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Governors State University
  • 4 Year
  • UNIVERSITY PARK, IL

Report Card

grade B minus
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Academics
    grade B
  2. Value
    grade B
  3. Diversity
    grade A
  4. Campus
    grade C
  5. Athletics
    grade C+
  6. Party Scene
    grade C+
  7. Professors
    grade B
  8. Location
    grade C minus
  9. Dorms
    grade B minus
  10. Campus Food
    grade B+
  11. Student Life
    grade C minus
  12. Safety
    grade A minus

Governors State is a public university located in University Park, Illinois in the Chicago Area. It is a small institution with an enrollment of 1,829 undergraduate students. Admissions is fairly competitive as the Governors State acceptance rate is 48%. Popular majors include Liberal Arts and Humanities, Psychology, and Business. Graduating 24% of students, Governors State alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $37,300.

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UNIVERSITY PARK, IL 60484
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Athletic Division
NAIA
Athletic Conference
Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference

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Governors State Admissions

Acceptance Rate
48%
Application Deadline
Rolling Admissions
SAT Range
830-1050
ACT Range
17-21
Application Fee
$25
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Required
Early Decision/Early Action
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Cost

Net Price
$9,998 / year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$11,047 / year
National
$7,535
Students Receiving Financial Aid
90%

Scholarship

Academics

Professors
grade B
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Student Faculty Ratio
6:1
Evening Degree Programs
Yes
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Majors

Online

Programs Offered Entirely Online
4
Offers Online Courses
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
0
Online Associates Programs
0
Online Bachelor's Programs
4
How Students Learn
  • Mix of Online and on Campus
    52%
  • On Campus
    31%
  • Online
    17%

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
1,829 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
1,193
Undergrads Over 25
45%
Pell Grant
70%
Varsity Athletes
6%
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Campus Life

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After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$40,800 / year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
24%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
88%
National
83%

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