Governors State University (GSU) was founded in 1969 and has grown to become the only regional, public, comprehensive university in Chicago’s south suburban area, serving approximately 6,000 students annually in 85 different bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral, and certificate programs.
What GSU has to offer
GSU is proud to offer the lowest tuition of any four-year, public university in Illinois. We are committed to guiding students to discover the right degree program to suit their interests, and provide an extensive list of degree programs to prepare students in a variety of fields for the next level of academic achievement. The GSU experience includes a comprehensive student life experience with on-campus housing; club sports and recreation; civic engagement; international student services; more than 70 student clubs and organizations; the Nathan Manilow Sculpture Park sculpture park, the Center for Performing Arts and much more.
