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ACT
17/20
SAT
875/1013
Estimated Cost
$28,370
Financial Aid
$22,853
Students
5,000 - 9,999
About Governors State University
Governors State University is a public university located in University Park, Will County, Illinois, United States. The 750 acres (3.0 km2) campus is located 30 miles (48 km) south of Chicago, Illinois. GSU was founded in 1969. GSU is a comprehensive public university with a broad curriculum, offering degree programs at the undergraduate, master's, and doctoral levels. GSU has four colleges: the College of Arts and Sciences, the College of Business, the College of Education, and the College of Health and Human Services.
Location
Located in University Park, Illinois.
Governors State University Rankings
Prepler rankings are based on rigorous and in-depth analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education.
2024 Best Colleges in America
#1757 of 6828
2024 Best Colleges in Illinois
#65 of 274
2024 Best Public Colleges in Illinois
#12 of 66
Most Popular Majors
The most popular major at Governors State University is Medical followed by Computer Sciences, Business Management, Liberal Arts and Psychology.
Graduation Rate
Graduation rate of college is a strong indicator of success of the college’s students in attaining their educational goals. Prepler defines graduation rate as the percentage of first-time, full-time students who graduated from Governors State University within four or six years.
Notable Alumni
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