Governors State University (GovState) is a public institution located in University Park, Illinois, approximately 40 miles south of Chicago. Established in 1969, it has grown into the region's only comprehensive public university, offering a diverse array of undergraduate, graduate, doctoral, and certificate programs across four colleges: Arts and Sciences, Business, Education and Human Development, and Health and Human Services.
GovState is committed to providing an exceptional and accessible education that prepares ±«ÓãÖ±²¥ to succeed in a global society. The university boasts a vibrant campus life, including on-campus housing, over 70 student organizations, and cultural venues like the Center for Performing Arts and the Nathan Manilow Sculpture Park.
Whether you're a freshman, transfer, graduate, doctoral candidate, or certificate seeker, GovState offers a supportive environment to help you achieve your educational and professional goals. With a focus on student success, diversity, and community engagement, GovState invites you to begin your journey and explore the possibilities that await.
Your chances
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Acceptance rate
52%
Public school in Illinois with 2,600 total undergraduate ±«ÓãÖ±²¥
Rural
Great Lakes
Commuter college
On campus housing
Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference
1 University Pky, University Park, IL 60484
(708) 534-5000
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Admissions
Overall acceptance rate
52%
Yield rate - overall
32%
Acceptance rate breakdown
Women
53%
Men
49%
Applicant breakdown
Total number of applicants
1,168
Women: 59%
Men: 41%
Cost & scholarships
Your estimated net cost
$ ? / year
In-state
$21,468
Out-of-state
$28,980
Average net cost after aid
Income
Average net cost
$0–30,000
$8,282
$30,001–48,000
$8,142
$48,001–75,000
$8,885
$75,001–110,000
$13,957
Over $110,000
$14,913
Published costs and averages can be misleading:
they don’t fully account for your family’s finances (for financial aid)
or your academic profile (for scholarships).
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