Governors State University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3094 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #874 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #806 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #33 of 100 | In Illinois |
| #594 of 1,028 | For Social Work |
| Top50% | For 12 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 57%
- Undergraduates
- 2,609
- Graduates
- 1,818
- 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 57% and is among the top 19% 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 | 57% | 55% | 59% |
| Applicants | 1,865 | 801 | 1,064 |
| Admissions | 1,072 | 440 | 632 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 286 | 126 | 160 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 30 | 13 | 17 |
1,910 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
1,448 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
13 or 4%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 830
or below
75% of them
had 1060
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Governors State University are 830-1060 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
2 or 1%
submitted ACT
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| SAT/ACT | 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 |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| Black or African American | 1566 (35%) |
|---|---|
| White | 1279 (29%) |
| Hispanic | 662 (15%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 553 (13%) |
| Two or more races | 124 (3%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 124 (3%) |
| Asian | 110 (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
- $11,987
- Students receiving aid
- 100%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $7,512 | $6,354 |
| Tuition in-state | $7,512 | $6,354 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $15,024 | $12,708 |
| Fee in-district | $2,956 | $2,236 |
| Fee in-state | $2,956 | $2,236 |
| Fee out-of-state | $2,956 | $2,236 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 274 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $11,000 |
| Room charge | $8,000 |
| Meal charge | $3,000 |
Governors State University majors
Governors State University has granted 665 bachelor's degrees across 28 programs, 457 master's across 27 programs, and 81 doctorate degrees across 4 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Governors State University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 79 | 33 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 103 | ||
| Psychology, General | 87 | 9 | |
| Computer Science | 31 | 58 | |
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 55 | 10 | |
| Physical Therapy & Therapist | 65 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 64 | ||
| Accounting | 48 | 9 | |
| Social Work | 22 | 34 | |
| Community Health and Preventive Medicine | 44 | ||
| Public Administration | 38 | ||
| Nursing Science | 35 | ||
| Information Technology | 31 | ||
| Occupational Therapy & Therapist | 31 | ||
| Counseling Psychology | 29 | ||
| Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration & Management | 22 | 5 | |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 22 | ||
| Speech-Language Pathology & Pathologist | 18 | ||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 17 | ||
| School Psychology | 17 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 6 | 10 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 15 | ||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 14 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 9 | 5 | |
| Substance Abuse & Addiction Counseling | 14 | ||
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 10 | 3 | |
| Communication Sciences and Disorders, General | 11 | ||
| Medical Informatics | 1 | 10 | |
| Mathematics, General | 2 | 6 | |
| Operations Management and Supervision | 8 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 7 | ||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 7 | ||
| Organizational Leadership | 7 | ||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 5 | ||
| Analytical Chemistry | 4 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 4 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 4 | ||
| Management Science | 4 | ||
| Sociology and Anthropology | 4 | ||
| Cinematography and Film & Video Production | 3 | ||
| History, General | 3 | ||
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | 3 | ||
| Management Information Systems, General | 3 | ||
| Nursing Practice | 2 | ||
| Economics, General | 1 | ||
| Environmental Biology | 1 | ||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 665 | 457 | 81 |
Governors State University has a graduation rate of 21%, which is among the 6% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 21% | 19% | 22% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Governors State University has published 1,746 scientific papers with 16,534 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 9 | 80 |
| 1992 | 21 | 74 |
| 1993 | 13 | 76 |
| 1994 | 11 | 85 |
| 1995 | 9 | 78 |
| 1996 | 16 | 99 |
| 1997 | 17 | 105 |
| 1998 | 11 | 107 |
| 1999 | 14 | 130 |
| 2000 | 8 | 139 |
| 2001 | 10 | 132 |
| 2002 | 20 | 174 |
| 2003 | 24 | 150 |
| 2004 | 24 | 176 |
| 2005 | 15 | 196 |
| 2006 | 28 | 285 |
| 2007 | 26 | 289 |
| 2008 | 29 | 313 |
| 2009 | 32 | 351 |
| 2010 | 61 | 397 |
| 2011 | 69 | 491 |
| 2012 | 71 | 541 |
| 2013 | 64 | 603 |
| 2014 | 81 | 665 |
| 2015 | 130 | 683 |
| 2016 | 106 | 703 |
| 2017 | 45 | 756 |
| 2018 | 85 | 889 |
| 2019 | 64 | 946 |
| 2020 | 86 | 1135 |
| 2021 | 94 | 1362 |
| 2022 | 106 | 1483 |
| 2023 | 80 | 1473 |
Governors State University alumni
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Sheryl Underwood
- Occupations
- actorfilm actorradio personality
- Biography
-
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
- songwritersinger
- Biography
-
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
- pianistuniversity teacherjazz musiciancellistcomposer
- Biography
-
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
- business executivepolitician
- Biography
-
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 | 875 |
| 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 |