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Governors State University

University Park, Illinois

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Governors State University is a public college in University Park, Illinois and has been named to the Best Online Colleges Midwest and Best Colleges for Adults award lists. Its online program features 4 online degree options. The part-time student body is 1,193 students. The in-state on-campus net price to attend is $12,267 and the per-credit hour charge is $313. The school offers on-campus day care, weekend/evening classes, credit for military training, credit for life experiences, academic counseling services, career services, and more.

Overview

School Type

  • Online
  • Public

Website: www.govst.edu

Accessibility

  • Distance education:Yes
  • Career services:Yes
  • Weekend/Evening classes:Yes
  • Credit for life experiences:Yes
  • On-Campus day care:Yes
  • Remedial services:Yes

Demographics

Part-time students
1,193 undergrads
  • Full-time undergrad students:1,829
  • Undergrad students over 25 years old:1,367
  • Pell Grant students:1,717
  • Online and distance education undergrad students:506
  • Part-time students
    39%
  • Students over 25 years old
    45%

Cost

In-district per-credit-hour charge for part-time students
$313
In-district tuition and fees
$10,108
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Online & Distance Programs

Online/Distance degrees offered
4 degrees

Bachelor's degrees offered

  • Library Science(1)
  • Business Management Marketing and Related Support Services(1)
  • History(2)
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Military & Veteran

Number of undergraduate students receiving Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits
51 students
  • Credit for military training:Yes
  • Dedicated staff member:Yes
  • Student veteran organization:Yes
  • Yellow Ribbon Program member:Yes
  • Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges member:Yes
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