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Governors State University

University Park, Illinois · Public

Avg Earnings (5yr)

$45,435

Acceptance Rate

N/A

Graduation Rate

20%

Annual Tuition

$11,320

At a Glance

Total Students

2,518

Retention Rate

59%

Faculty Ratio

11

Financial Aid

40%

Median Debt

$18,618

Campus Setting

Suburban

Institution Type

Public

Institution Overview

Governors State University is a public institution with 2,518 students. The university has a 20.2% graduation rate and a 59.4% retention rate. The cost of in-state tuition is $11,320. Approximately 40% of students receive financial aid.

One year after graduation, alumni earn a median salary of $43,030. Five years after graduation, the median salary is $45,435, and ten years after graduation, the median salary is $58,169. The median debt for graduates is $18,618.

Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data

Earning Projection Over Time

$43k

1 YEAR

$45k

5 YEARS

$58k

10 YEARS

Top 50% in Earnings

Graduate Outcomes

One year after graduation, Governors State University alumni earn a median salary of $43,030. Five years after graduation, the median salary increases to $45,435. Ten years after graduation, the median salary reaches $58,169. The median debt for students is $18,618, and 39.9% of students receive financial aid.

Governors State University has a graduation rate of 20.2% and a retention rate of 59.4%. The in-state tuition is $11,320. The total student population is 2,518.

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Campus Location

University Park, Illinois

University Park, IL 60484

Governors State University is located in University Park, Illinois. The campus is in a suburban setting.

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Frequently Asked Questions

In-state tuition is $11,320 and out-of-state tuition is $11,320 per year.