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Public4-Yearmedium campus
Governors State University
University Park, IL
2.9Above Average
48%
Moderately Selective
20%
Graduation
About Governors State University
Governors State University is a public four-year institution located in University Park, Illinois. With an enrollment of approximately 2,518 undergraduate students, it is a small institution. The university admits 48% of applicants, making it moderately selective. The graduation rate is 20%. Graduates earn a median salary of $58,169 within 10 years of enrollment. After financial aid, the average student pays a net price of $9,477 per year.
Key Statistics
Acceptance Rate
48%
Class of 2026 data
Graduation Rate
20%
Enrollment
2,518
Total students
Median Earnings
$58,169
10 yrs after entry
In-State Tuition
$11,320
Per year
Out-of-State Tuition
$11,320
Per year
Average Net Price
$9,477
After aid (avg)
SAT Range
N/A or test-optional
Campus Location
Admissions
Admission Requirements
SAT Score Range (M+R)
Test-optional / N/A
ACT Score Range
Test-optional / N/A
Test Score Ranges
SAT Score (Math + Reading)
Test-optional / N/A
SAT Math
Test-optional / N/A
ACT Composite
Test-optional / N/A
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Cost & Financial Aid
Cost Comparison
Out-of-State Tuition$11,320/yr
Avg Net Price (after aid)$9,477/yr
What most students actually pay
Return on Investment
Excellent4-Year Cost
$37,908
10-Year Earnings
$581,690
ROI Multiple
15.3×
Based on avg net price × 4 years vs. median earnings × 10 years after enrollment
Scholarships at Governors State University
Student Outcomes
20%
Graduation Rate
Within 6 years
$58k
Median Earnings
10 years after enrollment
2,518
Total Enrollment
Undergraduate students
