1 University Parkway
University Park, IL 60466-0975

Founded in 1969, Governors State University is a four-year institution of higher learning in Illinois. Boasting over 750 acres of land, the university provides students with an intimate learning experience nestled amongst beautiful landscapes and nature. Serving students year-round with its 15-week trimesters, Governors State University has an enrollment of approximately 6,000.

To better assist in its service to students' academic needs, Governors State University is composed of five different schools: the College of Arts and Sciences, the College of business and Public Administration, the College of Health Professions, the College of Education, and the University College.

Through these schools the Illinois university awards bachelor's degrees, master's degree, doctoral degrees, and certificates. Academic programs cover such diverse areas as computer science, business administration, early childhood education, health administration, nursing, social sciences, criminal justice, analytical chemistry, addictions studies, public management, and information security.

Quick Facts:

Governors State University has been accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA).

Certain individual programs and schools within Governors State University have been approved by outside institutions like the Association of Collegiate business Schools and Programs (ACBSP), the National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration (NASPAA), National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission, and the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE).

Governors State University students participate in such extracurricular clubs and groups as: Accounting/Finance Club, the Association of Latin American Students, Bible Students Fellowship, Computer Science Club, Criminal Justice Club - Lambda Alpha Epsilon, International Student Organization, School Psychology, Council, Social Work Club, and Occupational Therapy Student Association.

Every year, about 24.9 million dollars in financial aid is awarded to students of Governors State University.

About eighty percent of this Illinois university's holds a Ph.D. or terminal degree in their field of study.

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