Overview
Governors State University was founded in 1969 as an innovative upper-division and graduate institution before expanding to a full four-year public university in 1998. The College of Business emerged as one of GSU's key academic units, developing AACSB-accredited programs designed to serve nontraditional, transfer, and working adult students in Chicago's south suburbs. It has built a reputation for affordable, career-relevant business education with strong ties to regional employers.
At a Glance
| Type | Public |
| Location | University Park, Illinois |
| Founded | 1969 |
| Total students | 5,000 |
| Student–faculty ratio | 15:1 |
| Acceptance rate | 70% |
| Graduation rate | 45% |
| Average starting salary | $52,000 |
Tuition & Costs (estimates)
| In-state tuition | $9,500 |
| Out-of-state tuition | $21,000 |
| Room & board | $10,500 |
| Average financial aid | $8,000 |
| Students receiving aid | 80% |
Admissions
| SAT range | N/A |
| ACT range | N/A |
| Average GPA | 3.10 |
| Regular deadline | Rolling |
Top Programs
- Accounting
- MBA
- Management
- Marketing
- Business Analytics
Figures are estimates for exploration — verify current costs, deadlines, and requirements on the university's official website.