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Governors State University

University Park, IL·Public·~48% acceptance

Located in University Park, IL, Governors State University is a public university. It admits about 48% of applicants. The average net price after aid is about $12,329 per year. About 21% of students graduate, and alumni earn a median of about $58,169 ten years after enrolling.

Average cost
$12,329/yr avg net price after aid
Full cost $24,227
Aid cuts ~$11,898/yr on average

Average across all aided students (U.S. College Scorecard). Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take the free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.

Deadlines
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EA
RD
Apr 1

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Admissions
GPA range3.24–3.94
SAT (middle 50%)830–1060
ACT (middle 50%)16–22
Test policyTest optional
Programs
Computer Science
Data Science / Statistics
Information Systems / IT
Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Environmental Science
Outcomes
21%
graduation rate
56%
freshman retention
$45,435
median earnings, 6yr
$58,169
median earnings, 10yr
Frequently asked questions
What is Governors State University's acceptance rate?
Governors State University admits about 48% of applicants.
How much does Governors State University cost?
At Governors State University, the average net price after aid is about $12,329 per year, and the full cost of attendance is about $24,227 per year before aid. Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.
What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Governors State University?
The middle 50% of admitted students score 830–1060 on the SAT and 16–22 on the ACT.
What are Governors State University's application deadlines?
Governors State University's deadline is Regular Decision around Apr 1. Always confirm exact dates on the school's official site.

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