Under 3% of the students at Governors State University are registered with the college's disability services office.
| In-state | Out of state | |
| Cost of Attendance | $24,837 | $32,349 |
| Tuition | $10,108 | $17,620 |
| Room & Board (on-campus) | $10,729 | $10,729 |
| Books & Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Transportation & Other | $3,000 | $3,000 |
| Percentage of students receiving some need-based aid | 91% | |
| Percentage of students receiving some Federal aid | 70% | |
| Percentage of students receiving some institutional aid | 47% | |
| Percentage of students with education loans | 87% |
Governors State University's Admissions Page
In 2020, 72% of applicants submitted SAT scores. Reported score ranges for admitted students:
| Score | Math | EBRW |
| 25th Percentile | 410 | 420 |
| 75th Percentile | 520 | 530 |
In 2020, 18% of applicants submitted ACT scores. Reported score ranges for admitted students:
| Score | Composite | Writing |
| 25th Percentile | 17 | - |
| 75th Percentile | 21 | - |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies |
| Psychology, General |
| Business Administration and Management, General |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies |
| Accounting |