Governors State University

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Governors State University is a public institution located in University Park, IL. The school... has approximately 3000 undergraduate students. The school offers students degree opportunities. The average family income of students that are attending this school is $31,855. The average age of students entering Governors State University is 28. The most popular programs at the Governors State University are: Health Professions And Related Programs (19%), Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services (17%), Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities (13%), Psychology (11%) and Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services (10%).


Tuition & Fees
$17,620.00
Admissions Rate
48%
Average Debt at Graduation
$19,625.00
Average SAT Score
956

Below is what you can expect to pay if you are attending the Governors State University.

Tuition & Fees
$17,620.00
Books, Supplies, & Living Expenses
$3,929.00
Total Expected Costs
$21,549.00

Average Cost for Students on Financial Aid
$10,436.00
Cost for Students on Financial Aid by Family Income

Depending on the fedaral, state, or institutional grant aid available, students in your income bracket may pay more or less than the overall average costs.

Family Income Average Cost
$0 - $30,000 $8,629.00
$30,001 - $48,000 $9,435.00
$48,001 - $75,000 $12,810.00
$75,001 - $110,000 $14,922.00
$110,000 + $18,907.00

Below is a detailed breakdown of the student body at the Governors State University.

3,000 Undergraduate Students

Male Students: 36%

Female Students: 64%

61% Full Time / 39% Part Time

Average Age of Entry : 28

Low Income Students: 54%


Race / Ethnicity

The test scores below show the average of all students that have been accepted at the Governors State University.

SAT Scores
ACT Scores

The average student can expect to graduate from the Governors State University with the amount of debt stated below.

Average Debt at Graduation
$19,625.00
Students Receiving Federal Loans
52%
Typical Monthly Loan Payment
$203.67

The graduation rate at the Governors State University is displayed as a percentage of students admitted.

Graduation Rate
24%
Students who Return after their First Year
58%

Below is a list of the degree programs that are offered at the Governors State University.

Bachelor Degrees
  • Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies
  • Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
  • Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
  • Education
  • English Language and Literature

Most Popular Programs
  • Health Professions And Related Programs (19%)
  • Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services (17%)
  • Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities (13%)
  • Psychology (11%)
  • Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services (10%)