Governors State University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3177 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #883 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #815 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #33 of 100 | In Illinois |
| #577 of 1,036 | For Social Work |
| Top50% | For 11 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 100%
- Undergraduates
- 2,536
- Graduates
- 1,801
- Male:Female Ratio
- 36:64
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- govst.edu
Governors State University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Governors State University has an acceptance rate of 100% and is among the 23% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
1,929 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
1,564 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
Governors State University has an open admission policy (non-competitive). The only requirement is a certificate of attendance or a highschool diploma or a General Educational Development certificate.
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| Black or African American | 1548 (36%) |
|---|---|
| White | 1166 (27%) |
| Hispanic | 686 (16%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 620 (14%) |
| Two or more races | 125 (3%) |
| Asian | 101 (2%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 85 (2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 3 (0.1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
- Average aid awarded
- $11,315
- Students receiving aid
- 94%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $7,872 | $6,624 |
| Tuition in-state | $7,872 | $6,624 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $7,872 | $6,624 |
| Fee in-district | $3,448 | $3,448 |
| Fee in-state | $3,448 | $3,448 |
| Fee out-of-state | $3,448 | $3,448 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 280 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $11,360 |
| Room charge | $8,360 |
| Meal charge | $3,000 |
Governors State University majors
Governors State University has granted 626 bachelor's degrees across 28 programs, 571 master's across 32 programs, and 48 doctorate degrees across 4 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Governors State University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | 25 | 144 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 80 | 20 | |
| Psychology, General | 84 | 14 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 89 | ||
| Social Work | 19 | 42 | |
| Accounting | 40 | 14 | |
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 50 | 4 | |
| Medical Informatics | 3 | 41 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 36 | ||
| Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration & Management | 25 | 10 | |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 33 | ||
| Physical Therapy & Therapist | 30 | ||
| Speech-Language Pathology & Pathologist | 29 | ||
| Substance Abuse & Addiction Counseling | 29 | ||
| Counseling Psychology | 28 | ||
| Information Technology | 27 | ||
| Management Science | 25 | ||
| Occupational Therapy & Therapist | 25 | ||
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 23 | ||
| Community Health and Preventive Medicine | 22 | ||
| Nursing Science | 21 | ||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 18 | ||
| Communication Sciences and Disorders, General | 17 | ||
| Operations Management and Supervision | 16 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 13 | 2 | |
| Public Administration | 13 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 11 | 1 | |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 8 | 3 | |
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | 10 | ||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 9 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 5 | 4 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 9 | ||
| School Psychology | 9 | ||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 8 | ||
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 6 | 2 | |
| Mathematics, General | 4 | 4 | |
| Organizational Leadership | 8 | ||
| Education & Teaching of Individuals with Multiple Disabilities | 7 | ||
| Cinematography and Film & Video Production | 5 | ||
| Sociology and Anthropology | 4 | ||
| Analytical Chemistry | 3 | ||
| Environmental Biology | 2 | ||
| History, General | 2 | ||
| Nursing Administration | 2 | ||
| Nursing Practice | 2 | ||
| Social Sciences, General | 2 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 1 | ||
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other | 1 | ||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 1 | ||
| Management Information Systems, General | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 626 | 571 | 48 |
Governors State University has a graduation rate of 20%, which is among the 5% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 20% | 19% | 20% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Governors State University has published 1,913 scientific papers with 22,527 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Law, Medicine, Psychology, Sociology, Computer Science, Biology, Environmental Science, and Philosophy.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 22 | 96 |
| 1993 | 14 | 103 |
| 1994 | 11 | 111 |
| 1995 | 9 | 109 |
| 1996 | 15 | 131 |
| 1997 | 18 | 133 |
| 1998 | 10 | 133 |
| 1999 | 16 | 147 |
| 2000 | 8 | 187 |
| 2001 | 11 | 163 |
| 2002 | 21 | 225 |
| 2003 | 24 | 180 |
| 2004 | 26 | 227 |
| 2005 | 17 | 249 |
| 2006 | 28 | 335 |
| 2007 | 29 | 356 |
| 2008 | 34 | 411 |
| 2009 | 33 | 453 |
| 2010 | 60 | 470 |
| 2011 | 73 | 600 |
| 2012 | 66 | 632 |
| 2013 | 72 | 738 |
| 2014 | 90 | 814 |
| 2015 | 132 | 846 |
| 2016 | 109 | 866 |
| 2017 | 49 | 934 |
| 2018 | 95 | 1079 |
| 2019 | 70 | 1211 |
| 2020 | 92 | 1510 |
| 2021 | 103 | 1746 |
| 2022 | 115 | 1781 |
| 2023 | 91 | 1859 |
| 2024 | 58 | 2017 |
Governors State University alumni
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Sheryl Underwood
- Occupations
- film actoractorradio personality
- Biography
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Sheryl Patrice Underwood is an American comedian, actress and television host. She first rose to prominence in the comedy world as the first female finalist in 1989's Miller Lite Comedy Search. Currently, Underwood is one of the hosts on the CBS Daytime talk show The Talk, becoming the show's longest running co-host, a role she first stepped into in September 2011. She has received one Daytime Emmy Award from seven nominations.
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Jerry Butler
- Occupations
- singersongwriter
- Biography
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Jerry Butler Jr. is an American soul singer-songwriter, producer, musician, and retired politician. He was the original lead singer of the R&B vocal group the Impressions, inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1991. After leaving the group in 1960, Butler achieved over 55 Billboard Pop and R&B Chart hits as a solo artist including "He Will Break Your Heart", "Let It Be Me" and "Only the Strong Survive". He was inducted into the National Rhythm & Blues Hall of Fame in 2015.
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Muhal Richard Abrams
- Occupations
- composercellistjazz musicianuniversity teacherpianist
- Biography
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Muhal Richard Abrams was an American educator, administrator, composer, arranger, clarinetist, cellist, and jazz pianist in the free jazz medium. He recorded and toured the United States, Canada and Europe with his orchestra, sextet, quartet, duo, and as a solo pianist.
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Debbie Halvorson
- Enrolled in Governors State University
- In 2001 graduated with Bachelor of Arts
- In 2003 graduated with Master of Arts
- Occupations
- politicianbusiness executive
- Biography
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Deborah L. Halvorson is an American politician who served as the U.S. representative for Illinois's 11th congressional district from 2009 until 2011. Previously, she served in the Illinois Senate from 1997 through 2009. She is a member of the Democratic Party. In September 2011, she filed to run in the newly redistricted 2nd congressional district but was defeated in the Democratic primary by the incumbent, Jesse Jackson Jr.
General info
| Alternative names | GSU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1969 |
| Colors | black, white |
| Academic calendar | September to August (September - December; January-April; May-August) |
| Total FTE staff | 968 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 1 University Pky University Park, Illinois, 60484 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 7,000 |
| Phone | 7085345000 |