Governors State University

College of Health and Human Services, Department of Nursing

Governors State University is a Public institution with a campus in University Park, Illinois. The institution is approved to offer nursing programs by the Illinois Board of Nursing. The University Park, Illinois campus for Governors State University is located in a Rural setting, see the map below. Total enrollment for all degrees including nursing programs is 4,427. The student-to-faculty ratio is 10-to-1. In-state tuition and fees were $10,468, while out-of-state tuition and fees were $17,980 for the most recent reporting period.

Nursing Programs

  • RN to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN to BSN)
  • Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
  • Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)

Visit the Governors State University website to learn how to apply for the nursing programs listed above. We also recommend that all nursing students in Illinois periodically review the requirements for a CNA, LPN, and RN nursing license as presented by the Illinois Board of Nursing. Understanding the CNA, LPN, and RN nursing license requirements and duty restrictions for Illinois will help you navigate your education needs and avoid career planning mistakes often made by nursing students.

Tuition Cost And Admissions

Description2023-2024
Student population:4,427
Student-to-faculty ratio:10-to-1
In-state tuition & fees:$10,468
Out-of-state tuition & fees:$17,980
Room and board:$11,000
Percent on financial aid:100%
Campus housing:yes
Percent admitted:57%
SAT Reading Writing range:420-540
SAT Math range:410-520

Student Profile

Male 36%
Female 64%
Full-Time 59%
Part-Time 41%
Undergraduate 59%
Graduate 41%

Ethnicity of Students


Campus Location

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Map showing the location of Governors State University in University Park, Illinois

  • Address: 1 University Parkway, University Park, Illinois 60466
  • Phone Number: 708-534-5000

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Last updated: July 23, 2024

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