Governors State 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$10,108

Cost of attendance at Governors State University in 2022 for students from Illinois.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Illinois's average	$13,029
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$17,620

Cost of attendance at Governors State University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Illinois's average	$19,104
National average	$18,862

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Governors State University was $9,943. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at Governors State

Governors State net price calculator

$9,943

Below is the average net price of 4 year, public colleges in Illinois and nationwide.

Illinois's average	$13,084
National average	$12,582

Below is the net price of Governors State for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$9,943	$55	$7,732	$6,587	$10,987	$12,844	$13,797
2021	$9,998	$1,500 (13%)	$8,629	$9,435	$12,810	$14,922	$18,907
2020	$11,498	$206 (2%)	$10,872	$12,046	$11,872	$17,845	$18,116
2019	$11,704	$16	$13,132	$12,800	$15,143	$12,429	$14,369
2018	$11,688	$4,455 (28%)	$10,374	$11,680	$13,693	$18,586	$15,862
2017	$16,143	$997 (7%)	$15,665	$14,999	$16,826	$22,241	$24,073
2016	$15,146	--	$16,925	$17,844	$19,555	$21,674	$22,243

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Governors State University's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$25,746	No change	$10,108	$14,638	$1,000
2021	$25,746	$38	$10,108	$14,638	$1,000
2020	$25,708	$968 (4%)	$10,070	$14,638	$1,000
2019	$24,740	$360 (1%)	$9,772	$13,968	$1,000
2018	$24,380	$984 (4%)	$9,412	$13,968	$1,000
2017	$23,396	$4,350 (16%)	$8,428	$13,968	$1,000
2016	$27,746	$1,460 (6%)	$10,246	$16,600	$900
2015	$26,286	$6,000 (30%)	$9,386	$16,000	$900
2014	$20,286	$6,270 (45%)	$9,386	$10,000	$900
2013	$14,016	--	$9,116	$4,000	$900

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

Does Governors State provide dormitory? How much is the cost?: The college makes 272 dormitories available to its students at $7,729 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at Governors State is $859 per month.
Does Governors State provide a meal plan, and what is the cost like?: The average price of a meal plan at Governors State for one academic year is $3,000, which works out to $333 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: Governors State estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,000.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, Governors State estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: $3,000

If living off-campus, with family: $3,000

If living off-campus, not with family: $3,000
How much is Governors State application fees?: The application fee for undergraduate students is $25 and $50 for graduates.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: Governors State offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Governors State University cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$313	$353
For out-of-state students	$626	$706

Housing and Meal

Governors State University offers separate meal and housing plans to its students, allowing them to choose either option based on their preferences. Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at Governors State University for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Dorm capacity
2022	$3,000	$7,729	N/A	272
2021	$3,000	$7,468	N/A	272
2020	$3,000	$7,181	N/A	296
2019	$3,000	$5,896	N/A	278
2018	$3,000	$5,724	N/A	285
2017	$3,000	$7,868	N/A	278
2016	$3,000	$7,638	N/A	278

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Governors State University during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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