1 University Pkwy, University Park, IL, United States
Phone:708-534-5000
Governors State University
- Governors State University is a public university located in University Park, Illinois, approximately 30 miles south of downtown Chicago.
- The university was founded in 1969 and currently offers over 60 undergraduate and graduate degree programs.
- Governors State University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top regional university in the Midwest.
- The university’s diverse student body represents over 40 countries and 30 U.S. states.
- Governors State University has a student-to-faculty ratio of 13:1 and an average class size of 22 students.
- The university offers several online and hybrid programs, providing students with flexible learning options.
- Governors State University has a strong commitment to community engagement and offers various service-learning and community service opportunities for students.
- The university is home to several research centers and institutes, including the Center for Performing Arts, the Center for Junior Achievement, and the Institute for Entrepreneurship and Innovation.
- Governors State University has a vibrant campus life, with over 50 student organizations and clubs, as well as frequent events such as concerts, lectures, and cultural celebrations.
- The university’s athletics teams are known as the Jaguars and compete in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA).
