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Governors State University
Governors State University
UNIVERSITY PARK, IL . 4 Year 3.5
#1241 in Best Colleges in America
1 UNIVERSITY PKY UNIVERSITY PARK, IL 60484

Overview

Governors State University is a public university located in Illinois, USA. It was founded in 1969. The school offers undergraduate, master's and doctoral programs covering business, education, health sciences and art. The campus environment is beautiful, with advanced teaching facilities and rich resources. The school focuses on practical teaching and encourages students to participate in internships and research projects to enhance their professional competitiveness. The small class teaching model promotes interaction between teachers and students, and the teaching atmosphere is rigorous and active. Governors State University is committed to providing students with high-quality education and cultivating professionals with innovative spirit and leadership.

Rankings

  • 299

    #299 in Most Diverse Colleges in America

  • 6

    #6 73 in Colleges with the Best Professors in America

  • 339

    #339 in Best College Food in America

  • Most Diverse Colleges in America 299 of 1,517
  • Best College Food in America 339 of 1,361
  • Safest College Campuses in America 377 of 1,306

Academics

  • BAcademics
  • BValue
  • ADiversity
  • CCampus
  • C+Athletics
  • C+Party Scene
  • BProfessors
  • C Location
  • B Dorms
  • B+Campus Food
  • C Student Life
  • A Safety

Majors

  • Liberal Arts and Humanities
    120 Graduates
  • Psychology
    97 Graduates
  • Business
    87 Graduates
  • Public Health
    53 Graduates
  • Criminal Justice and Safety Studies
    52 Graduates
  • Accounting
    50 Graduates
  • Computer Science
    43 Graduates
  • Information Technology
    39 Graduates
  • Communications
    34 Graduates
  • Nursing
    32 Graduates

Admissions

  • Rolling Admissions
    Application Deadline
  • 52%
    Acceptance Rate
  • $25
    Application Fee
  • Application Website
    Visit offical website
  • SAT Range
    830-1060
  • ACT Range
    16-22
  • SAT/ACT
    Considered but not required
  • High School GPA
    Required
  • Early Decision/Early Action

Costs

  • Average Total Aid Awarded
    $10,791
  • Students Receiving Financial Aid
    89%
  • National Average Cost
    $15,523

After College

  • Graduation Rate
    16%
  • Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    88%
  • National Average Earnings
    $33,028

Students

  • Full-Time Enrollment
    1,659 Undergrads
  • Part-Time Undergrads
    1,050
  • Undergrads Over 25
    47%
  • Pell Grant
    56%
  • Varsity Athletes
    8%

Campus Life

  • Student Faculty Ratio
    6:1
  • Evening Degree Programs
    Yes
  • Athletic Conference
    Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference
  • Athletic Division
    NAIA

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