Governors State University
University Park, IL
48.3%
Acceptance Rate
$12,004
Avg Cost (In-State)
$12,004
Avg Cost (Out-of-State)
20.9%
Graduation Rate
2,556
Total Enrollment
Popular programs
Application requirements
Regular Deadline
Rolling admissions
Common App
No
Test Policy
Test Optional
Essays Required
0
Letters of Rec
0
Application Fee
$25
Interview
Not required
Essays: Personal statement may be required for some programs but not for general undergraduate admission
Note: Minimum 2.0 GPA for transfer students with 24+ credit hours; high school transcripts required for students with fewer than 24 credit hours
Requirements are AI-generated from public data and may change. Always verify directly with the college.
Getting there
Graduate outcomes
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
$45,435
Median Earnings at 6 Years
median graduate salary 6 years after starting
$58,169
Median Earnings at 10 Years
median graduate salary 10 years after starting
21%
4-Year Graduation Rate
students completing degree within 4 years
Earnings data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Figures reflect federal aid recipients only — actual median earnings may be higher at schools where many students receive grants rather than loans.
Earnings by major
Median earnings 1 year after graduation, by bachelor's program. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard FieldOfStudy data.
| Program | Median earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | $44,436 | $59,562 | 120 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | $42,107 | $50,703 | 114 |
| Psychology, General. | $29,449 | $47,048 | 91 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | $42,456 | $55,811 | 74 |
| Communication and Media Studies. | $27,071 | $47,475 | 55 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | $45,235 | $46,895 | 54 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | $44,498 | $53,227 | 53 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | $48,567 | $70,895 | 51 |
Tracked through federal tax records. Programs with fewer than 30 graduates with reported earnings are privacy-suppressed. 4-year figure tracks the same cohort 3 years later.
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