Tuition, Fees, and Living Costs Analysis

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Undergraduate Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at Governors State University is -$1 for Illinois residents and $11,320 for out-of-state students. The 2024 undergraduate tuition has been decreased by -37.04% compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition and fees is a little bit higher than the average amount ($9,606) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition and fees is much lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $19,209.
The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees for GSU is $0 for Illinois residents and $7,127 for out-of-state students which is a 37% decrease compared to 2024's rate.
The 2024 undergraduate tuition has been decreased by -37.04% compared to the previous year. The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $14,460 for year 2024. The on-campus living costs increased by 2.55% compared to the previous year.The off-campus living costs decreased by 1.89% compared to the previous year.
You may want to compare the school to other Illinois schools with tuition changes from last year at Illinois colleges tuition change page.
GSU Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
YearIn-StateOut-of-StateOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$10,468 $17,980$14,100
2023-2024-$11,320$14,460
Change % 2023-2024-100.01%-37.04%2.55%
2024-2025$0$7,127$14,829
Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
Governors State University - COA
Governors State University - Undergraduate Tuition Chart
Governors State University - Room and Board Coost Chart

Graduate Tuition & Fees

For Graduate School, in-state tuition and fees is -$1 and out-of-state tuition and fees is $10,072 for the academic year 2023-2024. Its in-state graduate tuition and fees is a little bit lower than the average amount ($10,220) and its out-of-state graduate tuition and fees is much lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $17,479.
The 2025 estimated tuition & fees at GSU is $0 for Illinois residents and $6,788 for out-of-state students which is a 32.6% decrease compared to 2024's rate.
GSU Graduate Tuition & Fees
YearIn-StateOut-of-StateOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$8,590 $14,944$14,100
2023-2024-$1$10,072$14,460
Change % 2023-2024-100.01%-32.60%2.55%
2024-2025-$6,788$14,829
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Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
Governors State University - Graduate Tuition Chart

Tuition Per Credit Hour

The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at GSU. The undergraduate tuition per credit hour is $0 for Illinois residents and $394 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $0 for Illinois residents and $476 for out-of-state students.
Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
YearIn-StateOut-of-State
Undergraduate2022-2023$313$626
2023-2024$0$394
2024-2025-$248
Graduate2022-2023$353$706
2023-2024-$476
2024-2025-$321
The 2024 costs per credit hour has been officially published by IPEDS and 2025 costs is estimated based on the change rate of last two years.
Governors State University - Tuition per Credit Hour
Governors State University - Books and Supplies Costs

Compare Tuition to Similar Colleges

The next table compares the tuition & fees between Governors State University and its similar schools. The similar schools are based on factors such as school type, level, and rivalry schools.
Tuition Comparison between Governors State University and Similar Schools
In-StateOut-of-State
Governors State University$10,468$11,320
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign$16,004$34,501
University of Illinois Chicago$14,338$29,360
Illinois State University$16,021$28,086
Northern Illinois University$12,472$12,700
Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville$11,748$12,922

Four(4) Years Tuition & Fees and Costs of Attendance

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How Much is the tuition for 4 years at GSU?

For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at GSU is $31,573.
Since the tuition & fees at Governors State University have decreased over the last 4 years, the estimated tuition & fees are less than current costs in the table below. The actual costs may differ from the estimation based on the school or university system's tuition policy.
The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4-year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. The next table shows the estimated 4-years tuition & fees for the next 5 admission years. The estimation is based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees at the school.
Four(4) Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
Admission YearFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028Fall 2024$9,745$8,389$7,222$6,217$31,573
Class of 2029Fall 2025$8,389$7,222$6,217$5,352$27,180
Class of 2030Fall 2026$7,222$6,217$5,352$4,607$23,399
Class of 2031Fall 2027$6,217$5,352$4,607$3,966$20,143
Class of 2032Fall 2028$5,352$4,607$3,966$3,415$17,340

Total College Costs Including Living Costs and Personal Expenses

The table shows the 4-years estimation of total costs of attendance (COA). It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses.
For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is $95,936.
The next table shows the 4-year COA estimation for the next 5 admission years at Governors State University.
Four(4) Years of Costs of Attendance
Admission YearFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028Fall 2024$25,453$24,349$23,439$22,695$95,936
Class of 2029Fall 2025$24,349$23,439$22,695$22,095$92,578
Class of 2030Fall 2026$23,439$22,695$22,095$21,621$89,850
Class of 2031Fall 2027$22,695$22,095$21,621$21,254$87,665
Class of 2032Fall 2028$22,095$21,621$21,254$20,982$85,952

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 100% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from the federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes federal/private student loans.
After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $64,328.
The next table shows the 4-year COA estimation with financial aid for the next 5 admission years at Governors State University.
Four(4) Years Costs of Attendance after Financial Aid
Admission YearFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028Fall 2024$17,551$16,447$15,537$14,793$64,328
Class of 2029Fall 2025$16,447$15,537$14,793$14,193$60,970
Class of 2030Fall 2026$15,537$14,793$14,193$13,719$58,242
Class of 2031Fall 2027$14,793$14,193$13,719$13,352$56,057
Class of 2032Fall 2028$14,193$13,719$13,352$13,080$54,344

Tuition, Fees, and Living Cost Tables and Charts

Next tables and charts illustrate the 2024 tuition, fees, books & supplies, and living costs in detail. We provide the previous 5 years' costs so that you can check the increased amounts of each cost item and estimate future year costs. In addition, you can check the financial aid amount including grant, scholarship, and federal student loans for the last five years. Use the left menu to explore the tuition and college costs information at Governors State University.
Tuition & Fees | Financial Aid
Governors State University 2024 Costs of Attendance
In-StateOut-of-State
Tuition and FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs Tuition & FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs
Undergraduate$11,320$1,000$14,460$11,320$1,000 $14,460
Graduate$10,072 $1,000$14,460$10,072 $1,000$14,460

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