Governors State University's published cost of attendance is $24,227. Net price by income band reflects the institution's public-tuition structure: low-income families pay approximately $9,563, middle-income families pay around $11,705, and higher-income families pay approximately $22,076.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $24,227 |
| Tuition and Fees | $12,004 |
| Room and Board | $11,736 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$11,898 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $12,329 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $9,563 |
| $30–48k | $10,933 |
| $48–75k | $11,705 |
| $75–110k | $16,741 |
| $110k+ | $22,076 |
Governors State University's published cost of attendance is $24,227. Net price by income band reflects the institution's public-tuition structure: low-income families pay approximately $9,563, middle-income families pay around $11,705, and higher-income families pay approximately $22,076. Azimuth ranks Governors State University #163 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. Governors State's financial aid reaches a broad student population through federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans), state, and institutional programs. The institution serves a high proportion of first-generation and low-income undergraduates, and aid packaging reflects that mission. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $18,618; families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $13,991, and private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures. For the typical graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $56,405, median federal debt of $18,618 projects to a monthly payment of about $210 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use .
How much students borrow and whether debt is manageable given outcomes.
Debt is well below typical first-year earnings — generally considered very manageable.
How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of Governors State University earn median 4-year earnings of $56,405, placing Governors State University in the 31.1 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $4,197 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing the institution in the 40.1 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Governors State University #1044 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Program outcomes vary by major. Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities reports 103 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $50,703, ranked #95 nationally in its major. Business Administration, Management and Operations reports 87 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $59,562, ranked #255 nationally in its major. Psychology, General reports 87 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $47,048, ranked #246 nationally in its major. Criminal Justice and Corrections reports 55 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $55,811, ranked #99 nationally in its major.
