How much has GSU's Tuition Increased over the Past 10 Years?

The total cost of attendance, including tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs, increased by -21.09% from 2014 ($33,936), where GSU's current cost is $26,780. In 2024, the COA is decreased by -19.04% from last year.

The undergraduate tuition & fees has increased from $13,322 (2012) to $11,320 (2024), and the rate of tuition increase is 5.29% over the past 10 years. The graduate school tuition & fees has raised from $10,886 (year 2012) to $10,072 (year 2024). The 2024 tuition & fees are lower than last year (2023) at Governors State University.

GSU's tuition increase rate is higher than the Illinois's average increase rate of -8.12%. Compare to all colleges in United States, it's increase rate is lower than the average increase rate of 28.12%.

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GSU Cost of Attendance Changes

The following table and chart illustrate the changes in the total cost of attendance (COA) for Governors State University over the past 12 years. The COA has increased -21.09% for that period where the last year costs were $26,780. The total cost includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies, and living costs. The total costs vary by student tuition rates (i.e. in-state or out-of-state) and living facility (i.e. staying on or off campus).

Year	Living On Campus		Living Off Campus		Change by Year
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	In-State	Out-of-State	Change by Year
2014-15	$26,286	$33,936	$26,286	$33,936	-
2015-16	$28,784	$36,944	$27,746	$35,906	8.86%
2016-17	$29,284	$37,444	$29,284	$37,444	1.35%
2017-18	$28,370	$37,760	$30,514	$39,904	0.84%
2018-19	$25,092	$34,482	$27,064	$36,454	-8.68%
2019-20	$23,251	$30,763	$25,708	$33,220	-10.79%
2020-21	$24,576	$32,088	$25,746	$33,258	4.31%
2021-22	$24,837	$32,349	$25,746	$33,258	0.81%
2022-23	$25,567	$33,080	$26,205	$33,718	2.26%
2023-24	N/A	$26,780	N/A	$26,780	-19.04%

Cost of Attendance Changes of Governors State University

Tuition & Fees Changes

The tuition & fees have decreased 5.29% for the last 12 years where the 2024 tuition & fees are $11,320. The following table and chart show the tuition & fees changes at Governors State University over last the 12 years.

Year	Undergraduate		Graduate		Change By Year
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	In-State	Out-of-State	Change By Year
2012-13	$7,346	$13,322	$5,990	$10,886	-
2013-14	$7,562	$13,682	$6,170	$11,192	2.70%
2014-15	$9,386	$17,036	$8,138	$14,834	24.51%
2015-16	$10,246	$18,406	$9,052	$16,420	8.04%
2016-17	$10,516	$18,676	$9,268	$16,636	1.47%
2017-18	$11,746	$21,136	$10,372	$18,844	13.17%
2018-19	$12,196	$21,586	$9,984	$13,552	2.13%
2019-20	$10,070	$17,582	$8,282	$14,636	-18.55%
2020-21	$10,108	$17,620	$8,320	$14,674	0.22%
2021-22	$10,108	$17,620	$8,320	$14,674	0.00%
2022-23	$10,467	$17,980	$8,590	$14,944	2.04%
2023-24	-$1	$11,320	-$1	$10,072	-37.04%

Tuition & Fees Changes of Governors State University

Governors State University Tuition & Fees Changes Chart

Books & Supplies Costs Changes

The cost of purchasing books & supplies which are required/recommended for courses $1,000, and it has increased 11.11% from the year 2014 to 2024.

Year	Books & Supplies	Change by Year
2012-13	-	-
2013-14	-	-
2014-15	$900	-
2015-16	$900	0.00%
2016-17	$900	0.00%
2017-18	$900	0.00%
2018-19	$1,000	11.11%
2019-20	$1,000	0.00%
2020-21	$1,000	0.00%
2021-22	$1,000	0.00%
2022-23	$1,000	0.00%
2023-24	$1,000	0.00%

Books & Supplies Costs Changes of Governors State University

Living Costs Changes

The living costs including room, board, and other living expenses have increased 366.45% when a student lives on-campus facilities and 366.45% when living-off campus from the year 2012 to 2024. The following table shows the changes in living costs at Governors State University.

Year	Living On Campus	Living Off Campus	Change by Year
2012-13	-	-	-
2013-14	-	-	-
2014-15	$16,000	$16,000	-
2015-16	$17,638	$17,638	10.24%
2016-17	$17,868	$17,868	1.30%
2017-18	$15,724	$15,724	-12.00%
2018-19	$11,896	$11,896	-24.34%
2019-20	$12,181	$12,181	2.40%
2020-21	$13,468	$13,468	10.57%
2021-22	$13,729	$13,729	1.94%
2022-23	$14,100	$14,100	2.70%
2023-24	$14,460	$14,460	2.55%

Living Costs Changes of Governors State University

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