Governors State University
University Park, IL · Public · 2,556 undergrads (small, suburb) · website ↗
What you'll actually pay
Average net price per year — tuition, fees, room & board minus grant and scholarship aid — for in-state students by household income.
| Household income | Avg net price / year |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $9,563 |
| $30,000 – $48,000 | $10,933 |
| $48,000 – $75,000 | $11,705 |
| $75,000 – $110,000 | $16,741 |
| Over $110,000 | $22,076 |
| All incomes (average) | $12,329 |
Sticker tuition: $12,004 in-state — before aid.
Admissions & outcomes
- Acceptance rate
- 48%
- Average SAT
- —
- Median ACT
- 19
- Students with Pell grants
- 54%
- Graduation rate (6yr)
- 22%
- Freshman retention
- 56%
- Median earnings @ 10yr
- $58,169
- Median debt at graduation
- $18,618
Most popular fields of study
Share of bachelor's degrees awarded.
Business21%
Psychology16%
Computer Science11%
Health & Nursing11%
Education7%
Criminal Justice6%
Visual & Performing Arts3%
Biology & Life Sciences3%
Social Sciences3%
Communications & Media3%
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