Student Population Overview
Governors State University educates a diverse community of 5,328 students, with 3,153 pursuing undergraduate degrees and 2,175 engaged in advanced graduate studies.
Total Enrollment
5,328
All students across all programs
Student-Faculty Ratio
11:1
Students per faculty member
Academic Level Distribution
Enrollment Type
Governors State University has a mixed enrollment student body with 50% of students being full-time and 50% being part-time, totaling 5,328 students across all enrollment types.
Full-Time vs Part-Time
50% Full-Time
50% Part-Time
2,661
Full-Time Students
1,676
Part-Time Students
Academic Level
59% Undergraduate
41% Graduate
3,153
Undergraduate
2,175
Graduate
Age Distribution
For undergraduates at Governors State University, the majority of students fall in the 25+ age range with 1,072 students, but also includes 1 students in the Under 18 range, 330 students in the 18-19 range, 489 students in the 20-21 range, 644 students in the 22-24 range. For graduate students, the distribution shows 1,327 students in the 25+ age group, with 10 in the 20-21 category, 464 in the 22-24 category.
Undergraduate Age Distribution
Graduate Age Distribution
Gender Distribution
Governors State University has more women than men with 2,013 female students and 1,140 male students enrolled.
Men
1,140
21%
Women
2,013
38%
Geographic Origin
Governors State University has 120% (300 students) from in-state Illinois, and 3% (7 students) from international locations.
Regional Distribution
Additional Demographics
First-Time Undergraduates
249
New students this year
Campus Location
University Park, Illinois
Suburb: Large