Governors State University
University Park, IL · Suburb · 2,556 students
4
YearPublic
Suburb
Small (<3k)
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
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Location
University Park, IL, 60484 · Suburb campus
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Nearest airport from college
MDW · Chicago Midway
23 mi away
Cost
In-state COA
$24,227
Out-of-state COA
$24,227
Avg net price
$12,329
Room & board
$11,736
In-state tuition
$12,004
Out-of-state tuition
$12,004
Books & supplies
$1,000/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$9,563
$30–48k
$10,933
$48–75k
$11,705
$75–110k
$16,741
$110k+
$22,076
Admissions
Admit rate
48%
Test policy
Test optional
ACT midpoint
19
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Essay Requirements
Governors State University accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.
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Outcomes
Graduation rate
21%
1st-yr retention
56%
Transfer-out rate
39%
Consumer completion
47%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
21%
Transferred
45%
Still enrolled
1%
Dropped out / unknown
33%
Median earnings (6yr)
$45,435
Median earnings (10yr)
$58,169
Median debt
$18,618
Monthly loan payment
$197
Debt range (25th–75th)
$6,250–$24,300
Debt (90th percentile)
$34,554
Student Body
Men 37%Women 63%
11
:1
Student : Faculty ratio
■Students ■ Faculty
Pell grant recipients
54%
First-generation
43%
Median family income
$20,792
Independent students
55%
Veterans
1%
Avg age at entry
27.0
Part-time students
32%
Race & ethnicity
White
28%
Hispanic
20%
Black
41%
Asian
2%
Two or more
4%
Non-resident
2%
Unknown
3%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$45,435
10 years after entry
$58,169
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Institutional
Endowment
$3M
Classification
Master's (Large)
Full-time faculty
51%
Avg faculty salary
$8,619/mo
Instructional spend/student
$13,036
Federal loan rate
38%
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