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Governors State University Trade Programs

Governors State University is a public institution located in University Park, IL. The Suburbs Of A Large City offers tranquility and safety near the excitement of urban amenities.

Where Is Governors State University?

Get in touch with GSU are given below.

	Contact Details
Address:	1 University Pky, University Park, IL 60484
Phone:	7085345000
Website:	www.govst.edu/
Admissions:	www.govst.edu/admissions/
Financial Aid:	www.govst.edu/financial-aid/

How Do I Get Into GSU?

You can apply to GSU online at: https://apply.govst.edu/apply/

GSU is classified as Selective (30-50%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for GSU

Here’s what GSU requires for admission:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Neither required nor recommended
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Neither required nor recommended
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into GSU?

GSU maintains an acceptance rate of 48%, making it moderately selective. Ensure you meet all application requirements and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 17% choose to enroll — a modest enrollment yield, suggesting many admitted students choose other institutions.

Average Test Scores

Selectivity by Gender

Admit rates at GSU vary modestly across gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	1,417	610	43%
Women	1,527	811	53%

Can I Afford Governors State University?

The average net price after aid at GSU is $9,477. Cost varies significantly based on your financial situation since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$8,232
In-State Fees	$3,772
Out-of-State Tuition	$8,232
Out-of-State Fees	$3,772
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$12,004
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$12,004

Financial Aid

When including loans, work-study, and grants, 10% of students at GSU receive some form of financial aid (249 students).

Approximately 72% of students at GSU receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $11,149 per student.

54% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,246.

Student Loan Debt

38% of GSU undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $7,041 per year.

Governors State University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 2,175 students enrolled at GSU, all undergraduate. GSU is classified as a 1,000 - 4,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Master’s Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs.

Gender Diversity

Of the 2,518 undergraduate students at GSU, approximately 37% are male and 63% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Governors State University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	52
Black or African American	1,019
Hispanic	498
White	712
American Indian/Alaska Native	5
Two or More Races	103
Non-Resident	55

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at GSU are listed below.

State	First-Time UG Students
Illinois	228
Georgia	3
Florida	1
Indiana	1
Michigan	1

Additionally, approximately 2.2% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Online Learning at Governors State University

GSU provides distance learning options for students who need flexibility.

1,155 undergraduate students at GSU took at least one online class — of those, 1,160 took all of their classes online.

Distance education is available at the undergraduate level.

Academic Programs at Governors State University

GSU offers 17 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

GSU has an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Yes
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.