Academic Profile for 2025

Four Year Graduation Rate
13%

Six Year Graduation Rate
20%

Eight Year Graduation Rate
20%

Student to Faculty Ratio
10 to 1

First Year Retention Rate
56%


Distribution of Students per State

for the first-year class of
316
students in 2022

(Hover in each state to view details of distribution)

None
1 To 5
6 To 15
16 To 25
26 To 50
51 and Above

Student Race, Ethnicity, and Age Information


Total Enrollment by Race/Ethnicity for the 2022 school year

Students Total
2,609

Total Enrollment by Age for the 2022 school year

Students Total
2,609

Other Learning Opportunities
Distance learning
Graduate level programs or courses are offered via distance education
Undergraduate level programs or courses are offered via distance education
Special learning
ROTC - Air Force
Study abroad
Teacher certification (below the postsecondary level)
Weekend/evening college


Accreditation

Institutional

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Agency Period of Accreditation Status
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
01/01/1975 - Current
Accredited
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Governors State University at Circuit Court of Cook County, Juvenile Justice Division)
03/17/2010 - 05/16/2013
Closed by Institition
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Governors State University at Richard J. Daley College)
06/25/2010 - 05/16/2013
Closed by Institition
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Governors State University - Evergreen Park High School)
06/25/2010 - Current
Accredited
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Governors State University at Oak Lawn/Hometown Middle School)
07/12/2010 - Current
Accredited
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Governors State University at IL State Police District 21)
09/01/2008 - 04/01/2014
Closed by Institition
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Governors State University at Bradley-Bourbonnais Community High School)
10/18/2010 - 10/22/2014
Closed by Institition
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Governors State University at Barbara Vick Early Childhood and Family Center)
05/04/2009 - 02/10/2014
Loss of Accreditation or Preaccreditation: Voluntary Withdrawal
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Governors State University at Brighton Park Elementary School)
12/19/2011 - 04/03/2014
Closed by Institition
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Governors State University at Claremont Math, Science, and Tech Academy)
02/19/2010 - 10/22/2014
Closed by Institition
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Governors State University at Columbia Explorers Academy)
05/01/2008 - 05/16/2013
Closed by Institition
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Governors State University at El Valor)
01/07/2000 - 10/22/2014
Closed by Institition
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Governors State University at Esmond Elementary School)
05/01/2009 - 05/16/2013
Closed by Institition
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Governors State University at Everett Elementary School)
07/21/2009 - 05/16/2013
Closed by Institition
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Governors State University at Foreman High School)
05/01/2006 - 04/03/2014
Closed by Institition
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Governors State University at George B. McClellan School)
02/20/2012 - 08/17/2013
Closed by Institition
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Governors State University at George B. McClellan School)
02/20/2012 - 10/23/2014
Loss of Accreditation or Preaccreditation: Voluntary Withdrawal
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Governors State University at Grimes/Fleming Elementary School)
04/29/2010 - 05/16/2013
Closed by Institition
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Governors State University at Henry H. Nash Elementary School)
02/19/2010 - 04/29/2014
Loss of Accreditation or Preaccreditation: Voluntary Withdrawal
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Governors State University at James R. Thompson Center)
01/01/1997 - Current
Accredited
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Governors State University at John Barry Elementary School)
12/19/2011 - 10/22/2014
Closed by Institition
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Governors State University at John F. Eberhart Elementary School)
07/21/2009 - 05/16/2013
Closed by Institition
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Governors State University at Lincoln Park High School)
04/29/2010 - 10/22/2014
Closed by Institition
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Governors State University at Lionel Hampton School)
12/20/2010 - 05/16/2013
Closed by Institition
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Governors State University at Mariano Azuela Elementary School)
02/20/2012 - 10/22/2014
Closed by Institition
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Governors State University at Michael M. Byrne Elementary School)
07/18/2011 - 07/19/2013
Loss of Accreditation or Preaccreditation: Voluntary Withdrawal
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Governors State University at Nathan S. Davis Elementary School)
04/29/2010 - 10/22/2014
Closed by Institition
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Governors State University at Peck School)
08/01/2007 - Current
Accredited
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Governors State University at Richard J. Daley Elementary Academy)
10/17/2011 - 10/22/2014
Closed by Institition
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Governors State University at Sawyer High School)
09/01/2006 - Current
Accredited
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Governors State University at Stevenson Elementary School)
12/19/2011 - 04/03/2014
Closed by Institition
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Governors State University at Walter Q. Gresham Elementary School)
04/29/2010 - 05/16/2013
Closed by Institition
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Governors State University at William F. Finkl Elementary School)
01/01/2009 - 10/22/2014
Closed by Institition
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Governors State University at Zapata Academy)
05/01/2006 - Current
Accredited
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Governors State University at Pembroke SPEED Special Education Cooperative)
06/20/2011 - Current
Accredited
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Governors State University at Washington-McKinley School)
06/20/2011 - Current
Accredited
