by our College Data Analytics TeamLearn the base cost of Governors State University by getting details on in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees. Compare tuition and fees to nationwide and state averages to put those costs in context. If you're looking for specific information on GSU costs, you can go to any of the following sections:
Combined out-of-state tuition and fees at Governors State University for the 2020-2021 academic year was $17,620 for undergraduates. In-state undergraduates received a discount for tuition and fees at the school and only had to pay $10,108 per year.
| Tuition | Fees | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State | $15,024 | $2,596 | $17,620 |
| In-State | $7,512 | $2,596 | $10,108 |
GSU tuition and fees is for one year of attendance, not including room and board.
Keep in mind a lot of students have financial aid and scholarships that decrease the cost of college.
How much does Governors State University cost for part-time students?
Go to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.
Nationwide, out-of-state students pay, on average, $19,933 per year in tuition and fees to attend college. With an average cost of $17,620 in tuition and fees for undergraduate students, Governors State University is inexpensive when compared to the national average.
In-state undergrads in Illinois pay an average of $16,784 for tuition and fees. In-state undergraduates at GSU pay about $10,108 a year, which is significantly less than the countrywide average.
If you want to know how GSU compares to other schools in the nation, in the region, and in the state, see the chart below.
| Nationwide | Great Lakes | Illinois | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Note that a school may appear to be more expensive than another school when you look at tuition and fees alone, but it may actually be a better deal when you factor in financial aid packages. For more details on that, see: Governors State University Financial Aid.
Tuition and Fees for in-state Governors State University increased with an average annual rate of 1.14% over the past five years. This school year, in-state students can expect to pay $10,340 if the growth keeps up.
If in-state tuition and fees keeps growing at the same pace, the estimated cost for two years at GSU would be $20,799, and $42,075 for four years.
During the same time period, tuition and fees for out-of-state students have increased by 0.65%. Out-of-state students will be charged approximately $17,849 in this academic year if the costs keep going up at the same rate.
For two years This means an estimated $35,813 for two years of out-of-state tuition and fees at GSU, and $72,090 for four years.
The following chart shows projected upcoming tuition and fees for undergraduates at GSU.
Take note of just how much the tuition and fees are increasing yearlyl. At a log of colleges students will end up paying more for their final year of school than they did for their first.
Discover answers to your finance concerns in the tuition & fees FAQ.