GovState Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 48.27%. Selective, indicating a somewhat competitive admission process.
Tuition Overview:
- In-State Tuition: $12,004
- Out-of-State Tuition: $12,004
- In-state tuition is affordable, while out-of-state tuition is higher, as is typical for public institutions.
Student Population at GovState:
- Total Enrollment: 4,397, including 1,705 online students
- 2,572 Undergraduate, 1,825 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 35.6% men, 64.4% women.
- This is a lower medium-sized institution, balancing resources and a sense of community.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 22%. Lower graduation rate, which may reflect challenges in student retention or completion.
- Transfer-Out Rate: 39%. A significant portion of students transfer to other institutions.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 56%. Lower retention, which may reflect challenges in student engagement or support.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 88 academic programs available.
- Graduate Programs: 39 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Bachelor's, Master's, Doctor's.
GovState Overview
Governors State University (GovState) is a four-year, public school located in University Park, IL. It is classified as Master's College and University with larger programs by Carnegie Classification, also known as M1 Master's College. You can compare their tuition and admission statistics at M1 Master's College comparison page.
The GovState's tuition & fees is $12,004 for Illinois residents and $12,004 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2024-2025. 72% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $11,149.
The school has a total enrollment of 4,397 and the students to faculty ratio is 11 to 1 (9.09%).
GovState's acceptance rate is 48.27% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 16.82%.
GovState ranked 45th in Illinois Colleges rankings. Governors State University is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Governors State University is $12,004 for in-state students and $12,004 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $10,666 for in-state students and $10,666 for out-of-state students.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $12,729 for Illinois residents and $12,729 for out-of-state students based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $11,295 for Illinois residents and $11,295 for out-of-state students.
| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $12,004 | $12,004 |
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| Graduate | $10,666 | $10,666 |
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| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $12,729 | $12,729 |
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| Graduate | $11,295 | $11,295 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
Governors State University offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs.
Special Learning Opportunities at GovState
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | No |
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| Weekend/Evening College | Yes |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | Yes |
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