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Tuition Policies for Servicemembers and Veteranswww.govst.edu/veterans/
Disability Serviceswww.govst.edu/disability-services/
Athletic Graduation Rateswww.gsujaguars.com/d/Right-To-Know__2018_.pdf
Mission Statement
  Governors State University is committed to offering an exceptional and accessible education that prepares students with the knowledge, skills and confidence to succeed in a global society.
Special Learning Opportunities
Distance education – undergraduate programs offered
Distance education – graduate programs offered
ROTC (Air Force)
Study abroad
Weekend/evening college
Teacher certification (below the postsecondary level)
Student Services
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
On-campus day care for students' children
Undergraduate students enrolled who are formally registered with office of disability services
3% or less
Carnegie Classification
Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
Religious Affiliation
Not applicable
Federal Aid
Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
For-credit instruction programs offered
Academic
Continuing professional
Noncredit education offered
Workforce Education
English as a Second Language
Continuing Professional Education
Credit Accepted
Dual credit
Credit for life experiences
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Faculty and graduate assistants by primary function, Fall 2022Full timePart time
Total faculty245454
Instructional245454
Research and public service00
Total graduate assistants-14
Instructional-11
Research-3
Estimated Expenses for Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
  • Beginning students are those who are entering postsecondary education for the first time.
Estimated expenses for academic year2019-20202020-20212021-20222022-2023% change 2021-2022 to 2022-2023
Tuition and fees
In-state$10,070$10,108$10,108$10,4683.6%
Out-of-state$17,582$17,620$17,620$17,9802.0%
Books and supplies$1,000$1,000$1,000$1,0000.0%
Living arrangement
On Campus
Room and board$9,181$10,468$10,729$11,0002.5%
Other$3,000$3,000$3,000$3,1003.3%
Off Campus
Room and board$11,638$11,638$11,638$11,6380.0%
Other$3,000$3,000$3,000$3,1003.3%
Off Campus with Family
Other$3,000$3,000$3,000$3,1003.3%
Total Expenses2019-20202020-20212021-20222022-2023% change 2021-2022 to 2022-2023
In-state
On Campus$23,251$24,576$24,837$25,5682.9%
Off Campus$25,708$25,746$25,746$26,2061.8%
Off Campus with Family$14,070$14,108$14,108$14,5683.3%
Out-of-state
On Campus$30,763$32,088$32,349$33,0802.3%
Off Campus$33,220$33,258$33,258$33,7181.4%
Off Campus with Family$21,582$21,620$21,620$22,0802.1%
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Average graduate student tuition and fees for academic year2022-2023
In-state tuition$6,354
In-state fees$2,236
Out-of-state tuition$12,708
Out-of-state fees$2,236
Alternative Tuition Plans and Promise Program
Type of PlanOffered
Tuition guarantee planX
Prepaid tuition plan
Tuition payment planX
Other alternative tuition plan
  • Does not participate in Promise program
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2021-2022
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
  • Beginning students are those who are entering postsecondary education for the first time.
Type of AidNumber awarded aidPercent awarded aidTotal amount of aid awardedAverage amount of aid awarded
Any student financial aid1189100%————
Grant or scholarship aid189100%$2,265,622$11,987
Federal grants189100%$1,077,762$5,702
Pell grants12868%$666,838$5,210
Other federal grants189100%$410,924$2,174
State/local government grant or scholarships15884%$1,005,027$6,361
Institutional grants or scholarships8143%$182,833$2,257
Student loan aid8746%$454,395$5,223
Federal student loans8746%$439,453$5,051
Other student loans(*)2%(*)(*)
  • 1 Includes students awarded Federal work study aid and aid from other sources not listed above.
  • (*) Number awarded aid and total and average amounts of aid awarded are withheld to preserve the privacy of individuals.
All Undergraduate Students
Type of AidNumber awarded aidPercent awarded aidTotal amount of aid awardedAverage amount of aid awarded
Degree/certificate-seeking
Grant or scholarship aid12,688100%$21,325,574$7,934
Pell grants1,43954%$6,392,055$4,442
Federal student loans1,10041%$7,802,332$7,093
Non-degree/non-certificate-seeking
Grant or scholarship aid121100%$81,863$3,898
  • 1 Grant or scholarship aid includes aid awarded, from the federal government, state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.

