Governors State University admissions
University Park, IL
Governors State University acceptance rate
48.3%
1,421 of 2,944 applicants were admitted in the 2024 cycle (U.S. Dept. of Education IPEDS data).
Selective. With a rate like this, Governors State University is a target or reach depending on how your profile compares with admitted students.
Key numbers
- Yield: 17% of admitted students enrolled (239 of 1,421).
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Common questions about Governors State University
What is the acceptance rate at Governors State University?
Governors State University admitted 48.3% of applicants (1,421 of 2,944) in the 2024 admissions cycle, according to U.S. Department of Education IPEDS data.
How many admitted students enroll at Governors State University?
239 of the 1,421 admitted students enrolled, a yield of 17%. Yield is the share of admitted students who choose to attend.
How do you compare at Governors State University?
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