Governors State University

University Park, Illinois

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

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

1,050 undergrads

Full-time undergrad students:1,659
Undergrad students over 25 years old:1,233
Pell Grant students:1,526
Online and distance education undergrad students:760

Part-time students

39%
Students over 25 years old

46%

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

1 degree

Bachelor's degrees offered

Health Professions and Related Programs(1)

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Outcomes

Retention rate for part-time students:33%

Military & Veteran

Number of undergraduate students receiving Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits

52 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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