  • For more information on Student Financial Assistance Programs or to apply for financial aid via the web, visit Federal Student Aid.
Average Net Price for Full-Time Beginning Students
Full-time beginning undergraduate students who paid the in-state or in-district tuition rate and were awarded grant or scholarship aid from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.
2019-20202020-20212021-2022
Average net price$9,998$9,943$9,833
Full-time beginning undergraduate students who paid the in-state or in-district tuition rate and were awarded Title IV aid by income.
Average net price by Income2019-20202020-20212021-2022
$0 – $30,000$8,629$7,732$8,282
$30,001 – $48,000$9,435$6,587$8,142
$48,001 – $75,000$12,810$10,987$8,885
$75,001 – $110,000$14,922$12,844$13,957
$110,001 and more$18,907$13,797$14,913
  • Average net price is generated by subtracting the average amount of federal, state/local government, or institutional grant or scholarship aid from the total cost of attendance. Total cost of attendance is the sum of published tuition and required fees (lower of in-district or in-state), books and supplies, and the weighted average for room and board and other expenses.
  • Beginning students are those who are entering postsecondary education for the first time.
  • Title IV aid to students includes grant aid, work study aid, and loan aid. These include: Federal Pell Grant, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG), Academic Competitiveness Grant (ACG), National Science and Mathematics Access to Retain Talent Grant (National SMART Grant), Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education (TEACH) Grant, Federal Work-Study, Federal Perkins Loan, Subsidized Direct or FFEL Stafford Loan, and Unsubsidized Direct or FFEL Stafford Loan. For those Title IV recipients, net price is reported by income category and includes students awarded federal aid even if none of that aid was provided in the form of grants. While Title IV status defines the cohort of student for which the data are reported, the definition of net price remains the same – total cost of attendance minus grant aid.
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Fall 2022
Total enrollment4,427
Undergraduate enrollment2,609
Undergraduate transfer-in enrollment432
Graduate enrollment1,818
Undergraduate Attendance StatusUndergraduate Student Gender
Undergraduate Attendance Status:Full-time: 62%Part-time: 38%Undergraduate Student Gender:Male: 37%Female: 63%
Undergraduate Race/ethnicity
Undergraduate Race/ethnicity:American Indian or Alaska Native: 0%Asian: 2%Black or African American: 40%Hispanic/Latino: 19%Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander: 0%White: 30%Two or more races: 3%Race/ethnicity unknown: 3%U.S. Nonresident: 2%
Undergraduate Student AgeUndergraduate Student Residence
Undergraduate Student Age:24 and under: 53%25 and over: 46%Age unknown: 1%Undergraduate Student Residence:In-state: 95%Out-of-state: 3%Foreign countries: 2%Unknown: 0%
  • Age data are reported for Fall 2021.
  • Residence data are reported for first-time degree/certificate-seeking undergraduates.
Undergraduate Distance Education Status
Undergraduate Enrollment by Distance Education Status:Enrolled exclusively in distance education courses: 40%Enrolled in some, but not all, distance education courses: 48%Not enrolled in any distance education courses: 12%
Graduate Attendance Status
Graduate Attendance Status:Full-time: 53%Part-time: 47%
Graduate Distance Education Status
Graduate Enrollment by Distance Education Status:Enrolled exclusively in distance education courses: 22%Enrolled in some, but not all, distance education courses: 37%Not enrolled in any distance education courses: 42%
Undergraduate application fee (2022-2023): $25
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2022
TotalMaleFemale
Number of applicants1,8658011,064
Percent admitted57%55%59%
Percent admitted who enrolled29%32%28%
Admissions ConsiderationsRequired to be consideredNot required, but consideredNot considered
Secondary school GPAX
Secondary school rankX
Secondary school recordX
Completion of college-preparatory programX
RecommendationsX
Formal demonstration of competenciesX
Work experienceX
Personal statement or essayX
Legacy statusNot applicableX
Admission test scoresRequired to be consideredNot required, but considered (Test Optional)Not considered (Test Blind)
SAT / ACTX
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)X
English Proficiency TestX
Test Scores: Fall 2022 (enrolled first-time students)
Students submitting scoresNumberPercent
SAT134%
ACT21%
  • Data apply to first-time degree/certificate-seeking students.
  • Institutions are asked to report test scores only if they are required for admission. If an institution reports less than 5 students for any of the test scores, percentiles are not reported.
First-to-Second Year Retention Rates

