Governors State University
Public university · University Park, IL · 2,556 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
48%
Selective
SAT (middle 50%)
—
ACT (middle 50%)
—
Average net price
$15,833
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$28,740
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
23%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into Governors State University?
Governors State University accepts about 48 of every 100 applicants (48%), which makes it selective. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The latest federal data says Governors State University is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Governors State University's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does Governors State University cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $28,740 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $15,833 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $13,124 a year.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$13,124
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$13,124
- Room & board$12,129
- Total cost of attendance$28,740
- Average net price after grants$15,833
Popular majors
Business, Psychology, Computer Science, Health Professions & Nursing, Liberal Arts & General Studies.
Governors State University FAQ
- What is Governors State University's acceptance rate?
- 48% — selective.
- Is Governors State University test-optional?
- The latest federal data says Governors State University is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Governors State University's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does Governors State University cost?
- About $28,740 a year before aid; $15,833 on average after grants.
- What is Governors State University's FAFSA school code?
- 009145. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so Governors State University receives your information.
- What is Governors State University's graduation rate?
- 23% of students finish within six years.
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