Governors State University

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$7,512

2021 Average Net Price

$9,943

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

2.56%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

52.1%

1,168 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

4,395

55.5% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

15.8%

32 Graduates

About

Governors State University is a higher education institution located in Will County, IL. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Governors State University were Liberal Arts & Sciences (120 degrees awarded), General Psychology (97 degrees), and General Business Administration & Management (87 degrees).

In 2021, 1,247 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Governors State University. 68.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 31.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (456 degrees), 1.19 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (383 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Governors State University is $7,512, which is $−15,672 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Masters Colleges and Universities

Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Governors State University is $7,512, which is $−15,672 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $9,943.

In 2021, 89% of undergraduate students attending Governors State University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 45% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$7,512

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Governors State University was $7,512. The cost of tuition at Governors State University is $−15,672 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Governors State University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$9,943

2021 Value

0.55%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Governors State University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $9,943. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Governors State University grew by 0.55%.

This chart compares the average net price of Governors State University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$11,053

Room and Board

$1,000

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Governors State University was of $11,053 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 6.18% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,000. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Governors State University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

89%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

45%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

89% of undergraduate students at Governors State University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 30.9% with respect to 2020, when 68% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Governors State University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2.56%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Governors State University was 2.56%, which represents 41 out of the 1599 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Governors State University received 1,168 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 19.9% annual growth. Out of those 1,168 applicants, 608 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 52.1% acceptance rate.

There were 4,395 students enrolled at Governors State University in 2021. 21% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Governors State University has an overall enrollment yield of 31.9%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

52.1%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

608

Accepted Out of 1,168

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Governors State University was 52.1% (608 admissions from 1,168 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 47.8%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 19.9%, while admissions declined by −12.9%..

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Governors State University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

21%

Submission Percentage (2021)

Scores Submitted (2021)

21% of enrolled first-time students at Governors State University in 2021 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Governors State University had a total enrollment of 4,395 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Governors State University is 2,441 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,954. This means that 55.5% of students enrolled at Governors State University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Governors State University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 36.3% Black or African American, 30.5% White, 15% Hispanic or Latino, 3.14% Two or More Races, 2.57% Asian, 0.114% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0228% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Governors State University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (23.7%), followed by White Female (18.4%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (13%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (22.9%), followed by Black or African American Female (15.9%) and White Male (7.93%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

55.5%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Governors State University in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 4,395 students. The full-time enrollment at Governors State University is 2,441 and the part-time enrollment is 1,954. This means that 55.5% of students enrolled at Governors State University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.3% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Governors State University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

48%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Governors State University was 48%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Governors State University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Governors State University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Black or African American
1,596 enrolled students
White
1,342 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
660 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Governors State University is 36.3% Black or African American, 30.5% White, 15% Hispanic or Latino, 3.14% Two or More Races, 2.57% Asian, 0.114% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0228% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 52% White, 16.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 218 students (4.96%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 451 more women than men received degrees from Governors State University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Governors State University is white (456 degrees awarded). There were 1.19 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (383 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Governors State University is Liberal Arts & Sciences (120 degrees awarded), followed by General Psychology (97 degrees) and General Business Administration & Management (87 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Governors State University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Public Administration and Social Service (94 degrees awarded), Psychology (134 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (159 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Software developers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Governors State University are Software developers (516,293 people), Other managers (342,478 people), Social workers, all other (268,096 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (223,585 people), and Police officers (155,611 people).

The most specialized majors at Governors State University in 2021 are Public Administration and Social Service (94 degrees awarded), Psychology (134 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (159 degrees), Protective Services (62 degrees), and Communications (39 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Governors State University are Surgeons, Physicians, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, Aircraft pilots & flight engineers, and Cardiovascular technologists and technicians

The most specialized majors at Governors State University are Public Administration and Social Service (94 degrees awarded), Psychology (134 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (159 degrees), Protective Services (62 degrees), and Communications (39 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Computer Systems Design

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Governors State University are Computer Systems Design (671,701 people), Elementary & secondary schools (640,753 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (438,203 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (390,212 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (343,758 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Governors State University.

Most Common (2021)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
120 degrees awarded
General Psychology
97 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
87 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Governors State University was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 120 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Governors State University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

398

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

849

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 398 degrees were awarded to men at Governors State University, which is 0.469 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (849).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Governors State University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 90 degrees were awarded to men at Governors State University in Computer Science, which is 3 times more than the 30 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 93 degrees were awarded to men at Governors State University in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 3.44 times more than the 27 male recipients with that same degree.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Governors State University is Male and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 15.6% of graduates (5 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
456 degrees awarded
Black or African American
383 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
181 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Governors State University is white (456 degrees awarded). There were 1.19 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (383 degrees).

6.58% of degree recipients (82 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

Black or African American Female
308 degrees awarded
White Female
296 degrees awarded
White Male
160 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Governors State University is black or african american female (308 degrees awarded). There were 1.04 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (296 degrees).

Operations

Governors State University has an endowment valued at nearly $2.87M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 110k (3.82%) compared to the 13.1% average return (6.61M on 50.4M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2021, Governors State University had a total salary expenditure of 128M. Governors State University employs 75 Assistant professors, 65 Associate professors and 55 Lecturers. Most academics at Governors State University are Female Assistant professor (50), Female Associate professor (37), and Female Lecturer (32).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Governors State University are: Management, with 113 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 84 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 62 employees.

Endowment

$2.87M

2021 Endowment

19.7%

growth from 2020

Governors State University has an endowment valued at about $2.87M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Governors State University grew 19.7% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $47.6M lower than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Governors State University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$49.2M

2021 Salaries

1.42%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Governors State University paid a median of $49.2M in salaries, which represents 38.4% of their overall expenditure ($128M) and a 1.42% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 35.1M (41.3% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$20.4M

Instructional Salaries

245

Number of Employees

In 2021, Governors State University paid a total of $20.4M to 245 employees working as instructors, which represents 41.5% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11M (31.3%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

75 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

113 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Governors State University were Assistant professor with 75 employees, Associate professor with 65 employees, and Lecturer with 55 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Governors State University were Management with 113 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 84 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 62 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Assistant professor
Female Associate professor
Female Lecturer

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Governors State University was Female Assistant professor with 50 employees, Female Associate professor with 37 employees, and Female Lecturer with 32 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Governors State University.