Governors State University Acceptance Rate
For the application year 2024, Governors State University has an overall acceptance rate of 44.3%, with 11,110 applicants and 4,918 accepted. The domestic acceptance rate stands at 47.9%, while international applicants face a much lower rate of 2.0%, accepting only 18 out of 885 applicants. Transfer students have a significantly higher acceptance rate of 62.63%, with 2,157 applicants and 1,351 admitted, reflecting a competitive admission pathway for transfers who typically have an average GPA of 2.75. Historical data indicates a consistent decline in overall acceptance rates from 57.5% in 2022 to the current figure.
Overall Acceptance Rate
Total Applicants: 11,110
Accepted Applicants: 4,918
Historical Acceptance Rates
Governors State University has shown a decreasing trend in overall acceptance rates in recent application years. For the application year 2024, the acceptance rate was 44.3%, with 11,110 applicants and 4,918 accepted. This marks a decline from an acceptance rate of 48% in 2023 and a more sizeable drop from 57.5% in 2022, where 1,865 applicants were considered, resulting in 1,072 admissions. The consistent decline in acceptance rates over recent years suggests an increasingly competitive admissions landscape at Governors State University.
Wait List Acceptance Rate
Governors State University's wait list acceptance rate data is currently unavailable for recent application years. For the years 2020 to 2024, no specific figures on the number of applicants offered, accepted, or their acceptance rates have been reported. This lack of data indicates a gap in transparency regarding the wait list process, making it challenging to assess trends or fluctuations in acceptance rates over these years.
Transfer Acceptance Rate
Governors State University has a transfer acceptance rate of 62.63% for the application year 2023, with 1,351 out of 2,157 applicants being accepted. This marks a consistent acceptance rate compared to previous years, as no data is available for 2022, 2021, and 2020. The average GPA of accepted transfer students is 2.75, highlighting that GSU is accessible to a broad range of applicants looking to transition to the university.
Transfer Acceptance Rate
Total Applicants: 2,157
Accepted Applicants: 1,351
Domestic vs International Acceptance Rates
Scores
GPA
4
SAT
1000-1020
Math: 515-525
Reading: 460-515
ACT
21-22
Math: 21-22
English: -
Reading: -
Science: -
Acceptances by Race
| Race | Applicants |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 35.4% |
| White | 28.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15% |
| Two or More Races | 2.8% |
| Asian | 2.48% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 0.136% |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders | 0.0678% |
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