Governors State University Demographics & Diversity Overview

69%
Minority Students
64%
Female Students
3%
International
3
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Governors State University has a diverse student body with 69% students of color and 3% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
29.7%(921)
Hispanic
18.9%(585)
African American
42.5%(1,317)
Asian
2.2%(67)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%(7)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(2)
Two or More Races
3.6%(111)
Unknown
3.0%(92)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color69%
Total Enrollment5,328
International Students3%

Cultural Engagement

Governors State University offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

Governors State University has a gender distribution of 64% female students and 36% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
36.2%(1,140)
Women
63.8%(2,013)

Gender Statistics

Men1,140

21% of total enrollment

Women2,013

38% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Governors State University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 26% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 34% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
0.0%(1)
18-19
13.0%(330)
20-21
19.3%(489)
22-24
25.4%(644)
25+
42.3%(1,072)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
0.6%(10)
22-24
25.8%(464)
25+
73.7%(1,327)

Age Diversity Insights

26%

Traditional Age (18-21)

34%

Non-Traditional (25+)

41%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Governors State University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 3% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 120% in-state residents, -23% out-of-state students, and 3% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
97.7%(300)
International
2.3%(7)

Regional Representation

In-State300

120% of student body

International7

3% of student body

States Represented

3 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

69%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

64%

Female Students

Global Reach

3%

International

Age Diversity

34%

Non-Traditional Age