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International students can take Governors State University admissions in the Spring, Summer, and Fall semesters. The Governors State University deadline for UG and PG programs is given below:

Undergraduate Deadline:

  • Spring: Dec 1, 2024
  • Summer: Apr 1, 2025
  • Fall: Jul 1, 2025

Graduate Deadline:

  • Spring: Closed in Oct
  • Summer: Mar 1, 2025
  • Fall: Jun 1, 2025

Governors State University Admissions 2025

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Q:   How many days will it take to get admission in Governors State University?
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After successfully submitting the Governors State University admission application, the application will be processed. Students who have applied by the early decision deadline of November 1 will be notified by December 1 of their admission decision. Completed applications received after November 1 will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and students should expect an admission decision within 3-5 business days. Applicants will be notified of their decision by way of a letter or email from the Office of Admission. Please be sure to read your letter of admission carefully. It will include important information about the next steps at Governors State University.

Q:   What is the minimum GPA for Governors State University?
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The minimum GSU admission requirements are having a high-school qualification for bachelor’s courses. On the other hand, for admission to master’s courses, the applicants are required to have earned a bachelor’s degree.

  • Freshman Applicants: Minimum GPA for freshman applicants is 2.0 high school GPA on a 4.0 scale
  • Graduate Applicants: Usually, the graduate applicants of GSU are expected to have a 3.0 GPA

Also Read: What is GPA and how it affects your admissions to the US Universities?

Q:   Is Governors State University hard to get into?
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The Governors State University acceptance rate is 48%. Keeping the acceptance rate in mind, it can be said that the university is moderately selective when it comes to admissions. The table below includes Governors State University enrollment statistics for undergraduate:

Particulars

Headcount 2021-22

Headcount 2022-23

Application Received

1,865

1,168

Admitted Students

1,072

608

Total Students Enrolled

316

194

Yield Rate

29.5%

31.9%

Acceptance Rate

57.48%

52.05%

Check the list of High Acceptance Rate Universities in the USA

Governors State University MS Admissions 2025

12 courses 18 - 42 months
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  • Accepting Exams: IELTS, PTE, Duolingo, TOEFL, GMAT, GRE
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Governors State University Application Process 2025

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Governors State University Enrollment Statistics 2025

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Q:   How much is an MS in CS at Governors State University?
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The duration of Governors State University MS in CS programme is 18 months. It is a 33-credit hour program. The tuition fee per credit hour for the 2023-24 academic year for this course is USD 842. However, if we include all the other important fees, then the total fee for one credit hour is USD 1,358. If we go by the tuition fee which is USD 842 per credit, then in INR the tuition fee will be around INR 23 Lacs for a year.

Q:   How much is the application fee for Governors State University?
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Governors State University application fee is different for undergraduate and graduate courses. The application fee for undergraduate courses is USD 25 (Around INR 2,100), while that for master’s courses is USD 50 (Around INR 4,200) and for Doctoral courses, it is USD 75 (Around INR 6,300).  Along with the application fee, the materials that have to be submitted may include:

Q:   How many days will it take to get admission to Governors State University?
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For Undergraduate applicants, Governors State University may take two weeks for evaluation of the application after the application and transcripts have been received by the university. Some programs have application deadline and if there is an application deadline, then the evaluation process may take longer than two weeks.

In case of master’s degree, GSU may take 2-4 weeks for the evaluation and processing of the application. In case the programme has an application deadline, then the evaluation process may take longer than 2 weeks.

Governors State University Admissions 2026 FAQs

Q:   What is the IELTS score required for Governors State University?
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International students seeking admission to GSU must submit English language proficiency score. The minimum scores required in ELP tests are given below:

Tests

UG

Graduate

IELTS

6.0

6.0

PTE

47

53

TOEFL

68, with minimum 19 in Reading, 16 in Writing, 18 in Listening & 15 in Speaking

80, with 20 in all the sections

Q:   What are the requirements for MS Health Informatics at Governors State University?
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Governors State University admissions requirements for MS in Health Informatics are:

  • The applicants must have earned a bachelor’s degree equivalent or higher
  • A GPA of 3.0 or higher is required. GPA lower than 3.0 may be considered for those who have at least 3 years of Healthcare Information Management industry experience
  • Official transcript
  • Resume
  • IELTS / TOEFL / PTE
Q:   Is it better to do MS at Governors State University Chicago?
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Yes, Governors State University Chicago is among the perfet choice for international students to study MS in USA because of its low tuition fees. Governors State University cost for MS is between INR 10 L to INR 13 L as per the specialization. We have mentioned below full beakup of Governors State University MS in CS program:

Fees componentsAmount (for 1 year)
Tuition & feesINR 13,42,317
Hostel & MealsINR 8,12,254
TransportationINR 1,65,800
Mandatory FeesINR 2,45,052
Total approximate feesINR 25,65,423
Q:   What GPA do you need for Governors State University Masters (MSc in Computer Science)?
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The applicants who want to take admission to GSU MSc in Computer Science program, they are required to have complete a bachelor’s degree with a GPA of 2.75 or higher and maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher for any graduate work attempted. Also, the applicants must have the following marks in any one of the ELP tests:

Tests

Graduate

IELTS

6.0

PTE

53

TOEFL

80, with 20 in all the sections

Also Read: MS in Computer Science in USA

Q:   What are the admission requirements for GSU MSc in Business Analytics?
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To apply to the GSU MSc in Business Analytics program, the applicants are required to have a bachelor’s degree in an area like Business Analytics, Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, Math or a closely related area.

Additional Entry Requirements

  • The applicants without the above-given entry requirements for MS in CS will be required to show technical knowledge via work experience or a technical proficiency skills assessment
  • A GMAT / GRE score
  • Two confidential letters of recommendation from professional references
  • Statement of intent
Q:   Why should I study MS in Business Analytics at GSU?
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According to GMAC, Business Analytics is one of the growing career paths worldwide. The coursework of GSU MSBA involves hands-on experience with modern software tools like Excel, IBM, SQL, etc. Also, international students after pursuing this course may be eligible to work up to 36 months under OPT, upon graduation. Some of the career paths for which the GSU MSBA programme will prepare students are:

  • Business Analyst
  • Data Scientist
  • Data Analyst
  • Market Research Analyst
  • Financial Quantitative Analyst

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