Governors State University
University Park, IL
57%
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| Accepted | 1,072 |
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| Declined | 793 |
| Total Received | 1,865 |
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Founded in 1969, Governors State University is a public four-year comprehensive university that is known for its strong programs in education, business, and the arts. It is located on a 767-acre campus in University Park, Illinois—35 miles from Chicago.
| Official website | Visit website |
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| Application link | Apply online |
| Public/private | Public |
| Campus enrollment | 4,427 |
| Established in | 1969 |
| Coeducational | Coeducational |
| Religious affiliation | Other |
742-acre campus in University Park (population: 7,006), 40 miles from Chicago. Served by bus; major airport serves Chicago. School operates evening transportation to Metra station. Public transportation serves campus.
Governors State University
1 University Parkway
University Park, IL
60484
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| Admissions interview (required or recommended) | Required of some |
| Common application accepted | Yes |
| Application deadline (priority deadline) | November 15 |
| Application deadline (final deadline) | April 1 |
| School has early decision program | Yes |
| Early decision program application deadline | November 15 |
| SAT/ACT requirements | SAT or ACT Required |
57%
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| Accepted | 1,072 |
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| Declined | 793 |
| Total Received | 1,865 |
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| Tuition | $11,320 |
| Housing | $8,360 |
| Food | $3,000 |
| Additional fees | $3,100 |
| Books & supplies | $1,000 |
| Total | $26,780 |
| Average Financial Aid | - $7,902 |
| Total with Avg. Aid | $18,878 |
Need-based
| Federal | $10,357,219 |
| State | $6,464,692 |
| Institutional | $12,524 |
| Other external | |
| Total | $16,834,435 |
Non-need-based
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| State | $648,469 |
| Institutional | $464,620 |
| Other external | $273,997 |
| Total | $1,387,086 |
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