Governors State University
University Park, IL · Public
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Governors State University admitted 48.3% of applicants university-wide (1,421 of 2,944).
| Cohort | Admit rate | Admitted | Applicants |
|---|---|---|---|
| University-wide | 48.3% | 1,421 | 2,944 |
| In-state | 75.6% | 680 | 900 |
| Out-of-state | 75.0% | 60 | 80 |
| International applicants | 50.0% | 10 | 20 |
| Men | 43.0% | 610 | 1,417 |
| Women | 53.1% | 811 | 1,527 |
Of 1,421 admitted students, 239 enrolled (16.8% yield).
Governors State University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C1–C2 · 2023 — Published cohort admit rates — context, not an applicant-specific probability.
Test scores and GPA of admitted students
- GPA (mid-50%, 4.0 scale)
- 3.00–3.74
Testing policy: Test-optional (considered if submitted)
Governors State University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C9–C12 · 2023 — Published admit stats reflect the entire incoming class unless explicitly labeled international-only.
Cost and financial aid
Published cost of attendance: $30,740/yr.
| Out-of-state tuition | $12,004 |
| Fees, housing, food, books & other | $18,736 |
| Sticker cost of attendance | $30,740/yr |
Average net price by family income (US, federal aid data)
| Under $30k | $9,563 |
| $30k–48k | $10,933 |
| $48k–75k | $11,705 |
| $75k–110k | $16,741 |
| Over $110k | $22,076 |
US applicants
Need- and merit-based aid available.
- Governors State University Merit Scholarship — Up to $2,000 per year (Merit)
- Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship — $2,000 per year (Merit)
- Transfer Merit Scholarship — Up to $2,000 per year (Merit)
- Jaguar Promise — Full tuition and mandatory fees (Full Tuition)
- Presidential Scholarship — Full tuition (Full Tuition)
International applicants
No need-based aid reported for internationals.
- International Freshman Merit Scholarship — Up to $5,000 per year (International Aid)
- International Student Scholarship — Up to $5,000 per year (International Aid)
- International Transfer Merit Scholarship — Up to $3,000 per year (International Aid)
- Governors State University Merit Scholarship — Up to $2,000 per year (Merit)
- Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship — $2,000 per year (Merit)
- Transfer Merit Scholarship — Up to $2,000 per year (Merit)
- Presidential Scholarship — Full tuition (Full Tuition)
Governors State University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections G–H · 2023
Application requirements
US applicants
- Official high school transcript or GED
- Official transcripts from all colleges attended
- ACT/SAT scores (optional)
- Application fee
International applicants
- Official high school transcript or GED
- Official transcripts from all colleges attended
- ACT/SAT scores (optional)
- Application fee
- English proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL)
- GPA credential conversion
- Predicted Class XII marksheet
- Financial documentation (I-20)
Governors State University · Application requirements (official admissions pages) · 2025
Essay prompts
Governors State University requires no supplemental essays.
Prompts from the Common App member feed · verified Jul 3, 2026
Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings
- $58,169
- Median earnings · 10 years after entry
- Graduation rate
- 22.1%
- Within 150% of normal time
- First-year retention
- 56%
- Return for year two · CDS Section B
- Median debt
- $18,618
- At graduation
Governors State University · U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (2023 release) · 2023 — Earnings and debt figures are federal data for aid-receiving graduates — cohort outcomes, not a guarantee for any individual student.
Academics and campus
Largest degree fields: Business & marketing (21%), Psychology (16%), Computer & information sciences (11%).
Student–faculty ratio: 15:1 · 51% of class sections have under 20 students.
Governors State University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections E, F, I · 2023 — Published institutional figures for the reporting year — descriptive of the current student body, not a prediction about your experience.