Retention rates measure the percentage of first-time students who are seeking bachelor's degrees who return to the institution to continue their studies the following fall.

Retention Rates for First-Time Students Pursuing Bachelor's Degrees
Student retention:Full-time students: 56%Part-time students: 40%
Percentage of Students Who Began Their Studies in Fall 2021 and Returned in Fall 2022
Overall Graduation Rate and Transfer-Out Rate

The overall graduation rate is also known as the "Student Right to Know" or IPEDS graduation rate. It tracks the progress of students who began their studies as full-time, first-time degree- or certificate-seeking students to see if they complete a degree or other award such as a certificate within 150% of "normal time" for completing the program in which they are enrolled.

Some institutions also report a transfer-out rate, which is the percentage of the full-time, first-time students who transferred to another institution without completing at the current institution.

Note that not all students at the institution are tracked for these rates. Students who have already attended another postsecondary institution, or who began their studies on a part-time basis, are not tracked for this rate. At this institution, 38 percent of entering students were counted as "full-time, first-time" in 2022.

Overall Graduation and Transfer-Out Rates for Students Who Began Their Studies in Fall 2016
Overall graduation rate:Overall graduation rate: 21%Transfer-out rate: 40%
Percentage of Full-time, First-Time Students Who Graduated or Transferred Out Within 150% of "Normal Time" to Completion for Their Program
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rates

Bachelor’s degree graduation rates measure the percentage of entering students beginning their studies full-time and are planning to get a bachelor’s degree and who complete their degree program within a specified amount of time.

