Governors State University
Instate Tuition (2013-2014)
$7,562
$7,562
Out-of-state Tuition (2013-2014)
$13,682
$13,682
GSU Address
GOVERNORS STATE UNIVERSITY1 UNIVERSITY PKY
UNIVERSITY PARK, IL 60466--0975
General info:(708) 534-5000
Financial aid office:(708) 534-4480
Admissions office:(708) 534-4490University Homepage
Tuition + GSU Housing (2013-2014)
Undergrad Application Fee: $25
Grad Application Fee:$50
Tuition Guarantee:Yes
Tuition Payment Plan:Yes
Freshman Must Live on Campus: Not applicable
University Makeup (2013-2014)
# of Undergrads: 4,058# of Grad students: 3,163
Total Students: 7,221
Male29.7%
Female70.3%
International2%
African-American37%
American Indian0%
Asian2%
Hispanic8%
Pacific Islander12%
Caucasian44%
Unknown6%
Public 4 year or above Institution
Master's Colleges and Universities (larger programs)
Masters Colleges and Universities I
Master's Colleges and Universities (larger programs)
Masters Colleges and Universities I
Special Programs
Teacher CertificationsAdmissions Requirements
Secondary School Record N/ASecondary School GPA N/A
Secondary School Rank N/A
Test Scores N/A
Competencies N/A
Special Credits
HS College Credit: NoAP Credit: No
Life Experience Credit: Yes
Special Credits(other): No
Student Services
Library On CampusCounseling Services
Employment Services
Placement Services
Day Care On Campus
Majors |
| • Accounting • Analytical Chemistry • Art/Art Studies • Biology Teacher Education • Biology/Biological Sciences • Business Administration and Management • Chemistry • Cinematography and Film/Video Production • Communication Sciences and Disorders • Community Health and Preventive Medicine • Computer Science • Counseling Psychology • Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies • Curriculum and Instruction • Early Childhood Education and Teaching • Education/Teaching of Individuals with Multiple Disabilities • Educational Leadership and Administration • Educational/Instructional Technology • Elementary Education and Teaching • English Language and Literature • English/Language Arts Teacher Education • Environmental Biology • General • Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician • Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies • Management Information Systems • Mass Communication/Media Studies • Mathematics • Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions • Multiple Levels • Nursing Practice • Nursing Science • Occupational Therapy/Therapist • Operations Management and Supervision • Other • Physical Therapy/Therapist • Political Science and Government • Psychology • Public Administration • Reading Teacher Education • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse • Social Sciences • Social Work • Speech Communication and Rhetoric • Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist • Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling • Teacher Education |
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