Also known as
- GSU
Institutional Enrollment
Total Post-Bac Enrollment
2,998
70.3% Female
29.7% Male
Institution Overview
School Type
Public
Region
Great Lakes IL IN MI OH WI
Academic Calendar
Semester
Setting
Rural: Fringe
Academics
Graduate Assistantships
Yes
Full Time Graduate Enrolled
Yes
Part Time Graduate Enrolled
Yes
Total # of Programs
2
Number of Programs Available (in Category Selected Above)
Master's
1
Degrees Offered
Master's
Doctor's (Research)
Doctor's (Professional)
Other Doctor's
Certificate Offered
Post-master's
Postbaccalaureate
Student Body
Demographics
0.13%
American Indian or Alaska Native
2.23%
Asian
36.79%
Black or African American
6.50%
Hispanic or Latino
0.23%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
38.73%
White
1.43%
Two or more races
4.44%
Unknown
9.51%
Non-resident Alien
Admissions
Application Fee
$50
Admissions Office Web Address
www.govst.edu/apply/t_apply.aspx?id=5412
Tuition & Aid
Average In-State Tuition
$7,368
Average Out-Of-State Tuition
$14,736
Academics: Programs - Overview
Academic
Yes
Occupational
No
Continuing Professional
Yes
Recreational or avocational
No
Highest Degree offered
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice
Distance Learning Options
Grad programs or courses
Yes
Degree Programs Offered (in Category Selected Above)
Master's
1
| Program Area | Program Type | Program Format | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campus | Distance | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
Faculty
| Total | Instructional Staff | Research | Public Service | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 222 | 222 | 0 | 0 |
| With faculty status | 222 | 222 | 0 | 0 |
| Tenured | 91 | 91 | 0 | 0 |
| On tenure track | 70 | 70 | 0 | 0 |
| Not on tenure track | 61 | 61 | 0 | 0 |
| Multi-year contract | 23 | 23 | 0 | 0 |
| Annual contract | 38 | 38 | 0 | 0 |
| Less-than annual contract | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Graduate Assistantships
Graduate Assistantships
Yes
Graduate Assistantship
Teaching
Business and Financial Operations Occupations
Additional Information
State-Approved Teacher Certification?
Yes
Medical Degree Offered?
No
Institution Has a Hospital?
No
Overview
Average In-State Tuition
$7,368
Average Out-Of-State Tuition
$14,736
Financial aid office web address
www.govst.edu/FinAid/
Tuition fee varies by residency status
Yes
Typical Room
$7,638
Typical Board
$3,000
Tuition & Fees
| In-state | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Full time Average Tuition | $7,368 | $14,736 |
| Full time Fees | $1,684 | $1,684 |
| Part time, per credit hour | $307 | $614 |
Tuition Plan Options
Alternative Tuition Plans Offered
Yes
Tuition Guaranteed Plan
Yes
Prepaid Tuition Plan
No
Tuition Payment Plan
Yes
Other Alternative Tuition Plan
Yes
Institutional Enrollment
Total Post-Bac Enrollment
2,998
70.3% Female
29.7% Male
Post-Bac Race / Ethnicity
Demographics
0.13%
American Indian or Alaska Native
2.23%
Asian
36.79%
Black or African American
6.50%
Hispanic or Latino
0.23%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
38.73%
White
1.43%
Two or more races
4.44%
Unknown
9.51%
Non-resident Alien
Gender
| Race / Ethnicity | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Asian | 22 | 45 |
| Black Or African American | 232 | 871 |
| Hispanic Or Latino | 54 | 141 |
| Native Hawaiian OrOther Pacific Islander | 3 | 4 |
| Non-resident Alien | 208 | 77 |
| White | 328 | 833 |
| Two Or More Races | 8 | 35 |
| Unknown | 36 | 97 |
Services offered
| Service | Offered |
|---|---|
| Academic Career Counseling Service | Yes |
| Employment Services For Students | Yes |
| Placement Services For Completers | Yes |
Advanced Awards/ Degrees Conferred Statistics
Award: Master's degree
Total
535
28.6% Male
71.4% Female
Award: Doctor's degree - research/scholarship
Total
10
10.0% Male
90.0% Female
Award: Doctor's degree - professional practice
Total
22
45.5% Male
54.5% Female
Award: Doctor's degree - other
Total
22
13.6% Male
86.4% Female
Award: Postbaccalaureate certificate
Total
4
Award: Post-master's certificate
Total
16
12.5% Male
87.5% Female
Overview
Library Facilities at Institution
Yes
On-Campus Housing Available?
Yes
Services offered
| Service | Offered |
|---|---|
| Remedial services | Yes |
| On-campus day care for student's children | Yes |
Admissions Office Contact
Address
1 University Pky
University Park, IL 60484
University Park, IL 60484
Phone
708-534-5000
Fax
Email
