Governors State University: Statistics
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| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| # 3200 of 14,131 | In the World |
| # 897 of 2,597 | In North America |
| # 829 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| # 35 of 1 | In University Park, IL |
| # 589 of 1,063 | For Social Work |
| Top 1-3 | For 10 other topics |
Quick Review
Acceptance rate
48%
Enrollment
5,734
Average SAT
1,035
Average ACT
22
Aid receiving
88%
Undergraduates
2,572
Graduates
1,825
Male:Female Ratio
35:65
Type
Public
not-for-profit
not-for-profit
Highest Degree
Doctor's degree
Website
Acceptance rate & Admissions
Governors State University has an acceptance rate of 48% and is among the top 1% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 48% | 48% | 48% |
| Applicants | 2,944 | 1,417 | 1,527 |
| Admissions | 1,421 | 610 | 811 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 226 | 102 | 124 |
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| TOEFL | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school record | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| â– White | 26% |
|---|---|
| â– Nonresident Alien | 14% |
| â– Asian | 2% |
| â– Hispanic | 16% |
| â– Black or African American | 36% |
| â– Two or more races | 3% |
| â– Unknown | 2% |
Tuition
Below is the standard credit pricing for the various degree levels offered at Governors State University.
| Degree Level | Cost Per Credit |
|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 1,749 CR |
| Bachelor Program | 1,950 CR |
| Master Program | 2,149 CR |
| Ph.D. / Doctoral | 2,850 CR |
Final tuition fees may vary based on specific department requirements, residency status, and selected elective courses. Please contact the admissions office for a detailed financial breakdown.
Governors State University majors
Governors State University has granted 566 bachelor's degrees across 29 programs, 598 master's across 30 programs, and 45 doctorate degrees across 4 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Governors State University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | 31 | 156 | - |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 67 | 25 | - |
| Psychology, General | 76 | 6 | - |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 79 | - | - |
| Medical Informatics | 2 | 53 | - |
| Social Work | 24 | 30 | - |
| Management Science | - | 51 | - |
| Accounting | 37 | 11 | - |
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 36 | 12 | - |
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | - | 42 | - |
| Information Technology | 30 | - | - |
| Physical Therapy & Therapist | - | - | 29 |
| Occupational Therapy & Therapist | - | 27 | - |
| Counseling Psychology | - | 26 | - |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 26 | - | - |
| Speech-Language Pathology & Pathologist | - | 24 | - |
| Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration & Management | 14 | 8 | - |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 20 | 1 | - |
| Community Health and Preventive Medicine | 21 | - | - |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 21 | - | - |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 13 | 7 | - |
| Nursing Science | - | 18 | - |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | - | 17 | - |
| English Language and Literature, General | 13 | 4 | - |
| School Psychology | - | 17 | - |
| Communication Sciences and Disorders, General | 12 | - | - |
| Public Administration | - | 12 | - |
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | - | 11 | - |
| Substance Abuse & Addiction Counseling | - | 11 | - |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 10 | - | - |
| Mathematics, General | 2 | 7 | - |
| Organizational Leadership | - | - | 8 |
| Political Science and Government, General | 8 | - | - |
| Analytical Chemistry | - | 6 | - |
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | - | - | 6 |
| Operations Management and Supervision | 6 | - | - |
| Sociology and Anthropology | 5 | - | - |
| Education & Teaching of Individuals with Multiple Disabilities | - | 4 | - |
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 2 | 2 | - |
| Nursing Administration | - | 4 | - |
| Social Sciences, General | 4 | - | - |
| Cinematography and Film & Video Production | - | 3 | - |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 2 | - | - |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 2 | - | - |
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | - | 2 | - |
| Nursing Practice | - | - | 2 |
| Chemistry, General | 1 | - | - |
| Economics, General | 1 | - | - |
| Environmental Biology | - | 1 | - |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other | 1 | - | - |
| Grand Total | 566 | 598 | 45 |
Publications & Citations
Governors State University has published 1,956 scientific papers with 23,940 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Law, Medicine, Psychology, Sociology, Computer Science, Biology, Environmental Science, and Philosophy.
Publication / Citation count by topic
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences |
1,386
/ 18,565
|
|---|---|
| Political Science |
972
/ 11,066
|
| Law |
886
/ 10,645
|
| Medicine |
870
/ 14,183
|
| Psychology |
820
/ 13,509
|
| Sociology |
798
/ 11,611
|
| Computer Science |
747
/ 10,656
|
| Biology |
721
/ 12,105
|
| Environmental Science |
695
/ 10,408
|
| Philosophy |
629
/ 9,869
|
| Business |
496
/ 7,469
|
| Engineering |
485
/ 7,836
|
| Economics |
454
/ 5,177
|
| Geography and Cartography |
429
/ 6,534
|
| Mathematics |
409
/ 7,332
|
| Physics |
403
/ 6,200
|
| History |
382
/ 5,121
|
| Social Psychology |
362
/ 7,746
|
| Psychiatry |
347
/ 5,705
|
| Geology |
329
/ 6,110
|
| Chemistry |
318
/ 4,508
|
| Ecology |
314
/ 4,793
|
| Development Studies |
300
/ 3,436
|
| Linguistics |
298
/ 4,809
|
| Archaeology |
297
/ 4,774
|
| Art & Design |
272
/ 2,565
|
| Quantum and Particle physics |
244
/ 3,376
|
| Statistics |
234
/ 5,264
|
| Paleontology |
233
/ 4,186
|
| Management |
226
/ 4,372
|
| Nursing |
226
/ 4,382
|
| Education |
225
/ 2,784
|
| Pathology |
218
/ 5,243
|
| Genetics |
202
/ 2,561
|
| Artificial Intelligence (AI) |
198
/ 2,359
|
| Health Science |
194
/ 2,210
|
| Public Health |
193
/ 4,088
|
| Child Psychology |
189
/ 4,397
|
| Anthropology |
188
/ 3,709
|
| Clinical Psychology |
185
/ 2,989
|
Annual publication & citation counts
10 Notable alumni
1. Carl Hoecker
police officer
Carl W. Hoecker is the Inspector General of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. He has over 30 years experience as a criminal investigator and is also a certified public accountant and certified fraud examiner.
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2. Joseph C. Szabo
1957-. (aged 69)
conductor
Joseph C. Szabo is a former government official who was the twelfth Federal Railroad Administrator of the United States. Nominated by President Barack Obama on March 20, 2009, he was confirmed by the United States Senate on April 29, 2009. Safety was the top priority of his administration. He stepped down from the position on January 9, 2015 and Sarah...
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3. Marcus C. Evans, Jr
politician
Marcus C. Evans Jr. is an American politician currently serving as Illinois state representative for the 33rd district. The 33rd district, located in the Chicago metropolitan area, includes parts of South Shore, South Chicago, South Deering, East Side, and Hegewisch in Chicago as well as parts of suburban Calumet City and Lansing. Evans was elected vice president of the National...
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4. Jason Ervin
1974-. (aged 52)
politician
Jason C. Ervin is an American politician who serves on the Chicago City Council. He became the alderman for Chicago's 28th ward, located on the west side of Chicago, in 2010.
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All 10 notable alumni
General Info & Contacts
Alternative names
GSU
Founded
1969
Colors
black, white
Academic calendar
September to August (September - December; January-April; May-August)
Total staff
839
Classification
Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
Address
1 University Pky University Park, Illinois, 60484 United States
City Population
7,000
Phone
7085345000
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