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Governors State University (GSU)
- 1 University Pky
- University Park, IL 60466
- OPEID College Code: 00914500
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- General Phone: (708) 534-5000
- President: Elaine P. Maimon
- Website: www.govst.edu
- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Trimester
- Highest Degree: Doctoral Degree
- Local Area: Rural Fringe
- Student Enrollment: 5,692
- College Alias: GSU
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- On-Campus Day Care Available
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - GSU Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Masters Colleges and Universities (Larger Programs)
- Undergraduate Classification Balanced Arts & Sciences/Professions, High Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Postbaccalaureate Comprehensive
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Higher Part-Time Four-Year
- Enrollment Classification Majority Undergraduate
- Size Classification Small Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential
- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.govst.edu
- Admission Fees N/A
- Graduate Application Fee: $25.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Life Experience Credit
- Applicant Considerations
None Available
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: GSU Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 2.5% | 2.1% | 2.2% |
| Number in Default | 23 | 18 | 14 |
| Number in Repayment | 888 | 846 | 628 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 5,692 Undergraduate: 2,516 Graduate: 3,176
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 1,707 Female: 3,985
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 746 Female: 1,770
- Graduate Gender Male: 961 Female: 2,215
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 1,594 Part-Time: 4,098
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 883 Part-Time: 1,633
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 711 Part-Time: 2,465
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 235 | 4% |
| American Indian | 6 | 0.1% |
| Black | 1,853 | 33% |
| Asian | 89 | 2% |
| Hispanic | 394 | 7% |
| White | 2,811 | 49% |
| Unknown | 304 | 5% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 14 | 0.2% |
| Ages 18-19 | 2 | 0.04% |
| Ages 20-21 | 44 | 0.8% |
| Ages 22-24 | 628 | 11% |
| Ages 25-29 | 1,268 | 22% |
| Ages 30-34 | 1,028 | 18% |
| Ages 35-39 | 828 | 15% |
| Ages 40-49 | 1,191 | 21% |
| Ages 50-65 | 657 | 12% |
| Age Over 65 | 32 | 0.6% |
Additional Information
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 845 | 625 | 220 |
| Faculty Status | 395 | 219 | 176 |
| Tenured Faculty | 100 | 99 | 1 |
| Graduate Assistants | 48 | - | 48 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 372 | 197 | 175 |
| Primarily Instruction | 174 | - | 174 |
| Primarily Research | 1 | - | 1 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 53 | 50 | 3 |
| Other Professionals | 186 | 158 | 28 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 234 | 220 | 14 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 154 | 147 | 7 |
| Skilled Crafts | 21 | 21 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 40 | 33 | 7 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $77,508 (124) | $82,777 (59) | $72,725 (65) |
| Professor | $96,239 (30) | $102,385 (17) | $88,202 (13) |
| Associate Professor | $74,591 (52) | $75,838 (23) | $73,602 (29) |
| Assistant Professor | $63,769 (30) | $65,485 (15) | $62,053 (15) |
| Instructor | $56,007 (4) | - (-) | $56,007 (4) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $54,641 (70) | $54,525 (27) | $54,713 (43) |
| Professor | $86,098 (4) | $97,760 (1) | $82,210 (3) |
| Associate Professor | $57,331 (3) | $58,047 (1) | $56,973 (2) |
| Assistant Professor | $75,342 (3) | $83,959 (2) | $58,109 (1) |
| Instructor | $61,726 (3) | $70,380 (1) | $57,399 (2) |
| Lecturer | $50,829 (57) | $49,004 (22) | $51,976 (35) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $65,672 (194) | $70,795 (86) | $61,593 (108) |
| Professor | $93,204 (34) | $101,141 (18) | $84,276 (16) |
| Associate Professor | $73,081 (55) | $74,657 (24) | $71,861 (31) |
| Assistant Professor | $63,576 (33) | $65,863 (17) | $61,146 (16) |
| Instructor | $53,649 (7) | $57,585 (1) | $52,993 (6) |
| Lecturer | $41,588 (57) | $40,095 (22) | $42,527 (35) |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2007-2008
