    of students say professors are engaging and easy to understand.33 responses
    Poll
    73%
    of students agree professors are approachable and helpful when needed.33 responses
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