Governors State University in University Park
University Park, IL
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Overview
Average Annual Cost
Average annual cost includes tuition and fees, books and supplies, and living expenses, minus the average grant/scholarship aid. Separate metrics have calculated for different institutions depends on calendar system and sector of the establishment (public or private).
The Governors State University is a public and non-academic-year institution, so it’s net price represents an average of all programs and includes only undergraduates who first enrolled in the fall term and pay in-state tuition and receive Title IV aid.
BELOW AVERAGE
By Family Income
Depending on the federal state, or institutional grant and available, Governors State University students in your income bracket may pay more of less than the overall average costs.
| Family Income | Average cost |
|---|---|
| $0 - $30,000 | -- |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | -- |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | -- |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | -- |
| $110,001+ | -- |
Admission considerations
Required:
- Secondary school GPA
- Secondary school record
- Admission test scores
Recommended:
- Secondary school rank
- Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.)
Neither required nor recommended:
- Completion of college-preparatory program
- Recommendations
- Formal demonstration of competencies
- TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
Finance
Charges:
Typical room charge for academic year: 7638
Typical board charge for academic year: -
Combined charge for room and board: -
Percent of students with financial aid
Types of financial aids
2091 of Governors State University undergraduates were awarded with some type of financial aid, it’s 58 percents of all undergraduate students. This makes Governors State University number 59 in the amount of financial aid awarded to students among all educational institutions in Illinois.
Students at Governors State University awarded 5 types of loans or aids, the biggest percent of students received a any financial aid.
| Family Income | Number awarded grant and scholarship aid | Average amount of grant and scholarship aid awarded |
|---|---|---|
| $0 - $30,000 | 90.83% | $5,618 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | 97.06% | $4,699 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | 74.29% | $2,988 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | 26.67% | $869 |
| $110,001+ | 30% | $300 |
Salary After Attending
According to College Scorecard Data from U.S. Department of Education
Students services
Career
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Living & meal
Full-time, first-time degree/certificate-seeking students required to live on campus
Institution provide on-campus housing
Institution provides board or meal plan
Veteran Services Available
Yellow Ribbon Program
Credit for military training
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military servicemembers, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Member of Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges
Disability services
Percent indicator of undergraduates formally registered as students with disabilities
Undergraduate programs or courses are offered via distance education
Graduate programs or courses are offered via distance education
Alternative tuition plans
Any alternative tuition plans offered by institution
Tuition guaranteed plan
Tuition payment plan
Other alternative tuition plan
Tuition guarantee is a program which guarantees to entering first-time students that tuition will not increase for the years they are enrolled. These guarantees are generally time-bound for four or five years.
Tuition payment plan - a program that allows tuition to be paid in installments spread out over an agreed upon period of time, sometimes without interest or finance charges.
Special learning opportunities
Here are the learning opportunities available in Governors State University.
Study abroad
Weekend/evening college
Teacher certification (below the postsecondary level)
Teacher certification: students can complete their preparation in certain areas of specialization
Teacher certification: approved by the state for initial certification or licensure of teachers
Study abroad - programs and arrangements providing students a possibility to complete part of the college program studying in another country.
Weekend/evening college allows students to complete courses and attend classes only on weekends or only in evenings.
Teacher certifications programs are designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers in elementary, middle/junior high, and secondary schools.
Athletic associations
- Member of National Athletic Association
- Member of National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA)
- NCAA/NAIA member for basketball
- NCAA/NAIA member for cross country/track
Applying information
Admission considerations
Required:
- Secondary school GPA
- Secondary school record
- Admission test scores
Recommended:
- Secondary school rank
- Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.)
Neither required nor recommended:
- Completion of college-preparatory program
- Recommendations
- Formal demonstration of competencies
- TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
Acceptance Rate
The percentage of students given offers out of all those that applied.
In comparison to National Average
Governors State University acceptance rate is above national average.
In comparison to state Average
Average acceptance rate for institutions in state is 68%, so acceptance rate value is above state average for 26%.
ABOVE AVERAGE
In comparison to an average acceptance rate in of colleges in $0 - $10k price range
Average acceptance rate for all institutions in state in the same net price range is 64%, so Governors State University acceptance rate value is above state net price average for 30%.
ABOVE AVERAGE
Admissions yield
Total
Full time
Part time
Retention rate
Full-time retention rate
Part-time retention rate
The Governors State University full-time retention rate is 59% and part-time retention rate is 0%.
Retention rate is the percentage of the institution's first-time first-year undergraduate students who continue at that institution the next year. E.g., full-time students who study in the fall semester and keep on studying in the same program next fall semester are included in the retention rate.
Retention rate is an important index: if it is high, it demonstrates that school has quality curriculum, welcoming student environments and cultures as more students choose to continue their studies.
