by our College Data Analytics TeamHome to about 3,022 undergraduates in 2020, Governors State University is a small, public university located in University Park, Illinois. Students who enjoy the peace and quiet of country life may thrive in this rural setting. Should you tire of the campus however, Governors State University offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Governors State University can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Governors State University Guide to Distance and Online Learning.
For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Governors State University Disability Services.
While not a "service academy", Governors State University does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs and there is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit Governors State University Veteran Services . For more information, check out our Governors State University for Veterans Guide.
For students with young families, Governors State University does offer some day care. Programs like this are often in very high demand, so be sure to inquire as soon as you can.
Governors State University offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
Governors State University has a comparatively small, student body. There were 3,022 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 1,829 (60.5%). Part-time attendance was 1,193 (39.5%).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1,829 | 1,193 | 3,022 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Governors State University is about average in terms of overall diversity. We rank Governors State University #1559 out of 3,451.
The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Governors State University by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Governors State University Diversity Guide.
We wanted to tell you about student athletes at Governors State University, but that information was not available.
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Governors State University Athletics