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Governors State University
University Park, ILPublicSuburb Setting
Moderately Selective • 48% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
Governors State University is a public institution located in the suburb setting of University Park, IL. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 2.6K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 48%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Public
Student Population
2.6K (Medium)
Admissions Selectivity
48% (Moderately Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
Suburb
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading480 (midpoint)
200midpoint value800
SAT Math465 (midpoint)
200midpoint value800
ACT Composite19 (midpoint)
1midpoint value36
48%
Acceptance Rate
Moderately Selective
Top Majors & Programs
Business & Marketing19% of degrees
Health Sciences12% of degrees
Biological Sciences4% of degrees
Social Sciences3% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $131,619
Earnings 5yr: $109,637
Debt: N/A
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $92,964
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $88,391
Earnings 5yr: $107,166
Debt: $27,342
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $87,911
Earnings 5yr: $91,005
Debt: N/A
Computer Science.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $79,154
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $17,750
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $76,515
Earnings 5yr: $97,774
Debt: N/A
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $70,895
Earnings 5yr: $62,049
Debt: $19,400
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $63,633
Earnings 5yr: $68,831
Debt: N/A
Social Work.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $62,482
Earnings 5yr: $58,209
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $61,223
Earnings 5yr: $64,348
Debt: $22,000
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $59,562
Earnings 5yr: $57,653
Debt: $20,207
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $58,455
Earnings 5yr: $53,312
Debt: $25,500
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $58,036
Earnings 5yr: $49,666
Debt: N/A
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $57,823
Earnings 5yr: $74,981
Debt: N/A
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $56,452
Earnings 5yr: $60,544
Debt: N/A
Social Work.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $56,123
Earnings 5yr: $47,709
Debt: $33,983
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $55,811
Earnings 5yr: $58,832
Debt: $22,889
Health and Medical Administrative Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $53,227
Earnings 5yr: $63,258
Debt: $30,291
Public Health.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $51,027
Earnings 5yr: $47,418
Debt: $23,000
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $50,703
Earnings 5yr: $43,379
Debt: $36,500
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$12,329
In-State Tuition$12,004
Out-of-State Tuition$12,004
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
54%
Pell Grants
38%
Take Loans
45%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$45,435
+28% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$58,169
Completion Signals
22%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
56%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$14,000
Est. Monthly Payment
$151/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
37%
Men63%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 37% men and 63% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
43%
Part-Time Share
32%
Avg Family Income
$31,855
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