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Governors State University Teaching Programs

Governors State University is a public institution located in University Park, IL. The Suburbs Of A Large City provides tranquility and safety with access to urban amenities.

Governors State University Rankings

GSU has earned the following rankings for teaching programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#859 of 4,630	Nationwide

Where Is Governors State University?

Contact details for GSU are given below.

	Contact Details
Address:	1 University Pky, University Park, IL 60484
Phone:	7085345000
Website:	www.govst.edu/
Admissions:	www.govst.edu/admissions/
Financial Aid:	www.govst.edu/financial-aid/

How Do I Get Into GSU?

You can apply to GSU online at: https://apply.govst.edu/apply/

GSU is classified as Selective (30-50%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for GSU

This is what GSU considers when reviewing applications:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Neither required nor recommended
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Neither required nor recommended
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into GSU?

GSU has an acceptance rate of 48%, which makes it moderately selective. Ensure you meet all application requirements and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 17% choose to enroll — a modest enrollment yield, suggesting many admitted students choose other institutions.

Average Test Scores

Selectivity by Gender

Admit rates at GSU vary modestly across gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	1,417	610	43%
Women	1,527	811	53%

Can I Afford Governors State University?

The average net price after aid at GSU is $9,477. Cost varies significantly based on your financial situation since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$8,232
In-State Fees	$3,772
Out-of-State Tuition	$8,232
Out-of-State Fees	$3,772
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$12,004
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$12,004

Financial Aid

When including loans, work-study, and grants, 10% of students at GSU receive some form of financial aid (249 students).

Approximately 72% of students at GSU receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $11,149 per student.

54% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,246.

Student Loan Debt

38% of GSU undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $7,041 per year.

Governors State University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 2,175 students enrolled at GSU. GSU is classified as a 1,000 - 4,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Master’s Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs.

Gender Diversity

Of the 2,518 undergraduate students at GSU, approximately 37% are male and 63% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Governors State University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	52
Black or African American	1,019
Hispanic	498
White	712
American Indian/Alaska Native	5
Two or More Races	103
Non-Resident	55

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at GSU are shown below.

State	First-Time UG Students
Illinois	228
Georgia	3
Florida	1
Indiana	1
Michigan	1

Additionally, approximately 2.2% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Governors State University Graduate Student Diversity

1,801 of GSU’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at GSU, approximately 34% are male and 66% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Governors State University graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	39
Black or African American	516
Hispanic	208
White	426
Two or More Races	36
Non-Resident	563

Online Learning at Governors State University

GSU provides online programs for students who need flexibility.

1,155 undergraduate students at GSU took at least one online class — of those, 1,160 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 658 students took at least one online class and 545 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Teaching Programs at Governors State University

The following teaching programs are offered at GSU, with the number of degrees awarded at each level in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods	39	7	—	46
Educational Administration and Supervision	—	17	—	17
Student Counseling and Personnel Services	—	—	6	6
Special Education and Teaching	—	4	—	4
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas	—	—	—	2
Educational/Instructional Media Design	—	—	—	1
Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language	—	—	—	1

Academic Programs at Governors State University

GSU offers 17 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

GSU has an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Yes
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.