Governors State University
University Park, IL, USA

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Key Admission Stats

Institution Type
Public
  • Coed

Need Blind

This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission

Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
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100
52%
Acceptance Rate
1,168
Students Applied
63%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
554
Transfer Students Admitted

Admissions Requirements

SAT
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No
ACT
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No
SAT Subject Tests
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Yes
AP Course Credit
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Yes
Dual Enrollment
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Yes
Transcript
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No

Important Deadlines

Application TypeApplication DeadlineReply Deadline
Early Decision Acceptance is binding so student must attend college if accepted.November 15
Fall Regular DecisionApril 1
Test Optional
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No
Application Fee
$25
Fee waivers available
Applications Accepted
Rolling Admissions
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No

Admitted Student Stats

In-State Students
93%
Out-Of-State Students
2%
US States Represented
12
Countries Represented
7
2%
Submitting ACT
21%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 19
0
36
Average SAT Composite: 955
0
1600
SAT Percentiles

Math
25th
410
75th
520
Reading
25th
420
75th
540
4.00
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By GPA

3.75+
2%
3.50 - 3.74
6%
3.25 - 3.49
8%
3.00 - 3.24
12%
2.50 - 2.99
45%
2.00 - 2.49
23%
Students Enrolled By Class Rank

Top 10%
6
Top 25%
18
Top 50%
40
Students Enrolled By Household Income

< $30k
97
$30k - $48k
48
$48k - $75k
21
$75k - $110k
16
$110k+
12

Admissions Resources

Admissions: visit page
Admissions Email: [email protected]
Admissions Telephone: 708-478-8478
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page

What Students Are Saying

Don't be afraid to ask questions and be yourself. This school is very encouraging, I have not met anyone that has shot someone down for a 'stupid question' so don't be afraid to explore and have questions and be open, you will be accepted and you will go a long way, further than if you just try getting around by guessing.
ME
The faculty/staff are very eager to help and want all returning adults to thrive/succeed.
Charles from Plainfield, IL
Get your application in early, and check their websites for scholarships. I qualified for only about 6 out of 43. It offers a lot for specific majors and minorities. Join a club! I didn't join because with my schedule I might have 3 online courses and be there one day a week, and that one hour twice daily gets to be a lot on the gas tank.
Jessica from Oak Lawn, IL
Take advantage of the university gym, pool, tutoring center, writing center, library... just everything. Its all included with your tuition so there is NO EXTRA COST for anything!!!!!
Richard from Crestwood, IL
Stick to your goals.Make sure you follow the study plan given to ou from your counselor.
Joan from Hazelcrest, IL
Tips for prospective students please ask questions. Get clarity on all information. Study hard your success comes from what you put into it.
Tracey from Markham, IL
Keep in touch with your college advisors because your time there could move much smoother.
Kyndria from Chicago, IL
Make sure to utilize the resources! There is tutoring, help with writing papers, and many clubs/organizations to join
Rachael from Merrillville, IN