2024 Tuition & Fees and 2025 Estimation

For undergraduate programs, the 2024 tuition & fees of Governors State University is $10,468 for in-state students and $11,320 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, its 2024 tuition & fees is $8,590 for in-state students and $10,072 for out-of-state students.
The estimated 2025 tuition & fees for prospective students is $10,468 for Illinois residents and $7,127 for out-of-state students based on the tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $8,590 for Illinois residents and $6,788 for out-of-state students.
2023-24 Tuition & Fees2024-25 Estimation
In-StateOut-of-State
Undergraduate$10,468$11,320
Graduate$8,590$10,072
Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
In-StateOut-of-State
Undergraduate$10,468$7,127
Graduate$8,590$6,788
The estimation for 2024-2025 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.

Key Stats for Prospective Students

The Acceptance rate at Governors State University is 57.48% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 29.48%. The median SAT scores submitted by enrolled students is 945.
The average graduation rate is 20%. For the academic year 2022-2023, total 4,427 students are attending the school and the school offers campus housing facilities (i.e. dormitory and residence halls possessed by the school).
The average earning in 10 years after graduation from the school is $44,000. The average salary varies depending on the field of study where the Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse program shows the highest salary with $77,100 after graduating. Key academic stats for the school are listed in the next table.
2024 GSU Key Academics Statistics
Admission Stats »57.48% Acceptance Rate / 29.48% Yield
Test Scores »945 SAT
Graduation Rate »20%
Transfer-out Rate39%
Retention Rate56%(full-time), 40% (part-time)
Student to Faculty Ratio10.00% (10 to 1)
Student Population »4,427 (2,609 undergraduate)
Average Financial Aid »$7,902
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation$44,000
Average Salary by Field of Study$23,800 - $77,100

Special Learning Opportunities and On-Campus Student Services

Governors State University offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.
Special Learning Opportunities at GSU
Online ClassUndergraduate, Graduate
ROTCAir Force
Weekend/Evening CollegeYes
Teacher CertificationYes
Study AbroadYes
GSU provides several student services including academic/career counseling services, employment services for students, Placement services for completers.
On-Campus Student Services at GSU
Academic/career counseling serviceYes
Employment services for studentsYes
Placement services for completersYes
On-campus day care for students' childrenYes
Library facilities at institutionVarious Library Facilities Provided

Campus Life

The following table illustrates the special characteristics of GSU. It has dormitories (or campus-owned housing) and its capacity is 274. It also offers separate board/meal plans and the annual cost is $3,000.
GSU Special Characteristics
Religious AffiliationNot applicable
Has HospitalNo
Offer Medical DegreeNo
Board/Meal PlanYes
Dormitory Capacity274

Governors State University Directory Information

Address1 University Pky, University Park, IL 60484
Phone708-534-5000
WEBSchool's Website
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Veterans TuitionVeterans Benefit Information
AthleticAthletic Team Information
Disability ServiceDisability Services
School Typefour-years, public
Carnegie CategoryMaster's College and University (larger programs)
Highest Degree OfferedDoctor's degree

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