Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 009145
- Phone: (217) 222-0391
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
ACCEPTANCE RATE
45.61%FINANCIAL AID RATE
96%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
10:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
14FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$8,684Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
School Map
Governors State University (GSU)
700 State St, Quincy, IL
GSU is a public institution located in University Park, IL and provides a large number of educational opportunities for students. Approximately five thousand students are enrolled yearly at GSU.
A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:
- Liberal Arts And Sciences
- Education
- Business And Marketing Studies
- Psychology
- Security And Protective Services
To be considered for admissions, you may be asked to fill out an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit school records, which are then evaluated by the admissions staff. More information regarding admissions can be found here.
Tuition & fees at this school are different for in-state and out-of-state residents. In-state tuition costs approximately $9,800 per year, while out-of-state tuition costing $18,000 annually. Some students at GSU may be eligible for financial aid, which is generally offered as grants or student loans.
Students who wish to learn more about GSU may check out their website at http://www.govst.edu.
Admission Requirements & Details
The admissions information below may give you an idea of the students GSU accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Student Enrollment
The total student enrollment at Governors State University is about 4,900, where graduate students make up roughly 4% of the student body.
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The average "out of pocket" cost of attendance, after any grants and scholarships are considered, is around $15,300. To calculate a more personalized cost visit the net price calculator. There is also a $25 application fee for students applying to the school. The figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition, fees, and expenses.
Tuition & Fees Information
- Annual tuition range estimates:
- State Residents: $7,500-$9,000
- Out-of-State: $15,000-$18,030
- Charges per unit:
- In-State: $310-$380 per unit
- Out-of-State: $630-$750 per unit
- Some programs may have a frozen tuition rate, which means the tuition will stay the same for up to five years.
Financial Aid Details
The information below lists the financial aid types students are receiving. Also shown are the percent of students receiving aid and the average amount of aid per student per year.
Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
---|---|---|
Any Financial Aid | 96% | - |
Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 79% | $9,021 |
Receiving Student Loans | 78% | $9,334 |
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To support students and graduates, Governors State University may provide student services like those listed below:- Online classes
- Weekend and night classes available
- Remedial instructional courses
- Counseling assistance
- Employing students to lower education costs
- Assisting students to find work
- Child care
Specialized Programs & Accreditations
- Health Services Administration Program
- Master's Degree in Nursing (MSN) Program
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) Program
- Occupational Therapy (OT) Program
- Speech-Language Pathology Program
- Elementary and Secondary School Teacher Education Program
Intercollegiate Athletics
Governors State University is a Member of National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), with many of the sports belonging to the NAIA Division II classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Basketball (Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conf)
- Golf
- Track and Field, X-Country
- Volleyball
Programs Offered
The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.
Get more information about the programs offered by Governors State University by clicking the request information to the right.
(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
- Biology (B)
- Environmental Biology (M)
Business and Marketing Studies
Communications and Journalism
- Communications (B)
Computer and Information Sciences
- Computer Science (B, M)
- Information Technology (B)
English Language and Literature
- English (B, M)
Health and Clinical Professions
History
- History (B)
Liberal Arts and Sciences
- Liberal Arts (B)
Mathematics and Statistics
- Math (B, M)
Physical Sciences
- Chemistry (B)
Psychology
- Psychology (B, M)
- Counseling Psychology (M)
Public Administration and Social Services
- Social Work (B, M)
- Public Administration (M)
Security and Protective Services
Social Sciences
Visual and Performing Arts
Other 4-Year Public Colleges
The list of schools below have been selected by researching which schools offer similar programs to Governors State University.
- Chicago State University in Chicago, IL (19 miles away)
- Indiana University - Northwest in Bloomington, IN (20 miles away)
- Northeastern Illinois University in Evanston, IL (37 miles away)
- Northern Illinois University in Lisle, IL (65 miles away)
- Indiana University - South Bend in Kokomo, IN (77 miles away)
Also, check out our college lists below, which can help students compare schools to one another:
- Review a complete list of all the Illinois colleges
- Get a list of all state universities in Illinois
Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 009145
- Phone: (217) 222-0391
- School Homepage