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Governors State University is a public university located in University Park, Illinois. It was established in 1969. The campus is spread across an area of 750 acres. GSU offers more than 20 bachelors degrees, over 25 graduate degrees and more than 20 certificate programs. The university is organized into the following academic units:
GSU’s campus is home to the Nathan Manilow Sculpture Park and the Center for Performing Arts. There are many student clubs and organizations on campus as well.
Students attend Governors State in University Park, IL, a rural site not far from an urban area. The school is a public institution. Governors State degrees go up to the Doctoral degree.
The school is known for its programs in computer science and engineering, family and social work, therapy and counseling, and medical adminstration.
Governors State is selective and does not offer open admission.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at Governors State is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
There are 5,692 students at the school (as of 2007). A large number of students at Governors State are 40 years old or older.
More complete details are provided below.
Governors State University
1 University Pky
University Park, IL 60466-0975
General Phone: (708) 534-5000
http://www.govst.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 374 | educational administration, elementary school teaching, education of disabled, curriculum and instruction, early childhood education, reading teaching |
| Liberal Arts | 331 | liberal arts and sciences, English, political science, social services, interdisciplinary studies |
| Therapy And Counseling | 284 | psychology, substance abuse counseling, communication disorders, physical therapy, counseling psychology |
| Business And Management | 196 | business management, accounting, operations management, MIS |
| Family And Social Work | 154 | social work, public administration |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 106 | nursing science, registered nursing |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 96 | computer science |
| Medical Administration | 88 | health care facilities management |
| Media | 61 | communication studies |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 58 | criminal justice and safety |
| Medical Support And Technology | 50 | speech pathology |
| Science | 38 | biology, analytical chemistry, chemistry, ecology |
| Art Studies | 18 | art studies |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 18 | occupational therapy |
| Mathematics | 0 | mathematics |
Number of programs and degrees for Governors State in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Master's degree | 964 | 25 |
| Bachelor's degree | 908 | 22 |
| Doctor's degree | 0 | 1 |
In 2007, Governors State had a total enrollment of 5,692 students (3,145 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 45% |
| Graduate | 55% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 50% |
| Black | 33% |
| Hispanic | 6% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 6% |
| (Foreign Students) | 3% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 0% |
| 20-21 | 1% |
| 22-24 | 11% |
| 25-29 | 22% |
| 30-34 | 18% |
| 35-39 | 15% |
| 40-49 | 21% |
| 50-64 | 12% |
| 65+ | 1% |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of University Park, Illinois for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Illinois Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Years of College Work Before Admittance | recommended |
Financial Aid:
Governors State participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 914500)
Governors State has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 35 | 42 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 29 | 29 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 23 | 39 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 3 | $82,210 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 2 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 1 | * | 2 | * |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 22 | $49,004 | 35 | $51,976 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 27 | $54,525 | 43 | $54,713 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 17 | $102,385 | 13 | $88,202 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 23 | $75,838 | 29 | $73,602 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 15 | $65,485 | 15 | $62,053 |
| Instructor | academic year | 0 | * | 4 | $56,007 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 4 | $104,184 | 4 | $72,806 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 59 | $82,777 | 65 | $72,725 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Management Information Systems, General
Operations Management and Supervision
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Curriculum and Instruction
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Multiple Disabilities
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
Reading Teacher Education
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Public Administration
Social Work
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, General
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing Science (MS, PhD)
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Occupational Therapy/Therapist
SCIENCE
Analytical Chemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Ecology
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Communication Disorders, General
Counseling Psychology
Physical Therapy/Therapist
Psychology, General
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Governors State Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% |  |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in medical adminstration (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Offers credit for life experience Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching
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