Governors State University Acceptance Rate
University Park, Illinois · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 1,865
- Admitted
- 1,072
- Yield
- 29.5%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2022–23 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 9 years of federal data, Governors State University's acceptance rate has fallen from 94.1% in 2014–15 to 57.5% in 2022–23. Applications grew from 389 to 1,865 (+379%) over that period.
Its 57.5% rate makes Governors State University more selective than about 78% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 50 tracked Illinois schools, it is more selective than about 78%.
In 2022–23, women were admitted at a higher rate (59.4% for women vs 54.9% for men, a 4.5-point gap). Governors State University has been test-optional since 2021–22. Of admitted students, 29.5% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2022–23.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 389 | 366 | 94.1% | 214 |
| 2015–16 | 1,114 | 433 | 38.9% | 203 |
| 2016–17 | 1,201 | 496 | 41.3% | 218 |
| 2017–18 | 874 | 573 | 65.6% | 199 |
| 2018–19 | 1,507 | 578 | 38.4% | 203 |
| 2019–20 | 1,434 | 654 | 45.6% | 232 |
| 2020–21 | 1,459 | 698 | 47.8% | 213 |
| 2021–22 | 1,168 | 608 | 52.1% | 194 |
| 2022–23 | 1,865 | 1,072 | 57.5% | 316 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 1,064 | 632 | 59.4% |
| Men | 801 | 440 | 54.9% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 420–540 | 4% |
| SAT Math | 410–520 |
How Governors State University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Governors State University's acceptance rate?
Governors State University's acceptance rate is 57.5% for 2022–23, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (1,072 admitted of 1,865 applicants).
Is Governors State University test optional?
Governors State University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Governors State University?
Governors State University received 1,865 applications in 2022–23 and admitted 1,072.
What SAT score do you need for Governors State University?
Admitted students at Governors State University typically scored 420–540 on SAT Reading/Writing and 410–520 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Governors State University getting harder to get into?
Governors State University has become harder to get into: its acceptance rate went from 94.1% in 2014–15 to 57.5% in 2022–23.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2022–23. Official site: www.govst.edu/.