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Governors State University

University Park, IL · Public · 2,556 students

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$58k
Median earnings 10 years
after starting college
48%Acceptance Rate
22%Graduation Rate
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Academic Performance

Graduation Rate (150% time)22.1%
Students who graduate within 6 years
Graduation Rate (4 years)12.1%
Students who graduate on time
First-Year Retention Rate56.2%
Students who return for sophomore year
First-Generation Students42.6%
Share of first-gen college students

Test Scores

19
ACT Midpoint Score
Middle 50% of admitted students (out of 36)

Programs & Majors

Percentage of graduates in each field of study, based on IPEDS data.

Business & Marketing19.4%
Humanities14.0%
Psychology13.4%
Health Sciences12.4%
Computer Science10.8%
Education6.9%
Biological Sciences3.5%
Social Sciences3.2%
Communications2.1%
Mathematics0.4%

Faculty & Resources

$9k
Average Faculty Salary/Year
$13k
Instructional Spend per Student
$3M
Total Endowment

Governors State University — Academics

Governors State University has a graduation rate of 22.1%, reflecting the academic experience at this institution.

The first-year retention rate is 56.2%, meaning most students continue their studies after the first year.

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