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Governors State University

GSU

University Park, Illinois 60484

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Known for business — excellent value

Governors State University is a public institution in University Park with particular strength in business and psychology.

A mid-sized campus of 2.5K undergraduates with a 11:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.

20% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $58,169 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $9,477.

Established
1969
Mascot
Jax the Jaguar
Type
Public university
Conference
National Association of

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Acceptance
SAT Avg
2,518Students
11:1Student:Faculty
20%Grad Rate
$58,169Earnings 10yr
$9,477Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Governors State University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions Intel

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$11,320
Tuition (out-of-state)$11,320
Room & Board$11,360
Books & Supplies$1,000
Total Cost of Attendance$23,076
Average Net Price$9,477
Median Debt at Graduation$18,618
Monthly Payment (10yr)$197

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$8,982
$30–48K$8,419
$48–75K$11,856
$75–110K$10,513
$110K+$18,292

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$9,477

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

6000.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$14,000

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

18

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (72)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
2,518
Gender Split
62% / 38%
Women / Men
First Generation
43%
Pell Grant Recipients
52%

Race & Ethnicity

White 28%
Black 41%
Hispanic 20%
Asian 2%
Two+ 4%
Int'l 2%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate19.6%
Freshman Retention59.4%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$45,435
8 Years$52,619
10 Years$58,169

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$41,200
Men
$52,900

Rankings

U.S. News
#127

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Varsity Sports — Jaguars

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

100Average

Estimated from IL state average + suburban adjustment

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Chicagopop. 2.7M
30 mi(52 min)
Milwaukeepop. 570K
110 mi(191 min)
Indianapolispop. 880K
142 mi(246 min)

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