Governors State University
Governors State University is one of the twelve public 4-year colleges in Illinois. The campus is located in a rural area, in University Park.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 5,185 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 199 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 107 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 54%).Governors State University's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $9,390, and fees were $2,356. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $18,780 and $2,356 respectively.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleFringe Rural |
| Number of Students5,185 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio10:1 |
| Is Admission OpenNo |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level4-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus HousingYes |
| Retention Rate54% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Bachelor's degree | 2 | 42 |
| Post-master's certificate | 1 | 1 |
| Master's degree | 6 | 50 |
| Doctor's degree - other | 0 | 11 |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission 01/01/1975 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (MNUR) - Master's program ACEN 03/01/1990 - Current |
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Nursing (NUR) - Baccalaureate program ACEN 12/01/1981 - Current |
Admission
66%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
| SAT | 875 to 1013 |
| ACT | 17 to 20 |
Admission considerations
| Secondary school GPA Required |
| Secondary school rank Recommended |
| Secondary school record Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended |
| Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Recommended |
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Application fee
| Undergrads | $25 |
| Graduates | $50 |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $313/credit | |
| In State Students | $313/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $626/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $353/credit | |
| In State Students | $353/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $706/credit | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $14,085 | $14,085 | $28,170 |
| ADN | 70 | $21,910 | $21,910 | $43,820 |
| BSN | 125 | $39,125 | $39,125 | $78,250 |
| FNP | 50 | $17,650 | $17,650 | $35,300 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 88% of Governors State University's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 70% | $4,839 |
| Other Federal Grant | -- | -- |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 54% | $4,147 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 39% | $1,393 |
| Federal Student Loans | 70% | $9,935 |
| Private Loans | 1% | $10,250 |
$16,000
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$14,675 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$15,981 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$17,994 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$22,887 |
| Over $110,000$20,163 |
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Student Population
3,326
Undergrads
1,859
Graduates
3,454
Women
1,731
Men
51%
Full-time
49%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
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Black/African American |
39% |
|
White |
33% |
|
Hispanic |
12% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
8% |
|
Non-resident alien |
4% |
|
Two or more races |
2% |
|
Asian |
2% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Illinois state board of nursing.