Graduation Rates for Students Pursuing Bachelor's Degrees
Bachelor's degree rate:[Began in Fall 2014]4-year: 12%6-year: 24%8-year: 26%[Began in Fall 2016]4-year: 15%6-year: 21%
Percentage of Full-time, First-time Students Who Graduated in the Specified Amount of Time and Began in Fall 2014 or Fall 2016
6-Year Graduation Rate by Gender for Students Pursuing Bachelor's Degrees
6-Year Graduation Rate by Gender for Students Pursuing Bachelor's Degrees:Male: 19%Female: 22%
Percentage of Full-time, First-time Students Who Began Their Studies in Fall 2016 and Received a Degree or Award Within 150% of "Normal Time" to Completion for Their Program
6-Year Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity for Students Pursuing Bachelor's Degrees
6-Year Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity for Students Pursuing Bachelor's Degrees:Asian: 0%Black or African American: 16%Hispanic/Latino: 38%White: 33%Two or more races: 0%Race/ethnicity unknown: 14%
Percentage of Full-time, First-time Students Who Began Their Studies in Fall 2016 and Received a Degree or Award Within 150% of "Normal Time" to Completion for Their Program
Completions (Number of awards conferred) 2021-2022
Completions are the number of awards conferred by program and award level.
sort byProgramPostgraduate
Certificate		BachelorMasterDoctor
  • Data shown are for first majors.
  • (-) Program is not offered at this award level.
  • d identifies programs and award levels that are offered as a distance education program. For program category totals, d is shown if one or more programs in the category are offered as a distance education program.
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other-0--
Category total-0--
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biology/Biological Sciences, General07--
Environmental Biology--1-
Category total071-
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Accounting-489-
Business Administration and Management, General-7933-
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General--3-
Management Information Systems, General--3-
Management Science--4-
Operations Management and Supervision-8--
Organizational Leadership---7
Category total-135527
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Mass Communication/Media Studies-103-
Speech Communication and Rhetoric-22--
Category total-323-
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance0---
Computer Science-3158-
Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration0---
Information Technology-31--
Category total06258-
Education
Biology Teacher Education0---
Chemistry Teacher Education0---
College Student Counseling and Personnel Services0---
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services---7
Curriculum and Instruction--0-
Early Childhood Education and Teaching-140-
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Multiple Disabilities--0-
Educational Leadership and Administration, General--64-
Educational/Instructional Technology0---
Elementary Education and Teaching-15--
English/Language Arts Teacher Education1---
Mathematics Teacher Education0---
Reading Teacher Education0-0-
Social Science Teacher Education0---
Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor0---
Category total129647
English Language and Literature/Letters
English Language and Literature, General-95-
Category total-95-
Health Professions and Related Programs
Communication Sciences and Disorders, General-11--
Community Health and Preventive Medicine-44--
Family Practice Nurse/Nursing1---
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician0---
Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management0225-
Medical Informatics-110-
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other0---
Mental Health Counseling/Counselor0---
Nursing Administration--0-
Nursing Practice---2
Nursing Science--35-
Occupational Therapy/Therapist--310
Physical Therapy/Therapist---65
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse-17d--
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist--18-
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling1-14-
Category total295d11367
History
History, General-3--
Category total-3--
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies-5510-
Category total-5510-
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies-103--
Category total-103--
Mathematics and Statistics
Mathematics, General-26-
Category total-26-
Physical Sciences
Analytical Chemistry--4-
Chemistry, General-4--
Category total-44-
Psychology
Counseling Psychology--29-
Psychology, General-879-
School Psychology--17-
Category total-8755-
Public Administration and Social Service Professions
Public Administration--38-
Social Work-2234-
Category total-2272-
Social Sciences
Economics, General-1--
Political Science and Government, General-610-
Social Sciences, General-0--
Sociology and Anthropology-4--
Category total-1110-
Visual and Performing Arts
Art/Art Studies, General-5--
Cinematography and Film/Video Production--3-
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General-4--
Fine/Studio Arts, General--1-
Category total-94-
Grand total366545781
Athletics Participation
  • Sanction Body: NAIA Division I
Varsity Men's and Women's TeamsMenWomen
Basketball1314
Golf62
Soccer2421
Track and Field, X-Country98
Volleyball–13
Institutional Accreditation
AccreditorStatusNext Review Date
Higher Learning CommissionAccredited since ((!)01/01/1975)08/31/2030
Programmatic Accreditation
Accreditor / ProgramStatusNext Review Date
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. – May 6, 2013 Formerly: National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission
Nursing (CLNUR) - Clinical DoctorateAccredited since (07/25/2019)12/31/2026
Nursing (MNUR) - Master's programAccredited since (03/01/1990)12/31/2026
Nursing (NUR) - Baccalaureate programAccredited since ((!)12/01/1981)12/31/2026