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Governors State University at Finley Jr. High School)
02/19/2010 - Current
Accredited
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Governors State University at Morton Freshman Center)
01/07/2007 - 02/10/2014
Loss of Accreditation or Preaccreditation: Voluntary Withdrawal
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Governors State University at Coal City Middle School)
01/01/2005 - 10/22/2014
Closed by Institition
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Governors State University at Eisenhower Cooperative)
02/19/2010 - Current
Accredited
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Governors State University at Dolton Middle School)
01/01/2000 - 05/16/2013
Closed by Institition
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Governors State University at Thornridge High School)
10/18/2010 - 01/12/2015
Closed by Institition
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Governors State University at Elgin Community College)
05/01/2008 - 10/22/2014
Closed by Institition
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Governors State University at Illinois State Police District 2)
05/01/2008 - 04/01/2014
Closed by Institition
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Governors State University at Evergreen Park High School)
06/24/2006 - Current
Accredited
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Governors State University at Central Junior High School)
09/01/2007 - 02/10/2014
Loss of Accreditation or Preaccreditation: Voluntary Withdrawal
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Governors State University at Frankfort Fire Department District, Firestation 1)
01/05/2009 - 05/16/2013
Closed by Institition
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Governors State University at Frankfort Police Department)
09/01/2006 - Current
Accredited
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Governors State University at Lincoln Way North High School)
02/21/2011 - Current
Accredited
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Governors State University at Iroquois West High School)
10/18/2010 - 04/02/2014
Closed by Institition
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Governors State University at Thornton High School)
01/01/2004 - 02/10/2014
Loss of Accreditation or Preaccreditation: Voluntary Withdrawal
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Governors State University at Pembroke Community Consolidated School District #2)
01/18/2011 - 09/25/2013
Loss of Accreditation or Preaccreditation: Voluntary Withdrawal
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Governors State University at Joliet Police Department)
05/01/2008 - 10/22/2014
Closed by Institition
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Governors State University at Joliet Township High School, West Campus)
02/02/2009 - 05/16/2013
Closed by Institition
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Governors State University at Lynne Thigpen School)
09/01/2007 - 05/16/2013
Closed by Institition
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Governors State University at Kankakee City Police)
03/21/2011 - 12/23/2011
Loss of Accreditation or Preaccreditation: Voluntary Withdrawal
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Governors State University at Kankakee Education Center)
05/01/2006 - 03/03/2011
Closed by Institition
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Governors State University at Lincoln Cultural Center)
04/29/2010 - 10/22/2014
Closed by Institition
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Governors State University at Calvin Coolidge Elementary School)
04/24/2009 - 05/16/2013
Closed by Institition
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Governors State University at Lansing Police Department)
01/07/2006 - 04/02/2014
Closed by Institition
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Governors State University at Sunnybrook School Distraict 171)
04/29/2010 - Current
Accredited
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Governors State University at Naperville Education Center)
09/01/2007 - Current
Accredited
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Governors State University at Lincoln-Way West High School)
02/19/2010 - Current
Accredited
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Governors State University at Lincolnway Central High School)
01/01/2000 - Current
Accredited
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Governors State University at South Suburban College University Center)
01/01/2006 - 02/10/2014
Loss of Accreditation or Preaccreditation: Voluntary Withdrawal
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Governors State University at Simmons Middle School)
12/19/2011 - 04/03/2014
Closed by Institition
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Governors State University at Orland Fire Protection District, Firehouse #3)
03/21/2011 - 01/12/2015
Closed by Institition
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Governors State University at Palos Heights Police Department)
10/18/2010 - Current
Accredited
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Governors State University at Plainfield High School)
01/07/2006 - Current
Accredited
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Governors State University at Plainfield North High School)
05/01/2008 - 05/16/2013
Closed by Institition
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Governors State University at Plainfield South High School)
05/01/2009 - Current
Accredited
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Governors State University at Triton College)
05/01/2008 - Current
Accredited
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Governors State University at SD148 Administrative Office)
02/19/2010 - Current
Accredited
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Governors State University at ECHO School)
02/19/2010 - 01/12/2015
Closed by Institition
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Governors State University at Andrew High School)
09/01/2006 - 05/16/2013
Closed by Institition
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Governors State University at Grissom Middle School)
09/01/2006 - 02/10/2014
Loss of Accreditation or Preaccreditation: Voluntary Withdrawal
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Governors State University at Hazelgreen Elementary School)
06/18/2012 - 04/03/2014
Closed by Institition
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Governors State University at Bridgeview Elementary School)
06/18/2012 - Current
Accredited
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Governors State University at Hillcrest High School)
06/18/2012 - Current
Accredited
