Governors State University
University Park, IL
Military Quick Facts
BAH Rate
$1,844
GI Bill Approved Programs
✓YES
Yellow Ribbon Program
✗NO
Approved for Tuition Assistance
✓YES
Offers College Credit for Military Experience
✓YES
Awards Credit for CLEP Exam
✓YES
Awards Credit for DSST Exam
✓YES
Set amongst 750 acres of prairie, GSU is located 40 miles south of Chicago, and is proud to offer the most affordable university undergraduate tuition rate in the state of Illinois. The university faculty, administration and staff are committed to providing a quality education, embracing diversity and serving students with excellence.
Military and Veteran Costs
Tuition Cost
$ 11,746
GI Bill Coverage
- $ 11,746
Yellow Ribbon Coverage
N/A
Student Veteran Cost
$ 0
Tuition Cost-Per-Credit-Hour
$
Tuition Assistance
- $ 250
Military Student Cost
$ 0
This GI Bill coverage is based on full benefits remaining. Any potential costs and coverage should be verified by the university before applying.
Military/Veteran Support
BAH - Campus
$1,844
BAH - Online
$894.50
Campus SVA Chapter
✓YES
Full-Time Veteran Counselor On Campus
✓YES
Signed VA Principles Of Excellence
✓YES
Club/Association for Veterans
✓YES
Veteran Upward Bound Program
✗NO
8 Keys to Veterans' Success
✗NO
Offers ROTC Program
✗NO
GI Bill Approved Programs
✓YES
Academic Support
Offers College Credit for Military Experiences
✓YES
Awards Credit for CLEP Exam
✓YES
Awards Credit for DSST Exam
✓YES
Financial Support
Comply with The Veterans's Choice Act
✓YES
Approved for Tuition Assistance
✓YES
Yellow Ribbon Program
✗NO
Scholarships for Military
✗NO
Reduced Tuition for Military
✗NO
Costs
Undergraduate
$11,746
In State$21,136
Out of StateGraduate
$7,368
In State$14,736
Out of StateCost-Per-Credit
N/A
In StateN/A
Out of StateCost-Per-Credit Hour - Undergraduate
CampusOnlineCost-Per-Credit Hour - Graduate
CampusOnlineTextbooks
$900
GI Bill Textbook Coverage
- $1000
Total Cost to Student Veteran
$ 0
Student Population
Student Count
3,469
Undergraduate2,191
Graduate177
GI Bill StudentsMale
29.9%
PopulationFemale
70.1%
Population
Affiliation
Religious
No Religious Affiliation
Ethnicity
No Ethnic Affiliation
Gender
Coed School
School Information
College Type
Public
Setting
Rural
Accreditation Type
Regional
Duration
4 Year
Calendar
Semesters
Online Undergraduate
Yes
Online Graduate
Yes
Average Scores
Avg. Accepted
448
SAT Math435
SAT Evidence-Based Reading & Writing19
ACT
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Admission Info
1 University Pky.
University Park,
IL 60484
(708) 235-7597
No Fax Number Listed
Veteran Affairs Info
Kevin Smith
(708) 235-7597
No Fax Number Listed
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