The four-year public institution in University Park enrolled 4,857 students in fall 2018, including 3,262 in undergraduate and 1,595 in graduate programs, data shows. 24.3 percent of undergraduates transferred from another college or university.
99 percent of undergraduates are residents of Illinois, and 1 percent are residents of other states.
The undergraduate student body is comprised mostly of students who identify as Black or African American (39 percent) and white (30 percent).
The school admitted 38 percent of the 1,507 students who applied for fall 2018. Of those who were admitted, 35 percent enrolled.
Governors State University admission
Total admitted applicants and enrolled students are estimates.| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applicants | 1,507 | 34.3% | 65.7% |
| Admitted applicants | 573 | 36% | 40% |
| Enrolled | 201 | 46% | 30% |
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