Governors State University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3200 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #897 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #829 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #35 of 100 | In Illinois |
| #589 of 1,063 | For Social Work |
| Top50% | For 10 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 48%
- Undergraduates
- 2,572
- Graduates
- 1,825
- Male:Female Ratio
- 35:65
- 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 48% and is among the top 15% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 48% | 43% | 53% |
| Applicants | 2,944 | 1,417 | 1,527 |
| Admissions | 1,421 | 610 | 811 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 226 | 102 | 124 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 13 | 5 | 8 |
1,813 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
1,705 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| TOEFL | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school record | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| Black or African American | 1564 (36%) |
|---|---|
| White | 1161 (26%) |
| Hispanic | 721 (16%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 627 (14%) |
| Two or more races | 143 (3%) |
| Asian | 94 (2%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 82 (2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 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
- $11,455
- Students receiving aid
- 88%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $8,232 | $6,894 |
| Tuition in-state | $8,232 | $6,894 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $8,232 | $6,894 |
| Fee in-district | $3,772 | $3,772 |
| Fee in-state | $3,772 | $3,772 |
| Fee out-of-state | $3,772 | $3,772 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 280 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $11,736 |
| Room charge | $8,736 |
| Meal charge | $3,000 |
Governors State University majors
Governors State University has granted 566 bachelor's degrees across 29 programs, 598 master's across 30 programs, and 45 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 | 31 | 156 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 67 | 25 | |
| Psychology, General | 76 | 6 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 79 | ||
| Medical Informatics | 2 | 53 | |
| Social Work | 24 | 30 | |
| Management Science | 51 | ||
| Accounting | 37 | 11 | |
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 36 | 12 | |
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 42 | ||
| Information Technology | 30 | ||
| Physical Therapy & Therapist | 29 | ||
| Occupational Therapy & Therapist | 27 | ||
| Counseling Psychology | 26 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 26 | ||
| Speech-Language Pathology & Pathologist | 24 | ||
| Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration & Management | 14 | 8 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 20 | 1 | |
| Community Health and Preventive Medicine | 21 | ||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 21 | ||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 13 | 7 | |
| Nursing Science | 18 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 17 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 13 | 4 | |
| School Psychology | 17 | ||
| Communication Sciences and Disorders, General | 12 | ||
| Public Administration | 12 | ||
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | 11 | ||
| Substance Abuse & Addiction Counseling | 11 | ||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 10 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 2 | 7 | |
| Organizational Leadership | 8 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 8 | ||
| Analytical Chemistry | 6 | ||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 6 | ||
| Operations Management and Supervision | 6 | ||
| Sociology and Anthropology | 5 | ||
| Education & Teaching of Individuals with Multiple Disabilities | 4 | ||
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 2 | 2 | |
| Nursing Administration | 4 | ||
| Social Sciences, General | 4 | ||
| Cinematography and Film & Video Production | 3 | ||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 2 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 2 | ||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 2 | ||
| Nursing Practice | 2 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 1 | ||
| Economics, General | 1 | ||
| Environmental Biology | 1 | ||
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 566 | 598 | 45 |
Governors State University has a graduation rate of 22%, which is among the 6% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 22% | 20% | 23% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Governors State University has published 1,956 scientific papers with 23,940 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 164 |
| 2002 | 22 | 225 |
| 2003 | 24 | 180 |
| 2004 | 26 | 228 |
| 2005 | 17 | 249 |
| 2006 | 28 | 335 |
| 2007 | 29 | 356 |
| 2008 | 34 | 411 |
| 2009 | 33 | 453 |
| 2010 | 60 | 470 |
| 2011 | 73 | 599 |
| 2012 | 66 | 631 |
| 2013 | 72 | 737 |
| 2014 | 90 | 814 |
| 2015 | 132 | 847 |
| 2016 | 109 | 866 |
| 2017 | 49 | 934 |
| 2018 | 95 | 1079 |
| 2019 | 70 | 1210 |
| 2020 | 92 | 1511 |
| 2021 | 103 | 1748 |
| 2022 | 115 | 1780 |
| 2023 | 91 | 1866 |
| 2024 | 59 | 2033 |
| 2025 | 58 | 1777 |
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. Underwood was one of the hosts on the CBS Daytime talk show The Talk from September 2011 to December 2024, becoming the show's longest running co-host. She received a Daytime Emmy Award in 2017 and overall has been nominated seven times.
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Jerry Butler
- Occupations
- singersongwriter
- Biography
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Jerry Butler Jr. was an American soul singer-songwriter, producer, musician, and politician. He was the original lead singer of the R&B vocal group the Impressions, who were 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
- jazz musicianuniversity teacherpianistcomposercellist
- 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.
General info
| Alternative names | GSU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1969 |
| Colors | black, white |
| Academic calendar | September to August (September - December; January-April; May-August) |
| Total FTE staff | 839 |
| 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 |