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Governors State University at Lemont Police Department)
06/18/2012 - Current
Accredited
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Governors State University at Southwest Cook County Cooperative Assoc. for Speci)
06/18/2012 - Current
Accredited
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Governors State University at Wagoner Elementary School)
06/18/2012 - 04/03/2014
Closed by Institition
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Governors State University at Pioneer Grove/Lincoln Way Area Special Ed District)
09/10/2012 - Current
Accredited
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Governors State University at George T. Wilkins School)
04/16/2013 - Current
Accredited
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Governors State University at Bremen High School)
01/01/2000 - 11/09/2012
Closed by Institition
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Governors State University at Dodge School)
01/01/2000 - 11/09/2012
Closed by Institition
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Governors State University at Oak Lawn High School)
01/01/2000 - 11/09/2012
Closed by Institition
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Governors State University at Riverdale High School)
01/01/2000 - 11/09/2012
Closed by Institition
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Governors State University at Coal City High School)
01/07/2003 - 11/09/2012
Closed by Institition
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Governors State University at Matteson School District 162)
01/01/2005 - 11/09/2012
Closed by Institition
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Governors State University at University of Chicago Hospital Academy)
01/07/2005 - 11/09/2012
Closed by Institition
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Governors State University at Oak Forest Village Hall)
01/01/2006 - 11/09/2012
Closed by Institition
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Governors State University at Thornwood High School)
01/07/2006 - 11/09/2012
Closed by Institition
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Governors State University at Burr Ridge Middle & High School)
09/01/2006 - 11/09/2012
Closed by Institition
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Governors State University at Metamora High School)
09/01/2006 - 11/09/2012
Closed by Institition
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Governors State University at Oswego East High School)
09/01/2006 - 11/09/2012
Closed by Institition
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Governors State University at Romeoville High School)
09/01/2006 - 11/09/2012
Closed by Institition
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Governors State University at Robert Morris College)
01/01/2007 - 11/09/2012
Closed by Institition
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Governors State University at Dyer Police Department)
09/01/2007 - 11/09/2012
Closed by Institition
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Governors State University at Dyett Academy Middle School)
05/01/2009 - 11/09/2012
Closed by Institition
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Governors State University at Jane Addams Elementary School)
08/01/2013 - Current
Accredited
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Governors State University at Chicago Police Dept. Training)
09/25/2013 - Current
Accredited
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Governors State University at Diekman Elementary School)
11/01/2013 - Current
Accredited
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Governors State University at Donald L. Morril Math & Science School)
09/25/2013 - 10/22/2014
Closed by Institition
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Governors State University at School District 148 District Office)
09/25/2013 - 10/24/2014
Closed by Institition
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Governors State University at School District 148 District Office)
09/25/2013 - 12/19/2014
Loss of Accreditation or Preaccreditation: Voluntary Withdrawal
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Governors State University at Millie Proegler School)
10/23/2014 - Current
Accredited
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Governors State University at Nathan Hale Elementary School)
10/23/2014 - Current
Accredited
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Governors State University at Wilson Creek Elementary School)
10/23/2014 - Current
Accredited
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Governors State University at Chavez Elementary Multicultural Academy)
07/21/2009 - 10/22/2014
Closed by Institition
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Garfield Elementary School)
03/19/2012 - 04/29/2014
Loss of Accreditation or Preaccreditation: Voluntary Withdrawal
Specialized

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Agency / Program Period of Accreditation Status
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. ? May 6, 2013 Formerly: National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission
[Nursing (MNUR) - Master's program]
03/01/1990 - Current
Accredited
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. ? May 6, 2013 Formerly: National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission
[Nursing (NUR) - Baccalaureate program]
12/01/1981 - Current
Accredited
American Occupational Therapy Association, Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education
[Occupational Therapy (OT) - Professional Programs]
04/01/1998 - Current
Accredited
American Occupational Therapy Association, Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education
[Occupational Therapy (OTM) - Programs leading to a Master's Degree]
04/01/1998 - Current
Accredited
American Physical Therapy Association, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education
[Physical Therapy (PT) - Professional programs for the physical therapist]
02/23/1999 - Current
Accredited
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology
[Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) - Graduate degree programs]
11/01/1987 - Current
Accredited
Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education
[Health Services Administration (HSA) - Graduate programs in health services administration]
01/01/2004 - Current
Accredited
National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
[Teacher Education (TED) - Baccalaureate and graduate programs for the preparation of teachers and other professional personnel for elementary and secondary schools]
03/20/2003 - Current
Accredited
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