University Park, IL · Public · Graduate degree · College Scorecard data · Updated September 10, 2026
| Tuition | Difference | |
|---|---|---|
| Governors State University (in-state) | $12,004 | — |
| IL average | $18,678 | -36% |
| National average | $18,082 | -34% |
| Per year | Four years | |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $12,004 | $48,016 |
| Out-of-state | $12,004 | $48,016 |
Tuition only. Housing, books and living costs are not included — most colleges publish a fuller cost-of-attendance figure.
Governors State University ranks 57 by in-state tuition among the 131 IL colleges that report a rate — lower is cheaper.
| Colleges with a similar price to Governors State University | In-state tuition |
|---|---|
| Taylor Business Institute | $12,000 |
| Capital Area Career Center | $12,075 |
| University of Illinois Springfield | $12,252 |
| Trinity International University-Illinois | $12,320 |
In-state tuition at Governors State University is $12,004 per year; out-of-state students pay $12,004.
Governors State University in-state tuition is 36% below the IL average of $18,678.
National average in-state tuition is $18,082; Governors State University is 34% below that.
$12,004 is the official in-state tuition published by College Scorecard for the most recent cohort year.
Four years of tuition at Governors State University comes to about $48,016 for an in-state student and $48,016 for an out-of-state student at current rates. That is tuition only — it excludes housing, books and living costs.
By in-state tuition, Governors State University ranks 57 out of the 131 IL colleges that report a rate — lower numbers are cheaper. The five cheapest and five most expensive colleges in the state are listed above.