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.
GSU Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
Year | In-State | Out-of-State | On 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 |
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
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
Year | In-State | Out-of-State | On 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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Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
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)
| Year | In-State | Out-of-State |
Undergraduate | 2022-2023 | $313 | $626 |
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2023-2024 | $0 | $394 |
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2024-2025 | - | $248 |
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Graduate | 2022-2023 | $353 | $706 |
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2023-2024 | - | $476 |
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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.
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-State | Out-of-State |
Governors State University | $10,468 | $11,320 |
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University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign | $16,004 | $34,501 |
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University of Illinois Chicago | $14,338 | $29,360 |
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Illinois State University | $16,021 | $28,086 |
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Northern Illinois University | $12,472 | $12,700 |
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Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville | $11,748 | $12,922 |