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Governors State University SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

SAT RangeN/A

ACT Range13 to 14

Average GPA3.49

Acceptance Rate48.3%

The striking detail is the gap between a 3.49 average GPA and a 13–14 ACT range, which means your transcript will do a lot of the work at Governors State. It is test-optional, but if you submit scores, aim above that ACT range to strengthen your application.

Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.

Governors State University facts and stats

Quick Facts

Governors State University enrolls 2,573 undergraduates in a suburban campus setting. Governors State has a 55% freshman retention rate and a 22% six-year graduation rate. The student-to-faculty ratio is 10.3:1.

Location

University Park, IL

Undergrad Enrollment2,573

Freshman Retention55%

SettingSuburban

Student to Faculty Ratio10.3:1

Graduation Rate22%

Test PolicyTest-optional

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Key Governors State University application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

April 1

Early Action

Not offered

Early Decision

November 15

Priority Deadline

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Financial aid deadlines

Coming soon

Test dates

SAT test dates

August 22, 2026

Registration deadline: August 7, 2026

September 12, 2026

Registration deadline: August 28, 2026

October 3, 2026

Registration deadline: September 18, 2026

ACT test dates

September 19, 2026

Registration deadline: August 14, 2026

October 17, 2026

Registration deadline: September 11, 2026

December 12, 2026

Registration deadline: November 6, 2026

Take tests early for the best outcomes

If you choose to submit scores to test-optional Governors State, take your first SAT or ACT by the spring of junior year, then use the summer before senior year and the fall of senior year for retakes. For the November 15 Early Decision deadline, an October SAT or September ACT is the last safe fall retake likely to arrive in time.

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What you'll actually pay

At Governors State, in-state tuition is $9,840 and out-of-state tuition is $19,680. About 67% of students receive aid, and the average merit award is $1,214, which can help families plan for net cost.

In-State Tuition$9,840

Out-of-State Tuition$19,680

Room and BoardN/A

Average Merit Award$1,214

Application Fee$25

Students on Aid67%

Average Aid Package$22,028

Average Debt at GradN/A

Out-of-state tuition at Governors State University is $19,680, compared with $9,840 for in-state tuition before fees, housing, and other expenses. Financial aid can substantially change the final price, with 67% of students receiving aid and an average aid package of $22,028. Merit awards are more modest on average, at $1,214. Students should compare the listed tuition with their aid offer to estimate actual out-of-pocket cost.