SAT/ACT scores
SAT scores
Percent of first-time degree/certificate-seeking Governors State University students submitting SAT scores
Composite SAT Range (25th - 75th):
1285 - 1520
SAT Range by section (25th - 75th)
Critical Reading: 455 - 570
Math: 400 - 500
Writing: 430 - 450
SAT Test Score Range
ACT scores
Percent of first-time degree/certificate-seeking Governors State University students submitting ACT scores
Composite ACT Range (25th - 75th):
17 - 21
ACT Range by section (25th - 75th)
English: 16 - 22
Math: 16 - 20
Writing: 5 - 7
ACT Test Score Range
SAT Score Converter
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For the High School Class of 2017:
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Student Body
The student-to-faculty ratio at Governors State University is 12:1, that means that for every 12 students the institution has one professor, lecturer or specialist with a degree in education. Lower student-to-faculty ratio is better - it means that professors can dedicate more time and attention to each student.
Men/Women
Percent of international students
Race/ethnicity breakdown
Students enrollment in distance education
In Governors State University the biggest percent of students are enrolled in on-campus courses.
Distance education location breakdown
Here are the students enrolled exclusively in distance education courses at Governors State University and grouped by their location. Distance education courses are the most popular for students located in Illinois.
Campus Safety
The percentage of crimes on Main Campus
The campus located by 1 University Pky address in University Park, Illinois.
Main Campus in comparison of all branches in the US. It is calculated as the average percent of crimes yearly by five years of data for every campus, based on an overall number of students studying there. The branch is a part of Governors State University with 0.02% of maximum crimes a year. The most often crimes detected on Main Campus are burglary and motor vehicle theft.
Academic Programs
Number of degree programs offered
This is one of the lowest number of programs in comparison with other 312 universities in Illinois state. Governors State University is one of the few institutions in Illinois that offers a Bachelor's degree program.
Number of degree programs offered via distance education
There are 24 distance learning programs that are offered in the Governors State University: 9 are for Bachelor's degree, 6 - for Master's degree, 3 - for Doctor's degree-research/scholarship programs, 3 - for Postbaccalaureate certificate and 3 are Post-master's certificate.
Note, that programs offered via distance education might be entirely online as well as partially online and require on-campus meetings. So look carefully into each program to make sure you can commit.
Total credit/contact hours
Here you can find the data on instructional activity in measured in total credit and/or contact hours delivered by institutions during a 12-month period. Also we shown the Illinois state average data to help you compare.
Governors State University provides coursework for undergraduate students, graduate students and students with doctors professional practice.
In 2014-2015 academic year estimated full-time equivalent undergraduate enrollment was 2686 students with 80588 сredit hours for 12-month instructional activity period. The enrollment for graduates was 1621 with 38897 credit hours. The doctors professional practice enrollment was 183 students.
TOP 5 Popular Majors
The most popular majors counted as percentage breakdown of degrees awarded in every single discipline in Governors State University
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Student Reviews and Ratings for Governors State University
Overall Rating:
Great School. Great choice to begin your new chapter. Thankful i made the right choise by choosing GSU.
Source of the review: Google Places, Google Maps™Family Development Center is not only the name but it's the center purpose of this facility. From the administrators, the teachers, the cooks, the maintenance workers, etc. When you come into the facility you're greeted with smiles, and gestures of kindness. I love how you can share your concerns about your child and how they listen in order to assist you. Their concerns are not just limited to your child while they're in the facility but at home as well. They offer activities for family bonding, seminars for family development and so on. By doing this, it allows parents to see other parents who are experiencing the same things and coming to great solutions. Developing families early on, giving a great start to assist our children to have a positive school experience as they grow. It is in my opinion, the hope and comfort that's needed to raise a child. Thank you all at FDC
Source of the review: Google Places, Google Maps™Worst University i have ever attended! The staff and administration are horrible. If you have an issue about anything you wont get a straight answer and you get passed around from person to person or play monkey in the middle. The professors are not the best but there are a few that are good. Over all i wouldn't go to this school if you want your moneys worth. If you are a Speech Pathology Major this school is not for you. Your GPA will definitely suffer from this school.
Source of the review: Google Places, Google Maps™This is a terrible facility!!!! Don't attend, the way that they handle their finances is terrible. They try to charge an arm and a leg just for registering. Even if you live in the state. I highly recommend looking into a different university if that is what your looking to go to.
Source of the review: Google Places, Google Maps™Great school. I'm going here for the computer science program and I am happy with the level of challenge and work given. I'll be graduating in the Fall of this year (2018). I'm going to miss this university
Source of the review: Google Places, Google Maps™Location & Website
Address: 1 University Pky
Place:
Religious affiliation: Not applicable
Calendar system: Semester
General Phone Number: +7085345000
Institution is active in current year: 1
Institution's internet website address: govst.edu
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