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

Academic Statistics

Academics
NG
Based on acceptance rate, quality of professors, student reviews, and additional factors.
Graduation Rate
—
National
49%
Full-Time Retention Rate
55%
Part-Time Retention Rate
—
Academic Calendar
Semester
Research Funding per Student
$266
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
    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
91%
of students say they attend class.23 responses

About the Professors

Professors
NG
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
13:1
Female Professors
59%
Male Professors
41%
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
    13%
  • Hispanic
    3%
  • International (Non-Citizen)
    4%
  • Multiracial
    1%
  • Native American
    0%
  • Pacific Islander
    0%
  • Unknown
    13%
  • White
    51%

What Students Say About Professors

Poll
79%
of students say professors are passionate about the topics they teach.29 responses
Poll
76%
of students say professors care about their students' success.29 responses
Poll
66%
of students say professors are engaging and easy to understand.29 responses
Poll
72%
of students agree professors are approachable and helpful when needed.29 responses
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