American Occupational Therapy Association, Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education
Occupational Therapy (OTM) - Programs leading to a Master's DegreeAccredited since (04/01/1998)07/31/2029
American Physical Therapy Association, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education
Physical Therapy (PT) - Professional programs for the physical therapistAccredited since (02/23/1999)12/31/2023
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology
Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) - Graduate degree programsAccredited since (11/01/1987)02/01/2023
 No Longer Recognized  Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education
Health Services Administration (HSA) - Graduate programs in health services administrationAccredited since (01/01/2004)12/31/2013
 No Longer Recognized  National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
Teacher Education (TED) - Baccalaureate and graduate programs for the preparation of teachers and other professional personnel for elementary and secondary schoolsAccredited since (03/20/2003)06/20/2018
  • (!) Estimated date
  • For more detailed information on accreditation for this institution, including all actions and justification for actions, visit OPE's Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs: ope.ed.gov/dapip/#/institution-profile/113023.
On-Campus
Criminal Offenses201920202021
a. Murder/Non-negligent manslaughter000
b. Negligent manslaughter000
c. Rape000
d. Fondling100
e. Incest000
f. Statutory Rape000
g. Robbery000
h. Aggravated assault001
i. Burglary000
j. Motor vehicle theft000
k. Arson000
VAWA Offenses201920202021
a. Domestic violence000
b. Dating violence302
c. Stalking000
Arrests201920202021
a. Weapons: carrying, possessing, etc.002
b. Drug abuse violations000
c. Liquor law violations000
Disciplinary Actions201920202021
a. Weapons: carrying, possessing, etc.301
b. Drug abuse violations1455
c. Liquor law violations008
On-Campus Student Housing Facilities
  • On-campus Student Housing Facilities statistics are a subset of On-Campus statistics.
Criminal Offenses201920202021
a. Murder/Non-negligent manslaughter000
b. Negligent manslaughter000
c. Rape000
d. Fondling100
e. Incest000
f. Statutory Rape000
g. Robbery000
h. Aggravated assault001
i. Burglary000
j. Motor vehicle theft000
k. Arson000
VAWA Offenses201920202021
a. Domestic violence000
b. Dating violence302
c. Stalking000
Arrests201920202021
a. Weapons: carrying, possessing, etc.002
b. Drug abuse violations000
c. Liquor law violations000
Disciplinary Actions201920202021
a. Weapons: carrying, possessing, etc.301
b. Drug abuse violations1455
c. Liquor law violations008
  • The crime data reported by the institutions have not been subjected to independent verification by the U.S. Department of Education. Therefore, the Department cannot vouch for the accuracy of the data reported here.
  • The crime statistics displayed only includes On-Campus data associated with the main campus as listed on College Navigator. For statistics associated with each campus location, off campus data, and for additional information covering Hate Crimes, and Fire statistics see https://ope.ed.gov/campussafety.
  • The On-Campus data do not include incidents that: (a) took place on public property, including thoroughfares, streets, sidewalks, and parking facilities, that is within the campus, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from the campus; (b) took place on any building or property owned or controlled by a student organization that is officially recognized by the institution; or (c) took place on any building or property owned or controlled by an institution that is used in direct support of, or in relation to, the institution's educational purposes, is frequently used by students, and is not within the same reasonably contiguous geographic area of the institution.
Services and Programs for Servicemembers and Veterans
Credit for military training
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military servicemembers, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Member of Department of Defense Voluntary Educational Partnership Memorandum of Understanding
  • Your military experience is invaluable. Whether you are active military, transitioning to civilian life or a dependent or military spouse, continuing your education will ensure your continued success. The Veterans Resource Center at Governors State University is your partner on this journey. Our predominantly military-connected staff is here to help you navigate VA Education Benefits, to offer career planning assistance, and to immerse you in campus life, including cultural events and sports.
Tuition policies specifically for Veterans and Servicemembers
Educational Benefits, 2021-2022
Number of students receiving benefits/assistance
Number of students receiving benefits/assistance:Post-9/11 GI Bill Benefits - undergraduates: 31Post-9/11 GI Bill Benefits - graduates: 6DoD Tuition Assistance Program - undergraduates: 0DoD Tuition Assistance Program - graduates: 0
Average amount of benefits/assistance disbursed through the institution
Average amount of benefits/assistance disbursed through the institution:Post-9/11 GI Bill Benefits - undergraduates: $7,331Post-9/11 GI Bill Benefits - graduates: $10,307
RETENTION RATES
RETENTION RATES FOR FIRST-TIME, DEGREE/CERTIFICATE EDUCATION BENEFIT USERS PURSUING BACHELOR'S DEGREES
RETENTION RATES FOR FIRST-TIME, DEGREE/CERTIFICATE EDUCATION BENEFIT USERS PURSUING BACHELOR'S DEGREESFull-time students: 100%Part-time students: 100%
Retention rate is the percentage of undergraduate students who began their studies in academic year 2013-14 and returned in academic year 2014-15
Three-year Official Cohort Default Rates
Fiscal Year202020192018
Default rate0.0%2.5%6.2%
Number in default041106
Number in repayment1,4211,5991,697
Aid Programs
  • Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan)