Generally, Governors State University is known for being a highly selective school. They receive approximately 2,900 applications every admission cycle from prospective students. The overall acceptance rate is around 48 percent which equals 1,421 students who passed the admission process of the institution. However, when the term begins, only about 300 or 18 percent of the applicants would have decided on Governors State University as their future school. The ratio of the students who applied is 48% and 51% for males and females respectively. However, of the first-year students enrolled, 55% were typically women and 44% were men. Governors State University’s undergraduate application fee is $25. First-year students are requested to submit their ACT or SAT scores to Governors State University when applying. Usually, an ACT score of 13 - 13 or a 760 - 760 SAT score is the range in which applicants have greater chances to be accepted. This institution also accepts Advanced Placement (AP) credits and Credit for life experiences.

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Student ACT Scores

25th %
75th %



Student SAT Scores

25th %
75th %



First-Year Admission Statistics

Application, Acceptance, Enrollment Statistics from the 2025 Admissions Cycle
Applications
2,944
Male 1,417
Female 1,527

 

Acceptance
1,421
Male 610
Female 811

 

Enrollment Total
257
Male 114
Female 143


Acceptance Rate
48.3%
Male
43%
Female
53.1%

 

Yield
18.1%
Male
18.7%
Female
17.6%


Application Fees and Other Information

Application Fees

Undergraduate

$25


Graduate

$50



Open Admission (will accept all who apply)

Yes

Credit from AP or Pre-college classes

  • Advanced Placement (AP) credits
  • Credit for life experiences


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