Governors State University

University Park, IL
PublicSuburbanWebsite
Acceptance Rate
Enrollment
2,518
Graduation Rate
20%
Student-Faculty Ratio
11:1
Median Earnings (10yr)
$58,169
Retention Rate
59%

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Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$11,320
Out-of-State Tuition
$11,320
Avg Net Price
$9,477
Room & Board
$11,360
Total COA
$23,076
Median Debt
$18,618

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30,000
$8,982
$30,001–48,000
$8,419
$48,001–75,000
$11,856
$75,001–110,000
$10,513
$110,001+
$18,292
Pell Grant Rate: 52%
Federal Loan Rate: 40%

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Sticker Price$22,680
Estimated Net Price$9,477 (avg)

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Outcomes

Graduation Rate
20%
Median Earnings (10yr)
$58,169
Retention Rate
59%
Median Debt
$18,618

Top Programs

Business & Marketing
21.7%
Psychology
13.4%
Health Professions
12.1%
Computer Science
8.3%
Criminal Justice
8.0%
Education
7.0%
Communication
3.8%
Public Administration & Social Services
3.0%
English
2.1%
Biology
1.8%

Demographics

Men 38%Women 62%
White
28.2%
Black
40.8%
Hispanic
19.7%
Asian
2.2%
Two or More
3.8%
International
2.4%

Application Info

Deadlines

EA2025-11-15
App Fee (Domestic)$0
App Fee (International)$0

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Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Last updated January 2026.