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About Governors State University

public masters universityhealth and business focussmall class sizesmoderately selective admissions

Governors State University is a public university in University Park, IL, known for its public masters university, health and business focus, and small class sizes. With an acceptance rate of 57%, Governors State University is moderately selective, typically enrolling around 316 students each year. Governors State University is test optional; students who submit scores are typically admitted with SATs between 830–1060, though many competitive applicants choose not to submit. Governors State University offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $11,068 per year; the sticker price of $32,349 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

Governors State University acceptance rate and admitted student profile

moderately selective

57%
Overall Accept Rate
3.25
Typical Admitted GPA
945
Median Admitted SAT
SATSubmitted score range: 830 – 1060 (test optional)

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Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to Governors State University

Test Score Strategy
GSU is test optional, and since your score falls below their 75th percentile, you are better off leaving it out and letting your GPA and coursework speak for you.
Essay Strategy
GSU places relatively low weight on essays, so spend more of your prep time making sure your GPA and completed coursework look strong rather than agonizing over multiple essay drafts.

Financial Aid & Cost

What Governors State University actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceEst. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$32k/yr$9.6k
30k-48k~$32k/yr$10.9k
48k-75k~$32k/yr$11.7k
75k-110k~$32k/yr$16.7k
110k+~$32k/yr$22.1k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

20%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$45k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
11:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
2,033
Undergrad Enrollment
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